HS code for USB hub
The U.S. HS code for a USB hub is usually 8471.80.10.00 (multiport), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiport | 8471.80.10.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8471.80.10.00: Control or adapter units
What decides the code
A USB hub is a control or adapter unit of an automatic data processing machine, classified under 8471.80.10.00.
- The hub connects peripherals to a computer and adds ports, so it is a unit of an automatic data processing machine under heading 8471.
- It is a control or adapter unit, not a complete processing unit, so it falls in the subheading for control or adapter units at 8471.80.10.00.
- A device that also stores data or processes data on its own would move to a different heading, since heading 8471 covers units of automatic data processing machines.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a USB hub under 8536 as electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits is wrong because the hub distributes data connections, not electrical power circuits.
- Classifying it under 8517 as communication apparatus is wrong because a hub links peripherals to a computer, not to a network or telephone system.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8471.80.10.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Multiport
- CN 8471 80 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a USB hub?
The U.S. HTS code for a USB hub is usually 8471.80.10.00 (multiport). The first six digits, 8471.80, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a USB hub from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8471.80.10.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.