Customs and Import Tax: China to United States (2026)
What a parcel from China pays when it reaches United States, and how tax-free lines work.
The USD 800 duty-free de minimis rule is suspended for every country since 29 August 2025, so parcels from China pay duty; for postal parcels the carrier collects it. KakoBuy has 6 tax-free lines to United States (the agent pays the import tax for you), the cheapest from $39 for 1 kg: ups-Tariffless Line-electrified, USPS Tax-Free Line (Battery Accepted), UPS Duty-Free (No Batteries).
Rules checked on 5 November 2026 on the official sources below. Rules change: check them before a big order.
Official sources
Tax-free shipping lines to United States
| Line | Days | 1 kg | 2 kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ups-Tariffless Line-electrified | 2 to 6 | $39 | $72 |
| USPS Tax-Free Line (Battery Accepted) | 7 to 13 | $39 | $70 |
| UPS Duty-Free (No Batteries) | 2 to 6 | $39 | $58 |
| USPS Special Line (Duty Free Route) | 7 to 13 | $42 | $75 |
| US Tax-Free (Actual Weight) | 8 to 15 | $43 | $76 |
| US Tax-Free (Actual Weight)-electrified | 8 to 15 | $46 | $84 |
All lines and prices: rep shipping to United States · cheapest line $38 for 1 kg.
Questions
Do I pay import tax on a parcel from China to United States?
The USD 800 duty-free de minimis rule is suspended for every country since 29 August 2025, so parcels from China pay duty; for postal parcels the carrier collects it.
What is a tax-free shipping line?
A line where the agent pays the import tax and duty when the parcel enters the country, so nothing is asked at your door. It is part of the shipping price.
Is there a tax-free line to United States?
KakoBuy has 6 tax-free lines to United States (the agent pays the import tax for you), the cheapest from $39 for 1 kg: ups-Tariffless Line-electrified, USPS Tax-Free Line (Battery Accepted), UPS Duty-Free (No Batteries).