Household Appliances from 🇰🇷 South Korea: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for household appliances imported from South Korea. Total 2025 imports: $94M.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Household Appliances — Duty Rates
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| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901890 | INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES FOR MEDICAL, SURGICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCES, NESOI, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF | $14M | $0 |
| 903180 | MEASURING OR CHECKING INSTRUMENTS,APPLIANCES & MACHINES,OTH TN OPTICAL,NESOI | $13M | $0 |
| 842489 | MECHANICAL APPLIANCES FOR PROJECTING, DISPERSING OR SPRAYING LIQUIDS OR POWDERS, NESOI | $9M | $38K |
| 901910 | MECHANO-THERAPY APPLIANCES; MASSAGE APPARATUS; PSYCHOLOGICAL APTITUDE-TESTING APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF | $8M | $0 |
| 820890 | KNIVES AND CUTTING BLADES FOR MACHINES OR MECHANICAL APPLIANCES NESOI, AND PARTS THEREOF, OF BASE METAL | $8M | $563K |
| 903149 | OTHER OPTICAL MEASURING OR CHECKING INSTRUMENTS,APPLIANCES & MACHINES, NESOI | $7M | $0 |
| 902000 | BREATHING APPLIANCES NESOI AND GAS MASKS HAVING MECHANICAL PARTS AND/OR REPLACEABLE FILTERS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF | $6M | $562K |
| 850980 | ELECTROMECHANICAL DOMESTIC APPLIANCES, WITH SELF-CONTAINED ELECTRIC MOTOR, NESOI | $5M | $175K |
| 901380 | OPTICAL DEVICES, APPLIANCES AND INSTRUMENTS, NESOI | $5M | $23K |
| 901849 | INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES USED IN DENTAL SCIENCES, NESOI, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF | $4M | $0 |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on washing machines?
Large residential washers (HTS 8450.20) have a base duty rate of 1-2% plus Section 201 safeguard tariffs that have been applied since 2018. Samsung and LG shifted production to the US in response.
Are refrigerators subject to tariffs?
Household refrigerators (HTS 8418.10-21) have base duty rates of 0-2%. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin appliances can add 25%. Most major brands now manufacture in Mexico or the US.
What HTS codes cover household appliances?
Appliances span multiple codes: 8418 (refrigerators), 8422 (dishwashers), 8450 (washing machines), 8451 (dryers), 8508 (vacuum cleaners), 8516 (ovens, toasters). Classification depends on function and mechanism.
What tariffs apply to household appliances from South Korea?
Household Appliances imported from South Korea are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for household appliances from South Korea?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
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