TARIFF ALERT: China effective rate est. 145%+ (Q1 2026) โ€” Vietnam carries $0 Section 301

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145%+
Effective China tariff (est. Q1 2026)
$0
Vietnam Section 301 tariff
30โ€“50%
Typical landed cost savings
90 days
Managed China-to-Vietnam transition

Section 301 Quick Reference โ€” Your Products

Full Lookup Tool โ†’
HTS Chapter Product Category China Section 301 Vietnam Section 301
Ch. 84 Industrial machinery, CNC equipment 25% + MFN ~3% $0 โœ“
Ch. 73 Steel articles, fasteners, castings 25% + MFN ~3% $0 โœ“
Ch. 76 Aluminum articles, die castings 25% + MFN ~2% $0 โœ“
Ch. 85 Electronic components, assemblies 25% + MFN ~2% $0 โœ“
Ch. 39 Plastic parts, injection molded 25% + MFN ~4% $0 โœ“
Ch. 87 Auto parts, vehicle components 25% + MFN ~2.5% $0 โœ“

Section 301 rates sourced from USTR. Vietnam is not subject to Section 301 (China-specific, Trade Act 1974). MFN rates approximate; verify HTS subheading for precision.

Deep-Dive Guides

Tariff & Sourcing Guides

Strategy, compliance, and country comparison resources for procurement decision-makers.

Tariff Policy

Reciprocal Tariffs 2025โ€“2026 Guide

Full timeline from Section 301 through "Liberation Day" and the 90-day pause. What is confirmed, what is evolving, what it means for your supply chain.

Cost Comparison

Vietnam vs China Manufacturing Guide

Side-by-side landed cost math: $500K China order โ†’ est. $660K landed vs est. $463K from Vietnam. 10-factor comparison table.

Transition Playbook

90-Day China to Vietnam Transition Plan

6-phase week-by-week playbook: factory match โ†’ NDA โ†’ FAI โ†’ PPAP โ†’ pre-shipment inspection โ†’ first orders. Built for procurement teams.

Strategy Guide

China Plus One Strategy

Section 301 tariff table by HTS category, est. savings $30โ€“200K+/year, 5-step C+1 transition guide, Dewin vs Xometry/Fictiv/Alibaba comparison.

Trade Compliance

Certificate of Origin Guide

CBP anti-circumvention enforcement alert, substantial transformation 3-pillar explainer, and what genuinely qualifies as Vietnamese origin.

Savings Guide

Tariff Savings Playbook

HTS chapter reference table with China vs Vietnam rates, interactive savings calculator, and 6-step tariff savings action plan.

Country Comparison

Vietnam vs Mexico Manufacturing

Section 232 steel/aluminum tariff alert on Mexico. 12-factor comparison, landed cost math, FTA deep-dive: 16+ Vietnam FTAs vs USMCA-only.

Country Comparison

Vietnam vs India Manufacturing

India has zero US/EU FTAs. 12-factor comparison, landed cost math showing est. $44K savings vs India on $500K order.

Regional Guide

Manufacturing Regions Hub

Tariff comparison table across Vietnam/India/Mexico/Thailand. Process availability matrix: 10 processes ร— 4 regions. Multi-region sourcing 4-step flow.

Pricing Guide

Vietnam Manufacturing Cost Guide 2026

8-process pricing table: Vietnam ex-factory vs China+Section 301 landed. Tariff reference table by HS chapter.

Common Questions

How much are US companies paying in China tariffs right now?
As of Q1 2026, China-made manufactured goods face Section 301 tariffs (up to 25%) plus IEEPA stacking, putting total effective tariff rates well above 100% in many HTS categories. A $500K CNC order from China can carry $125,000โ€“$200,000+ in tariff costs annually.
Does Vietnam have Section 301 tariffs?
No. Section 301 is China-specific under the Trade Act of 1974. Vietnam-manufactured goods carry $0 Section 301 tariff โ€” the single largest immediate cost advantage for US buyers switching to Vietnam sourcing.
How long does it take to transition from China to Vietnam?
A managed transition typically takes 60โ€“120 days per part family, depending on tooling complexity and certification requirements. Dewin's 90-day China transition plan guides buyers through a structured phase-by-phase transition with minimal supply disruption.
What's the real landed cost difference between China and Vietnam?
On a $500K CNC precision machining order: China-landed with Section 301 (25%) + freight + compliance est. ~$660K. Vietnam-landed est. ~$465K. Typical est. savings: 30โ€“50% depending on part complexity, volume, and process. Tariff elimination is the largest single driver.
What is the Dolphin Audit and why does it matter?
Dewin's 50-point Dolphin Audit scores every factory across 5 pillars: Facility & Safety, Equipment & Capacity, Quality Systems, Workforce & Management, and Export Compliance. Only Tier 1 or Tier 2 factories are recommended to buyers. It's the verification layer that Alibaba and trade fairs don't provide.

Ready to Eliminate Your Tariff Bill?

Get a free cost comparison for your parts โ€” Vietnam ex-factory vs China landed with Section 301. Most clients see est. 30โ€“50% savings.

179+ audited Vietnam factories ยท 50-point Dolphin Audit ยท $0 Section 301 tariff