Products Imported from China to United States

In the calendar year of 2023, China exported goods worth US$551 billion to United States. Among the main exports from China to United States were Broadcasting Equipment (US$59.3 billion), Computers (US$51.9 billion), Office Machine Parts (US$17.2 billion), Other toys (US$15.42 billion) and Motor vehicles, parts and accessories (US$11.64 billion). Over the span of 28 years, China’s exports to United States have grown steadily at an annualized rate of 10.5%, rising from US$37.5 billion in 1995 to US$551 billion in 2023.

List of All Products That Were Imported from China to United States

The table below presents a comprehensive list of all commodities that were exported from China to United States in 2023, categorized by product types, and ranked by their trade values in US dollars.

Tips to use this table

1. Identifying High-Demand Products: Analyze the top-ranked products to identify which items have the highest trade values. These products are likely to be in high demand in the United States market, presenting lucrative opportunities for importers and resellers.
2. Niche Market Exploration: Explore products with significant trade values that may not be commonly known. These niche products could represent untapped market segments with less competition, allowing resellers and importers to carve out a unique position in the market.

Last Updated: April, 2024

Note #1: The HS4 code, or Harmonized System 4-digit code, is part of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS). It’s an internationally standardized system for classifying goods in international trade.

Note #2: This table is regularly updated on an annual basis. Therefore, we encourage you to revisit frequently to access the latest information regarding trade between China and United States.

Trade Agreements between China and United States

China and the United States have been key players in global trade, engaging in various significant agreements over the years. Here’s an overview of some of the major trade agreements and economic engagements between the two countries:

1. Bilateral Trade Agreement:
   • S.-China Trade Relations Agreement: Signed in 1999, this agreement was pivotal in paving the way for China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO). It included commitments from China to reduce tariffs and open up its markets to more U.S. goods and services.
2. Phase One Trade Agreement:
   • S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement: Signed in January 2020, this agreement marked a significant moment in easing trade tensions between the two countries. It required structural changes in Chinese economic and trade practices, increased Chinese purchases of American goods and services, and aimed to enhance intellectual property protections.
3. Multilateral Agreements:
   • World Trade Organization (WTO) Membership: Since China joined the WTO in 2001, it has been part of the multilateral trade system that includes the S., which involves numerous reciprocal trade commitments and dispute resolution mechanisms.
4. High-Level Economic Dialogues:
   • Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED): Initiated in 2006 under President George W. Bush and continued under various forms, this dialogue served as a platform for discussing and managing economic issues and trade relations between the two powers.
5. Technology and Investment Agreements:
   • Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) Talks: Although not concluded, these talks aimed to create a treaty that would provide reciprocal investment protections, enhancing economic stability and encouraging more cross-border investments.

These agreements and dialogues have shaped the economic landscape between China and the U.S., influencing global trade policies, economic stability, and bilateral relations.