China Import Duty & Tax Calculator
Estimate the total cost of importing goods into China — import duty (customs duty), value-added tax (VAT) and consumption tax — before you ship. Search any product by name or HS code, pick the exporting country, enter the CIF value, and get a full landed-cost breakdown in both your currency and CNY. Rates are drawn from the official 2026 PRC import tariff schedule, including most-favoured-nation (MFN) rates and preferential rates under every free trade agreement China has signed. Built for importers, exporters, e-commerce sellers and freight forwarders who need a fast, reliable China customs duty estimate.
Import Duty & Tax Calculator
Reference rate — China Customs uses the PBOC benchmark rate of the month. Editable.
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Important: Rates are for reference only, based on the official PRC 2026 import tariff schedule. Actual duty is determined by China Customs at declaration, using the PBOC benchmark exchange rate published on the third Wednesday of the preceding month (deferred to the fourth Wednesday if that day is a statutory holiday). Goods subject to specific or compound consumption tax are taxed on declared quantity, not CIF value. This tool does not constitute legal or tax advice.
How China Import Duty & Taxes Are Calculated
When goods clear China customs, three charges usually apply on top of the CIF value (cost, insurance and freight): import duty, import VAT and, for certain categories, consumption tax. Import duty is an ad valorem charge applied to the CIF value at the tariff rate for the product’s HS code. Import VAT is then levied on the sum of the CIF value plus import duty (and consumption tax where applicable). Consumption tax, which applies mainly to alcohol, tobacco, cosmetics, refined oil and certain luxury goods, is charged in addition and can be ad valorem (a percentage), specific (a fixed amount per unit) or a combination of both.China import VAT rate: 13% or 9%
Most goods imported into China attract a 13% value-added tax. A reduced 9% VAT rate applies to a defined list that includes agricultural products, edible vegetable oil, books, newspapers and magazines, feed, fertiliser, pesticides and agricultural machinery. Our calculator applies the correct VAT rate for each HS code automatically, so coffee and food items show 9% while electronics, machinery and most consumer goods show 13%.MFN rate vs. preferential (FTA) rate
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) rate is the default import duty China applies to WTO members. A lower preferential rate applies when the goods originate in a country that has a free trade agreement with China — including ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan (RCEP), Chile, Peru, Switzerland, Iceland, Georgia, Costa Rica, Pakistan, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Serbia and the Maldives, among others. Select the exporting country and the calculator automatically applies the lowest applicable agreement rate for that product. Least-developed countries benefit from special preferential rates (often 0%).What is an HS code?
An HS code (Harmonized System code) is the 8-digit international classification number that identifies a product for customs purposes. The first 6 digits are harmonized worldwide; China uses an 8-digit code. Finding the correct HS code is essential because it determines the duty rate, VAT rate and whether consumption tax applies. Type a product name — for example “coffee”, “smartphone” or “wine” — and the calculator lists matching codes with their Chinese and English descriptions so you can select the right one. Need to confirm a product’s classification, apply a free-trade-agreement certificate of origin, or structure your import to minimise duty legally? Dan Young Business Consultancy helps foreign companies manage China import compliance, customs declaration and tax planning end to end.Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate import duty in China?
Import duty = CIF value × duty rate, where the duty rate is the rate for the product’s HS code. After duty, import VAT is calculated on (CIF value + duty + consumption tax) × VAT rate. Consumption tax, where it applies, is added separately. Enter the CIF value, product and exporting country in the calculator above and the full breakdown is computed for you.
What is the import VAT rate in China — 13% or 9%?
The standard China import VAT rate is 13%. A reduced 9% rate applies to agricultural products, edible vegetable oil, books, newspapers, magazines, feed, fertiliser, pesticides and agricultural machinery. The calculator applies the correct rate for each HS code automatically.
Which goods attract China consumption tax?
Consumption tax applies mainly to alcohol, tobacco, cosmetics, refined oil and certain luxury goods. It can be ad valorem (a percentage of value), specific (a fixed amount per unit such as per litre), or compound (a percentage plus a per-unit amount). The calculator shows the applicable consumption tax for each HS code.
What is the difference between MFN and preferential (FTA) duty rates?
The MFN (most-favoured-nation) rate is the default duty China applies to WTO members. A lower preferential rate applies when goods originate in a country with a free trade agreement with China — ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan (RCEP), Chile, Peru, Switzerland, Iceland and others. Select the exporting country and the calculator applies the correct agreement rate.
How do I find the right HS code for my product?
Start typing the product name in the search box and the calculator lists matching 8-digit HS codes with their Chinese and English descriptions. Choose the code that best matches the product’s material, function and use. If you are unsure, Dan Young Business Consultancy can classify the product for you to ensure the correct rate is applied.
What is the CIF value?
CIF stands for Cost, Insurance and Freight — the total value of the goods including the purchase price, insurance and shipping to the Chinese port. This is the customs value on which duty, VAT and consumption tax are calculated. Enter your CIF value in any currency and the calculator converts it to CNY using an editable exchange rate.
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