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China import duty & VAT estimator
Calculate customs value, import duty, consumption tax and import VAT for goods entering China.
Estimated taxes
| Customs value (CIF) | — |
|---|---|
| Insurance | — |
| Import duty | — |
| Consumption tax | — |
| Import VAT | — |
Indicative only. Rates depend on the exact HS code, origin and current tariff; port charges, brokerage and inland delivery are not included. A specialist confirms the figures with your quotation.
Duty estimator
How China calculates import taxes
CIF = goods + freight + insurance
Insurance defaults to 0.3% of goods value plus freight when the actual premium is unknown.
Duty = customs value × duty rate
MFN, preferential (FTA) or additional rates depend on the HS code and origin.
CT = (CV + duty) ÷ (1 − rate) × rate
Only for listed goods such as wine and spirits, high-end cosmetics, jewellery and cars.
VAT = (CV + duty + CT) × 13% or 9%
Deductible for general VAT taxpayers.
FAQ
Questions importers ask
Short answers from our customs team. Ask anything else in the enquiry form.
Can a foreign company import into China without a Chinese entity?
Not in its own name — only companies registered with Chinese customs can declare imports. An import agent such as SeeHog acts as importer of record, declares the goods and delivers them to your buyer with a Chinese VAT invoice.
How are import taxes calculated in China?
Duty is charged on the CIF customs value. Consumption tax, where it applies, is calculated on customs value plus duty grossed up by the tax rate. Import VAT (13% or 9%) is charged on the customs value plus duty and consumption tax. Our duty estimator follows exactly this order.
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Planning a shipment to China?
Tell us the product, origin and destination. You get a document checklist and a landed-cost quotation within one working day.
