HS Classification & Duty Planning
The right HS code and a lawful duty strategy — decided before you sign the contract, not at the port.
- Deliverable
- Written classification and landed-cost model
- Basis
- China customs tariff and FTA rules
- Turnaround
- Usually within 2 working days
Duty, VAT, consumption tax, licences and inspection requirements all follow from the HS code. We review product specifications, propose a classification with reasoning, and model the total landed cost under different scenarios: preferential origin under China's free-trade agreements, provisional tariff rates, bonded processing or warehousing, and temporary admission. Where certainty matters, we help prepare an advance ruling application.
What we handle
- HS code proposal with written reasoning
- Duty, consumption tax and VAT calculation
- Free-trade agreement and preferential origin review
- Additional and anti-dumping duty checks
- Licence and inspection requirements per HS code
- Advance ruling application support
- Landed-cost comparison by Incoterm and route
- Classification review of existing imports
Documents you will need
| 01 | Product specification or datasheet |
|---|---|
| 02 | Photos and material composition |
| 03 | Function and end use description |
| 04 | Country of origin and supplier details |
| 05 | Expected Incoterm and order value |
The exact list depends on your product and origin; we confirm it before shipment.
Questions about this service
How is import duty calculated in China?
Duty is the customs value (normally CIF) multiplied by the duty rate for the HS code. Consumption tax, where applicable, is calculated on customs value plus duty, and import VAT on customs value plus duty plus consumption tax.
Can a free-trade agreement lower my duty?
Yes, if the goods qualify for preferential origin under an agreement China has with the exporting country and you present a valid certificate or declaration of origin at import. We check eligibility before shipment.
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