2025 China Customs Import and Export Tariff Released, Enterprises Should Focus on Commodity Classification and Cost Implications

​​​​​​​Core Document: Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (2025)

中华人民共和国进出口税则（2025）.pdf

China Entry Hub Insight:
This Tariff, issued by the General Administration of Customs and the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, is a cornerstone document for any enterprise planning to export goods to China for cost calculation and compliance planning. It is far more than just a tax rate schedule; it is the legal basis for determining the unique "identification code" (HS Code) for each product. Selecting the correct HS Code is crucial, as it directly determines the applicable import duty rate, VAT rate, and whether the product faces additional regulatory licensing requirements (e.g., compulsory certification, quarantine approval). A minor discrepancy in the code can lead to customs clearance delays, penalties, or even significant changes in the cost structure. We strongly recommend enterprises use this document as a benchmark for discussions with professional customs consultants or supply chain partners to conduct forward-looking compliance assessments and cost optimization.

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We present this document in its original Chinese version, as this reflects a common and critical challenge when entering the Chinese market: the information barrier. Although the Chinese government continues to increase efforts in releasing English information, a vast number of legally binding regulations, standards, notices, and real-time updates are still primarily published through Chinese official channels. This barrier of language and access often prevents overseas enterprises from obtaining crucial information or leads them to rely on outdated or inaccurate translations.
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  If you need to inquire whether a specific product is subject to special regulations, the specific application conditions for a certain qualification, or any policy details only published on Chinese platforms, we are ready to provide you with professional information retrieval and insightful analysis services.

Source: General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council.