What documents are required to import HS 04090000 into China?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). Confirm latest requirements with GACC (General Administration of Customs of China).

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 04090000 into China?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 15% = import duty. Then add VAT 9% = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/china.

WCO classification path

Chapter04Dairy produce; eggs; honey
Heading0409BIRDS’ EGGS, NOT IN SHELL, AND EGG YOLKS, FRESH, DRIED, COOKED BY STEAMING OR BY BOILING IN WATER, MOULDED, FROZEN OR OTHERWISE PRESER- VED, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING ADDED SUGAR OR OTHER SWEETENING MATTER
Subheading040900NATURAL HONEY
National04090000天然蜂蜜

04090000

ACTIVE

What is the China import tariff for HS 04090000 (天然蜂蜜)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 04090000 is 15%, plus VAT 9%.

"NATURAL HONEY"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"天然蜂蜜"

HS code 0409000000 (Chapter 04 "Dairy produce; eggs; honey"; Heading 0409 "BIRDS’ EGGS, NOT IN SHELL, AND EGG YOLKS, FRESH, DRIED, COOKED BY STEAMING OR BY BOILING IN WATER, MOULDED, FROZEN OR OTHERWISE PRESER- VED, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING ADDED SUGAR OR OTHER SWEETENING MATTER"; Subheading 040900 "NATURAL HONEY") under the China tariff schedule classifies "天然蜂蜜". China customs apply MFN rate of 15%, General rate 80%. Statutory unit of measure: 千克.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	15%	Official tariff schedule
普通税率 General rate	80%	Official tariff schedule
增值税率 VAT	9%	Official tariff schedule
消费税率 Consumption tax	无	Official tariff schedule
出口税率 Export duty	0%	Official tariff schedule
出口暂定税率 Export provisional	无	Official tariff schedule
出口退税率 Export rebate	9%	Official tariff schedule