What documents are required to import HS 12112019 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 12112019 into China?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 7.5% = import duty. Then add VAT 9% = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/china.

WCO classification path

Chapter12Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits
Heading1211Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purpose, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
Subheading121120Ginseng roots
National12112019冷或冻的西洋参

12112019

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What is the China import tariff for HS 12112019 (冷或冻的西洋参)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 12112019 is 7.5%, plus VAT 9%.

"Ginseng roots"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"冷或冻的西洋参"

HS code 1211201900 (Chapter 12 "Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits"; Heading 1211 "Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purpose, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered"; Subheading 121120 "Ginseng roots") under the China tariff schedule classifies "冷或冻的西洋参". China customs apply MFN rate of 7.5%, General rate 70%. Statutory unit of measure: 千克.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	7.5%	Official tariff schedule
普通税率 General rate	70%	Official tariff schedule
增值税率 VAT	9%	Official tariff schedule
出口税率 Export duty	0%	Official tariff schedule
出口退税率 Export rebate	9%	Official tariff schedule