What documents are required to import HS 13012000 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 13012000 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

Chapter13Lac; gums, resins, vegetable saps
Heading1301Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)
Subheading130120Gum Arabic
National13012000阿拉伯胶

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What is the China import tariff for HS 13012000 (阿拉伯胶)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 13012000 is 15%, plus VAT 9%.

"Gum Arabic"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"阿拉伯胶"

HS code 1301200000 (Chapter 13 "Lac; gums, resins, vegetable saps"; Heading 1301 "Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)"; Subheading 130120 "Gum Arabic") under the China tariff schedule classifies "阿拉伯胶". China customs apply MFN rate of 15%, General rate 40%. 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	40%	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