What documents are required to import HS 14042000 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 14042000 into China?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 4% = import duty. Then add VAT 9% = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/china.

WCO classification path

Chapter14Vegetable plaiting materials
Heading1404Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included
Subheading140420Cotton linters
National14042000棉短绒

14042000

ACTIVE

What is the China import tariff for HS 14042000 (棉短绒)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 14042000 is 4%, plus VAT 9%.

"Cotton linters"

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

HS code 1404200000 (Chapter 14 "Vegetable plaiting materials"; Heading 1404 "Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included"; Subheading 140420 "Cotton linters") under the China tariff schedule classifies "棉短绒". China customs apply MFN rate of 4%, General rate 30%. Statutory unit of measure: 千克.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	4%	Official tariff schedule
普通税率 General rate	30%	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