What documents are required to import HS 16055500 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 16055500 into China?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 5% = import duty. Then add VAT 13% = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/china.

WCO classification path

Chapter16Preparations of meat, fish
Heading1605Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
Subheading160555Octopus
National16055500制作或保藏的章鱼

16055500

ACTIVE

What is the China import tariff for HS 16055500 (制作或保藏的章鱼)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 16055500 is 5%, plus VAT 13%.

"Octopus"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"制作或保藏的章鱼"

HS code 1605550000 (Chapter 16 "Preparations of meat, fish"; Heading 1605 "Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved"; Subheading 160555 "Octopus") under the China tariff schedule classifies "制作或保藏的章鱼". China customs apply MFN rate of 5%, General rate 90%. Statutory unit of measure: 千克.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	5%	Official tariff schedule
普通税率 General rate	90%	Official tariff schedule
增值税率 VAT	13%	Official tariff schedule
出口税率 Export duty	0%	Official tariff schedule
出口退税率 Export rebate	13%	Official tariff schedule