What documents are required to import HS 28054000 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 28054000 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

Chapter28Inorganic chemicals
Heading2805Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury
Subheading280540Mercury
National28054000汞

28054000

ACTIVE

What is the China import tariff for HS 28054000 (汞)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 28054000 is 5%, plus VAT 13%.

"Mercury"

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

HS code 2805400000 (Chapter 28 "Inorganic chemicals"; Heading 2805 "Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury"; Subheading 280540 "Mercury") under the China tariff schedule classifies "汞". China customs apply MFN rate of 5%, General rate 17%. 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	17%	Official tariff schedule
增值税率 VAT	13%	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	0%	Official tariff schedule