What documents are required to import HS 28151200 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 28151200 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
Heading2815Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium
Subheading281512In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
National28151200氢氧化钠水溶液,液体烧碱

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What is the China import tariff for HS 28151200 (氢氧化钠水溶液,液体烧碱)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 28151200 is 5%, plus VAT 13%.

"In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"氢氧化钠水溶液,液体烧碱"

HS code 2815120000 (Chapter 28 "Inorganic chemicals"; Heading 2815 "Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium"; Subheading 281512 "In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)") under the China tariff schedule classifies "氢氧化钠水溶液,液体烧碱". China customs apply MFN rate of 5%, General rate 35%. 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	35%	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