What documents are required to import HS 40012900 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 40012900 into China?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 20% = import duty. Then add VAT 13% = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/china.

WCO classification path

Chapter40Rubber and articles thereof
Heading4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
Subheading400129Natural rubber in other forms
National40012900其他初级形状的天然橡胶

40012900

ACTIVE

What is the China import tariff for HS 40012900 (其他初级形状的天然橡胶)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 40012900 is 20%, plus VAT 13%.

"Natural rubber in other forms"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"其他初级形状的天然橡胶"

HS code 4001290000 (Chapter 40 "Rubber and articles thereof"; Heading 4001 "Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip"; Subheading 400129 "Natural rubber in other forms") under the China tariff schedule classifies "其他初级形状的天然橡胶". China customs apply MFN rate of 20%, General rate 40%. Statutory unit of measure: 千克.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	20%	Official tariff schedule
普通税率 General rate	40%	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	9%	Official tariff schedule