What documents are required to import HS 48171000 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 48171000 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

Chapter48Paper and paperboard
Heading4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery
Subheading481710Envelopes
National48171000信封

48171000

ACTIVE

What is the China import tariff for HS 48171000 (信封)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 48171000 is 5%, plus VAT 13%.

"Envelopes"

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

HS code 4817100000 (Chapter 48 "Paper and paperboard"; Heading 4817 "Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery"; Subheading 481710 "Envelopes") under the China tariff schedule classifies "信封". China customs apply MFN rate of 5%, General rate 80%. 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	80%	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	13%	Official tariff schedule