What documents are required to import HS 50040000 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 50040000 into China?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 6% = import duty. Then add VAT 13% = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/china.

WCO classification path

Chapter50Silk
Heading5004Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) notput up for retail sale
Subheading500400Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale
National50040000非供零售用丝纱线

50040000

ACTIVE

What is the China import tariff for HS 50040000 (非供零售用丝纱线)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 50040000 is 6%, plus VAT 13%.

"Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"非供零售用丝纱线"

HS code 5004000000 (Chapter 50 "Silk"; Heading 5004 "Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) notput up for retail sale"; Subheading 500400 "Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale") under the China tariff schedule classifies "非供零售用丝纱线". China customs apply MFN rate of 6%, General rate 90%. Statutory unit of measure: 千克.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	6%	Official tariff schedule
普通税率 General rate	90%	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