What documents are required to import HS 54012010 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 54012010 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

Chapter54Man-made filaments
Heading5401Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
Subheading540120Of artificial filaments
National54012010非供零售用人纤长丝缝纫线

54012010

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What is the China import tariff for HS 54012010 (非供零售用人纤长丝缝纫线)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 54012010 is 5%, plus VAT 13%.

"Of artificial filaments"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"非供零售用人纤长丝缝纫线"

HS code 5401201000 (Chapter 54 "Man-made filaments"; Heading 5401 "Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale"; Subheading 540120 "Of artificial filaments") under the China tariff schedule classifies "非供零售用人纤长丝缝纫线". 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	13%	Official tariff schedule

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