What documents are required to import HS 83040000 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 83040000 into China?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 9% = import duty. Then add VAT 13% = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/china.

WCO classification path

Chapter83Miscellaneous articles of base metal
Heading8304Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal
Subheading830400FILING, CABINETS, CARD-INDEX CABINETS, PAPER TRAYS, PAPER RESTS, PEN TRAYS, OFFICE-STAMP STANDS AND SIMILAR OFFICE OR DESK EQUIPMENT, OF BASE METAL, OTHER THAN OFFICE FURNITURE OF HEADING 9403
National83040000贱金属档案柜,文件箱等办公用具

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What is the China import tariff for HS 83040000 (贱金属档案柜,文件箱等办公用具)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 83040000 is 9%, plus VAT 13%.

"FILING, CABINETS, CARD-INDEX CABINETS, PAPER TRAYS, PAPER RESTS, PEN TRAYS, OFFICE-STAMP STANDS AND SIMILAR OFFICE OR DESK EQUIPMENT, OF BASE METAL, OTHER THAN OFFICE FURNITURE OF HEADING 9403"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"贱金属档案柜,文件箱等办公用具"

HS code 8304000000 (Chapter 83 "Miscellaneous articles of base metal"; Heading 8304 "Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal"; Subheading 830400 "FILING, CABINETS, CARD-INDEX CABINETS, PAPER TRAYS, PAPER RESTS, PEN TRAYS, OFFICE-STAMP STANDS AND SIMILAR OFFICE OR DESK EQUIPMENT, OF BASE METAL, OTHER THAN OFFICE FURNITURE OF HEADING 9403") under the China tariff schedule classifies "贱金属档案柜,文件箱等办公用具". China customs apply MFN rate of 9%, General rate 80%. Statutory unit of measure: 千克.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	9%	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