What documents are required to import HS 8408209001 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 8408209001 into China?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 25% = import duty. Then add VAT 17% = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/china.

WCO classification path

Chapter84Machinery and mechanical appliances
Heading8408Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)
Subheading840820Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87
National8408209001额定功率<150kw的轿车用柴油发动机(升功率≥40千瓦 )

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What is the China import tariff for HS 8408209001 (额定功率<150kw的轿车用柴油发动机(升功率≥40千瓦 ))?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 8408209001 is 25%, plus VAT 17%.

"Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"额定功率<150kw的轿车用柴油发动机(升功率≥40千瓦 )"

HS code 8408209001 (Chapter 84 "Machinery and mechanical appliances"; Heading 8408 "Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)"; Subheading 840820 "Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87") under the China tariff schedule classifies "额定功率<150kw的轿车用柴油发动机(升功率≥40千瓦 )". China customs apply MFN rate of 25%, General rate 35%. Statutory unit of measure: 台/千瓦.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	25%	Official tariff schedule
普通税率 General rate	35%	Official tariff schedule
增值税率 VAT	17%	Official tariff schedule
消费税率 Consumption tax	0%	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