What documents are required to import HS 85235210 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 85235210 into China?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 0% = import duty. Then add VAT 9% = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/china.

WCO classification path

Chapter85Electrical machinery; electronics
Heading8523Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of chapter 37
Subheading852352- - “Smart cards”
National85235210未录制的"智能卡"

85235210

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What is the China import tariff for HS 85235210 (未录制的"智能卡")?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 85235210 is 0%, plus VAT 9%.

"Smart cards, unrecorded"

HS code 8523521000 (Chapter 85 "Electrical machinery; electronics"; Heading 8523 "Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of chapter 37"; Subheading 852352 "- - “Smart cards”") under the China tariff schedule classifies "未录制的"智能卡"". China customs apply MFN rate of 0%, General rate 21%. Statutory unit of measure: 个/千克.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	0%	Official tariff schedule
普通税率 General rate	21%	Official tariff schedule
增值税率 VAT	9%	Official tariff schedule
出口税率 Export duty	0%	Official tariff schedule
出口退税率 Export rebate	13%	Official tariff schedule

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