What documents are required to import HS 90153000 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 90153000 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

Chapter90Optical, measuring, medical instruments
Heading9015Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders
Subheading901530- Levels
National90153000水平仪

90153000

ACTIVE

What is the China import tariff for HS 90153000 (水平仪)?

Quick answer: China MFN rate for HS 90153000 is 9%, plus VAT 13%.

"- Levels"

WCO HS-6Above is the WCO international classification (EN); country-level 8-10 digit description (Chinese original):
"水平仪"

HS code 9015300000 (Chapter 90 "Optical, measuring, medical instruments"; Heading 9015 "Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders"; Subheading 901530 "- Levels") under the China tariff schedule classifies "水平仪". China customs apply MFN rate of 9%, General rate 14%. Statutory unit of measure: 台/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	14%	Official tariff schedule
增值税率 VAT	13%	Official tariff schedule
出口税率 Export duty	0%	Official tariff schedule
出口退税率 Export rebate	13%	Official tariff schedule