# Chinese Customs Tariff (HS China)

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> The Chinese Customs Tariff (HS China) is the People's Republic of China's official commodity nomenclature for imports and exports, built on the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System (HS) and extended with national subheadings.

The Chinese Customs Tariff (HS China) is the People's Republic of China's official commodity nomenclature for imports and exports, built on the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System (HS) and extended with national subheadings. It is administered by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). The code assigned to a product determines the applicable customs duty rate, VAT, consumption tax where relevant, and any import restrictions or licensing requirements. Misclassification carries real consequences: post-clearance audits, financial penalties, and delayed shipments are common outcomes, making pre-shipment tariff verification essential for exporters and freight forwarders alike. While the six-digit HS heading is shared internationally, the Chinese tariff's national extensions and duty rates differ from those of the EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) or the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).

**Source:** [https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/reser_e/hs_nomenclature_e.htm](https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/reser_e/hs_nomenclature_e.htm)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Chinese Customs Tariff (HS China) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/reser_e/hs_nomenclature_e.htm |

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