This page lists reference duty/tax rates for common items. Final assessment depends on customs.
Category | Common Items | Declaration Examples / Keywords | Duty (Mainland China) |
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Plush & Figures |
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Plush charm、 PVC scale figure | 13% |
Other Toys | Badges, acrylic charms, stands, keychains | 20%; if classified as toys/game goods, follow the on-site rate. | 20% |
Printed Matter | Cards, photo cards, posters (books depend on carrier) | Paper poster、Photo card | 13% |
Stationery | Pens, memo pads, folders (e-readers/calculators may be IT devices) | Most stationery 20%; some IT-type 13%. | 20% / 13% |
Gaming | Consoles & accessories, game media | Game console、Game card | 13% |
Audio/Video Media | CD/discs, vinyl (recorded), tapes (recorded) | CD/discs often 13%; recorded vinyl/tapes often 20%. | 13% / 20% |
Cosmetics | Lip/Eye/Powder cosmetics, perfume | Unit price ≥10CNY/ml(g) → 50%;<10CNY/ml(g) → 20% | 50% / 20% |
Cleansing/Skincare | Face wash, makeup remover | If considered skincare, follow cosmetics tiers (20%/50%). | 20% |
Bags & Shoes | Boots, sneakers, bags, wallets | Material/brand usually doesn't change rate. | 20% |
Personal Care Appliances | Hair dryer, shaver, electric toothbrush | Usually treated as other electric appliances. | 20% |
Eyewear | Sunglasses, contact lenses | Usually 20%; medical-grade may differ. | 20% |
Apparel & Home Textiles | Outerwear/T-shirts/underwear, accessories, bedding | Generally 20%. | 20% |
Watches & Clocks | Quartz/electronic/mechanical watches, clocks; high-end watches | Most 20%; high-end (assessed ≥ CNY 10,000) is 50%. | 20% / 50% |
Jewelry | Gold/Silver jewelry, diamonds, gemstones | Gold/Silver 13%; Diamond 20%; Gemstones 50%. | 13% / 20% / 50% |
Tabletop Games | Cards, chess, accessories | Game supplies. | 13% |
PC Components | Motherboard, CPU, mouse, keyboard, PC speakers | PC speakers 13%; general audio may be 20%. | 13% / 20% |
Monitors | LCD monitors (≤22" / 22-27" / ≥27") | Same rate across sizes. | 13% |