China Import Guides by Country

The US is the world's largest importer of Chinese goods, taking in over $427 billion annually. US customs duty is assessed on FOB value using Column 1 General rates from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS). Section 301 tariffs — an additional 7.5% to 25% on many Chinese goods, with higher rates for some strategic sectors — can apply on top of standard HTS rates. The historical $800 de minimis threshold still exists in US law, but low-value China and Hong Kong shipments have faced special tariff and entry rules since May 2025.

Post-Brexit, the UK operates its own UK Global Tariff (UKGT) schedule, separate from the EU. Import VAT at 20% applies to virtually all commercial imports from China, assessed on the CIF value plus any customs duty. The £135 threshold only applies to customs duty — VAT applies from the first pound for commercial shipments.

Australia uses the FOB value for customs duty calculation — unlike the UK and EU which use CIF. Updated for 2026, our calculators include current ChAFTA preferential rates, latest Tariff Concession Orders (TCOs), and 10% GST on taxable importation value.

Canada's CBSA assesses import duties on the transaction value of goods. Updated for 2026, our tools include the latest CARM system fee structures, 5% Federal GST, and provincial HST rates (13–15%) for comprehensive landed cost modeling.

The European Union applies the Common External Tariff (CET) to all imports from China. Updated for 2026, our calculators cover all 27 member state VAT rates and the latest anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel, EVs, and solar products.

India is the world's fastest-growing major import market and a significant buyer of Chinese goods despite geopolitical tensions. Customs duty is assessed on CIF value. The total duty burden includes BCD, IGST, and Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS). Unlike most countries, India does not have a free trade agreement with China, so MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rates apply — often significantly higher than rates for FTA partner countries.