China eCommerce Facts & Figures
Shipping Rates & Couriers to China
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China Shipping Tips & Information
Get helpful China shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.
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Top courier services when shipping to China include, SF Express - Economy Express, Hong Kong Post - E-Express & SF Express - EC-Ship.
When shipping to China, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
Payment methods used by China are WeChat Pay & AliPay
Many merchants in China provide free shipping to consumers.
Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.
Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates. Please refer to the officialHolidays Page
China Import Tax & Custom Fees
China calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here or use our calculator to see fees.
Tax & Duty CalculatorDuties & Tax Details For China
Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY)
Calculation Method: CIF
Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs
Tax Threshold: 0 USD
Tax (VAT/GST): 13%
Duty Threshold: 0 USD
Import Duty Product Categories
Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate
Mobiles
13%
Tablets
13%
Computers
13%
Cameras
32%
Accessories
20%
Accessories (Battery)
20%
Health & Beauty
24%
Fashion
26%
Watches
40%
Jewelry
20%
Pets Accessories
30%
Dry Food & Supplements
23%
Home Appliances
27%
Home Decor
13%
Toys
13%
Sports
26%
Luggage
30%
Audio Video
32%
Documents
0%
Gaming
13%
Books & Collectibles
9%
We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.
Shipping Documentation to China
Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.
Commercial Invoice
Battery Statement
Tax Documents & Shipping labels
China Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items
Confused on China customs and regulations? Before shipping to China (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for China and other countries at Easyship.
Restricted Items
Animals
Flowers
Seeds
Substances Of Human Or Animal Origin
Tobacco
Prohibited Items
Chemicals
Currency
Drugs
Endangered Animals
Explosives
Firearms
Fresh Food
Plants
Radio Transmitters
The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.
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