Key facts
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- De minimis
- No duty up to CNY 50; tax always charged
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to CNY 50 pay no customs duty. China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY).
Currency and customs tariff
China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY).
De minimis in China
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to CNY 50 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for China, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does China use for customs?
China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in CNY.
What is the de minimis threshold in China?
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to CNY 50 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Sources and updates
The de minimis thresholds for China come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.