# China: import VAT and de minimis

> China charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 13%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to CNY 50 pay no customs duty. China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/china
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 13%
- De minimis: No duty up to CNY 50; tax always charged
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Currency and customs tariff

China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY).

## Import VAT and other taxes in China

China charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 13%.

## 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 import taxes 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 VAT rate on imports into China?

China charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 13%.

### 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 import taxes for China come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

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.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/china.json