# 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://staging.border.bot/countries/china
Last updated: 13 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

## 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 de minimis thresholds for China, went live on border.bot on 13 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 13 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for China come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 13 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://staging.border.bot/countries/china.json