[Europe]The Import Duty Rate & Other Taxes in Your Country When Purchasing Ceramic Sanitary Ware from China

When your company is importing ceramic sanitary ware from China to your country, it’s important to know the overall import costs. It includes

1). the product cost (mainly FOB Port of China price, CIF price to the destination port in your country or market, or EXW China factory price),

2). sea shipping freight (from China to your country or market),

3). the import duty rates, other taxes, and rates, customs clearance costs, shipping agent service cost,

4). and the transportation cost from the destination port to your local warehouses.

Today we are going to make a deep analysis of the import duty rates and other taxes in the importer’s country. Which includes the HS code in the importer’s country, import duty rate, currency, import duty type (which includes i). most favored nation tariff; ii). agreement tariff; iii). preferential tariff; iv). general tariff; v). special tariff), and other taxes rates.

This article is mainly to give you an idea of how much will the import duty and other taxes be. Please note that all the info. are from China’s official data. If you would like to verify the correctness with specific values, please consult with your local shipping agents, or the local customs for the most up-to-date info.

This article includes these countries that can be checked from the Chinese official data: 1. Denmark, 2. Finland, 3. Iceland, 4. Norway, 5. Sweden, 6. France, 7. Netherlands, 8. Ireland, 9. Belgium, 10. Luxembourg, 11. Switzerland, 12. The Czech Republic, 13. Germany, 14. Poland, 15. Austria, 16. Hungary, 17. Slovakia, 18. Russia, 19. Lithuania, 20. Ukraine, 21. Estonia, 22. Latvia, 23. Greece, 24. Italy, 25. Portugal, 26. Spain, 27. Malta, 28. Bulgaria, 29. Croatia, 30. Romania, 31. Slovenia.

1. Denmark

Import Country: Denmark, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 25.0 % CIFD (Currency: Danish Krone)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Denmark:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.skat.dk/

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2. Finland

Import Country: Finland, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 24.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Finland:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: http://www.tulli.fi/

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3. Iceland

Import Country: Iceland, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 0 (Currency: Iceland Krona)
2. Other Rates:  (Currency: Iceland Krona)
1). VAT: 24.0 % CIFD;
2.1). RECYCLING_FEE_PL: 1.0 % CIFD;
2.2). RECYCLING_FEE_PP: 0.5 % CIFD 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Iceland:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: /

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4. Norway

Import Country: Norway, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 0 (Currency: Norwegian Krone)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 25.0 % CIFD (Currency: Norwegian Krone)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Norway:
69.10: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
69.10.1001: Wash basins;
69.10.1002: Bidet, water closet pans, flushing cisterns;
69.10.1009: Other sanitary fixtures;
69.10.9000: Other;

Reference Website: www.toll.no

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5. Sweden

Import Country: Sweden, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 25.0 % CIFD (Currency: Swedish Krona)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Sweden:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.tullverket.se/sv/privat

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6. France

Import Country: France, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 20.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in France:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.douane.gouv.fr/

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7. Netherlands

Import Country: Netherlands, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 21.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in the Netherlands:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/home/home

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8. Ireland

Import Country: Ireland, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 23.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Ireland:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs-traders-and-agents/index.aspx

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9. Belgium

Import Country: Belgium, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 21.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Belgium:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.belgium.be/en/taxes/registration_duties

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10. Luxembourg

Import Country: Luxembourg, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 17.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Luxembourg:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://douanes.public.lu/fr.html

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11. Switzerland

Import Country: Switzerland, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 19.0 PER 100 KG (Currency: Swiss Franc)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 7.7 % CIFD (Currency: Swiss Franc)
3. Agreement: Switzerland-China Free Trade Agreement

Applicable for the following HS Code in Switzerland:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/de/home.html

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12. Czech Republic

Import Country: Czech Republic, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 21.0 % CIFD (Currency: Czech Koruna)

Applicable for the following HS Code in the Czech Republic:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.celnisprava.cz/en/Pages/default.aspx

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13. Germany

Import Country: Germany, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.1 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 19.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Germany:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;

Import Country: Germany, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 19.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Germany:
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: http://www.zoll.de/

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14. Poland

Import Country: Poland, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 23.0 % CIFD (Currency: Zloty)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Poland:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.gov.pl/web/finanse

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15. Austria

Import Country: Austria, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 20.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Austria:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.bmf.gv.at/en.html

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16. Hungary

Import Country: Hungary, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 27.0 % CIFD (Currency: Forint)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Hungary:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://en.nav.gov.hu/

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17. Slovakia

Import Country: Slovakia, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 20.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Slovakia:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.financnasprava.sk/sk/titulna-stranka

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18. Russia

Import Country: Russia, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 10.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 20.0 % CIFD (Currency: Ruble)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Russia:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;

Import Country: Russia, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 12.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 20.0 % CIFD (Currency: Ruble)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Russia:
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://customs.gov.ru/

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19. Lithuania

Import Country: Lithuania, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 21.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Lithuania:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: /

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20. Ukraine

Import Country: Ukraine, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 10.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 20.0 % (CIF + DUTY) (Currency: Hryvnia)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Ukraine:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;

Import Country: Ukraine, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 5.0 % CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 20.0 % (CIF + DUTY) (Currency: Hryvnia)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Ukraine:
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: /

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21. Estonia

Import Country: Estonia, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 20.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Estonia:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: /

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22. Latvia

Import Country: Latvia, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 21.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Latvia:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.vid.gov.lv/

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23. Greece

Import Country: Greece, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 24.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Greece:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.gsis.gr/

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24. Italy

Import Country: Italy, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 22.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Italy:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: /

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25. Portugal

Import Country: Portugal, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 23.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Portugal:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: /

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26. Spain

Import Country: Spain, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 21.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Spain:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;

Import Country: Spain, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 23.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Spain:
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: http://www.agenciatributaria.es/

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27. Malta

Import Country: Malta, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 18.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Malta:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://finance.gov.mt/en/Pages/default.aspx

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28. Bulgaria

Import Country: Bulgaria, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 20.0 % CIFD (Currency: Lev)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Bulgaria:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://customs.bg/wps/portal/agency/home

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29. Croatia

Import Country: Croatia, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 25.0 % CIFD (Currency: Kuna)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Croatia:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://carina.gov.hr/

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30. Romania

Import Country: Romania, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 19.0 % CIFD (Currency: Lei)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Romania:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: http://www.customs.ro/

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31. Slovenia

Import Country: Slovenia, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090,
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.0% CIF (Currency: Euro)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 22.0 % CIFD (Currency: Euro)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Slovenia:
6910.00.0000: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or China;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: /

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This is the end of this post. Thanks for reading.

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