[America]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 or regions that can be checked from the Chinese official data: 1. The United States, 2. Canada, 3. Brazil, 4. Chile, 5. Peru, 6. Argentina, 7. Paraguay, 8. Uruguay, 9. Columbia, 10. Ecuador, 11. Venezuela, 12. Mexico, 13. Panama, 14. Dominican Republic, 15. Guatemala, 16. Puerto Rico, 17. Costa Rica.

1. United States

Import Country: United States, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 5.8% (Currency: USD) 
2. Other Rates (Currency: USD) 
1). HMF: 0.125 % COST  [Conditions] The mode of transportation is by sea; 
2.1). MPF: 1.05 % COST  [Conditions] COST > 800 AND COST <= 2500; 
2.2). MPF: 0.346 % COST [Conditions] COST > 2500. MAXIUM = 508.70, MINIUM=26.22.

Applicable for the following HS Code in the United States:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.00: Of porcelain or China;
6910.10.0005: Water closet bowls, flushometer type;
6910.10.0010: Water closet bowls with tanks, in one piece;
6910.10.0015: Flush Tanks;
6910.10.0020: Other water closet bowls;
6910.10.0030: Sink and lavatories;
6910.10.0050: Other;

Import Country: United States, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691090,  
1. Import Rates of Duty: 5.7% (Currency: USD) 
2. Other Rates (Currency: USD) 
1).  ADDITIONAL_DUTY: 7.5 % COST; 
2).HMF: 0.125 % COST  [Conditions] The mode of transportation is by sea; 
3.1). MPF: 1.05 % COST   [Conditions] COST > 800 AND COST <= 2500;  
3.2). MPF: 0.346 % COST  [Conditions] COST > 2500;  MAXIUM = 508.70, MINIUM=26.22. 

Applicable for the following HS Code in the United States:
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://hts.usitc.gov/?query=6910

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2. Canada

Import Country: Canada, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 7.5% COST (Currency: Canadian Dollar)
2. Other Rates (Currency: Canadian Dollar)
 1). GST: 5.0 % (COST + DUTY),
 SHIP.TO.STATE = AB,BC,MB,NT,NU,QC,SK,YT;
 2.1). HST: 15.0 % (COST + DUTY),
 SHIP.TO.STATE = NB,NF,NS,PE;
 2.2). HST: 13.0 % (COST + DUTY),
 SHIP.TO.STATE = ON;
 3.1.) PST: 7.0 % (COST + DUTY),
 SHIP.TO.STATE = BC, MB;
 3.2). PST: 9.975 % (COST + DUTY),
 SHIP.TO.STATE = QC;
 3.3). PST: 6.0 % (COST + DUTY),
 SHIP.TO.STATE = SK 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Canada:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10: Of porcelain or China;
6910.10.10: Water closet pans (toilet bowls) and flushing cisterns;
6910.10.1010: Water closet pans (toilet bowls);
6910.10.1020: Flushing cisterns (toilet tanks);
6910.10.1030: Combinations of water closet pans and flushing;
6910.10.90: Other;
6910.10.9030: Sink and wash basins;
6910.10.9090: Other;
6910.90.00: Other;
6910.90.0010: Wash basins;
6910.90.0090: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html

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3. Brazil

Import Country: Brazil, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 18.0 % CIF (Currency: Brazilian Real)
2. Other Rates (Currency: Brazilian Real)
1.1). ICMS: 18.0 % ((CIFD + IPI + PIS_PASEP_COFINS) * 100 / (100 - 18.0)),
 [Condition]: SHIP.TO.STATE = MG,PR,SP;
1.2). ICMS: 19.0 % ((CIFD + IPI + PIS_PASEP_COFINS) * 100 / (100 - 19.0)),
 [Condition]: SHIP.TO.STATE = RJ;
1.3). ICMS: 17.0 % ((CIFD + IPI + PIS_PASEP_COFINS) * 100 / (100 - 17.0)),
 [Condition]: SHIP.TO.STATE = AC,AL,AM,AP,BA,CE,DF,ES,FN,GO,MA,MS,MT,PA,PB,PE,PI,RN,RO,RR,RS,SC,SE,TO;
2). IPI: 0;
3). AFRMM: 25.0 % FREIGHT;
4). DECLARATION_FEE: 185.0;
5). HANDLING_FEE_OCEAN: 2.1 PER T;
6). PIS_PASEP_COFINS: 11.75 % CIF;
7.1). STORAGE_FEE: 0.35 % CIF (Currency: USD),
 [Condition]: CIF PER T < 5000; 
7.2). STORAGE_FEE: 0.3 % CIF (Currency: USD), [Condition]: CIF PER T >= 5000 AND CIF PER T < 10000; 
7.3). STORAGE_FEE: 0.25 % CIF (Currency: USD), [Condition]: CIF PER T >= 10000 AND CIF PER T < 15000; 
7.4). STORAGE_FEE: 0.2 % CIF (Currency: USD), [Condition]: CIF PER T >= 15000; 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Brazil:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.00: Of porcelain or china;
6910.90.00: Other;

Reference Website: /

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4. Chile

Import Country: Chile, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 0 (Currency: Chilean Peso)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 19.0 % CIFD (Currency: Chilean Peso)
3. Agreement: Chile-China Free Trade Agreement

Applicable for the following HS Code in Chile:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.1000: Of porcelain or china;
6910.90: Other;
6910.9020: Cups of toilets with built-in water tank;
6910.9030: Water closet pans;
6910.9040: Tanks for toilets;
6910.9050: Sinks, wash basins and wash basin pedestals;
6910.9060: Baths;
6910.90.90: Other;

Reference Website: http://www.aduana.cl/aduana/site/edic/base/port/inicio.html

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5. Peru

Import Country: Peru, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 0 (Currency: New Sol)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: New Sol)
1). ADDITIONAL_FEE: 0;
2). IGV: 16.0 % (CIFD + ISC + TARIFF_SURCHARGE);
3). ISC: 0;
4). MUNICIPAL_TAX: 2.0 % (CIFD + ISC + TARIFF_SURCHARGE);
5). TARIFF_SURCHARGE: 0 
3. Agreement: ^PE_CN

Applicable for the following HS Code in Peru:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.00.00: Of porcelain;
6910.90.00.00: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.sunat.gob.pe/

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6. Argentina

Import Country: Argentina, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 18.0 % CIF (Currency: USD)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: USD)
1). VAT: 21.0 % (CIFD + STATISTICAL_FEE);
2.1). STATISTICAL_FEE: 0.5 % CIF, Maximum: 50,
 [Condition]: CIF < 10000; 
2.2). STATISTICAL_FEE: 0.5 % CIF, Maximum: 100, [Condition]: CIF >= 10000 AND CIF <= 20000; 
2.3). STATISTICAL_FEE: 0.5 % CIF, Maximum: 200, [Condition]: CIF > 20000 AND CIF <= 30000; 
2.4). STATISTICAL_FEE: 0.5 % CIF, Maximum: 300, [Condition]: CIF > 30000 AND CIF <= 50000; 
2.5). STATISTICAL_FEE: 0.5 % CIF, Maximum: 400, [Condition]: CIF > 50000 AND CIF <= 100000; 
2.6). STATISTICAL_FEE: 0.5 % CIF, Maximum: 500, [Condition]: CIF > 100000; 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Argentina:
6910: Sinks washing basin washbasins washbasin pedestals baths bidets tanks water tanks urinals and similar stationary apparatus deceramics uses for toilets;
6910.10.00: Porcelain;
6910.10.00.1: Sinks wash basins;
6910.10.00.110E: Whites;
6910.10.00.190F: Others;
6910.10.00.2: Washbasins;
6910.10.00.210K: Whites;
6910.10.00.290L: Others;
6910.10.00.3: Bathtubs;
6910.10.00.310Q: White;
6910.10.00.390R: The others;
6910.10.00.4: Pedestals;
6910.10.00.410W: Whites;
6910.10.00.490X: Others;
6910.10.00.5: Bides;
6910.10.00.510B: Whites;
6910.10.00.590C: Others;
6910.10.00.6: Toilets;
6910.10.00.610G: Whites;
6910.10.00.690H: Others;
6910.10.00.7: Cisternas;
6910.10.00.710M: White;
6910.10.00.790N: The others;
6910.10.00.9: Others;
6910.10.00.910Y: Whites;
6910.10.00.990Z: Others;
6910.90.00: Others;
6910.90.00.1: Sinks wash basins;
6910.90.00.110T: Whites;
6910.90.00.190U: Others;
6910.90.00.2: Washbasins;
6910.90.00.210Y: Whites;
6910.90.00.290Z: Others;
6910.90.00.3: Bathtubs;
6910.90.00.310D: White;
6910.90.00.390E: The others;
6910.90.00.4: Pedestals;
6910.90.00.410J: Whites;
6910.90.00.490K: Others;
6910.90.00.5: Bides;
6910.90.00.510P: Whites;
‘6910.90.00.590Q: Others;
‘6910.90.00.6: Toilets;
‘6910.90.00.610V: Whites;
‘6910.90.00.690W: Others;
‘6910.90.00.7: Cisternas;
‘6910.90.00.710A: White;
‘6910.90.00.790B: The others;
‘6910.90.00.9: Others;
‘6910.90.00.910L: Whites;
‘6910.90.00.990M: Others

Reference Website: https://www.afip.gob.ar/sitio/externos/default.asp

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7. Paraguay

Import Country: Paraguay, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 18.0 % CIF (Currency: Guarani)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 10.0 % CIFD (Currency: Guarani)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Paraguay:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.00: Of porcelain;
6910.90.00: Other;

Reference Website: /

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8. Uruguay

Import Country: Uruguay, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 18.0 % CIF (Currency: Uruguayan New Peso)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: Uruguayan New Peso)
1). VAT: 22.0 % CIFD;
2). IRAE: 0 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Uruguay:
6910: Sink (pool wash), toilets, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, tanks (water tanks) urinals and similar fixtures, ceramic, uses for health;
6910.10.00.00: Porcelain;
6910.90.00.00: Other;

Reference Website: /

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9. Columbia

Import Country: Columbia, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 10.0 % CIF (Currency: Colombian Peso)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 19.0 % CIFD (Currency: Colombian Peso)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Columbia:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.00.00: Of porcelain;
6910.90.00.00: Other;

Reference Website: /

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10. Ecuador

Import Country: Ecuador, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 25.0 % CIF (Currency: USD)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: USD)
1). VAT: 12.0 % CIFD;
2). FODINFA: 0.5 % CIF;
3). ICE: 0;
4). SAFEGUARD: 0 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Ecuador:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.00.00: Of porcelain or china;
6910.90.00.00: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.aduana.gob.ec/

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11. Venezuela

Import Country: Venezuela, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 18.0 % CIF (Currency: Bolivar)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 16.0 % CIFD (Currency: Bolivar)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Venezuela:
6910: Sink pools of wash, toilets, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, flushing cisterns, water tanks, urinals fixed and similar appliances, ceramic, for medical use;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: http://declaraciones.seniat.gob.ve/portal/page/portal/PORTAL_SENIAT

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12. Mexico

Import Country: Mexico, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 0 (Currency: USD)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: USD)
1). VAT: 16.0 % (CIFD + DTA);
2). DTA: 0.8 % CIF 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Mexico:
6910: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.01: Of porcelain or china;
6910.90: Other;
6910.90.99: Other;

Import Country: Mexico, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 15.0 % CIF (Currency: USD)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: USD)
1). VAT: 16.0 % (CIFD + DTA);
2). DTA: 0.8 % CIF 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Mexico:
6910.90: Other;
6910.90.01: Water closet bowls with tanks having a capacity exceeding 6 liters;

Reference Website: https://www.sat.gob.mx/home

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13. Panama

Import Country: Panama, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 10.0 % CIF (Currency: Balboa)
2. Other Rates: ITBM: 7.0 % (CIF + DUTY) (Currency: Balboa)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Panama:
6910: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.00.00: Porcelain;
6910.90.00.00: Others;

Reference Website: https://www.ana.gob.pa/w_ana/

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14. Dominican Republic

Import Country: Dominican Republic, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 20.0 % CIF (Currency: Dominican Peso)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: Dominican Peso)
1). VAT: 18.0 % CIFD;
2). EXCHANGE_SURCHARGE: 13 % CIF;
3). LUXURY_TAX: 0 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Dominican Republic:
6910: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10: Of porcelain or china;
6910.10.10: Washbasins and sinks;
6910.10.20: Bidets;
6910.10.30: Toilets and toilet tanks;
6910.10.40: Bathtubs;
6910.10.90: Others;
6910.90.00: Other;

Reference Website: /

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15. Guatemala

Import Country: Guatemala, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 15.0 % CIF (Currency: Quetzal)
2. Other Rates: VAT: 12.0 % CIFD (Currency: Quetzal)

Applicable for the following HS Code in Guatemala:
6910: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.0000: Of porcelain or china;
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://portal.sat.gob.gt/portal/

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16. Puerto Rico

Import Country: Puerto Rico, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 5.8 % COST (Currency: USD)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: USD)
1). HMF: 0.125 % COST
 [Conditions] The mode of transportation is by sea;
2.1). MPF: 1.05 % COST 
 [Conditions] COST > 800 AND COST <= 2500; 
2.2). MPF: 0.346 % COST 
[Conditions] COST > 2500.
 MAXIUM = 508.70, MINIUM=26.22;
 PR_SALES_USE_TAX: 11.5 % COST. 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Puerto Rico:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.00: Of porcelain or china;
6910.10.0005: Water closet bowls, flushometer type;
6910.10.0010: Water closet bowls with tanks, in one piece;
6910.10.0015: Flush Tanks;
6910.10.0020: Other water closet bowls;
6910.10.0030: Sinks and lavatories;
6910.10.0050: Other;

Import Country: Puerto Rico, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 5.7 % COST (Currency: USD)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: USD)
1). ADDITIONAL_DUTY: 7.5 % COST;
2). HMF: 0.125 % COST 
[Conditions] The mode of transportation is by sea;
3.1). MPF: 1.05 % COST 
 [Conditions] COST > 800 AND COST <= 2500; 
3.2). MPF: 0.346 % COST [Conditions] COST > 2500.
 MAXIUM = 508.70, MINIUM=26.22.
4. PR_SALES_USE_TAX: 11.5 % COST 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Puerto Rico:
6910.90.0000: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.cbp.gov/

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17. Costa Rica

Import Country: Costa Rica, Export Country: China, HS Code: 691010 & 691090, 
1. Import Rates of Duty: 14.0 % CIF (Currency: Colon)
2. Other Rates: (Currency: Colon)
1). SALES_TAX: 13.0 % (CIF + DUTY + LAW_6946);
2). VAT: 13.0 % (CIF + DUTY + LAW_6946);
3). GOLFITO: 10.0 % CIFD;
4). LAW_6946: 1.0 % CIF 

Applicable for the following HS Code in Costa Rica:
6910: Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures;
6910.10.00: Porcelain;
6910.10.00.0010: Pedestal wash-hand basins and water closet pans;
6910.10.00.0020: Bidets, urinals, water closet pans, wash-hand basins;
6910.10.00.0090: Other;
6910.90.00: Others;
6910.90.00.0010: Pedestal wash-hand basins and water closet pans;
6910.90.00.0020: Bidets, urinals, water closet pans, wash-hand basins;
6910.90.00.0090: Other;

Reference Website: https://www.hacienda.go.cr/

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