HS code for aluminium foil in China: 7607200000
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HS code for aluminium foil in China

The HS code for aluminium foil in China is 7607200000 — Backed aluminum foils(thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm).

MFN duty 6% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 有衬背铝箔

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
7607200000 Backed aluminum foils(thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm) 有衬背铝箔 6% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers aluminium foil. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
7607190000 Formed foils(thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm) 6% 13% Open
7607111000 Aluminium foil , not backed , of a thickness not exceeding 0.007mm ,rolled but not further worked 6% 13% Open
7607112000 Aluminium foil , not backed , of a thickness exceeding 0.007mm but not exceeding 0.01mm,rolled but not further worked 6% 13% Open
7607119000 Other aluminium foil ,not backed, of a thickness exceeding 0.01mm but not exceeding 0.2mm,rolled but not further worked 6% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “aluminium foil”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
7607200000 Backed aluminum foils(thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm) 920 6% 13% Open
7607119000 Other aluminium foil ,not backed, of a thickness exceeding 0.01mm but not exceeding 0.2mm,rolled but not further worked 186 6% 13% Open
7615109000 other 234 7% 13% Open
7607190000 Formed foils(thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm) 115 6% 13% Open
7616999000 Other articles of aluminium, not for technical use, excluding cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire 132 8% 13% Open
Why 7607200000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 7607 — Aluminum foil (whether printed or backed with paper, cardboard, plastic or similar materials), with a thickness (excluding backing) not exceeding 0.2 millimeters , chapter 76 — Aluminum and Its Products .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “有衬背铝箔”, which contains the term used for aluminium foil in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 920 import records whose product descriptions match aluminium foil are declared under this heading family, i.e. 31% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for aluminium foil in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for aluminium foil is 7607200000 — Backed aluminum foils(thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm). China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 6% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to aluminium foil?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover aluminium foil: 7607190000 (Formed foils(thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm)); 7607111000 (Aluminium foil , not backed , of a thickness not exceeding 0.007mm ,rolled but not further worked); 7607112000 (Aluminium foil , not backed , of a thickness exceeding 0.007mm but not exceeding 0.01mm,rolled but not further worked). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for aluminium foil?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "aluminium foil", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 7607200000 — Backed aluminum foils(thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm), used in 920 records in our sample.

How is aluminium foil classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: aluminium foil falls under heading 7607 and statistical line 7607200000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “有衬背铝箔” (English: Backed aluminum foils(thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm)). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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