HS code for chewing gum in China: 1704100000
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HS code for chewing gum in China

The HS code for chewing gum in China is 1704100000 — Chewing gum, whether or not sugarcoated.

MFN duty 12% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 口香糖

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
1704100000 Chewing gum, whether or not sugarcoated 口香糖 12% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “chewing gum”
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
1704100000 Chewing gum, whether or not sugarcoated 152 12% 13% Open
2106909090 Other food preparations, not elsewhere specified or included 146 12% 13% Open
9617009000 Other vacuum vessels; parts thereof (including vacuum flasks other than glass inners) 18 8% 13% Open
9503008900 Other toys, not specified 7 0% 13% Open
1704900000 Other sugar confectionery(including white chocolate)，not containing cocoa 6 10% 13% Open
Why 1704100000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 1704 — Cocoa free sugary foods (including white chocolate) , chapter 17 — Sugar and Sweet Food .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “口香糖”, which contains the term used for chewing gum in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 152 import records whose product descriptions match chewing gum are declared under this heading family, i.e. 41% 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 chewing gum in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for chewing gum is 1704100000 — Chewing gum, whether or not sugarcoated. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 12% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Is there more than one HS code for chewing gum?

The Chinese tariff schedule carries a single statistical line directly covering chewing gum at 10-digit level: 1704100000. Only one line matched the term in the official nomenclature.

Do parts and accessories of chewing gum use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 9617009000 (其他真空容器及零件（包括保温瓶的零件）) for parts of this product. Import declarations for chewing gum also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for chewing gum?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "chewing gum", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 1704100000 — Chewing gum, whether or not sugarcoated, used in 152 records in our sample.

How is chewing gum classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: chewing gum falls under heading 1704 and statistical line 1704100000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “口香糖” (English: Chewing gum, whether or not sugarcoated). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 1704
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