HS code for fishing in China: 9507200000
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HS code for fishing in China

The HS code for fishing in China is 9507200000 — Fish-hooks, whether or not snelled.

MFN duty 6% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 钓鱼钩

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
9507200000 Fish-hooks, whether or not snelled 钓鱼钩 6% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers fishing. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
9507100090 Other fishing rods 6% 13% Open
9507100010 Fishing rods of vegetable materials 6% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “fishing”
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
9507900000 Other linefishing tackle, including fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy “birds”(other than those of heading No. 92. 08 or 97.05)and similar hunting or shooting requisites 900 6% 13% Open
4202920000 Other containers with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials 59 6% 13% Open
9503008900 Other toys, not specified 56 0% 13% Open
9507200000 Fish-hooks, whether or not snelled 36 6% 13% Open
7616999000 Other articles of aluminium, not for technical use, excluding cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire 55 8% 13% Open
Why 9507200000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 9507 — Fishing rods, hooks, and other fishing equipment; Fishing nets, butterfly nets, and similar nets; Birds "(excluding goods of heading 92.08 or 97.05) and similar hunting supplies , chapter 95 — Toys, Gaming Products, Sports Goods and Their Parts and Accessories .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “钓鱼钩”, which contains the term used for fishing in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 900 import records whose product descriptions match fishing are declared under this heading family, i.e. 43% 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 fishing in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for fishing is 9507200000 — Fish-hooks, whether or not snelled. 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 fishing?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover fishing: 9507100090 (Other fishing rods); 9507100010 (Fishing rods of vegetable materials). 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 fishing?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "fishing", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 9507900000 — Other linefishing tackle, including fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy “birds”(other than those of heading No. 92. 08 or 97.05)and similar hunting or shooting requisites, used in 900 records in our sample.

How is fishing classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: fishing falls under heading 9507 and statistical line 9507200000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “钓鱼钩” (English: Fish-hooks, whether or not snelled). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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