HS code for gypsum in China: 6809900000
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HS code for gypsum in China

The HS code for gypsum in China is 6809900000 — Other articles of plaster (plaster or of compositions based on plaster included).

MFN duty 15% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他石膏制品

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
6809900000 Other articles of plaster (plaster or of compositions based on plaster included) 其他石膏制品 15% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers gypsum. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
2520100000 Gypsum; anhydrite 5% 13% Open
2520209000 Other plasters, whether or not coloured,with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders 5% 13% Open
2520201000 Plasters, for dental use, whether or not coloured,with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders 5% 13% Open
3407002000 Other preparations for use in dentistry, with a basis of plaster 6.5% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “gypsum”
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
6809900000 Other articles of plaster (plaster or of compositions based on plaster included) 451 15% 13% Open
2520209000 Other plasters, whether or not coloured,with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders 106 5% 13% Open
6809110000 Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles,( including articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster, faced or reinforced with paper or paper board) 94 15% 13% Open
6809190000 Plaster faced or reinforced with other materials (panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster included) 75 15% 13% Open
2520201000 Plasters, for dental use, whether or not coloured,with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders 36 5% 13% Open
Why 6809900000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 6809 — Gypsum products and mixed material products with gypsum as the basic component , chapter 68 — Products of Stone, Gypsum, Cement, Asbestos, Mica, and Similar Materials .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他石膏制品”, which contains the term used for gypsum in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 451 import records whose product descriptions match gypsum 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 gypsum in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for gypsum is 6809900000 — Other articles of plaster (plaster or of compositions based on plaster included). China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 15% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to gypsum?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover gypsum: 2520100000 (Gypsum; anhydrite); 2520209000 (Other plasters, whether or not coloured,with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders); 2520201000 (Plasters, for dental use, whether or not coloured,with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders). 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 gypsum?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "gypsum", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 6809900000 — Other articles of plaster (plaster or of compositions based on plaster included), used in 451 records in our sample.

How is gypsum classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: gypsum falls under heading 6809 and statistical line 6809900000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他石膏制品” (English: Other articles of plaster (plaster or of compositions based on plaster included)). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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