HS code for kitchenware in China: 3924100000
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HS code for kitchenware in China

The HS code for kitchenware in China is 3924100000 — Tableware and kitchenware of plastics.

MFN duty 6.5% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 塑料制餐具及厨房用具

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
3924100000 Tableware and kitchenware of plastics 塑料制餐具及厨房用具 6.5% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers kitchenware. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
6912001000 Ceramic tableware 7% 13% Open
6911101100 Tableware of bone china 7% 13% Open
6911101900 Other Tableware of procelain or china 7% 13% Open
4419909090 Tableware and kitchenware of other wood 0% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “kitchenware”
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
3924100000 Tableware and kitchenware of plastics 799 6.5% 13% Open
8215990000 Other kitchen or tableware , not sets of assorted articles , unplated with precious metal 268 7% 13% Open
7323930000 Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of stainless steel 241 7% 13% Open
8215200000 Other sets of assorted articles , similar kitchen or tableware , not containing one article plated with precious metal 207 7% 13% Open
7323990000 Other table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron 185 7% 13% Open
Why 3924100000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 3924 — Plastic tableware, kitchen utensils, other household items, and hygiene or toiletries , chapter 39 — Plastics and Their Products .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “塑料制餐具及厨房用具”, which contains the term used for kitchenware in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 799 import records whose product descriptions match kitchenware 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 kitchenware in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for kitchenware is 3924100000 — Tableware and kitchenware of plastics. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 6.5% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to kitchenware?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover kitchenware: 6912001000 (Ceramic tableware); 6911101100 (Tableware of bone china); 6911101900 (Other Tableware of procelain or china). 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 kitchenware?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "kitchenware", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 3924100000 — Tableware and kitchenware of plastics, used in 799 records in our sample.

How is kitchenware classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: kitchenware falls under heading 3924 and statistical line 3924100000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “塑料制餐具及厨房用具” (English: Tableware and kitchenware of plastics). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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