HS code for laver in China: 2008993100
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HS code for laver in China

The HS code for laver in China is 2008993100 — Seasoned laver.

MFN duty 15% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 调味紫菜

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
2008993100 Seasoned laver 调味紫菜 15% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers laver. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
2008993400 Roasted laver 10% 13% Open
1212214290 Fresh seaweed suitable for human consumption 15% 9% Open
1212214100 Laver, dried, whether or not ground 15% 9% Open
1212214900 Other laver, whether or not ground 15% 9% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “laver”
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
2008993100 Seasoned laver 148 15% 13% Open
1905900000 Other bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares(including empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products) 55 10% 13% Open
1212214100 Laver, dried, whether or not ground 12 15% 9% Open
1904100000 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products 18 10% 13% Open
2104100000 Soups and broths and preparations therefor 11 12% 13% Open
Why 2008993100 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 2008 — Other edible parts of fruits, nuts, and plants not listed in other categories that are made or preserved by other methods, whether or not alcohol, sugar, or other sweet substances are added , chapter 20 — Products of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, or Other Parts of Plants .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “调味紫菜”, which contains the term used for laver in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 148 import records whose product descriptions match laver are declared under this heading family, i.e. 46% 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 laver in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for laver is 2008993100 — Seasoned laver. 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 laver?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover laver: 2008993400 (Roasted laver); 1212214290 (Fresh seaweed suitable for human consumption); 1212214100 (Laver, dried, whether or not ground). 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 laver?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "laver", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 2008993100 — Seasoned laver, used in 148 records in our sample.

How is laver classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: laver falls under heading 2008 and statistical line 2008993100. Chinese customs wording for this line is “调味紫菜” (English: Seasoned laver). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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