HS code for sandpaper in China: 6805200000
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HS code for sandpaper in China

The HS code for sandpaper in China is 6805200000 — Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of paper or paperboard only( whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up).

MFN duty 8% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 砂纸

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
6805200000 Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of paper or paperboard only( whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up) 砂纸 8% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers sandpaper. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
6805300000 Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of other materials 8% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “sandpaper”
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
6805200000 Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of paper or paperboard only( whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up) 407 8% 13% Open
6805300000 Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of other materials 81 8% 13% Open
6805100000 Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of woven textile fabric only (whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up) 29 8% 13% Open
8467991000 parts of other tools for working in the hand, With self-contained electric motor 31 8% 13% Open
3926909090 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading No.39.01 to 39.14 16 10% 13% Open
Why 6805200000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 6805 — Sand cloth, sandpaper, and similar products with other materials as the base, whether or not cut, sewn, or processed into shape by other methods , chapter 68 — Products of Stone, Gypsum, Cement, Asbestos, Mica, and Similar Materials .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “砂纸”, which contains the term used for sandpaper in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 407 import records whose product descriptions match sandpaper are declared under this heading family, i.e. 59% 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 sandpaper in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for sandpaper is 6805200000 — Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of paper or paperboard only( whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up). China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 8% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to sandpaper?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover sandpaper: 6805300000 (Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of other materials). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of sandpaper use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8467991000 (其他手提式电动工具用零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for sandpaper 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 sandpaper?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "sandpaper", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 6805200000 — Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of paper or paperboard only( whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up), used in 407 records in our sample.

How is sandpaper classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: sandpaper falls under heading 6805 and statistical line 6805200000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “砂纸” (English: Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of paper or paperboard only( whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up)). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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