HS code for self tapping in China: 7318140001
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HS code for self tapping in China

The HS code for self tapping in China is 7318140001 — Self-tapping screws, not used for the maintenance and repair of Civil Aircraft.

MFN duty 8% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 非用于民用航空器维护和修理的自攻螺钉（不包括不锈钢紧固件）

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
7318140001 Self-tapping screws, not used for the maintenance and repair of Civil Aircraft 非用于民用航空器维护和修理的自攻螺钉（不包括不锈钢紧固件） 8% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers self tapping. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
7318140090 Other self-tapping screws 8% 13% Open
9021290010 Steel self tapping screws (excluding stainless steel fasteners), used for fixing teeth 4% 13% Open
9021100010 Steel self tapping screws (excluding stainless steel fasteners) for orthopedic or fracture purposes 4% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “self tapping”
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
7318140001 Self-tapping screws, not used for the maintenance and repair of Civil Aircraft 566 8% 13% Open
7318140090 Other self-tapping screws 252 8% 13% Open
7318159090 Other screws and bolts(whether or not with their nuts or washers) 178 8% 13% Open
7318159001 Other screws and bolts, stem diameter more than 6mm( whether or not with their nuts or washers, not used for the maintenance and repair of Civil Aircraft) 41 8% 13% Open
7318151090 Other screws and bolts with tensile strength 800MPa or more( whether or not with their nuts or washers,) 39 8% 13% Open
Why 7318140001 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 7318 — Steel screws, bolts, nuts, square head screws, hook head screws, rivets, pins, open-end pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar products , chapter 73 — Steel Products .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “非用于民用航空器维护和修理的自攻螺钉（不包括不锈钢紧固件）”, which contains the term used for self tapping in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 566 import records whose product descriptions match self tapping are declared under this heading family, i.e. 44% 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 self tapping in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for self tapping is 7318140001 — Self-tapping screws, not used for the maintenance and repair of Civil Aircraft. 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 self tapping?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover self tapping: 7318140090 (Other self-tapping screws); 9021290010 (Steel self tapping screws (excluding stainless steel fasteners), used for fixing teeth); 9021100010 (Steel self tapping screws (excluding stainless steel fasteners) for orthopedic or fracture purposes). 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 self tapping?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "self tapping", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 7318140001 — Self-tapping screws, not used for the maintenance and repair of Civil Aircraft, used in 566 records in our sample.

How is self tapping classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: self tapping falls under heading 7318 and statistical line 7318140001. Chinese customs wording for this line is “非用于民用航空器维护和修理的自攻螺钉（不包括不锈钢紧固件）” (English: Self-tapping screws, not used for the maintenance and repair of Civil Aircraft). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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