HS code for sewing in China: 8452290000
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HS code for sewing in China

The HS code for sewing in China is 8452290000 — Other non-automatic sewing machines(other than of household type).

MFN duty 9% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他非自动缝纫机

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
8452290000 Other non-automatic sewing machines(other than of household type) 其他非自动缝纫机 9% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers sewing. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8452300000 Sewing machine needles 9% 13% Open
5204110000 Cotton sewing thread, not put up for retail sale, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton 5% 13% Open
5204190000 Other cotton sewing thread, not put up for retail sale, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton 5% 13% Open
5204200000 Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale 5% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “sewing”
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
8452909900 Other parts for sewing machines of non household type(other than rotating shuttles) 5,639 8% 13% Open
8452901900 Other parts for sewing machines of household type 1,196 8% 13% Open
5401101000 Sewing thread of synthetic filaments, not put up for retail sale 569 5% 13% Open
8452219000 Other sewing machines of non household type, automatic units 408 9% 13% Open
5508100000 Sewing thread of synthetic staple fibres 328 5% 13% Open
Why 8452290000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 8452 — Sewing machines, except for lockstitch staplers of heading 84.40; Specially designed furniture, bases, and covers for sewing machines; Sewing machine needle , chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machines, Machinery and Parts .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他非自动缝纫机”, which contains the term used for sewing in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 5,639 import records whose product descriptions match sewing are declared under this heading family, i.e. 52% 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 sewing in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for sewing is 8452290000 — Other non-automatic sewing machines(other than of household type). China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 9% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to sewing?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover sewing: 8452300000 (Sewing machine needles); 5204110000 (Cotton sewing thread, not put up for retail sale, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton); 5204190000 (Other cotton sewing thread, not put up for retail sale, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton). 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 sewing use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8452909900 (非家用缝纫机用其他零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for sewing 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 sewing?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "sewing", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 8452909900 — Other parts for sewing machines of non household type(other than rotating shuttles), used in 5,639 records in our sample.

How is sewing classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: sewing falls under heading 8452 and statistical line 8452290000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他非自动缝纫机” (English: Other non-automatic sewing machines(other than of household type)). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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