HS Code 9819.11 : Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule

Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and China (GACC / 中国海关), Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule is classified under HS 9819.11 (Heading 9819, Chapter 98). The representative CN MFN general duty rate is 5.00 %.

Heading 9819 covers Articles imported from a designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African country enumerated in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter. Subheading 9819.11 specifically isolates Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 9819.

Related subheadings under Heading 9819 include . Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.

Importers require a Chinese Customs Entry Declaration (海关进口货物报关单) lodged on the China International Trade Single Window (国际贸易单一窗口), active 18-digit Unified Social Credit Code (USCC / 统一社会信用代码), Custom Brokerage filing (报关行), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.

Yes. Goods originating in RCEP member countries, ASEAN nations (ACFTA), Australia (ChAFTA), or other FTA partners enter China under preferential tariffs with a valid Certificate of Origin (such as RCEP Certificate or Form E).

China has no general commercial $800 de minimis. Personal postal items (行邮税) enter duty-free up to RMB 50 tax exemption, while Cross-Border E-Commerce (CBEC 跨境电商) allows duty-free entry up to RMB 5,000 per transaction / RMB 26,000 annual limit.

Importers or foreign trade operators may submit a formal application for a Customs Advance Ruling (海关预裁定) to GACC local customs authorities under GACC Decree No. 236 for legally binding tariff classification.

Import VAT is assessed at 13.00% standard rate (9.00% for agricultural products, books, utilities) on total entered CIF value plus customs duty plus consumption tax.

Commercial importers must hold an active 18-digit Unified Social Credit Code (USCC / 统一社会信用代码) registered with GACC and declare entry via a licensed Customs Broker (报关行) on the China International Trade Single Window (国际贸易单一窗口).

MFN general rates (最惠国税率) apply to all WTO member imports. Provisional rates (暂定税率) are lower temporary rates set annually by the Customs Tariff Commission (税委会) for strategic imports.

Consumption Tax applies selectively to luxury goods, tobacco, alcohol, passenger cars, refined oil, and luxury watches under the PRC Consumption Tax Regulations.

China has no general $800 commercial de minimis. Personal postal items (行邮税) enter duty-free up to RMB 50 tax exemption, while Cross-Border E-Commerce (CBEC 跨境电商) allows duty-free entry up to RMB 5,000 per transaction / RMB 26,000 annual limit.

Importers may submit a formal application for an Advance Ruling (海关预裁定) to GACC local customs authorities under GACC Decree No. 236 for binding classification valid across China.

Covered electrical, electronic, automotive, and safety articles under HS 9819.11 require China Compulsory Certification (CCC / 3C) and CIQ inspection prior to customs release.

Importers must verify whether active trade remedy measures published by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM / 商务部) apply to their specific originating country.