Import Duties from China to European Union
European Union import duty rates for goods originating in China. No bilateral FTA — MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rates apply.
FTA Status
None
Duty basis
CIF
VAT
20%
Tariff system
EU TARIC
No Bilateral FTA
European Union applies MFN (Most Favoured Nation) tariff rates to goods from China. No preferential trade agreement is currently in force between these two markets.
China → European Union Trade Highlights
- →No FTA — MFN rates apply. EU-China CAI (investment agreement) frozen
- →Additional tariffs on Chinese EVs: +17.0–35.3% on top of 10% MFN (since Oct 2024)
- →Anti-dumping duties on steel, solar panels, e-bikes, aluminium, ceramics, and more
- →CBAM applies to steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, and hydrogen imports
- →China is the EU's largest source of imports (~€500B annually)
Key Products: China → European Union
European Union MFN rates · CIF basis · click for full breakdown
| Product | HS Code | MFN Duty | FTA Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Apparel | 61 / 62 | 12% | EU–Vietnam: 0–12% | Details → |
| Laptops & Computers | 8471 | 0% | — | Details → |
| Solar Panels & PV Modules | 8541.40 | 0% | — | Details → |
| Furniture | 9403 | 3.7% | — | Details → |
| Footwear & Shoes | 6402–6405 | 17% | EU–Vietnam: 0–12% | Details → |
| Steel Flat Products | 7208–7211 | 0–4% | — | Details → |
| Electronic Components | 8534 / 8542 | 0% | — | Details → |
All European Union Duty Rates
| Smartphones & Mobile Phones | 8517.12 | 0% | Details → |
| Passenger Cars | 8703 | 6.5% | Details → |
| Used & Second-Hand Cars | 8703 | 6.5% | Details → |
| Trucks & Commercial Vehicles | 8704 | 6.5% | Details → |
| Perfume & Fragrances | 3303.00 | 5.1% | Details → |
| Aluminium Profiles & Windows | 7610 | 6% | Details → |
| Automotive Parts & Components | 8708 | 3.7% | Details → |
| Tyres & Pneumatic Tyres | 4011 | 4.5% | Details → |
| Motorcycles & Scooters | 8711 | 6% | Details → |
| Cosmetics & Skincare | 3304 | 1.7% | Details → |
| Food Supplements & Vitamins | 2106 / 3004 | 0–9.6% | Details → |
| Fabrics & Technical Textiles | 5208 / 5512 | 6.5–12% | Details → |
| Jewellery & Precious Metals | 7113 / 7114 | 2.5% | Details → |
How Import Duty Is Calculated
CIF value
Product cost + international freight + insurance
Import duty (tariff rate)
MFN rate applies — no preferential rate available for China origin
VAT (20%)
Charged on CIF value + duty. Collected at customs clearance.
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