China will apply lower provisional import tariffs on 935 items from 2026 to boost tech self-reliance, green development and public well-being.
BEIJING: China will apply lower provisional import tariff rates on 935 items from January 1, 2026. The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced the move, which aims to enhance synergy between domestic and international markets.
The policy seeks to leverage resources and expand the supply of high-quality goods. Tariffs will be reduced on certain key components and advanced materials to support high-level technological self-reliance.
Reductions will also apply to certain resources to facilitate green development. Some medical products, including artificial blood vessels, will see lower tariffs to improve people’s well-being.
The country will optimise tariff headings and national subheading notes next year. New national subheadings will be added for products including intelligent bionic robots and bio-aviation kerosene to support technological advancement and sectors like the circular economy.
China will continue applying agreed tariff rates to goods from its 34 trading partners in 2026. This is in accordance with 24 free trade agreements and preferential trade arrangements signed with those partners to deepen economic cooperation and promote regional integration.
The country will also maintain zero-tariff treatment on 100% of tariff lines for 43 least developed countries. This applies to nations that have established diplomatic relations with China.
