Sea freight, air freight, and cross-border trucking for goods entering Mainland China — China Customs clearance, bonded warehousing, and distribution managed from our Hong Kong hub.
Most importers entering China focus on direct port entry. But routing through Hong Kong unlocks real advantages — especially for brands that sell globally and need flexibility on how and when goods enter the Chinese market.
AGLog Cargo manages the entire inbound journey: receiving goods in Hong Kong, storing them duty-free in our HK warehouse, handling cross-border customs when you're ready to enter China, and distributing across the region and beyond.
Store in HK (free port, no duty) and only trigger China import duty when goods physically cross the border — giving you cash flow flexibility.
Receive from USA, Europe, Southeast Asia into HK — consolidate into one cross-border movement into China instead of multiple direct imports.
HK's proximity enables CBEC (Cross-Border E-Commerce) facilitation into China's bonded zones — streamlined entry for brands selling on Tmall Global, JD Worldwide, and other Chinese platforms.
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| MFN Customs Duty | 0%–65%+ (by HS code) |
| Import VAT (general) | 13% |
| Import VAT (food/agri) | 9% |
| Consumption Tax | Selected luxury/energy goods |
| FTA rates (RCEP, etc.) | Reduced — by origin + HS |
AGLog Cargo provides advance duty estimates for your specific product.
To import commercially into Mainland China you need: (1) a Chinese entity with an import licence (foreign individuals cannot import commercially); (2) a China Customs import declaration by a licensed broker; (3) payment of Chinese customs duty and import VAT; (4) CCC certification if applicable. AGLog Cargo coordinates the full process via our licensed export customs broker network.
Key advantages: HK's free port allows storage without duty payment; goods from multiple countries can be consolidated in HK before one cross-border move; HK is a platform for China Bonded Zone entry (Qianhai, CBEC zones); and AGLog manages both import and export flows from the same HK hub, simplifying your supply chain management.
China MFN duty ranges from 0% to 65%+; most manufactured goods are 5–20%. Import VAT is typically 13% (or 9% for food/agriculture). FTA agreements (RCEP, bilateral FTAs) reduce rates for qualifying origins with a Certificate of Origin. AGLog Cargo provides advance duty and VAT estimates for your specific product HS code.
CBEC (Cross-Border E-Commerce) is China's customs facilitation regime for B2C e-commerce goods sold directly to Chinese consumers online. Goods under CBEC can benefit from simplified customs and reduced duty/VAT up to personal allowance thresholds. AGLog Cargo can advise on CBEC eligibility and coordinate CBEC logistics into China's bonded zones for brands selling on Chinese e-commerce platforms.
Required: Import Customs Declaration (进口报关单), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading / Air Waybill, Contract or PO, Certificate of Origin (for FTA preferential duty), and product-specific certificates (food safety, CCC, licences for controlled goods). Timber packaging must comply with ISPM 15. AGLog's export customs brokers handle the declaration filing.