China to apply lower tariff rates to certain imports next year

By Berk Kutay Gokmen

ISTANBUL (AA) - China will apply provisional import tariff rates lower than the most-favored-nation rates on 935 items from Jan. 1, 2026, state-run Xinhua News reported, citing the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, which announced it on Monday.

The commission said Beijing will apply reduced tariff rates to 935 items in an effort to “enhance synergy between domestic and international markets.”

China will reduce tariffs “on certain key components and advanced materials” that support “high-level technological self-reliance” as well as facilitate green development and medical products.

China will also optimize tariff headings and national subheading notes in 2026 and will add national subheadings for products, including intelligent bionic robots and bio-aviation kerosene.

The country will continue to apply agreed-upon tariff rates to certain imported goods from its 34 trading partners in 2026, as per trade agreements signed with them.

In 2026, Beijing will also maintain zero-tariff treatment on all tariff lines for the 43 least developed countries that have established diplomatic relations with China.