Export Engineering Goods & Machinery from India to China
Engineering Goods & Machinery exported from India to China is classified under HS 847989 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in China (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1% of FOB under RoDTEP. China imported $5.13B of this product in 2024, ranking #2 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in China
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 0% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +1% |
- 0% is the ad-valorem rate reported to WITS. Some lines (e.g. EU cereals, sugar) carry specific duties per tonne that are not expressed as a percentage — confirm in the destination tariff schedule.
China demand & world market
Other Machines & Mechanical Appliances · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what China typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in China
Every buyer record is sanctions-screened and source-cited before we publish it, so we show nothing rather than an unverified list. Meanwhile, the demand table above shows exactly how much China imports — and our European coverage (27,000+ screened records) is live today.
Landed cost & Incoterms
EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.
Trade fairs in China
Latest China trade news
Engineering Goods & Machinery → China: questions exporters ask
Can I export Engineering Goods & Machinery from India to China?
Yes. Engineering Goods & Machinery is traded under HS 847989. China applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by China.
What is the HS code for Engineering Goods & Machinery?
Engineering Goods & Machinery falls under HS 847989 (related codes: 847989, 841989, 730890). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.
How much import duty does China charge on Engineering Goods & Machinery?
0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current China customs tariff before contracting.
What export incentive can I claim from India?
RoDTEP at 1% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.
How big is the China market for Engineering Goods & Machinery?
China imported $5.13B in 2024 — 9.42% of world imports and rank #2 of 221 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).
Which documents do I need?
Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for China.
Are there verified buyers for Engineering Goods & Machinery in China?
Buyer coverage for China is still being ingested. Every record is sanctions-screened before publication, so we would rather show nothing than show an unverified list.
What will the landed cost be?
Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 0% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.