{"id":1118,"date":"2019-12-23T18:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T18:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/?p=1118"},"modified":"2023-05-01T13:24:51","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T13:24:51","slug":"valentines-day-products-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/valentines-day-products-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"US duty rates on Valentine&#8217;s Day products from China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every day is a perfect day to say \u201cI love you\u201d to your beloved ones. Although, there is no harm in dedicating entirely at least one day to spend with your significant other to celebrate the relationship. Valentine&#8217;s Day is only once a year, and it calls for unique decorations or gifts. Therefore, it is natural to think of importing those goods from the world&#8217;s biggest manufacturer, which is China. We present you with a guide to importing Valentine&#8217;s Day products from China to the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valentine&#8217;s Day products from China \u2013 production areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest concentrations of producers manufacturing goods for Valentine&#8217;s Day you can find in cities such as Shenzhen, Suzhou, Jinhua, Guangzhou, and Dongguan. Many companies providing this type of items are in <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-jiangsu-province-china\/\">Jiangsu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/industries-in-zhejiang-province-china\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-guangdong-province-china\/\">Guangdong<\/a>, which are highly developed provinces of China. They manufacture various products, from stuffed toys to greeting cards, ready to be signed \u201cFrom Your Valentine\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/importing-valentines-day-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing Valentines Day from China manufacturers\" class=\"wp-image-2194 lazyload\" width=\"701\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/importing-valentines-day-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing Valentines Day from China manufacturers\" class=\"wp-image-2194 lazyload\" width=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/importing-valentines-day-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/importing-valentines-day-from-china-manufacturers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/importing-valentines-day-from-china-manufacturers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/importing-valentines-day-from-china-manufacturers.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing Valentine&#8217;s Day products from China \u2013 trade fairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, choosing a reliable business partner is a struggle. Therefore, in order to find one, the importer can attend a trade fair. Not only for networking purposes but also to see for oneself the actual products. The following list contains selected shows concentrating on gifts, arts crafts goods and festive decorations, including the ones for Valentine&#8217;s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>China International Gifts Premium &amp; Houseware Exhibition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Beijing &#8211; China International Exhibition Center, Chaoyang, Beijing, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giftsbeijing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">giftsbeijing.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CAC Fair<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Guangzhou &#8211; Nan Fung International Convention &amp; Exhibition Center, Guangzhou, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cacfair.com\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cacfair.com\/en\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hong Kong Gifts &amp; Premium Fair <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/event.hktdc.com\/fair\/hkgiftspremiumfair-en\/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Gifts-and-Premium-Fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">event.hktdc.com\/fair\/hkgiftspremiumfair-en\/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Gifts-and-Premium-Fair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shanghai International Gifts &amp; Home Products Expo <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cghe-expo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cghe-expo.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asian Festive, Christmas &amp; Seasonal Show<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asianchristmas.com\/en-index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">asianchristmas.com\/en-index.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asian Gifts &amp; Premiums Show<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiangnp.com\/en-index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">asiangnp.com\/en-index.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>China Yiwu International Commodities Fair &#8211; Yiwu Fair<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Yiwu International Expo Center, Yiwu, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"http:\/\/en.yiwufair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">en.yiwufair.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Canton Fair &#8211; China Export And Import Fair Autumn Phase 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Guangzhou &#8211; China Import and Export Complex, Guangzhou, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cantonfair.org.cn\/en\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cantonfair.org.cn\/en\/index.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">US duty rates on Valentine&#8217;s Day products from China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter from which country you choose to import from, you mustn\u2019t neglect the fact that you have to pay due duties. The current rates of US duty are in the <a href=\"https:\/\/hts.usitc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HTS system<\/a>, and it is recommended to check it before ordering goods. The table below presents selected products together with their codes and the corresponding amount of duty. The rates of duty are valid in the United States of America. Below you can find goods that are suitable for celebrating Valentine&#8217;s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, other \u2013 9505.90.60 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confetti, paper spirals or streamers, party favors and noisemakers; parts and accessories thereof \u2013 9505.90.40 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candles, tapers and the like \u2013 3406.00.00 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit of plastics \u2013 6702.10.20 \u2013 8.4%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other printed or illustrated postcards \u2013 4909.00.40 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard \u2013 4819.20.00 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A type of and other food preparations containing cocoa \u2013 1806.10.05 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statuettes and other ornamental articles 3926.40.00 \u2013 5.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sparkling wine \u2013 2204.10.00 \u2013 19.8\u00a2\/liter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfumes and toilet waters \u2013 3303.00.30 3%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The list is by no means exhaustive. In addition, as the US-China trade war goes on, some goods imported from China to the US are subject to an additional tariff. For example, the 7.5% tariff applies to subheadings 1806.10.05 (chocolate) and 3406.00.00 (candles). The 25% tariff applies to 4819.20.00 (boxes) and 3303.00.30 (perfumes), as well as many others. If the product has an existing 0% duty, the new rate would be 25% or 15%, depending on which special tariff is applied. When importing from China, you should take into consideration the special tariff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing Valentine&#8217;s Day products from China to the US \u2013 importer\u2019s responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/credit-report\/\">trustworthy supplier<\/a> is the key to success. You should also prepare and gather the necessary documents. Staying away from loss-making terms and choosing a beneficial Incoterm is also essential, so prepare for the negotiations well. Unless the supplier is making the import declaration, you will be the Importer of Record (IOR). If you are not a corporation, your importer number will be your Social Security Number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The importer is obliged to place on the market a product that is safe for the consumer. Each category of products is subject to existing regulations. For example, if you import foodstuff, you must comply with the relevant regulations, like <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/fda\/\">FDA<\/a> ones. Ensure that your product complies with US safety standards and labeling requirements early on to avoid being prevented entry by US Customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in importing other goods from China, you can also check out our other <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/tag\/import-from-china\/\">posts<\/a> on that topic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every day is a perfect day to say \u201cI love you\u201d to your beloved ones. Although, there is no harm in dedicating entirely at least one day to spend with your significant other to celebrate the relationship. 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