<h1>China applies lower import tariffs on 935 items from Jan 1, 2026, while maintaining zero tariffs for least developed countries.</h1> China will implement provisional lower import tariff rates on 935 items from January 1, 2026, reducing duties on key components, advanced materials, certain resources for green development, and medical products. The measure includes optimisation of tariff headings and addition of national subheadings for products like intelligent bionic robots and bio aviation kerosene to support technological and circular economy development. China will continue applying agreed preferential rates under 24 free trade agreements with 34 partners and maintain zero tariff treatment on all tariff lines for 43 least developed countries.