Do I have to pay taxes to bring a few light novels and comics from Taiwan?
They had to pay taxes to bring a few light novels and comics from Taiwan. According to Chinese laws and regulations, imported goods had to pay customs duties, value-added tax, consumption tax, and other taxes. Therefore, any form of imported goods brought from Taiwan into mainland China had to pay relevant taxes in accordance with the relevant regulations. Specifically, according to the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on import and export duties" and other relevant laws and regulations, the import tax rate is usually divided into the following categories: 1. Duties: The duties on imported goods are calculated according to the value of the goods. The tax rate is usually 1-5% of the value of the goods. 2. Value Added tax: The value added tax on imported goods is calculated according to the import value of the goods and the domestic sales value. The tax rate is usually about 17% of the import value of the goods. Consumption tax: The consumption tax on imported goods is based on the import value of the goods and the domestic sales value. The tax rate is usually about 5% of the import value of the goods. It should be noted that the above tax rates are only for reference under normal circumstances. The specific tax rates may vary according to countries, regions, types of goods, and other factors. In addition, if they carried too many items or if the items were contraband, they might face other related risks and penalties. Therefore, it is recommended to understand the relevant laws and regulations in advance and follow the relevant regulations when bringing items into mainland China.