What is the dividend withholding rate between China and United States?
Under the China-United States tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% applies when the beneficial owner is a company holding a qualifying ownership stake (typically 10% or more of voting stock). Note that the reduced rate requires the recipient to file the appropriate treaty benefit claim form before payment. This 10% rate compares to a median of 10% across China's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across United States's 64 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 37 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Singapore (10%), Slovak Republic (10%), Turkey (10%)
Higher rates with: Vietnam (10%), South Africa (10%), Australia (15%)
United States
Rank 7 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Malaysia (0%), Saudi Arabia (5%), Bulgaria (10%)
Higher rates with: Japan (10%), Mexico (10%), Romania (10%)
Sources
- United States Treaty Reference(treaty text)
- IRS Table 1 (Withholding Rates)(rate table)
Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07