The Ministry of Finance of China announced on its website in Dec 2017 that the average tariff rates of 187 kinds of daily consumption goods will be temporarily lowered since Dec 1. Home appliances involved span 29 categories, including air conditioners, freezers, dryers, irons, coffee makers, bread makers, toasters, water dispensers, and smart toilet seats, with rates cut down to 10%-16% from 20%-35%. Rate for irons goes down to 10% from 35%, smart toilet seats to 10% from 32% and MFN rate for electric toothbrushes and electric shavers to 10% from 30%.