Water purifiers are increasingly becoming an indispensable device in most families in Vietnam and around the world. This equipment brings peace of mind to consumers in daily water use, from daily life to production, making the market for importing water purifiers from abroad increasingly bustling with the presence of many brands. Let’s explore what the procedures for importing water purifiers includes.
Water purifier import policy
- Decision 3810/QD-BKHCN in 2019
- Circular No. 21/2009/TT-BKHCN
- Circular 07/2017/TT-BKHCN
- Official Letter 2421/TĐC-HCHQ
- Regulation 1171/QD-BKHCN
- Circular 27/2012 TT-BKHCN
According to current regulations, 100% new water purifiers are not on the list of goods banned from import. In contrast, used water purifiers are on the list of goods not allowed to be imported.
Water purifiers with heating and cooling functions need to be quality checked before importing.
HS codes and import tax rates for water purifiers
HS Code Water Purifier
HS codes play an extremely important role in the process of importing goods. The accurate identification of HS codes affects import duties, VAT, and related regulations. In order to determine the correct HS code for a product, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the raw materials, ingredients, and characteristics of that product.
The HS code for water purifiers is: 84212111.
Incorrect application of HS codes can cause the following risks during the process of importing water purifiers:
– Delay in customs procedures: Errors in HS code declaration can cause delays in customs procedures, due to the need for time to check and re-verify information about goods.
– Fines according to regulations: Violations in declaring HS codes may lead to fines under Decree 128/2020/ND-CP.
– Delay in delivery: Deviations in HS codes, when detected, may require modification or clarification, causing delays in delivery, affecting production and business activities.
– High fine: You may be subject to a fine of 2,000,000 VND to three times the amount of tax payable if you declare the import tax incorrectly.
Import tax on water purifiers
Import tax is a responsibility that importers need to fulfill when importing water purifiers. This is a mandatory tax and goods are only allowed to clear customs after the tax has been paid. There are two types of import taxes. Import tax is calculated based on the product’s hs code.
The formula for calculating import tax for water purifiers is:
Import Tax = CIF Value x % Tax Rate
The formula for calculating import VAT is:
Value Added Tax = (CIF Value + Import Tax) x % VAT rate.
Based on the formula, the import tax for water purifiers depends on the applicable tax rate. This tax rate depends on whether the product has a certificate of origin or not. If there is a certificate of origin (0%), a special preferential tax rate may be applied.
The preferential import tax for water purifiers is 5%.
The value-added tax on water purifiers is 8%.
Water purifier energy quality inspection and labeling process
According to Circular 3810/QD-BKHCN, a kettle is a compulsory item that must be checked for quality and labeled before being put on the market. The following is the process of quality inspection and energy labeling when carrying out the import procedure of the kettle.
Quality Inspection Process for Imported Water Purifier
Create an account and register a profile
Enterprises access the National Single Window Portal (VNSW) at https://vnsw.gov.vn, they create an account and register for quality inspection records. During the registration process, you need to select the Sub-Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality as the unit receiving the dossier and a sample inspection unit licensed by the Ministry of Science and Technology
Sampling and Quality Inspection
Once the business receives the filing number, your goods can be cleared. The inspection sample will be taken directly at the port or warehouse of your business. Generally, your test results will be notified within 2-3 business days.
Get test results and upload results to the national one-stop shop
The importer or sample inspection unit will be responsible for uploading the results to the VNSW system. Based on this result, the Sub-Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality will make a decision to approve or reject your application.
The process of registering for energy labeling of imported water purifiers
According to the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 04/2017/QD-TTg promulgated: Stipulating the list of equipment and means subject to energy labeling, applying the minimum energy efficiency level and implementation roadmap, water purifiers belonging to the group of goods subject to energy labeling
There are two ways to register for energy labeling for imported kettles: Businesses can send dossiers directly to the Ministry of Industry and Trade or you can register online through the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s electronic public information system.
Prepare your profile and create an account
An application for energy labeling includes: Registration certificate, test results for each product model (provided by the designated testing organization) and a sample of the expected energy label. You need to create an account on the public information system of the Ministry of Industry and Trade at https://dichvucong.moit.gov.vn/ address. After your business has an account and prepared all the necessary documents. Your business registers online on the system and attaches relevant documents according to the instructions.
Waiting for the approval result
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will review and approve your application. After the dossier is approved, you can use this result to complete the import procedure of the kettle
The process of importing water purifiers into Vietnam
The process of carrying out procedures for importing water purifiers is similar to other common items, specified in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015, amended and supplemented by Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018.
Declaration of customs declaration
After having all the necessary documents and determining the HS code of the water purifier, businesses can enter the declaration information into the customs system through the software.
Open a customs declaration
Once you have completed your declaration, the customs system will return the results of the declaration channeling. Depending on the results of channeling (green, yellow, red), the enterprise prints the declaration and brings the import dossier to the customs sub-department to open the declaration.
Customs clearance
After checking the dossier and if there are no problems, the customs officer will accept the customs clearance. The business can then pay import taxes and carry out customs clearance of goods.
Transporting goods to storage and use warehouses
When the customs declaration of the enterprise has been cleared by the customs sub-department, the enterprise shall liquidate the declaration and carry out the necessary procedures to bring the goods to the warehouse.
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