PROCEDURE FOR IMPORTING LED SOLAR LIGHT

Solar lights are lighting devices that use energy from the sun to function. These include a solar panel that converts sunlight into electricity, batteries to store electricity, and LEDs to emit light.

Solar lights are an environmentally friendly and cost-effective lighting solution because they do not use grid electricity. They are also very easy to install and maintain, making them an ideal choice for areas without electricity or with difficulty wiring.

Solar lights come in a variety of sizes and designs, so you can find the right one for your needs. They can be used to light homes, businesses, streets and other areas.

Advantages of LED solar light:

• Environmental friendliness
• Cost savings
• Easy installation and maintenance
• Reliable and durable
• Provide high-quality lighting

Disadvantages of LED solar light:

• The initial cost may be higher than traditional lamps
• Sunlight is required to work
• Lighting time may be limited on cloudy days
• The battery may need to be replaced after a few years

Legal policy

• Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015; amended and supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018;
• Decree 69/2018/ND-CP dated 15/05/2018;
• Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP dated 02/02/2018;
• Decree 69/2018/ND-CP dated 15/05/2018;
• Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP dated April 14, 2017;
• Decree 128/2020/ND-CP dated October 19, 2020.

According to current regulations, 100% new LED solar light is not on the list of specialized management goods or applying for licenses, so enterprises carry out normal import procedures.

When importing LED solar light, goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;

HS code and import tax rate of solar lights

HS code LED solar light when imported for reference: 94054050, belongs to group 9405.

• Preferential import duty: 5%
• VAT (value added tax): 10%
• Import tax from China with C/O form E: 0%

Documents for import of LED solar light

• Customs declaration;
• Bill of lading;
• Commercial invoice;
• Packing list;
• Commercial contract (sale contract);
• Certificate of origin (c/o) if any;
• catalogs.

LED solar lightimport process

Step 1. Declaration of customs declaration

After having all import and export documents: Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, notification of arrival and identification of hs code solar lights. Then you can enter the declared information into the customs system through customs declaration software.

Step 2. Open a customs declaration

After completing the customs declaration, the customs system will return the result of the declaration streaming. If there is a declaration flow, print out the declaration and bring the import dossier to the customs department to open the declaration. Depending on the green, yellow, and red streams, take steps to open the declaration.

Step 3. Customs clearance

After checking the application, if there are no questions, the customs officer will accept the customs clearance of the declaration. Enterprises, at this time, can pay import duties for customs declarations to clear goods.

Step 4. Bring goods for storage and use

If the customs clearance declaration is carried out, proceed with the step of liquidating the declaration and carry out necessary procedures to bring the goods to the warehouse.