Procedures for importing hair dryers

Importing hair dryers into Vietnam requires in-depth knowledge of regulations and customs procedures. The process is quite complicated, from registering for product quality inspection to customs declaration and tax determination. Below is a detailed guide to help businesses and individuals understand the procedures for importing hair dryers into Vietnam.

Legal policies related to procedures for importing hair dryers

The process of importing hair dryers into Vietnam requires attention to detail and strict compliance with legal regulations. According to current regulations:

Hair dryers are not on the list of goods banned from export or import. Therefore, units and businesses can import hair dryers and carry out import procedures as for ordinary goods.
According to Decision No. 3810/QD-BKHCN, hair dryers are on the list of products and goods of group 2 managed by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The hair dryer must be quality checked by the state agency after customs clearance.
Based on the List of used consumer goods banned from import according to Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, used hair dryers are not allowed to be imported into Vietnam.
According to the Circular No. 21/2009/TT-BKHCN dated 30/09/2009 of the Ministry of Science and Technology on the promulgation and implementation of national technical regulations on safety of electrical and electronic equipment, hair dryers and other head-making equipment must comply with TCVN 5699-2-23:2007 (IEC 60335-2-23:2005).

HS code and import tax rate of hair dryer

HS (Harmonized System) code is a series of codes that are commonly used for all types of goods in the world. The difference between countries lies only in the last numbers. Therefore, the first six digits of the HS code for a product are the same globally.

Based on the HS code, the enterprise will determine the preferential import tax rate and VAT to be paid. Hair dryers with HS code 85163100 will be subject to the following import taxes:

Import tax on hair dryers is usually preferential: 25%,
Imported from China with FORM E: 0% import tax,
Imported from Korea with FORM AK: import tax: 25%,
Imported from Thailand, Malaysia with FORM D: 0% import tax,
Value Added Tax (VAT) : 8%

Procedures for importing hair dryers to Vietnam

The set of dossiers for carrying out procedures for importing hair dryers as well as other items is specified in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015; amended and supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018. The dossier for import procedures for hair dryer includes the following documents:

Customs declaration
Commercial invoice
Bill of Lading
Packing List
Commercial Contract
Dossier of registration for inspection of goods quality
Energy Labeling Profile (for Hot Hair Dryers with Reserves)
Certificate of Origin (C/O) if available
Catalog (if any)

Hair dryer energy labeling and quality inspection process

According to Circular 3810/QD-BKHCN, hair dryers are a mandatory 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 procedures for importing hair dryers.

Quality Inspection Process for Imported Hair Dryer

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.

Registration process for energy labeling of imported hair dryers

According to the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 04/2017/QD-TTg promulgated: Regulations on the list of equipment and means subject to energy labeling, application of minimum energy efficiency levels and implementation roadmap, hair dryer items belong to the group of goods subject to energy labeling

There are two ways to register for energy labeling for imported hair dryers: Businesses can send documents directly to the Ministry of Industry and Trade or you can register online through the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s electronic 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 application is approved, you can use this result to complete the procedures for importing hair dryers

The process of importing hair dryers into Vietnam

The process of carrying out procedures for importing hair dryers 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 hair dryer, 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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