Export Procedures for Electronic Components

Exporting electronic components is one of the economically promising industries in Vietnam. However, to export electronic components, businesses need to comply with regulations regarding customs procedures, documentation, certifications, and quality checks. So, what are the procedures and processes for exporting electronic components?

What are Electronic Components?

Simply put, electronic components are basic elements with specific features used for connecting in electrical circuits or electronic devices. In any industrial machinery or civil electrical system, electronic components play an indispensable role in today’s electrical circuits.

HS Code and Export Tax for Electronic Components

Most electronic components fall under chapters 84 and 85. The HS code for this category is as follows:

• Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, machinery, and equipment; parts thereof.
• Chapter 85: Electrical machinery, equipment, and parts thereof; sound recording or reproducing apparatus; parts and accessories of such articles.
• The export tax rate for electronic components is 0%, and the value-added tax for electronic components is also 0%

HS Code	Description
8535	Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections in electrical circuits (e.g., switches, circuit breakers, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs, and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V.
85351000	Circuit breakers
85354000	Lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors
85359010	Bushing assemblies and connecting parts used for power distribution or transformer units
85359020	Changeover switches for motor starting
85359090	Other types
8541	Diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices; photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled as modules or panels; light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals.
85411000	Diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED)
85412100	With a dissipating power not exceeding 1 W
85412900	Other types
85413000	Thyristors, diacs, and triacs, other than photosensitive devices
854140	Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled as modules or panels; light-emitting diodes (LED):
85414010	Light-emitting diodes (LED)
85414021	Photovoltaic cells with blocking layer, not yet assembled
85414022	Photovoltaic cells with blocking layer, assembled in modules or made into panels
85415000	Other semiconductor devices
85416000	Mounted piezo-electric crystals
8542	Electronic integrated circuits.
85423100	Processing and control units, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
85423200	Memories
85423300	Amplifiers
85423900	Other types

 

Preparing Export Documents

According to current regulations, electronic equipment is not subject to import-export prohibitions according to Decree 187/2013/ND-CP issued by the Government on January 20, 2013, including:

• Export customs declaration form (Form 01/XK)
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing list
• Bill of lading
• Certificate of Origin (C/O)
• Certificate of Quality (CQ)

Customs Declaration Process

After preparing the necessary documents as required, businesses proceed with customs declaration procedures at the Customs Department where the export batch is located:

• Submit the electronic customs declaration form for the batch
• Submit the customs declaration form and accompanying documents to the Customs Department.
• Wait for the Customs Department to review the documents and clear the batch.
• Physically inspect the goods.
• Complete customs documentation.
• Pay export taxes (if applicable).
• Present the goods to the customs authorities.

Transporting Goods Abroad

Depending on the transportation method, businesses can choose different transport units such as shipping companies, road transport companies, or air transport.

Note

• Choose suitable products for the export market.
• Thoroughly understand legal regulations regarding exports.
• Prepare complete and necessary documentation.
• Choose reputable transportation and customs clearance service providers.