A baby high chair is an indispensable item during the child’s development stage. A high chair is a chair specifically designed for children from 6 months to 3 years old. The chair has a high seat that puts your baby at the same level as the dining table, making it easier for your baby to feed himself. The high chair also has a seat belt to hold the baby in place. , and a feeding tray to hold your baby’s food.
There are many different types of high chairs on the market, so it’s important to choose the right one for your child. Some factors to consider include:
Your child’s age and size: High chairs come in a variety of sizes, so it’s important to choose one that’s appropriate for your child’s age and size.
Types of high chairs: There are three main types of high chairs: high chairs, built-in chairs, and booster chairs. High chairs are the most popular type and can be used for children from 6 months to 3 years old. The built-in seat attaches to an adult’s high chair and can be used by children from 6 months to 2 years old. Booster seats are the most compact and can be used for children from 12 months to 3 years old.
Features: Some high chairs have features like adjustable trays, seat belts, and footrests. Decide which features are important to you and your child.
On the market, there are many models of highchairs imported from many different countries. So what procedures do businesses importing this product need to prepare for the first time?
Regulations on import policies for baby high chairs
High chairs for children are not on the list of goods banned from import and export, so your business can import them normally according to current regulations.
HS code and import tax on baby high chairs
HS code
High chairs for children are in Chapter 94: FURNITURE; BEDDING, Cushions, Mattress Frames, Mattresses and Similar Stuffing; LAMPS AND LAMP ASSEMBLY, NOT DETAILED OR INCLUDED ELSEWHERE; ILLUMINATED SIGNS, ILLUMINATED NAME SIGNS AND THE LIKE; ASSEMBLY HOUSES.
94018000 :–Other types
Import Tax
When importing baby high chairs, businesses/dealers are required to pay import taxes such as:
Normal import tax: 37.5%
Preferential import tax: 25%
VAT: 8%
ASEAN – China special preferential import tax (ACFTA): 0%
Procedures for importing baby chairs
Import records
Enterprises need to prepare the following documents:
- Import customs declaration
- Commercial Invoice (commercial invoice)
- Bill of Lading/Air waybill
- C/O if any
- Other documents (if any)
Procedure for importing baby chairs
Step 1: Fill out the customs declaration
After having all import and export documents: Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, arrival notification and determining the HS code. You can then enter declaration information into the customs system via software.
Step 2: Open the customs declaration
After completing the customs declaration, the customs system will return the declaration classification results. 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 channel, follow the steps to open the declaration.
Step 3. Clear customs declaration
After checking the documents, if there are no questions, the customs officer will accept customs clearance of the declaration. Businesses can now pay import tax for the customs declaration to bring goods to the warehouse for storage.
Step 4. Bring the goods to the warehouse for preservation and use
Upon customs clearance, proceed with the liquidation of the declaration and carry out the necessary procedures to bring it back to the warehouse. After receiving the quality inspection results, additional documents will be submitted to customs for customs clearance of goods.