Is your company exploring the importation of electric kettles for business in Vietnam but is unsure about the current import duties, possible tax incentives, and the specific import procedures? Let’s dive into the details with Hải Đăng Logistics in the article below.
Import Policies for Electric Kettles in Vietnam
According to current regulations, new 100% electric kettles are allowed to be freely imported without a permit, as per Decree 69/2018/NĐ-CP. However, used electric kettles are on the list of prohibited imports.
Before being marketed, electric kettles must undergo quality inspection according to QCVN 04:2009/BKHCN standards, as stated in Decision 3810/QĐ-BKHCN by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Additionally, the product must be labeled with energy efficiency labels as per Decision 04/2017/QĐ-TTg.
HS Code and Import Duties for Electric Kettles
HS Code for Electric Kettles
The HS code for electric kettles is specified in Chapter 85 of the Export-Import Tariff Schedule “Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles”.
8516.79.10: –Electric kettles
Import Duties for Electric Kettles
- MFN Tariff: 37.5%
- Preferential Import Duty: 25%
- Value Added Tax (VAT): 8%
- Special Preferential Import Duty with Form D (from ASEAN countries): 0%
- Special Preferential Import Duty with Form E (from China): 0%-5%
These duty rates and incentives may be adjusted over time according to current policies. Therefore, to ensure the most accurate information, businesses should refer directly to official customs sources before proceeding with import procedures.
Import Procedures for Electric Kettles to Vietnam
The import dossier for electric kettles, like other goods, is regulated by Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015, as amended and supplemented by Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018. The import dossier includes the following documents:
- Customs declaration form
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading
- Packing list
- Commercial contract
- Quality inspection registration dossier
- Energy labeling registration dossier (for kettles with storage)
- Certificate of origin (C/O) if available
- Catalog (if available)
Quality Inspection and Energy Labeling Procedures for Imported Electric Kettles
According to Decision 3810/QĐ-BKHCN, electric kettles must undergo quality inspection and be labeled with energy efficiency labels before being marketed. Below is the process for quality inspection and energy labeling for importing electric kettles.
Quality Inspection Process for Imported Electric Kettles
- Create an Account and Register the Dossier
Businesses access the National Single Window Portal (VNSW) at https://vnsw.gov.vn, create an account, and register the quality inspection dossier. During registration, the business must choose the Department of Standards, Metrology, and Quality as the receiving unit and a sample inspection unit licensed by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- Sample Collection and Quality Inspection
Once the business receives the dossier number, their goods can be cleared. Inspection samples will be taken directly at the port or the company’s warehouse. Usually, the inspection results will be notified within 2-3 working days.
- Receive Inspection Results and Upload to the National Single Window
The importing company or the sample inspection unit is responsible for uploading the results to the VNSW system. Based on these results, the Department of Standards, Metrology, and Quality will decide to approve or reject the registration dossier.
Energy Labeling Registration Process for Imported Electric Kettles
According to Decision No. 04/2017/QĐ-TTg issued by the Prime Minister: Regulating the list of equipment and vehicles that must bear energy labels, applying minimum energy efficiency standards, and the implementation roadmap, electric kettles are among the items required to be labeled with energy efficiency labels.
There are two ways to register for energy labeling of imported electric kettles: companies can send the dossier directly to the Ministry of Industry and Trade or register online through the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s electronic information portal.
- Prepare the Dossier and Create an Account
The energy labeling registration dossier includes: the registration form, test results for each product model (provided by the designated testing organization), and the proposed energy label design. Businesses need to create an account on the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s electronic information system at https://dichvucong.moit.gov.vn/. After creating an account and preparing the necessary documents, businesses can register online and attach the relevant documents as instructed.
- Wait for Approval
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will review and approve the dossier. Once approved, businesses can use the result to complete the import procedures for electric kettles.
Import Procedures for Electric Kettles to Vietnam
The import procedure for electric kettles is similar to that for other common goods, as regulated by Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015, and amended by Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018.
Customs Declaration
After obtaining all necessary documents and determining the HS code for the electric kettle, businesses can enter the declaration information into the customs system via software.
Open the Customs Declaration
Once the declaration is completed, the customs system will return the declaration routing result. Depending on the routing result (green, yellow, red), businesses print the declaration and bring the import dossier to the customs office to open the declaration.
Customs Clearance
After checking the dossier and if there are no issues, customs officers will approve the clearance. Businesses can then pay the import duty and complete the customs clearance.
Transport Goods to Storage and Use
Once the customs declaration has been cleared by the customs office, businesses proceed to finalize the declaration and carry out the necessary procedures to bring the goods to storage.
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