Procedures for importing irons

Irons, a popular household electrical appliance, they are widely used in households and industries to be clothing. Today, the market has a variety of irons imported from abroad with many different features. What are the steps involved in the procedures for importing irons? What are the policies and laws related to the import of irons?

Irons, also known as an iron, is a tool that has a hot metal surface to smooth out wrinkles on the fabric. As the temperature heats the polymer molecules in the fabric, they no longer bond tightly and unfold, allowing the iron to be heavy and the pressure from the ironer changes the shape of the fabric.

There are two main types of irons:

• Dry iron: heats metal surfaces electrically and is simple, economical but can harm some fabrics if used incorrectly.
• Steam irons: use steam to soften the fabric before ironing, which works faster and more efficiently than dry irons but are more expensive and need heating time.

There are also other special irons such as travel irons, curtain irons, and more. Irons are an indispensable device in every family, helping clothes to become flat and neat, making a good impression on viewers.

Legal policies on procedures for importing irons

• Decision 3810/QD-BKHCN was issued on December 8, 2017
• Circular No. 21/2009/TT-BKHCN dated September 30, 2009
• Circular 07/2017/TT-BKHCN dated June 16, 2017
• Official Letter 2421/TDC-HCHQ guiding the implementation of Circular 07-2017-BKHCN dated June 16, 2017

According to current regulations, irons are not on the list of products banned from import. However, when enterprises carry out procedures for importing irons, they need to comply with the following conditions:

• Electric irons need to be quality checked before import.
• Used household electric irons are not allowed to be imported.
• Used steam industrial electric irons can be imported into Vietnam, but must not be more than 10 years old.
• The electric iron must have a full sticker, with the content on the label must comply with Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP.

HS code and Japanese tariff rate?

Irons bearing the HS code of Chapter 85: Electrical machines and electrical equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducibles, television image and audio recorders and reproducibles, parts and accessories of the above types of machines

HS code	Describe
8516	Power tools for instantaneous water heaters or water heaters with reserves and immersion type hot water heaters; space heating and soil heating power tools; hairdressing thermoelectric tools (e.g., hair dryers, curling irons, curling clips) and hand dryers; electric irons; other household thermal power tools; Electrical heating resistors, except those of heading 85.45
85164010	– – Designed to use steam from industrial boiler systems
85164090	– – Other

Iron Import Tax

• Normal import tax: 30 – 37.5%
• Preferential import tax: 20 – 25%
• VAT: 8%

Procedures for importing irons to Vietnam

The set of dossiers for carrying out procedures for importing irons 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. A set of dossiers for carrying out procedures for importing tables 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 irons with reserves)
• Certificate of Origin (C/O) if available
• Catalog (if any)

Iron Energy Labeling and Quality Inspection Process

According to Circular 3810/QD-BKHCN, irons are mandatory items 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 iron import procedures.

Quality Inspection Process for Imported Irons

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.

Imported iron energy labeling registration process

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

There are two ways to register for energy labeling for imported irons: Businesses can send dossiers 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 irons

The process of importing irons into Vietnam

The process of carrying out procedures for importing irons 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 iron, the enterprise can enter the declared 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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