Procedures for importing makeup remover cotton

Importing cotton removers into Vietnam requires a solid knowledge of legal regulations and customs procedures. The following article will guide businesses to understand the regulations and procedures for importing makeup remover cotton necessary to avoid unwanted risks.

What is makeup remover cotton?

Makeup remover cotton is a product that helps to deeply cleanse, remove dirt and sebum from the skin. Makeup remover cotton usually consists of two layers of cotton and a layer of cotton in the middle.

Import policy of makeup remover cotton

The process of carrying out procedures for importing makeup remover cotton is specified in the following legal documents:

Circular No. 06/2011/TTBYT dated 25/01/2011; Circular 38/2015/TTBTC dated 25/3/2015 and amended and supplemented 39/2018/TTBTC dated 20/04/2018; Decree 69/2018/NDCP dated 15/05/2018; Circular 32/2019/TTBYT dated 16/12/2019; Notice 128/TBKĐ6 dated 10/05/2021.

According to these documents, cotton remover is not on the list of goods banned from import. However, the import process requires cosmetic declaration for this product.

For products with images or logos of well-known cotton remover brands that have registered global copyrights, the import process requires a power of attorney or written acceptance from the brand that allows the import.

Procedures for importing makeup remover cotton into Vietnam

The procedure for importing makeup remover cotton depends on the type of product. In import and export, there are two types of makeup remover cotton: non-chemical makeup remover cotton or ordinary makeup remover cotton. Makeup remover pad impregnated with chemicals (Tone pad).

Announcement of cosmetics for imported makeup remover cotton

Announcement of cosmetics for imported makeup remover only applies to makeup remover products that have been impregnated with chemicals. Importers need to declare cosmetics before carrying out procedures for importing cotton makeup. Therefore, businesses should complete the announcement of cosmetics before the goods arrive to avoid storage costs, container storage and other incurred costs.

Declaration of conformity and declaration of conformity are mandatory for all imported cotton masks. Depending on the type of cotton to remove makeup, a standard declaration of conformity or a declaration of conformity will be used. Declaration of conformity and conformity needs to be made before the goods are distributed in the Vietnamese market, which means that it can be done after completing import procedures. However, businesses should do it from the beginning so that they can sell immediately after importing.

The set of dossiers for registration of standard conformity announcement and technical-regulation conformity announcement includes:

Application for Declaration of Conformity / Declaration of Conformity
Business Registration License
Technical Documents of makeup remover cotton
Declaration of import of makeup remover cotton
makeup remover cotton Test Results
Photograph of the original label of makeup remover cotton
Expected sub-label sample of makeup remover cotton

After having all the documents, you will proceed to register for standard conformity announcement and regulation conformity announcement at a state agency. Depending on the type of makeup remover, there will be different standards and regulations to comply with when making a declaration of conformity and declaration of conformity.

Import process of makeup remover cotton

After the cosmetics are announced, customs procedures are carried out at the port or airport to receive the goods. Required dossiers when carrying out procedures for importing cotton for makeup removal:

Declaration of import of makeup remover cotton
Bill of Lading
Invoice
Packing list
Cosmetic Announcement
Certificate of origin (if any)
Catalog (if any)

HS code and import tax rates for makeup remover cotton

Non-Chemical Makeup Remover Cotton/Regular Makeup Remover Cotton:HS code: 56012100Import Tax: 5% (if there is C/O, it will be further reduced depending on CO)VAT Tax: 8%Chemical Makeup Remover Cotton (Tone pad):HS code: 33079030Import Tax: 20% (if there is C/O, it will be further reduced depending on CO)VAT: 10%

Points to note when carrying out procedures for importing makeup remover cotton

Cosmetic declarations need to be completed before importing cotton masks. This is only necessary for cotton pads that have been impregnated with chemicals. The documents required for the declaration of conformity include the CFS and the letter of authorization, both of which must be certified by the consulate. Declaration of conformity and declaration of conformity can be made after import. If the product has been declared conformity, it is not necessary to declare conformity and vice versa. To enjoy tax incentives, it is recommended to ask the seller to provide a Certificate of Origin (C/O).

For more detailed information and support on the procedure for importing makeup remover cotton, businesses can refer to official information sources or contact professional logistics companies in the field of customs and import.