Procedures for importing backpacks

1. Backpack import policy

The process, procedures and policies for importing backpacks are specified in the following legal documents:

• Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015; amended and supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018;
• Decree 69/2018/ND-CP dated 15/05/2018;
• Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP dated 02/02/2018;
• Decision No. 583/QD-TCHQ dated 22/03/2019;

According to the above legal documents. Backpacks are not on the list of goods banned from import and export. Procedures for importing backpacks and bags of all kinds will be carried out normally like other items. When carrying out procedures for importing backpacks, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points:

• When importing hinges, they must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
• Identify the correct hs code to determine the right tax and avoid penalties;

Above is the entire document regulating the process of importing backpacks. If you do not fully understand the above documents. Please contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.

2. Backpack HS Code

The hs code is for goods in general for backpacks. It is a code table applied to the whole world. To determine the hs code, it must be based on the material, structure, size, and function. Here, Just In Time has summarized the backpack hs code according to the table below:

Identifying the correct hs code is very important when carrying out the procedure for importing backpacks. Determining the wrong hs code will bring certain risks to you such as:

• Being fined for falsely declaring the hs code according to Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
• In case of incurring import tax, they will face a fine of at least 2,000,000 VND and a maximum fine of 3 times the tax amount;

For more information on special preferential taxes on the type of backpack you import. Please contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.

3. Backpack import tax

Import duty is an obligation that the importer must fulfill with the state. There are two types of backpack import tax: import tax and import VAT. The import tax of the backpack depends on the hs code selected in the section above. The method of calculating tax when carrying out procedures for importing backpacks of all kinds is as follows:

Import tax determined by HS code Import tax is calculated according to the formula:
Import tax = CIF value x % of tax rate

The CIF value is determined by the ex-factory value of the goods plus all costs to bring the goods to the first border gate of the importing country.

Import VAT is determined according to the formula:
Value added tax = (CIF value + Import tax) x % of VAT rate.

According to the above formula, it can be seen that import taxes, backpacks, and bags depend on the tax rate according to the HS code. In order to get the lowest and most accurate tax rate, it is necessary to determine the correct HS backpack code. Besides, it also depends on whether the shipment has a certificate of origin or not, to enjoy a special preferential tax rate.

For goods imported from countries such as: Europe, India, Australia, Chile, China, Korea, Japan, ASEAN countries. Importers should ask the seller to provide them with a certificate of origin (c/o) to enjoy the lowest backpack import tax rate.

4. Set of dossiers for importing backpacks

The dossier set of procedures for importing backpacks in particular, carrying out procedures for importing other items in general. Specified in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015; amended and supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018.

• Customs declaration;
• Sale contract;
• Commercial invoices;
• Packing list;
• Bill of lading;
• Certificate of origin (if any);
• Catalogue (if any), and other documents if required by customs;

Above are all documents used to carry out backpack customs clearance procedures. The most important are customs declarations, commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin. Other documents will be supplemented if requested by the customs office.

If you haven't figured out the documents to prepare for the backpack import procedure. Please contact our company's hotline or hotmail for advice.

5. Procedures for importing backpacks

The process of importing backpacks as well as other items. It is very specifically stipulated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015 amended and supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018. We've summarized the short description steps so you can get a picture of the big picture.

Step 1. Declaration of customs declaration
After having all import and export documents: Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, sea waybill, certificate of origin, notification of arrival and identification of the HS backpack code. Then you can enter the declared information into the customs system via software.

The declaration of customs declarations on customs software. It requires the importer to have an understanding of input into the software. You should not file a customs declaration on your own without a clear understanding of the job. Arbitrary declaration can be easily attached to uncorrectable points on the customs declaration. At that time, it will take a lot of money and time to fix.

Within 30 days from the date the goods arrive at the port, the customs declarant must make a customs declaration. If this time limit is exceeded, the importer must face a fine fee from the customs.

This is the most important step in the process of importing backpacks All declared contents will be pushed to the customs system. If there is an error affecting the tax or origin of the goods. Then importers can face fines under customs laws. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the information entered on the declaration such as HS code, tax rate, name of goods, origin.

Step 2. Opening the customs declaration
After the customs declaration is completed, the customs system will return the results of the declaration channeling. If there is a declaration flow, print out the declaration and bring the import dossier to the Customs Sub-Department to open the declaration. Depending on the green, yellow and red channels, take steps to open the declaration.

The opening of the declaration must be carried out as soon as possible, within 15 days from the date of declaration of the declaration. The declarant must bring the dossier to the Sub-department of Customs to open the customs declaration. Within 15 days the declaration will be cancelled and you will face a penalty fee from customs.

Note: After having the official declaration, it is necessary to contact the customs sub-department to carry out the procedures for importing backpacks. It is not recommended to leave the declaration for a long time before bringing it down for import procedures.

Step 3. Customs clearance of goods
After checking the dossier, if there are no questions, the customs officer will accept the customs clearance of the declaration. You can now pay import duties on your customs declaration to clear your goods.

In some cases, the declaration will be released to take the goods to the warehouse for storage first. After completing all the dossiers, the customs will proceed to customs clearance of the customs declaration. When the declaration has not been cleared, it is necessary to carry out procedures for customs clearance. If you are overdue, you will face a penalty fee and it will take a lot of time.

Step 4. Bringing goods for preservation and use
The declaration liquidation step is carried out and necessary procedures are carried out to bring goods to the warehouse. In order to be able to pick up the goods smoothly, you need to prepare a full drop order, means of transport and goods that are accepted for passing through the surveillance area.

Above is the process of checking out the procedures for importing backpacks. If you do not understand the steps of the process, please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.

6. Notes when importing backpacks

When carrying out procedures for importing backpacks, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• Import tax is an obligation to be fulfilled to the state;
• Identify the correct HS code to avoid penalties for the wrong HS code;
• When importing, goods labels and origin labels must be affixed to products;
• It is recommended to prepare documents before importing goods. Avoid storage and storage that incur costs;
• Certificate of origin is a document that helps importers apply the lowest tax rate. Therefore, when negotiating the sale, the buyer should ask the seller to provide this document;

If you have difficulties when clearing customs, you can choose Just In Time as a companion.

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