Procedures for importing dolls

1. Doll Import Policy

The process of carrying out procedures for importing dolls is specified in the following legal documents.

• VAT Law No. 13/2008/QH12 dated 03/06/2008;
• Official Letter No. 1488/TDC-DGPH dated 21/10/2009;
• Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015; amended and supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018;
• Circular 24/2018/TT-BVHTTDL dated 23/08/2018;
• Decision No. 3810/QD-BKHCN dated 18/12/2019;
• Decree 69/2018/ND-CP dated 15/05/2018;
• Circular No. 09/2019/TT-BKHCN dated 30/09/2019;

According to the above legal documents, doll items are not on the list of goods banned from import and export. However, when carrying out procedures for importing dolls, it should be noted: Imported dolls as children's toys or imported dolls as simulations. The procedure for importing dolls will be different as follows:

• The procedure for importing dolls for play will be under the management of 09/2019/TT-BKHCN;
• Procedures for importing dolls as room models under the management of 24/2018/TT-BVHTTDL;

If you do not understand the import policy for the type of bud you are importing. Please contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.

2. Doll HS Code

When carrying out procedures for importing dolls, it is very necessary to identify the hs code. Determining the HS code will help determine the import taxes and import policies of the doll. The following is the hs code of the doll that we have compiled, please see the details in the table below.

The hs code is a sequence of numbers that is uniformly applied throughout the world. Usually the same in the first six numbers. Therefore, to check the doll's hs code, it is necessary to rely on the function, structure, and material to choose the hs code.

Identifying the correct HS code is very important when importing dolls. If you misdetermine the hs code, it 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;

If you have not identified the correct hs code for the type of bud you are importing. Please contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.

3. Doll import tax

Import duties are obligations that the importer must fulfill when carrying out the procedures for importing dolls. Import tax is an obligation to the state that the importer must fulfill when carrying out the procedures for importing dolls. There are two types of import duties, namely import VAT and import duty. To determine import tax, you can refer to the calculation method below.

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 the tax rate.

According to the above formula, it can be seen that the import tax depends on the HS code that has been selected. In each hs doll code, there will be a lot of tax rates. For countries or territories to which Vietnam has signed trade agreements. If there is a certificate of origin, the import tax is usually 0%.

Countries and territories that you should be aware of are: Eastern Europe, Europe, USA, Chile, South Korea, China, Japan, ASEAN countries. You should ask the seller for proof of origin. In order to be able to apply the lowest tax rate when importing.

If you haven't determined import duties. Or don't understand how to calculate import taxes for dolls above. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

4. Doll import procedures

The set of documents for importing dolls in particular, 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. The dossier for carrying out procedures for importing dolls includes the following documents:

• Customs declaration;
• Commercial invoices;
• Bill of lading;
• Packing list;
• Sale contract;
• Dossier of registration for quality inspection;
• Certificate of origin (C/O) if any;
• Catalog (if any);

In the above set of import documents, there are the most important documents: Customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin and quality inspection dossier. These are the most important documents, and other documents will have to be provided if there is a request from customs.

For quality inspection documents, registration will be carried out on the national one-stop shop. The registration dossier must prepare the necessary documents in advance. The quality inspection results are also uploaded on the national one-stop system.

If you don't understand everything about the doll import dossier. Please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.

5. Register for quality inspection of imported dolls

For doll items when imported as toys, quality inspection must be done. Employment registration for quality inspection is carried out on the national one-stop shop. The following is the process of registering for quality inspection of imported doll items.

Step 1: Create an account and register a profile
Creating an account on the national one-stop shop is the first step when registering for quality inspection. To create an account on the country one-stop shop, you must visit the https://vnsw.gov.vn website. Perform data entry according to the information fields available to create an account.

After obtaining an account, you can register on the national one-stop shop. At the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology. When registering the dossier, the Sub-Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality will be the unit receiving the dossier. You must choose a sample inspection wallet, a sample inspection unit licensed by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Step 2: Take samples and check the quality
After having the number of the dossier to register for quality inspection. Then customs can clear the goods. Sampling for quality inspection can be sampled at the port or at the importer's warehouse.

Samples will be taken according to regulations for quality inspection. The time for quality inspection is according to TCVN. Depending on the laboratory, it usually takes 2-3 days to get the test results.

Step 3: Receive the results and upload the results to the national single-window page When
the results of quality inspection are available, the importer or sample inspection unit can upload the results to the national single-window system. After the results are available, the Sub-Department of Standards and Metrology will accept or reject the registration dossier.

Above are the three basic steps to register for doll goods quality inspection. Quality inspection is one of the indispensable steps in the doll import procedure. If you do not understand the process of registering for quality inspection, please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

6. Procedures for importing dolls

The process of importing dolls 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: Declare customs
declaration After having all import and export documents: Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, notification of arrival and identify the doll hs 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 dolls. 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: Open 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 procedures for importing dolls. It is not recommended to leave the declaration for a long time before bringing it down for import procedures.

Step 3. Customs clearance of the customs
declaration 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. Bring the goods to the warehouse for preservation and use
of the customs clearance declaration, then proceed to liquidate the declaration and carry out the necessary procedures to bring the 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 dolls. If you do not understand the steps of the process, please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.

7. Notes when importing dolls

In the process of importing dolls for customers. Door to Door Viet has learned the following experiences, please share them with you for reference. When carrying out procedures for importing wheelchairs, it is necessary to note the following:

• Goods shall be granted customs clearance only upon fulfillment of tax obligations to the state;
• Used dolls are on the list of prohibited imports;
• When importing, goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
• Identify the correct hs code to determine the right tax and avoid penalties;
• The VAT on toy dolls is 5%;
• Imported dolls need to be checked for quality according to Circular No. 3810/QD-BKHCN dated 18/12/2019;

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