LED import procedures

Posted on: 28/11/2024

Below is the main content of the LED light import procedure.

I. LED import policy

LEDs imported into Vietnam need to be tested for energy efficiency and labeled under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and need to be additionally tested for quality and certified for conformity from January 1, 2021 by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

II. LED Import Process 2024

First, Just In Time would like to briefly share the latest LED import process in 2024:

Step 1: Register for energy efficiency testing
Step 2: Open customs declaration
Step 3: Register for quality inspection
Step 4: Carry out procedures to bring goods to the warehouse for storage
Step 5: Bring samples for energy efficiency testing, testing and Conformity Certification
Step 6: Clear customs declaration and complete the application for energy labeling and conformity labeling before selling to the market

A. Quality inspection and conformity certification

HS code of products requiring LED lighting:

HS code 85395000: Light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs/Light-emitting diodes (LED). Including

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Figure 1: Light-emitting diode lamps

+ LED lamps with built-in ballast for general lighting operating at voltages greater than 50 V

+ Fixed general LED lamps

+ Portable general LED lamps

+ Double-ended LED lamps designed to replace straight tube fluorescent lamps

HS code 94051091: Spotlights using fixed general LED technology
HS code 94052090: Portable general LED lamps (desk lamps, bed lamps or floor lamps using electricity using LED technology. Except lamps for operating rooms)

B. Testing the energy efficiency of LED lamps

• Test according to Vietnamese standards: TCVN 11844:2017 LED lamps - Energy efficiency, LED lamps with built-in ballast with E27/B22 lamp caps or double-ended LED lamps designed to replace tubular fluorescent lamps with G5/G13 lamp caps for lighting Commonly meet the following 2 criteria at the same time:

+ Capacity ≤ 60W

+ Voltage ≤ 250V

Reference HS code: 85395000

C. Energy labeling of imported LED lights

Energy labeling registration documents:

Energy labeling declaration registration form
Energy efficiency test results issued by the testing organization for each LED light model
Expected energy label sample
Other related documents….

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Then stick the energy label on the product and be responsible for the registered information.

III. Customs procedures for importing LED lights

Documents for customs procedures for importing LED lights include:

Import declaration
International sales contract
Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading / Airway Bill
Energy efficiency test certificate
Product conformity certificate
Certificate of origin (C/O).

IV. HS code and tax rate

Reference import HS code 94051099
Import tax rate: 30%, VAT 10%

In case of applying C/O, special preferential tax will be applied depending on the exporting country.

-It can be seen that the procedure for importing LED lights is quite complicated, requiring many documents. If you have difficulty with customs procedures, you can choose Just In Time as your companion.

Just In Time staff are always enthusiastic to support you to handle your work quickly and professionally.