Procedures for importing solar lights

1. Solar lamp import policy

The process, procedures and policies on import of solar lamps 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;
• Decree 69/2018/ND-CP dated 15/05/2018;
• Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP dated 14/4/2017;
• Decree 128/2020/ND-CP dated 19/10/2020;

According to the above legal documents, solar lights are not on the list of goods banned from import. When carrying out procedures for importing solar lights, the following points should be noted:

• Used solar lamps are not allowed to be imported;
• When importing solar lamps, goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
• Determine the correct HS code to determine the correct tax and avoid being fined;

Above are all legal regulations related to the procedures for importing solar lights. If you do not fully understand the above processes, please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

2. Determine the solar lamp hs code

Determining the HS code is the most important step when carrying out procedures for importing any type of goods. Identifying the HS code will determine the import tax, VAT and import policy. In order to determine the correct solar led light hs code, you need to understand the characteristics of the product: Material, composition and characteristics of the product.

2.1 Solar Lamp HS

Code (Harmonized System) is a common code for all goods around the world. Between different countries in the world, there is only a difference in the number of tails. Therefore, the first 6 digits of the worldwide hs code for an item are the same. Here, Just In Time would like to share with you the solar light hs code table.

HS Code	Describe
94054020	Headlight
94054040	Other Spotlights
94054050	Other, used in public places or large streets
94054060	Other types of exterior lighting
94054070	Non-flashing signal light for airports; lamps for railway cars, locomotives, ships, flying vehicles, or lighthouses, of base metal
94054080	Signal lights for household thermoelectric appliances of heading 85.16

To correctly identify the hs code for the imported solar lamp. You need to look at the use, how it works, and the power of the lamp. In accordance with the description in the import and export tariff schedule.

2.2 Risks when applying the wrong hs code

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

• Delay in customs procedures: Incorrect declaration of HS codes can lead to delays in customs procedures, as it takes time to check and verify accurate information about the type of goods;
• Shall be fined for incorrectly declaring hs codes according to Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
• Delayed delivery: If the goods are found to have declared the wrong HS code, the customs authority may request correction or clarification of information. This can lead to delays in the delivery process and affect the production and business cycle of the business;
• 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;

To accurately identify the hs code for each specific type of solar lamp. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

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3. Import tax on solar lamps

The import tax of led lights depends on the solar led hs code above. There are two types of taxes when importing led lights, namely: Import tax and import VAT. To determine the import tax on solar lights, you can refer to the import tax calculation below:

Import tax determined according to the import tax hs code is calculated according to the formula:
Import tax = CIF value x % tax rate

Import VAT is determined according to the formula:
Value Added Tax = (CIF Value + Import Tax) x % VAT 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 taxes are also a cost that the importer must pay. Identifying the correct HS code will be very important when carrying out procedures for importing solar lights. To determine the correct solar lamp HS code, please contact the hotline or hotmail of Door to Door Viet for advice.

4. Labeling of imported goods

Labeling imported goods is not a new regulation. However, since Decree 128/2020/ND-CP was issued, the labeling of imported goods has been monitored more closely. Labeling of goods aims to help administrative agencies manage goods, determine the origin and unit responsible for goods. Therefore, labeling on goods is one of the indispensable stages when carrying out procedures for importing solar lights from different countries.

4.1 Label content

In addition to having to put a label, the label content is also very important. The content of labels of goods items is specified in Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP. For solar lamps, the contents of a full label include the following information:

• Information of the exporter's family (address, company name);
• Information of the importer (address, company name);
• Name of goods and information of goods;
• Origin of goods;

Those are the basic label contents that need to be affixed to the goods. The information presented must be in English or other languages that must be translated. When carrying out procedures for importing solar lights, if you encounter a red channel, customs inspection will pay great attention to the content of the label above.

4.2 Labeling Placement on Goods

Labeling the goods is necessary, but it is more important to put them in the right place. When importing, goods labels need to be pasted on the surfaces of the package such as: On cartons, on wooden bales, on product packaging. Or any place as long as it is convenient to check and easy to see. Labeling in the right position will help save time for inspection when carrying out import procedures for solar led lights of all kinds.

For retail goods on the market, it is necessary to show more information. Such as manufacturer, quantity of goods, specifications, date of manufacture, safety warnings.

4.3 Risks encountered when not labeling

Labeling goods is caught in accordance with the law. If the goods are not labeled when imported or the content of the goods label is wrong. The importer faces the following risks:

• Being fined according to regulations, the fine level is specified in Article 22 of Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
• Not entitled to special preferential import tax because the certificate of origin will be rejected;
• Goods are easily lost or damaged due to the absence of warning labels for loading, unloading and transportation;

With the above risks, we recommend that you put a label on the goods when importing solar led lights. If you don't fully understand the regulations on labels. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

5. Dossier of procedures for import of solar lamps

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

• Customs declaration;
• Bill of lading;
• Commercial invoice;
• Packing list;
• Sale contract;
• Certificate of origin (c/o) if any;
• Catalogs;

Above are all the documents in the dossier for importing solar lights. The following documents are the most important: Customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice. For other documents, they will be provided upon request from the customs.

Certificate of origin is a document that is not required. However, this is a very important document for importers to enjoy preferential import tax rates. Therefore, the importer should negotiate and ask the seller to provide a certificate of origin. If you do not understand the application for importing solar lights. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

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6. Procedures for importing solar lamps

The procedure for importing solar lamps as well as many other items. It is very specifically stipulated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015 amending and supplementing 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018. We summarize the steps in a short description so that you can visualize the big picture. The following are the main steps to carry out procedures for importing solar lights of all kinds.

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 of goods and identification of the hs code of the solar lamp. Then the declaration information can be entered into the customs system via the customs declaration software.

The declaration of customs declarations on customs software. It requires importers to have an understanding of data entry into the software. Customs declarations should not be filed on your own when you are not familiar with the job. Self-declaration can easily be stuck with points that cannot be corrected on the customs declaration. At that time, it will take a lot of money and time to fix.

Within 30 days from the date of arrival of goods 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 side.

This is the most important step in the process of importing solar lights. All declared contents will be pushed to the customs system. If there is an error affecting taxes or the origin of goods. Then the importer may face fines according to the customs law. 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 flow of declarations, 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, the steps to open the declaration are taken.

The opening of the declaration must be carried out as soon as possible, no later than 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 more than 15 days, the declaration will be cancelled and you will face a penalty fee from customs.

Note: After having an official declaration, it is necessary to contact the customs sub-department to carry out procedures for importing solar lamps. 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 the customs declaration to clear the goods.

In some cases, the declaration will be released to bring the goods to the warehouse for pre-storage. After completing the dossier, the customs will proceed to customs clearance of the customs declaration. When the declaration has not yet been cleared, it is necessary to carry out procedures for customs clearance. If you are past the deadline, you will face a penalty fee and it will take a lot of time

Step 4. Bringing goods for preservation and use
of customs clearance declarations, liquidation of declarations and carrying out necessary procedures to bring goods to warehouses. In order to be able to pick up your goods smoothly, you need to have a full release order, a means of transport and an accepted order for the goods to pass through the monitoring area.

Above are the four steps to carry out the procedure for importing solar lights. If you do not understand the steps, please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.

7. Notes when importing solar lights

When importing solar lights, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• Import tax is an obligation that the importer must fulfill to the state;
• Accurately identifying the hs code of solar lights is very important to determine taxes and avoid penalties for applying the wrong hs code;
• When importing solar lamps, it is necessary to label the goods;
• Goods may only be consumed on the market when the declaration is cleared from customs;

If you have difficulties in customs clearance, you can choose Just In Time as a companion.

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