Procedures for importing blood pressure monitors

Posted on: 03/01/2025

In this article, Just In Time would like to share with you the procedures for importing blood pressure monitors, determining HS codes, calculating import taxes and notes when importing blood pressure monitors into Vietnam.

1. Import policy of blood pressure monitors

Blood pressure monitors are classified as medical equipment. Procedures for importing blood pressure monitors. Regulated in the following legal documents:

According to the above documents, blood pressure monitors are not on the list of prohibited imports. However, when importing this item, the following points must be noted:

When importing blood pressure monitors, the goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
Blood pressure monitors must be declared as medical equipment before import;
Correctly determine the HS code to determine the correct tax and avoid fines.

In addition, when importing medical equipment, the enterprise must be a registered medical equipment business enterprise. Not all businesses can import blood pressure monitors.

In addition to the above legal documents, there are many other related documents. We do not list them here. You can contact our hotline or hotmail for further advice.

2. Determine the HS code of the blood pressure monitor

Determining the HS code is the most important step when carrying out import procedures for any type of goods. Determining the HS code will determine import tax, VAT and import policy. To correctly determine the HS code of the blood pressure monitor, you need to understand the characteristics of the goods: Material, use and characteristics of the product.

2.1. HS code of blood pressure monitor

The HS code (Harmonized System) is a series of codes used for all goods worldwide. Between different countries in the world, only the tail number is different. Therefore, the first 6 digits of the HS code worldwide for an item are the same. Below, Door to Door Viet would like to share with you the HS code table for blood pressure monitors

HS Code	Description
90189020	HS code for blood pressure monitor

According to the import and export tax schedule, there are two types of HS codes for blood pressure monitors: HS codes for electric and non-electric blood pressure monitors.

2.2. Risks of applying the wrong HS code

Determining the correct HS code is very important when carrying out procedures for importing blood pressure monitors. Determining the wrong HS code will bring certain risks to you such as:

Delay in customs procedures: Declaring the wrong HS code can lead to delays in customs procedures, due to the time needed to check and verify accurate information about the type of goods.
Be fined for declaring the wrong HS code according to Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
Delayed delivery: If the goods are found to have incorrect HS codes, the customs authority may request corrections or clarifications. This may lead to delays in delivery and affect the production and business cycle of the enterprise.
In case of import tax, the penalty will be at least 2,000,000 VND and the highest is a fine of 3 times the tax amount.

To determine the exact HS code for a specific type of blood pressure monitor. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

3. Import tax on blood pressure monitors

The import tax of goods depends on the HS code of that item. Each HS code has a specific tax rate. Here, Just In Time would like to introduce how to calculate import tax and notes when determining tax on blood pressure monitors.

3.1. How to calculate import tax on blood pressure monitors

Import tax on blood pressure monitors is calculated according to the same formula as other items. Import tax on this item has two types: import tax and import VAT.

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

Import VAT is determined by the formula:
Value added tax = (CIF value + Import tax) x % VAT.

The CIF value is determined by the factory value of the goods plus all costs to bring the goods to the first border gate of the importing country. Import tax is the cost included in the cost of goods sold of the order. Therefore, you must check the correct HS code to apply the best import tax code.

3.2. Notes when determining import tax on blood pressure machines

When determining import tax on blood pressure machines, the following points should be noted:

For countries that have signed trade agreements with Vietnam such as: Europe, India, Australia, Chile, China, Korea, Japan, ASEAN countries. It is necessary to note that the special preferential tax rate is usually 0%.
To enjoy the preferential tax rate, a certificate of origin is required;
VAT for blood pressure machines is 5%;
The taxable value is the CIF value. For orders purchased under other conditions. When calculating import tax, the value must be converted to the CIF value to calculate import tax.
Import tax will also be subject to VAT.

These are the notes when calculating import tax on blood pressure machines. If you do not understand how to calculate tax and the above notes. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

4. Blood pressure monitor import dossier

The dossier for blood pressure monitor import procedures includes the following documents:

Customs declaration;
Bill of lading
Commercial invoice;
Sales contract;
Packing list;
Certificate of origin (℅) if any;
Results of medical equipment classification declaration;
Catalogs;

The above are all the documents used for customs clearance procedures for blood pressure monitors. The most important are the customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, and medical equipment declaration dossier. Other documents will be supplemented if requested by the Customs authority.

Preparing documents before carrying out procedures for importing blood pressure monitors is extremely important. For original documents such as: Bill of lading, certificate of origin, the importer must request the seller to send them by express delivery in advance. Avoid waiting for documents, which can lead to container storage and storage of goods.

If you do not fully understand the documents listed above, you can contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.

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5. Procedures for importing blood pressure monitors

The procedure for importing blood pressure monitors is the same as for many other items. It is very specifically regulated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015, amended and supplemented by 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018. We summarize the short description steps so that you can visualize the whole picture.

Step 1: Make a medical device classification declaration
Details on making a medical device classification declaration for blood pressure monitors. Please see the step-by-step procedure below.

Step 2. Declare customs declaration
After having all the import and export documents: Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, medical equipment classification results, arrival notification and determining the HS code of the blood pressure monitor. Then you can enter the declaration information into the customs system via the software.

Declare customs declaration on customs software. Requires the importer to have knowledge about entering data into the software. Do not arbitrarily declare customs declaration when you do not fully understand this work. Arbitrary declaration may cause errors that cannot be corrected on the customs declaration. At that time, it will cost a lot of money and time to fix.

Within 30 days from the date the goods arrive at the port, the customs declarant must declare the customs declaration. If this deadline is exceeded, the importer will face a penalty fee from the customs.

This is the most important step in the process of importing blood pressure monitors. All declaration contents will be pushed to the customs system. If there are errors affecting the tax or origin of goods. The importer may face penalties according to customs law. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the information entered on the declaration such as HS code, tax rate, product name, origin.

Step 3. Open the customs declaration
After completing the customs declaration, the customs system will return the declaration flow results. If there is a declaration flow, print the declaration and bring the import documents to the customs branch to open the declaration. Depending on the green, yellow, red flow, perform the steps to open the declaration.

Opening the declaration must be done as soon as possible, no later than 15 days from the date of declaration. The declarant must bring the documents to the Customs Branch to open the customs declaration. After 15 days, the declaration will be canceled and you will face a penalty fee from the customs.

Note: After having the official declaration, you need to contact the customs office to carry out the procedures for importing blood pressure monitors. You should not leave the declaration for a long time before bringing it down to carry out the import procedures.

Step 4. Clearing goods
After checking the documents, if there are no questions, the customs officer will accept the declaration. You can now pay the import tax on the customs declaration to clear the goods.

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

Step 5. Bring the goods back for storage and use

After the customs declaration, proceed with the declaration liquidation step and complete the necessary procedures to bring the goods back to the warehouse.

Above is the procedure for importing blood pressure monitors. If you do not understand the steps, please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.

6. Blood pressure monitor declaration procedure

Documents and procedures for declaring the classification of medical devices in general. Classification of blood pressure monitors in particular. Specifically regulated in Decree 98/2021/ND-CP and Circular 39/2016/TT-BYT.

Currently, the declaration of medical device classification is conducted on the electronic system of the Ministry of Health: https://imda.moh.gov.vn.

Documents and procedures for declaring the classification of medical devices, depending on the group of medical devices that need to be declared: Type A, B, C, D. Regarding the application for medical device classification declaration, please contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.

For blood pressure monitors, they are classified as type A. The registration process for classification includes the following 2 steps:

Step 1: Submit application via the electronic information portal
Before putting medical devices of type A and B into circulation on the market, the establishment that announces the applicable standards is responsible for submitting the declaration dossier to the Department of Health where the business headquarters is located.

Step 2: Receive feedback and complete the application
Upon receiving the application (including documents confirming payment of fees as prescribed by the Ministry of Finance), the Department of Health in the locality where the medical equipment business is located shall post the Announcement of applicable standards for medical equipment of type A, B publicly on the Electronic Information Portal on Medical Equipment Management and the Announcement of Applicable Standards

7. Notes when importing blood pressure monitors

In the process of importing blood pressure monitors for customers, Door to Door Viet has drawn the following experiences, which we would like to share with you for reference. When carrying out procedures for importing blood pressure monitors, the following should be noted:

Import tax is an obligation to be fulfilled by the state;
VAT on blood pressure monitors is 5%;
When importing blood pressure monitors, the goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
Identify the correct HS code to determine the correct tax and avoid fines;
It is recommended to carry out the procedure of declaring the classification of medical equipment before importing. Avoid the situation of goods arriving and then doing it, which will lead to storage in the warehouse.

If you have difficulty with customs procedures, you can choose Just In Time as your companion.

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