1. Policies on import of sewing machines
The process of carrying out procedures for importing industrial sewing machines is stipulated in the following legal documents:
According to the above legal documents, sewing machines are not on the list of goods banned from import. However, for used industrial sewing machines when imported, they must do an equipment age assessment according to Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg.
Used sewing machines are allowed to be imported when the age of the equipment is less than 10 years. Besides, used industrial sewing machines are only imported for production purposes. For business purposes, only new industrial sewing machines are allowed to be imported.
If you do not fully understand the regulations on sewing machine import procedures. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.
2. Determination of HS codes when importing sewing machines
Searching for HS codes is the first important task when carrying out procedures for importing sewing machines. HS codes are a string of codes that are conventionally applied to each specific type of item worldwide. Therefore, the hs code of industrial sewing machines between countries will be the same. At least the same from the first 4 to 6 numbers.
When the hs code is accurately determined, it is possible to determine the process of procedures for importing sewing machines, import taxes, and import policies. The following is a table describing the hs code of industrial sewing machines, please follow below.
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HS Code |
Describe |
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84521000 |
Home sewing machine hs code |
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84522100 |
Automatic sewing machine hs code |
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84522900 |
Industrial sewing machine hs code |
According to the table described above, the hs code of industrial sewing machine is: 84522900. The preferential import tax rate of industrial sewing machines is 0%. The hs code of the home sewing machine is 84521000. The import tax rate for household sewing machines is 25%.
In addition to the preferential import tax rate, there is also a special preferential import tax rate. The special preferential tax rate is usually 0%. Applied to goods imported from countries and territories with which Vietnam has signed trade agreements.
Above, is the hs code of industrial machines and household sewing machines. If you have not found the right hs code for the type of sewing machine you imported. Please contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.
3. Import tax on industrial sewing machines
Import tax is an obligation that the importer must fulfill when carrying out procedures for importing industrial sewing machines. Import taxes on new and used lathes depend on the hs code selected above. Each hs code has a specific tax rate. You can refer to the import tax calculation method 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 % of the 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.
According to the formula, it can be seen that the import tax and import VAT depend on the hs code of the industrial sewing machine that has been selected above. The above import tax rate is a preferential import and export tax. To enjoy special preferential import tax rates, the shipment must have a Certificate of origin (C/O). If you have not determined the import tax on industrial sewing machines. Please contact our hotline or hotmail 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 goods is one of the indispensable stages when carrying out procedures for importing industrial sewing machines 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 sewing machine items, the contents of a full label include the following information:
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Information of the exporter's family (address, company name);
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Information of the importer (address, company name);
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Name of goods and information of goods;
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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 industrial sewing machines, if you encounter a red channel, the 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 inspection time when carrying out import procedures for industrial sewing machines 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:
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Being fined according to regulations, the fine level is specified in Article 22 of Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
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Not entitled to special preferential import tax because the certificate of origin will be rejected;
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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 checking in for importing sewing machines. If you don't fully understand the regulations on labels. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.
5. A set of dossiers for carrying out procedures for importing sewing machines
The set of dossiers for carrying out procedures for importing industrial sewing machines in particular. of 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.
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Customs declaration;
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Bill of lading;
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Commercial invoice;
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Sale contract;
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Packing list;
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Certificate of original;
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Dossier of registration for age assessment of equipment (for used machines);
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Catalogs;
Above are all documents used to carry out procedures for importing industrial sewing machines. 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. In addition, the certificate of origin is an optional document in the import dossier. However, the certificate of origin will be the document used to apply the special preferential tax rate.
6. Procedures for importing sewing machines
The procedure for importing new and used industrial sewing machines is only one point different from the new item, which is to check the age of the equipment. The process of carrying out procedures for importing new or used industrial sewing machines includes the following steps:
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 code of the sewing machine, then the declaration information can be entered into the customs system via the 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. The self-declaration may be wrong in 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 sewing machines. 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 sewing machines. 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, proceed with the liquidation of the declaration and carry 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.
For the process of carrying out procedures for importing used industrial sewing machines. You can refer to the procedure for importing used machinery by following the attached link. Above are the four basic steps to carry out the procedures for importing industrial sewing machines. If you do not understand, please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.
7. Notes when carrying out procedures for importing sewing machines
In the process of carrying out procedures for importing industrial sewing machines for customers. We have learned some experiences that we would like to share with you for your reference. When carrying out procedures for importing sewing machines, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points:
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Import tax is an obligation that the importer must fulfill with the state.
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Used sewing machines are allowed to import velvet with two conditions: The age of the equipment is less than 10 years old and the import for production purposes.
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Used sewing machine components are on the list of goods banned from import.
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Original documents should be sent in advance to avoid waiting for documents. Leading to storage or storage fees.
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