Procedures for importing hair dryers

1. Hair dryer import policy

Hair dryers are classified into the group of household electrical appliances. The procedures for importing hair dryers are specified in the following documents:

• Law on VAT 13/2008/QH12 dated June 3, 2008;
• Official dispatch No. 1488/TDC-DGPH dated October 21, 2009;
• Official dispatch 6061/TCHQ-TXNK dated June 29, 2016
• Decision 04/2017/QD-TTg dated March 9, 2017;
• Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015 amending and supplementing Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018;
• Decision No. 3810/QD-BKHCN dated December 18, 2019;
• Decree 69/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018;
• Circular No. 09/2019/TT-BKHCN dated September 30, 2019;

According to the above documents, hair dryers are not on the list of prohibited imports. Used hair dryers are on the list of prohibited imports. When carrying out procedures for importing hair dryers, the following points must be noted:

• Check the quality of imported goods;
• When importing hair dryers, goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
• Identify the correct HS code to determine the correct tax and avoid penalties;

Above are all the regulations on hair dryer import procedures. If you do not understand the above regulations, please contact hotline or hotmail for advice.

2. Determine the HS code of imported hair dryers

Determining the HS code is the most important step when doing the procedure to import hair dryers. Determining the HS code will determine import tax, VAT and import policy. To determine the correct HS code, you need to understand the characteristics of the goods: Material, ingredients and characteristics of the product.

2.1 HS code for hair dryers of all kinds

The HS code (Harmonized System) is a series of codes used for all goods worldwide. Only the tail number is different between different countries in the world. Therefore, the first 6 digits of the HS code worldwide for an item are the same. Below, Just In Time would like to share with you the HS code table for hair dryers.

HS code	Description
85163100	HS code for hair dryer

2.2 Risks of applying the wrong HS code

Determining the correct HS code is very important when doing the procedures to import hair dryers. Determining the wrong HS code will bring certain risks to you such as:

• Customs clearance delays: Incorrect declaration of HS codes can lead to delays in customs clearance, as time is needed to check and verify the correct information about the type of goods;
• Penalty for declaring incorrect HS code according to Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
• Delayed delivery: If goods are found to have incorrect HS codes, customs authorities may request corrections or clarifications. This may result in delays in delivery and affect the production and business cycle of the enterprise;
• In case of import tax, the minimum penalty will be 2,000,000 VND and the maximum penalty will be 3 times the tax amount;

To determine the exact HS code for hair dryers. Please contact hotline or hotmail for advice.

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3. Import tax on hair dryers

Import tax is an obligation that the importer must fulfill when carrying out procedures to import hair dryers. Tax obligations are mandatory and goods are only cleared after completing tax obligations. There are two types of import taxes: VAT and import tax. Import tax depends on the HS code of the selected goods. The calculation of import tax is as follows:

3.1 How to calculate import tax on hair dryers

Import tax on hair dryers 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 determined by HS code, 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.

CIF value is determined by the ex-factory value of the goods plus all costs to bring the goods to the first port of entry of the importing country. Import tax is a cost included in the cost of goods sold of the order. Therefore, you must check the correct HS code to get the best import tax code.

3.2 Notes when determining import tax on hair dryers

When determining taxes in the hair dryer import procedure, the following points must 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 preferential tax rates, a certificate of origin is required;
• 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 duties will also be subject to VAT;

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

4. Imported goods labeling

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

4.1 Label content

In addition to labeling, the label content is also very important. The label content of the items is regulated in Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP. For hair dryers, the content of a complete label includes the following information:

• Exporter's information (address, company name);
• Importer information (address, company name);
• Product name and product information;
• Origin of goods;

These are the basic label contents that must be affixed to the goods. The information displayed must be in English or other languages ​​that must be translated. When carrying out import procedures for hair dryers, if a red line is encountered, the customs inspection will pay close attention to the label contents above.

4.2 Label position on goods

Labeling on goods is necessary, however, labeling in the right place is more important. When importing, product labels need to be affixed to the surfaces of the package such as: on cartons, on wooden crates, on product packaging. Or anywhere that is convenient to check and easy to see. Labeling in the right place will help save time on inspection when doing import procedures for all kinds of hair dryers.

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

4.3 Risks of not labeling

Labeling of goods is required by law. If the goods are not labeled when imported or the label content is incorrect, the importer faces the following risks:

• Be fined according to regulations, the fine level is specified in Article 22 of Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
• No special preferential import tax will be enjoyed because the certificate of origin will be rejected;
• Goods are easily lost or damaged due to lack of warning labels for loading, unloading and transportation;

With the above risks, we recommend that you label your goods when doing the procedures to import hair dryers. If you do not fully understand the regulations on product labels, please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

5. Hair dryer import documents

Documents for import procedures for hair dryers in particular and other items in general. Stipulated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015; amended and supplemented by 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018. Documents for import procedures for hair dryers include the following documents:

• Customs declaration;
• Sale contract;
• Commercial invoice;
• Packing list;
• Bill of lading;
• Certificate of origin (if any);
• Quality control;
• Catalog (if any), and other documents if required by customs;

In the above hair dryer import dossier, the most important documents are: Customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin and quality inspection records. These are the most important documents, and other documents will have to be provided if requested by customs.

For quality inspection records, registration will be carried out on the national single window website. Registration records must prepare the necessary documents in advance. Quality inspection results are also uploaded on the national single window system.

If you do not fully understand the documents required to import hair dryers, please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.

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6. Register for hair dryer quality inspection

Quality inspection is an indispensable step in the process of importing hair dryers. Registration for quality inspection of hair curlers is regulated in Decision No. 3810/QD-BKHCN. The registration for quality inspection can be done on paper or on the national single window portal. Below,  Just In Time  will introduce to you the steps to register for quality inspection of hair curlers on the national single window system.

Step 1: Create an account and register a profile
Creating an account on the national single window website is the first step when registering for quality inspection. To create an account on the national single window website, you must access the website https://vnsw.gov.vn. Enter data according to the available information boxes to create an account.

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

Registration and account can be done before hair dryer import procedure. It is recommended to create an account first because it usually takes 24 hours for the account to be approved.

Step 2: Sampling and quality control
After having the quality control registration number, customs can clear the goods. Sampling for quality control can be done at the port or at the importer's warehouse.

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

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

Above are three basic steps to register for hair dryer quality inspection. If you do not understand the quality inspection registration process, please contact hotline or hotmail for advice.

7. Procedures for importing hair dryers

Documents for import procedures for hair dryers in particular, and import procedures for other goods in general. Stipulated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015; amended and supplemented by Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018.

Step 1: Declare customs declaration
After having all import and export documents: Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, notice of arrival and determining the HS code of the hair dryer. Then you can enter the declaration information into the customs system via software.

Declare customs declaration on customs software. Requires importers to have knowledge of data entry into the software. Do not declare customs declaration on your own when you do not fully understand this work. Declare customs declaration on your own can easily 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 of arrival of the goods at the port, the customs declarant must make a 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 hair dryer import procedure. All declarations will be pushed to the customs system. If there are errors affecting the tax or origin of the 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 2: Open the customs declaration
After completing the customs declaration, the customs system will return the declaration classification results. If there is a declaration classification, print the declaration and bring the import documents to the customs office to open the declaration. Depending on the green, yellow, or red classification, perform the steps to open the declaration.

The declaration must be opened as soon as possible, no later than 15 days from the date of declaration. The declarant must bring the documents to the Customs Department 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 hair dryers. You should not leave the declaration for a long time before bringing it down to carry out the import procedures.

Step 3. Clear the customs declaration
After checking the documents, if there are no questions, the customs officer will accept the declaration. You can now pay 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 to clear the declaration. If it is overdue, you will face a penalty fee and it will take a lot of time.

Step 4. Bring the goods to the warehouse for storage and use
the Customs Clearance Declaration, then proceed with the declaration liquidation step and complete the necessary procedures to bring the goods to the warehouse. To be able to receive the goods conveniently, you need to fully prepare the release order, means of transport and goods accepted to pass through the surveillance area.

Above are the steps for importing hair dryers. If you do not understand the steps, please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.

8. Notes when importing hair dryers

During the process of importing hair dryers, it is important to note:

• Goods are only cleared through customs when tax obligations to the state are fulfilled;
• Used hair dryers are prohibited from import;
• Hair dryers must undergo quality control when imported;
• When importing hair dryers, goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
• Identify the correct HS code to determine the correct tax and avoid penalties;
• Medical equipment classification declaration procedures should be carried out before import. Avoid the situation where goods arrive and then have to be processed, which will lead to storage;

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