Procedures for importing hair curlers

1. Hair curlers import policy

Hair curlers are everyday items. For those that operate on electricity, they are classified as household electrical items. The following are legal documents regulating the procedures for importing hair curlers:

• VAT Law 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 curlers are not on the list of prohibited imports. Used electric hair curlers are on the list of prohibited imports.

There are two types of curling combs: one is electric and the other is non-electric. For the electric type, the quality of imported goods must be checked according to the regulations in Circular 3810/QD-BKHCN. For non-electric combs such as: plastic combs, wooden combs, battery-operated combs, quality inspection is not required when imported.

Above are all the regulations on the process of importing hair curlers. If you do not understand the above regulations, please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

2. Determine the HS code for hair curlers

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

2.1 HS codes for hair curlers of all kinds

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 numbers 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 curlers.

HS Code	Description
8516.32.00	Hair dryer
8516.33.00	Hair curling/straightening appliances
8516.31.00	Hand dryers

2.2 Risks of applying the wrong HS code

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

• Delay in customs clearance: Incorrect declaration of HS code can lead to delay 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 impact 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 the hair curler. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

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3. Import tax on hair curlers

Import tax is an obligation that the importer must fulfill when carrying out procedures to import hair curlers. Tax obligations are mandatory and goods are only cleared through customs when tax obligations have been fulfilled. 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 curlers

Import tax on hair curlers 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 curlers

When determining import tax on hair curlers, 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 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 curlers. If you do not understand how to calculate tax and the notes above. Please contact hotline or hotmail for advice.

4. Documents for importing hair curlers

Documents for import procedures for hair curlers 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 curlers include the following documents:

• Customs declaration;
• Commercial invoice;
• Bill of lading;
• Packing list;
• Sales contract;
• Quality inspection registration form (for hair curlers);
• Certificate of origin (C/O) if any;
• Catalog (if any);

In the above dossier, the following documents are the most important: Customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice and quality inspection registration file for hair curlers. Other documents will be added when requested by customs.

For quality inspection records, registration will be carried out on the national single window. 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 curlers, please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.

5. Register for hair curler quality inspection

Quality inspection is an indispensable step in the process of importing hair curlers. Registration for quality inspection of hair curlers is regulated in Decision No. 3810/QD-BKHCN. The registration for quality inspection can be made on paper or on the national single window portal. Next, 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 is the first step when registering for quality control. To create an account on the national single window, 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 and Quality Measurement will be the unit receiving the profile. You must choose a sample testing unit, a sample testing unit licensed by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Registration and account can be done before importing hair curler. It is recommended to create an account first because it usually takes 24 hours for the account to be accepted.

Step 2: Sampling and quality control
After having the quality control registration number, the 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 them to the national single window.
Once the quality test results are available, the importer or sample testing unit can upload the results to the national single window system. Once the results are available, the Department of Standards and Metrology will accept or reject the registration application.

Note: Only mains-operated hair curlers are subject to quality control.

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

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6. Procedures for importing hair curlers

Documents for import procedures for hair curlers in particular, and for import procedures for other goods in general. Regulated 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 complete import-export documents: Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, arrival notice and determining the HS code of the hair curlers. 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 lead to points 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 curler import procedure. All declarations will be uploaded to the customs system. If there are any 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 branch 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 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 the hair curler. 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 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 pick up 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 to import hair curlers. If you do not understand the steps, please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.

7. Things to note when importing hair curlers

When importing hair curlers, please note:

• Goods are only cleared through customs when tax obligations to the state are fulfilled;
• Used hair curlers are prohibited from import;
• Imported hair curlers must undergo quality control;
• Battery operated hair curlers do not require quality control;

If you have difficulties when clearing customs, you can choose Just In Time as a companion.

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