Procedures for importing all kinds of plastic pipes

1. Plastic pipe import policy

The import procedure policy for plastic pipes as well as other goods is stipulated in the following documents:

• Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018;
• Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015; amended and supplemented by 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018;
• Circular 19/2019/TT-BXD dated December 31, 2019;
• Circular 19/2019/TT-BXD dated December 31, 2019;
• Decree No. 128/2020/ND-CP dated October 19, 2020;

According to the above legal documents, plastic pipes are not on the list of prohibited imports. However, when carrying out procedures for importing plastic pipes, they will be divided into two types:

• Procedures for importing plastic pipes used in construction;
• Procedures for importing plastic pipes not used in construction;

For plastic pipes used in construction, when importing, it is necessary to check the quality of imported goods. For other plastic pipes, only normal import procedures are required. For used plastic pipes, they are on the list of prohibited imports. To import, you must have a license to import scrap.

The above are documents regulating the procedures for importing plastic pipes of all kinds. If you do not fully understand the above documents, please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

2. HS codes for all kinds of plastic pipes

Looking up HS codes is the first thing to do when carrying out procedures for importing plastic pipes. HS codes are a series of numbers encoded for each specific item on a global scale. Therefore, when importing, buyers should refer to the HS code provided by the seller. Below are some HS codes of plastic pipes:

In addition, there are many types of pipes and HS codes that we have not mentioned above. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for accurate advice from the type.

3. Import tax on plastic pipes

Import tax is an obligation that the importer must fulfill when carrying out procedures to import plastic pipes into Vietnam. There are two types of import tax: import tax and import VAT. To determine the import tax, you can refer to the calculation below:

Import tax 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 according to the formula:
Value added tax = (CIF value + Import tax) x A%.

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 above calculation formula, it can be seen that the import tax on plastic pipes depends on the import tax rate. The import tax rate of plastic pipes can be found in the HS code section of plastic pipes.

Import tax rate of plastic pipes. Therefore, when carrying out import procedures, importers should pay attention to the certificate of origin to be applied special preferential tax rates. For goods imported from countries such as China, Korea, Japan, Chile, Australia, India and ASEAN countries.

4. Documents for import procedures for plastic pipes

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

• Customs declaration;
• Bill of lading;
• Packing list;
• Commercial invoice;
• Sale contract;
• Quality inspection dossier;
• Certificate of origin;
• Catalogs;

The above are all the procedures for importing plastic pipes. The following documents are the most important: Customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice. Other documents will be provided upon request from the customs.

Certificate of origin is not a mandatory document. However, this is a very important document for importers to enjoy preferential import tax rates. Therefore, importers should negotiate and request the seller to provide a certificate of origin. For the imported goods quality inspection dossier. It only applies to items that must be quality inspected. If you do not understand the certificate of origin and special preferential tax rates. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

5. Procedures for importing plastic pipes

The procedure for importing plastic pipes is the same as for other items. We summarize the short description steps so that you can visualize the whole picture. Here are the main steps for importing plastic pipes.

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

Declaring customs declaration on customs software. Requires the importer to have knowledge about entering data into the software. You should not declare customs declaration on your own when you do not fully understand this work. Declare on your own can make mistakes 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.

Step 2. 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, or red flow, 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.

Step 3. Clear the goods
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 for the declaration to be cleared. If it is overdue, you will face a penalty fee and it will take a lot of time.

Step 4. Bring the goods back for storage and use
Customs declaration, 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.

The above are four basic steps to carry out the procedures for importing plastic pipes. For the quality inspection process, it can be carried out in parallel when carrying out the import procedures. The quality inspection process is not mentioned in the article, please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

6. Check the quality of imported plastic pipes

Quality inspection is mandatory for all types of plastic pipes used in construction. When carrying out the procedures for importing plastic pipes, quality inspection will be carried out in parallel. Here are the steps to check the quality of plastic pipes used in construction:

Step 1: Submit the registration application to the Department
Prepare the application according to the regulations, then bring the original application to the Department of Construction. Enterprises with registered business locations must submit the application in that locality.

After receiving the application for quality inspection. The Department of Construction will check and confirm the application and return a copy of the application to the enterprise.

Step 2: Carry out the procedures for releasing goods
After having the application confirmed by the Department of Construction, you can bring it down with the import application to carry out customs procedures. After the customs checks the application and inspects the goods if necessary. The customs will release the goods for the enterprise to bring the goods to the warehouse for storage.

Step 3: Take samples and check the quality for a certificate
The sampling for quality inspection can be done at the warehouse. After taking the sample, the inspection center will test the sample according to the prescribed standards. After the inspection is completed, the inspection center will issue a certificate of conformity or non-conformity of the goods according to the standards.

Step 4: Supplement the certificate to customs for customs clearance
After having a certificate of conformity, the goods can be cleared. In case of non-compliance with the prescribed standards, the enterprise must re-export the goods from Vietnam. Above are 4 steps to check the quality of plastic pipes used in construction. If you do not know about the form of documents to register at the department. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.

7. Notes when doing procedures for importing plastic pipes

Here are some notes when doing procedures for importing plastic pipes:

• Import tax is an obligation that the importer must fulfill with the state;
• Only plastic pipes used in construction must be checked for quality;
• When importing plastic pipes, the goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
• Correctly identify the HS code to determine the correct tax and avoid fines.
• Certificate of origin is very important to enjoy preferential import tax rates;

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