1. Skin scanners import policy
Skin scanners are classified as medical equipment. The process of importing skin scanners. Specified in the following legal documents:
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Circular 26/2015/TT-BTC dated 27/02/2015;
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Circular 39/2016/TT-BYT dated 28/10/2016;
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Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015; amended and supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018;
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Circular 14/2018/TT-BYT dated 15/05/2018;
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Official Letter 4658/BYT-TB-CT dated 12/08/2019;
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Decree 98/2021/ND-CP dated 08/11/2021;
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Document 43/2021/TT-BTC dated 11/06/2021;
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Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP dated 14/4/2017;
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Decree 128/2020/ND-CP dated 19/10/2020;
According to the above documents, skin scanners are not on the list of goods prohibited from import. However, when importing this item, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points:
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When importing skin scanners, they must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
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Skin scanners must declare medical devices before importing;
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Identify the correct hs code to determine the right tax and avoid penalties;
In addition, when importing medical equipment, the enterprise must be an enterprise registered to trade in medical equipment. Not all businesses can import skin scanners.
In addition to the above legal documents, there are many other related documents. Which we do not list here. You can contact our hotline or hotmail for further advice.
2. Determine the HS code of the skin scanners
Determining the hs code is the most important step when carrying out the procedure for importing a skin scanners. Determining the hs code will determine the import tax, VAT and import policy. To determine the correct hs code for the skin scanners, you need to understand the characteristics of the goods: Material, use and characteristics of the product.
2.1 Skin scanners HS Code
The hs code (Harmonized System) is a series of codes used for all goods around the world. Between different countries in the world, only the number of tails is different. Therefore, the first 6 digits of the hs code worldwide for an item are the same. Here, Just In Time would like to share with you the code table of skin scanners.
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HS Code
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Description
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90189090
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Other medical, surgical, or veterinary instruments and devices, not detailed above
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90181990
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Other medical, surgical, or veterinary instruments and equipment
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90275000
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Instruments and equipment used for spectral analysis, using optical light
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90278090
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Other physical/chemical analytical instruments and equipment
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84716090
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Automatic data processing machine (camera + PC software, if not considered medical device)
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2.2 Risks of applying the wrong HS code
Identifying the correct HS code is very important when importing skin scanners. Determining the wrong HS code will bring certain risks to you such as:
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Delay in customs clearance: Incorrect declaration of HS codes can lead to delays in customs procedures, as time is needed to check and verify accurate information about the type of goods;
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Being fined for falsely declaring the hs code according to Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
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Delay in delivery: If the goods are found to have an incorrect HS code, the customs authority may request correction or clarification of the information. This can lead to delays in the delivery process and affect the production and business cycles of the business;
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In case of incurring import tax, they will face a fine of at least 2,000,000 VND and a maximum fine of 3 times the tax amount;
To correctly identify the hs code for the specific type of skin scanners. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.
3. Import tax on skin scanners
The import duty of the goods depends on the hs code of the 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 taxes on sensor items.
3.1 How to calculate skin scanners import tax
The import tax on skin scanners is calculated according to the same formula as other items. There are two types of import duties of this item, namely import duty and import VAT.
Import tax determined by HS code Import tax is calculated according to the formula:
Import tax = CIF value x % of tax rate
Import VAT is determined according to the formula:
Value Added Tax = (CIF Value + Import Tax) x % of VAT
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. Import tax is an expense that is included in the cost of goods sold for an order. Therefore, you must check the correct HS code to get the best import tax code.
3.2 Notes when determining the import tax on skin scanners
Determining import taxes is a very important task when carrying out procedures for importing skin scanners. Therefore, when determining the import tax of skin scanners, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points:
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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%;
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To enjoy preferential tax rates, a certificate of origin is required;
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The taxable value is the CIF value. For purchases under other conditions. When calculating import tax, the value must be converted to the CIF value for import tax calculation;
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Import taxes will also be subject to VAT;
Those are the considerations when calculating import taxes for sensors. If you don't understand how taxes are calculated and the notes above. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.
4. Labeling of imported goods
Labeling on 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 supervised. Labeling of goods aims to help administrative agencies manage goods, determine the origin and unit responsible for the goods. Therefore, labeling on goods is one of the indispensable stages when carrying out procedures for importing skin scanners.
4.1 Label content
In addition to labeling, the content of the label is also very important. The content of labels of goods items is specified in Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP. For skin scanners, 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 commodity information;
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Origin of goods;
Those are the basic contents of the label that need to be affixed to the goods. The information shown must be in English or other languages that must be translated. When carrying out procedures for importing skin scanners, 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 on goods is necessary, but sticking in the right place is more important. When importing, goods labels need to be affixed to the surfaces of the package such as: On cartons, on wooden bales, on product packaging. Or anywhere as long as it is convenient to check and easy to see. Labeling in the right place will help save inspection time when importing skin scanners of all kinds.
For retail goods on the market, it is necessary to show more information. Such as the manufacturer, the quantity of the goods, specifications, production dates, 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 contents of the goods labels are wrong. Then the importer faces the following risks:
Fined as prescribed, the fine level is specified in Article 22 of Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
Not entitled to special preferential import duties because the certificate of origin will be rejected;
Goods are easily lost or damaged due to the lack of warning labels for loading, unloading, and transportation.
With the above risks, we recommend that you put a label on the goods when importing skin scanners. If you don't fully understand the labeling regulations. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.
5. Dossier of import of skin scanners
The dossier for carrying out procedures for importing skin scanners includes the following documents:
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Customs declaration;
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Bill of lading
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Commercial invoices;
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Commercial contract (sale contract);
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Packing list;
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Certificate of origin (c/o) if any;
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Results of publication of medical device classification;
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Catalogs;
Above are all documents used to carry out customs clearance procedures for skin scanners. The most important are customs declarations, commercial invoices, bills of lading, medical device declaration documents. Other documents will be supplemented if requested by the customs office.
Preparing documents before importing skin scanners is extremely important. For original documents such as bills of lading, certificates of origin, the importer must request the seller to deliver the express in advance. Avoid waiting for documents, which can lead to container storage and cargo storage.
If you do not fully understand the documents listed above, you can contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.
6. Procedures for importing skin scanners
The process of importing skin scanners as well as other items. It is very specifically stipulated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015 amended and supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018. We've summarized the short description steps so you can get a picture of the big picture.
Step 1: Make a medical device classification announcement
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Determine the type of medical device (A, B, C, D) according to the function and risk level;
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Preparation of documents: classification documents, catalogues, circulation permits/ISO 13485, power of attorney (if imported);
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Submit documents on the Ministry of Health's Portal with a business account and digital signature;
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Type A: self-declaration enterprises, automatic circulation number issuance system;
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Categories B, C, D: must be classified by an organization that meets the conditions for classification, then the Ministry/Department of Health shall issue a registration number;
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Results: receipt of announcement or classification certificate, as a basis for import and circulation;
Step 2. Declaration of customs
declaration After having all import and export documents: Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, sea waybill, certificate of origin, results of classification of medical devices, notification of arrival and identification of the HS code of the skin scanners. Then you can enter the declared information into the customs system via software.
The declaration of customs declarations on customs software. It requires the importer to have an understanding of input into the software. You should not file a customs declaration on your own without a clear understanding of the job. The arbitrary declaration may have wrong 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 the goods arrive 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.
This is the most important step in the process of importing skin scanners of all kinds. If the wrong content on the declaration is made, especially the name of the goods, the origin and HS code, the enterprise may face fines from the customs office.
Step 3. 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 declaration flow, 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, take steps to open the declaration.
The opening of the declaration must be carried out as soon as possible, within 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 15 days the declaration will be cancelled and you will face a penalty fee from customs.
Note: After having the official declaration, it is necessary to contact the Customs Sub-Department to carry out procedures for importing skin scanners. It is not recommended to leave the declaration for a long time before bringing it down for import procedures.
Step 4. 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 your customs declaration to clear your goods.
In some cases, the declaration will be released to take the goods to the warehouse for storage first. After completing all the dossiers, the customs will proceed to customs clearance of the customs declaration. When the declaration has not been cleared, it is necessary to carry out procedures for customs clearance. If you are overdue, you will face a penalty fee and it will take a lot of time.
Step 5. Bringing goods for preservation and use
of customs clearance declarations, the declaration liquidation step is carried out and necessary procedures are carried out to bring goods to the warehouse.
Above is the process of procedures for importing skin scanners. If you do not understand the steps of the process, please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.
7. Skin scanners announcement process
Dossiers and processes for making announcement of classification of medical devices in general. Classification of skin scanners in particular. The specific process is specified in Decree 98/2021/ND-CP and Circular 39/2016/TT-BYT. Currently, the publication of the classification of medical devices is carried out on the electronic system of the Ministry of Health: https://dmec.moh.gov.vn.
Dossiers and procedures for announcing the classification of medical devices, depending on the group of medical devices to be announced: Categories A, B, C, D. Regarding the dossier of registration for announcing the classification of medical devices, please contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.
For skin scanners, they are classified as category B. The process for registering for classification consists of the following 2 steps:
Step 1: Submit the dossier via the web portal
Before putting medical devices of categories A and B on the market, the establishment announcing the applicable standards is responsible for submitting the announcement dossier to the Department of Health where the business head office is located.
Step 2: Receive feedback and supplement the dossier
Upon receiving the dossier (including papers confirming the payment of fees as prescribed by the Ministry of Finance), the Department of Health in the locality where the medical device business establishment is located shall post the standard announcement number applicable to medical devices of class A, B publicize on the web portal on management of medical devices and dossiers of announcement of applicable standards
8. Notes when importing skin scanners
When carrying out procedures for importing skin scanners, it is necessary to pay attention to the following:
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Import tax is an obligation to be fulfilled to the state;
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VAT on skin scanners is 5%;
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When importing skin scanners, they must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
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Identify the correct hs code to determine the right tax and avoid penalties;
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It is recommended to carry out procedures for announcing the classification of medical devices before importing. Avoid the situation that the goods arrive and then make them, which will lead to storage and storage;
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