1. Helmet import policy
The process of carrying out procedures for importing helmets is specified in the following legal documents.
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VAT Law No. 13/2008/QH12 dated 03/06/2008;
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Official Letter No. 1488/TĐC-DGPH dated 21/10/2009;
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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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Decision No. 3810/QD-BKHCN dated 18/12/2019;
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Decree 69/2018/ND-CP dated 15/05/2018;
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Circular No. 09/2019/TT-BKHCN dated 30/09/2019;
According to the above legal documents, helmets are not on the list of goods banned from import and export. However, when carrying out procedures for importing helmets and helmets, it should be noted. Helmets that must be imported must be inspected for import quality. For helmets, when they want to sell to the market, they must also attach a conformity label to the product. When importing this item, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points:
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Used helmets banned from import;
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When importing hinges, goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
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Determine the correct HS code to determine the correct tax and avoid being fined;
If you do not understand the import policy for the type of helmet you import. Please contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.
2. Helmet hs code
When carrying out procedures for importing helmets, it is very necessary to determine the hs code. Identifying the HS code will help determine the import tax and import policy of the helmet. The following is the hs code of the helmet that we have compiled, please see the details in the table below.
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HS Code |
Description |
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65061010 |
HS code for helmets for motorcyclists |
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65061090 |
HS code for helmets for cyclists |
According to the table described above, it can be seen that the helmet hs code is an identification code. The hs code for motorcyclists is 65061010, the hs code for bicycle helmets is 65061090.
The hs code is a series of numbers that are uniformly applied all over the world. Usually the same in the first six numbers. Therefore, to check the helmet HS code, you must rely on the function, structure, and material to select the HS code. Determining the correct HS code is very important when carrying out procedures for importing helmets. Identifying the wrong hs code will bring certain risks to you such as:
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Shall be fined for incorrectly declaring hs codes according to Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
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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;
If you have not identified the correct hs code for the type of helmet you are importing. Please contact our hotline or hotmail for advice.
3. Import tax on helmets
Determining import taxes is an important step in the process of importing helmets. Import tax is an obligation to the state of the importer that must be completed when importing helmets. There are two types of import taxes, namely VAT and import tax. To determine the import tax, you can refer to the calculation below. The tax calculation method when carrying out procedures for importing helmets is as follows:
Import tax determined according to the import tax hs code is calculated according to the formula:
Import tax = CIF value x % tax 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.
Import VAT is determined according to the formula:
Value Added Tax = (CIF Value + Import Tax) x % tax rate.
The above is the formula to determine import tax and import VAT. According to the above formula, it can be seen that the import tax depends on the selected hs code. As mentioned above in the helmet hs code, the above import tax rate is a preferential import tax. In addition, there is also a special preferential import tax for goods imported from countries with which Vietnam has trade agreements.
Countries and territories that you need to pay attention to are: Eastern Europe, Europe, USA, Chile, South Korea, China, Japan, Asean countries. You should ask the seller for a certificate of origin. To be able to apply the lowest tax rate when importing.
If you have not determined your import tax. Or do not understand how to calculate import tax for helmets above. Please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.
4. Helmet import dossier
A set of dossiers for carrying out import procedures for helmets, helmets in particular, and other items in general. Stipulated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015; amended and supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018. The dossier for carrying out procedures for importing helmets includes the following documents:
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Customs declaration;
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Commercial invoice;
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Bill of lading;
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Packing list;
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Sale contract;
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Dossier of registration for quality inspection;
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Certificate of Origin (C/O) if any;
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Catalog (if any);
In the above import dossier, there are the most important documents: Customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin and quality inspection dossier. These are the most important documents, and other documents will have to be provided if there is a request from customs.
For quality inspection records, registration will be carried out on the national one-stop shop. The registration dossier must prepare the necessary documents in advance. The quality inspection results are also uploaded on the national one-stop system.
If you do not fully understand the dossier for importing helmets. Please contact us via hotline or hotmail for advice.
5. Register for helmet quality inspection
The registration of quality inspection is carried out on the national one-stop shop. Helmets are items subject to quality inspection according to Circular 3810/QD-BKHCN. The following is the process of registering for quality inspection of imported helmets for motorcyclists.
Step 1: Create an account and register a profile
Creating an account on the national one-stop site is the first step when registering for quality inspection. To create an account on the national one-stop-shop site, you must visit the https://vnsw.gov.vn website. Fill in the information boxes available to create an account.
After obtaining an account, you can register on the national one-stop site. At the management section of the Ministry of Science and Technology. When registering the dossier, the Sub-Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality will be the unit receiving the dossier. You must choose a sample test wallet, a sample testing unit licensed by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Step 2: Take samples and check the quality
After having the number of the dossier to register for quality inspection. Then customs can clear the goods. The sampling for quality inspection can be sampled at the port or sampled at the importer's warehouse.
Samples will be taken according to regulations for quality checking. Quality inspection time according to TCVN. Depending on the laboratory, it usually takes 2-3 days for the test results to be available.
Step 3: Receive the results and upload the results to the national single-window website
When the quality inspection results are available, the importer or sample inspection unit can upload the results to the national single-window system.
After the results are available, the Sub-Department of Standards and Metrology will accept or reject the registration dossier.
Above are the three basic steps to register for helmet quality inspection. If you do not understand the process of registering for quality inspection, please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.
6. Procedures for importing helmets
The process of carrying out procedures for importing helmets as well as many other items. It is very specifically stipulated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015 amending and supplementing 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018. We summarize the steps in a short description so that you can visualize the big picture.
Step 1: Declare the customs
declaration After having all the import and export documents: Contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, notification of arrival and determine the helmet hs code. Then the declared information can be entered into the customs system via 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 helmets. Enterprises that make false declarations will face fines on taxes and origins according to the customs law.
Step 2: Open the customs declaration After
completing the customs declaration, the customs system will return the result 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 helmets. It is not recommended to leave the declaration for a long time before bringing it down for import procedures.
Step 3. Customs clearance of customs declaration 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. If the goods are brought to the warehouse for preservation and use
of the customs clearance declaration, the liquidation of the declaration and the necessary procedures shall be carried out to bring the goods to the warehouse. 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.
Above are the four steps to carry out the procedure for importing helmets. If you do not understand or have questions, please contact the hotline or hotmail for advice.
7. Notes when importing helmets
Notes when carrying out procedures for importing helmets include:
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Goods are only cleared when fulfilling tax obligations to the state;
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Used helmets on the list of prohibited imports;
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Work helmets under the management of Circular 22/2018/TT-BLDTBXH;
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Helmets for imported motorcyclists need to be inspected according to Circular No. 3810/QD-BKHCN dated 18/12/2019;
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