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Import air conditioner into Vietnam: Customs procedures; import duty and transportation 2026
You want to export air conditioner to Vietnam? You need to calculate freight from export warehouse to Vietnam? You want to know about Vietnam’s procedure and import duties on importing air conditioner to Vietnam? Import procedures for air conditioner?
In this article, Logistics HP Global Vietnam, whose many years in providing freight and logistics services import air conditioner from many countries to Vietnam, will share knowledge and advise on above issues.
HS code and import duty of air conditioner in Vietnam
HS Code, Duties, Taxes on importing air conditioner to Vietnam
When importing air conditioner to Vietnam, the importer needs to pay
- Import value-added tax (VAT)
- Import duty
air conditioner under chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
VAT and preferential import duty on air conditioner to Vietnam in 2026
| HS Code | Descriptions | VAT | Preferential Import duty | Normal import tax |
| 8415 | Air conditioning machines, comprising a motor- driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated. | |||
| 841510 | – Of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or “split-system”: | |||
| 84151020 | – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 21.10 kW | 8/10% | 30% | 45% |
| 84151030 | – – Of a cooling capacity exceeding 21.10 kW but not exceeding 26.38 kW | 8/10% | 30% | 45% |
| 84151090 | – – Other | 8/10% | 20% | 30% |
| 841520 | – Of a kind used for persons, in motor vehicles: | |||
| 84152010 | – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 26.38 kW | 8/10% | 25% | 37.5% |
| 84152090 | – – Other | 8/10% | 17% | 25.5% |
| – Other: | ||||
| 841581 | – – Incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle (reversible heat pumps): | |||
| – – – Of a kind used in aircraft: | ||||
| 84158111 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 21.10 kW | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84158112 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity exceeding 21.10 kW and with an air flow rate of each evaporator unit exceeding 67.96 m3/min | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84158119 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| – – – Of a kind used in railway rolling stock: | ||||
| 84158121 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 26.38kW | 8/10% | 25% | 37.5% |
| 84158129 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 17% | 25.5% |
| – – – Of a kind used in motor vehicles (other than those of subheading 8415.20): | ||||
| 84158131 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 26.38kW | 8/10% | 25% | 37.5% |
| 84158139 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 17% | 25.5% |
| – – – Other: | ||||
| 84158195 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity exceeding 21.10 kW and with an air flow rate of each evaporator unit exceeding 67.96 m3/min | 8/10% | 17% | 25.5 |
| 84158196 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity over 26.38 kW and air flow of each evaporator over 67.96 m3/min | 8/10% | 17% | 25.5 |
| – – – – Other: | ||||
| 84158193 | – – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 21.10 kW | 8/10% | 25% | 37.5% |
| 84158194 | – – – – – Of a cooling capacity exceeding 21.10 kW but not exceeding 26.38 kW | 8/10% | 25% | 37.5% |
| 84158199 | – – – – – Other | 8/10% | 20% | 30% |
| 841582 | – – Other, incorporating a refrigerating unit: | |||
| – – – Of a kind used in aircraft: | ||||
| 84158211 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity exceeding 21.10 kW and with an air flow rate of each evaporator unit exceeding 67.96 m3/min | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84158219 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| – – – Of a kind used in railway rolling stock: | ||||
| 84158221 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 26.38 kW | 8/10% | 27% | 40.5% |
| 84158229 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 15% | 22.5% |
| – – – Of a kind used in motor vehicles (other than those of subheading 8415.20): | ||||
| 84158231 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 26.38 kW | 8/10% | 27% | 40.5 |
| 84158239 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 15% | 22.5 |
| – – – Other: | ||||
| 84158291 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 26.38 kW | 8/10% | 27% | 40.5% |
| 84158299 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 15% | 22.5% |
| 841583 | – – Not incorporating a refrigerating unit: | |||
| – – – Of a kind used in aircraft: | ||||
| 84158311 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity exceeding 21.10 kW and with an air flow rate of each evaporator unit exceeding 67.96 m3/min | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84158319 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| – – – Of a kind used in railway rolling stock: | ||||
| 84158321 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 26.38 kW | 8/10% | 25% | 37.5% |
| 84158329 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 17% | 25.5% |
| – – – Of a kind used in motor vehicles (other than those of subheading 8415.20): | ||||
| 84158331 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 26.38 kW | 8/10% | 25% | 37.5% |
| 84158339 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 17% | 25.5% |
| – – – Other: | ||||
| 84158391 | – – – – Of a cooling capacity not exceeding 26.38 kW | 8/10% | 25% | 37.5% |
| 84158399 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 17% | 25.5% |
| 841590 | – Parts: | |||
| – – Of machines with a cooling capacity not exceeding 21.10 kW: | ||||
| 84159013 | – – – Of a kind used in aircraft or railway rolling stock | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84159014 | – – – Evaporators or condensers for air-conditioning machines for motor vehicles | 8/10% | 5% | 7.5% |
| 84159015 | – – – Chassis, welded and painted, other than of subheading 8415.90.13 | 8/10% | 3% | 4.5% |
| 84159019 | – – – Other | 8/10% | 3% | 4.5% |
| – – Of machines with a cooling capacity exceeding 21.10 kW but not exceeding 26.38 kW: | ||||
| – – – With an air flow rate of each evaporator unit exceeding 67.96 m3/min: | ||||
| 84159024 | – – – – Of a kind used in aircraft or railway rolling stock | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84159025 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 3% | 4.5% |
| – – – Other: | ||||
| 84159026 | – – – – Of a kind used in aircraft or railway rolling stock | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84159029 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 3% | 4.5% |
| – – Of machines with a cooling capacity exceeding 26.38 kW but not exceeding 52.75 kW: | ||||
| – – – With an air flow rate of each evaporator unit exceeding 67.96 m3/min: | ||||
| 84159034 | – – – – Of a kind used in aircraft or railway rolling stock | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84159035 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 3% | 4.5% |
| – – – Other: | ||||
| 84159036 | – – – – Of a kind used in aircraft or railway rolling stock | 10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84159039 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 3% | 4.5% |
| – – Of machines with a cooling capacity exceeding 52.75 kW: | ||||
| – – – With an air flow rate of each evaporator unit exceeding 67.96 m3/min: | ||||
| 84159044 | – – – – Of a kind used in aircraft or railway rolling stock | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84159045 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 3% | 4.5% |
| – – – Other: | ||||
| 84159046 | – – – – Of a kind used in aircraft or railway rolling stock | 8/10% | 0 | 5% |
| 84159049 | – – – – Other | 8/10% | 3% | 4.5% |
Note: The HS code and taxes mentioned above are for reference only.
Import duty on air conditioner into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2026
HS Code | China | India | USA | ASEAN | Korea | Japan | UK | EU | Russia | Canada, Mexico | Australia | ||||||||
| ACFTA | RCEP | AIFTA | NK ưu đãi | ATIGA | RCEP | AKFTA | VKFTA | RCEP | AJFTA | VJFTA | RCEP | CPTPP | UKVFTA | EVFTA | EAEUFTA | CPTPP | AANZFTA | RCEP | |
| 84151020 | 15 (-BN, KH, PH, TH) | 30 | 22,5 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 40 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| 84151030 | 15 (-BN, KH, PH, TH) | 30 | 22,5 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 40 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| 84151090 | 0 (-BN, KH, PH, TH) | 10 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0(-BN, KH, LA, MY, PH, TH) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 84152010 | 15 (-PH, TH, CN) | * | * | 25 | 0 | 25 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| 84152090 | 15 (-PH, TH, CN) | * | * | 17 | 0 | 17 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 84158111 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84158112 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84158119 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84158121 | 0 | 12,5 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 12,5 | 40 | 25 | 12,5 | 0 | 0 | 13,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,5 | |
| 84158129 | 0 | 8,5 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 8,5 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 8,5 | 0 | 0 | 9,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,5 | |
| 84158131 | 0 | 12,5 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 12,5 | 40 | 25 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 13,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,5 | |
| 84158139 | 0 | 8,5 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 8,5 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 8,5 | 0 | 0 | 9,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,5 | |
| 84158195 | 0 | 12,8 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 11,3 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,3 | |
| 84158196 | 0 | 12,8 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 11,3 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,3 | |
| 84158197 | 0 | 12,5 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 12,5 | 40 | 25 | 12,5 | 0 | 0 | 13,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,5 | |
| 84158198 | 0 | 12,5 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 12,5 | 40 | 25 | 12,5 | 0 | 0 | 13,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,5 | |
| 84158199 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 84158211 | 0 (-KH, PH) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84158219 | 0 (-KH, PH) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84158221 | 0 (-KH, PH) | 13,5 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 13,5 | 40 | 25 | 13,5 | 0 | 0 | 14,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,5; M: 6,8 | 0 | 13,5 | |
| 84158229 | 0 (-KH, PH) | 7,5 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 7,5 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 7,5 | 0 | 0 | 8,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3; M: 4,6 | 0 | 7,5 | |
| 84158231 | 0 (-KH, PH) | 13,5 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 13,5 | 40 | 25 | 13,5 | 0 | 0 | 14,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,5; M: 6,8 | 0 | 13,5 | |
| 84158239 | 0 (-KH, PH) | 7,5 | 7,5 | 15 | 0 | 7,5 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 7,5 | 0 | 0 | 8,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3; M: 4,6 | 0 | 7,5 | |
| 84158291 | 0 (-KH, PH) | 13,5 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 13,5 | 40 | 25 | 13,5 | 0 | 0 | 14,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13,5 | |
| 84158299 | 0 (-KH, PH) | 7,5 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 7,5 | 0(-LA, MM) | 0 | 7,5 | 0 | 0 | 8,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,5 | |
| 84158311 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84158319 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84158321 | 0 | 12,5 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 12,5 | 5 | 5 | 12,5 | 0 | 0 | 13,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,5 | |
| 84158329 | 0 | 8,5 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 8,5 | 5 | 5 | 8,5 | 0 | 0 | 9,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,5 | |
| 84158331 | 15 | 25 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| 84158339 | 0 | 8,5 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 8,5 | 5 | 5 | 8,5 | 0 | 0 | 9,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,5 | |
| 84158391 | 0 | 12,5 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 12,5 | 5 | 5 | 12,5 | 0 | 0 | 13,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12,5 | |
| 84158399 | 0 | 8,5 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 8,5 | 5 | 5 | 8,5 | 0 | 0 | 9,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,5 | |
| 84159013 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159014 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159015 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159019 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159024 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159025 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159026 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159029 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159034 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159035 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159036 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159039 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159044 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159045 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159046 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 84159049 | 0 (-KH) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0(-LA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
The above list is import taxes on air conditioner from some major markets. Note: for countries with FTAs, goods can only enjoy Special preferential import taxes above if they meet the conditions as required by the agreement. If the conditions of the agreement are not met, they will enjoy Preferential import tax.
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Governmental management on importing air conditioner to Vietnam
What certificates are required in importing air conditioner to Vietnam?
air conditioners are goods under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and when imported, quality inspection must be performed; declare conformity and label products (Decision 04/2017/QD-TTg).
> >The document stipulates that the type of air conditioner must be inspected by the state and certified as conforming to regulations
For air conditioners with a capacity of not more than 26.38 kw or 21.10 kw, it is necessary to carry out: State quality inspection after customs clearance. (Decision 2711/QD-BKHCN)
(You can refer to Decision 2711/QD-BKHCN on the list of goods subject to quality inspection under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Circular 11/2012/TT-BKHCN promulgating “Technical regulations National Electromagnetic Compatibility for Electrical and Electronic Appliances and Similar Purposes” and National Technical Regulation QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN)
>> This type of air conditioner is not subject to state inspection and certification of conformity
- Capacity exceeds 26.38 KW (90,000BTU), uses 3-phase electricity, current > 25A
Customs procedure of import air conditioner into Vietnam
What procedure of importing air conditioner to Vietnam? What documents are needed when importing air conditioner to Vietnam?
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of lading
- Introductions Letter
- Certificate of origin (C/O)
- Packing List
- Quality inspection registration dossier
- Minimum energy efficiency test result card or official letter confirming registration of energy efficiency declaration and energy labeling
Label for air conditioner imported to Vietnam
air conditioner to imported into Vietnam must comply with regulations regarding labeling for imported goods (Name of goods; Name and address of the organization/individual responsible for the goods; Origin of the goods, Other contents according to the nature of each type of goods).
Besides, air conditioners need to be labeled with energy according to Vietnamese standards (depending on the type of air conditioner): TCVN 7831: 2012 Air-ductless air conditioners; TCVN 13591:2023 ON MULTI air conditionerS – ENERGY EFFICIENCY; TCVN 13256:2021 ON VRF/VRV air conditionerS – ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Freight Shipping For air conditioner To Vietnam
Shipping time by sea and by air
To check the specific international shipping times by port or airport, you can send a message or call the phone/Zalo number ++84 886115726 – ++84 984870199, whatsapp: ++84 865996476; email: info@hpgloballtd.com
List of main markets where Vietnam has a significant air conditioner import volume
| Country | Shipping time into Vietnam |
| China | Cargo shipping Vietnam – China |
| Japan | Cargo shipping Vietnam – Japan |
Shipping freight
Freight charges depend on many factors, both fixed and variable over time. Therefore, please provide specific or anticipated shipment details to HP Global Vietnam to receive a complete quote on all costs for the entire import process. – Contact: ++84 886115726 or ++84 984870199, whatsapp: ++84 865996476, email: info@hpgloballtd.com
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