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Import Maize (Corn) to Vietnam: Customs procedures; import duty and transportation 2026
Do you want to export Maize (Corn) to Vietnam? Do you need to calculate freight from the export warehouse to Vietnam? Do you want to know about Vietnam’s procedure and import duties for importing Maize (Corn) to Vietnam? Import procedures for Maize (Corn)?
In this article, Logistics HP Global Vietnam, whose many years of freight and logistics services import Maize (Corn) from many countries to Vietnam, will share knowledge and advice on the above issues.
HS code and import duty of Maize (Corn) in Vietnam 2026
HS Code, Duties, Taxes on importing Maize (Corn) to Vietnam:
Maize (Corn)’s HS code in Chapter 10 – Cereals
When importing Maize (Corn) to Vietnam, the importer needs to pay
- Import value-added tax (VAT)
- Import duty
| HS Code | Descriptions | VAT | Preferential import tax (%) | Normal import tax (%) |
| 1005 | Maize (corn). | |||
| 10051000 | – Seed | */8/10% | 0% | 5% |
| 100590 | – Other: | |||
| 10059010 | – – Popcorn | */5/8/10% | 30% | 45% |
| 10059099 | – – Other | */5/8/10% | 0% | 0% |
Note: The HS code and taxes mentioned above are for reference only.
Import duty on Maize (Corn) into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2026
| HS Code | China | India | USA | ASEAN | Korea | Japan | United Kingdom | EU | Russia | Canada, Mexico | Austalia | |||||||
| ACFTA | RCEP | AIFTA | preferential import tax | ATIGA | RCEP | AKFTA | VKFTA | RCEP | AJFTA | VJFTA | RCEP | UKVFTA | EVFTA | EAEUFTA | CPTPP | AANZFTA | RCEP | |
| 10051000 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 10059010 | 0 (-ID, TH, CN)% | *% | 0% | 30% | 0% | 22,5% | 0(-KR, TH)% | 0% | 30% | 0% | 0% | 30% | 3,7% | 3,7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| 10059099 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
The above list is import taxes on Maize (Corn) 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 Maize (Corn) to Vietnam
What certificates are required in importing Maize (Corn) to Vietnam?
Maize (corn) code 1005 under Annex II. List of HS codes of imports subject to specialized inspection before grant of customs clearance under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development attached to Circular No. 11/2021/TT-BNNPTNT dated 20 Sep 2021 of The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
| Mã HS | Tên sản phẩm | Under List of Specialized Management | |
Quarantine
|
Food safety check | ||
| 1005 | Maize (corn) | ||
| 10051000 | – Seed | x | |
| 100590 | – Other: | ||
| 10059010 | – – Popcorn | x except for pre-packaged, labeled products |
x |
| – – Other: | |||
| 10059091 | – – – Fit for human consumption | x | x |
| 10059099 | – – – Other | x | x |
- Maize (Corn) to be imported for human being feed
- Can only import from countries that under List of countries are permitted for export of vegetable food to Vietnam.
- Quarantine and food safety inspection
- Maize (Corn) to be imported for animal feed: Quarantine and Quality control
Customs procedure to import Maize (Corn) into Vietnam:
What documents are required for importing Maize (Corn) to Vietnam? What procedures are needed for importing Maize (Corn) to Vietnam?
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of lading
- Introduction Letter
- Certificate of origin
- Packing List (Goods packing slip)
Depending on the intended use of the product, the following documents need to be added:
– Original Phytosanitary (plant quarantine) at the export end and related documents for quarantine registration and quarantine results
– Quality inspection results or food safety inspection results
Label for Maize (Corn) commodity imported to Vietnam:
Under Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP, imported Maize (Corn) must comply with Vietnam’s labeling requirements and any applicable specialized regulations. Pursuant to Decree No. 37/2026/NĐ-CP, imported goods must comply with Vietnam’s labeling regulations and relevant specialized regulations.
- Original label: At the time of customs clearance, the original label must at least indicate:
- Product name;
- Country of origin;
- Name and address of the manufacturer or the overseas organization/individual responsible for the product.
Vietnamese supplementary label: Before the product is placed on the Vietnamese market, a Vietnamese supplementary label must be affixed, providing the mandatory information translated from the original label and any additional information required according to the product’s characteristics and applicable regulations, such as product name, technical specifications, safety warnings, instructions for use/storage, production date or other required information.
In the case of food, the label must have the following contents:
a) Quantity;
b) Date of manufacture;
c) Expiry date;
d) Ingredients or ingredient quantities; nutritional ingredients, nutritional value (if any);
The content, method of recording nutritional ingredients, nutritional value and implementation roadmap follow the instructions of the Minister of Health;
d) Warning information;
e) Instructions for use and storage instructions.
Freight Shipping For Maize (Corn) 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
Currently, major markets that export Maize (corn) to Vietnam are: Argentina, India, Brazil, Thailand
List of main markets where Vietnam has a significant Maize (corn) import volume
| Country | Shipping time into Vietnam | Latest update on Maize (corn) import volume into Vietnam by country and years |
| Brazil | Cargo Shipping Vietnam Brazil | Cargo Transportation Vietnam Brazil |
To check the time and freight for specific point to point, you can email to info@hpgloballtd.com or call/Zalo to ++8488-611-5726;++84 984870199
Vietnam’s Maize (corn) Import Turnover
Vietnam’s Import Turnover for Maize (corn) annually
Updated Vietnam’s Import value of Maize (corn) per territories/countries:
Which countries/territories do Vietnam import Maize (corn) from?
| Market | Unit | December – 2025 | 2025 | ||
| Volume | Value (USD) | Volume | Value (USD) | ||
| Argentina | Ton | 413.011 | 100.068.212 | 5.543.544 | 1.378.698.281 |
| India | Ton | 12.430 | 2.938.817 | 16.100 | 6.520.007 |
| Brazil | Ton | 673.097 | 160.147.510 | 4.146.893 | 996.014.368 |
| Cambodia | Ton | 22.645 | 5.252.725 | 122.435 | 27.875.835 |
| Laos | Ton | 10.515 | 2.594.500 | 69.468 | 15.896.304 |
| Myanmar (Burma) | Ton | 5.000 | 1.340.000 | ||
| Thailand | Ton | 239 | 943.762 | 3.936 | 15.988.484 |
*Source: Synthesized data from statistics of the General Department of Customs Vietnam
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