Import Maize (Corn) to Vietnam: Customs procedures; import duty and transportation 2025

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 2025 

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	*	0%	5%
100590	– Other:
10059010	– – Popcorn	*,5	30%	45%
10059099	– – Other	*,5	2%	3%

Note: The HS code and taxes mentioned above are for reference only.

Import duty on Maize (Corn)  into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2025

HS code	China	Korea	EU	ASEAN	Japan
10051000	0% (AFCTA or RCEP)	0%(AKFTA or VKFTA or RCEP)	0% (EVFTA)	0% (ATIGA or RCEP)	0% (AJCEP or VJEPA or RCEP)
10059010	30% (Preferential import tax)	0% (AKFTA or VKFTA) or 30% (RCEP)	7,5% (EVFTA)	0% (ATIGA) or 24% (RCEP)	0% (AJCEP or VJEPA) or 30% (RCEP)
10059099	0% (AFCTA or RCEP)	0% (AKFTA or VKFTA or RCEP)	0% (EVFTA)	0% (ATIGA or RCEP)	0% (AJCEP or VJEPA) or RCEP)

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.

If you encounter any difficulties in determining the import tax, please contact us via hotline at ++ 84 886115726 / ++ 84 984870199 or whatsapp: ++84 865996476 for free consultation.

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

HS code	Descriptions	Under List of Specialized Management
		Quarantine	Quality certify Food safety check	Food safety check
10.05	Maize (corn).
1005.10.00	– Seed	x
1005.90	– Other:		x
1005.90.10	– – Popcorn	x	x	x
1005.90.90	– – Other	x	x	x

1. 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

2. 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: 

Maize (Corn) 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)

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 – 2024		2024
		Volume	Value (USD)	Volume	Value (USD)
Argentina	Ton	569.354	137.157.210	6.399.417	1.533.005.032
India	Ton			2.619	6.931.608
Brazil	Ton	749.168	182.871.326	4.895.157	1.188.592.048
Laos	Ton	16.528	3.874.360	100.744	24.703.154
Myanmar (Burma)	Ton			2.000	540.000
Thailand	Ton	131	558.106	3.905	14.698.390

*Source: Synthesized data from statistics of the General Department of Customs Vietnam

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