Import Covid test kits to Vietnam: Customs procedures; import duty and transportation 2024

Do you want to export Covid test kits to Vietnam? Do you need to calculate freight from the export warehouse to Vietnam? You want to know about Vietnam’s procedure and import duties for importing Covid test kits to Vietnam?  Import procedures for Covid test kits?

In this article, Logistics HP Global Vietnam, whose many years in providing freight and logistics services import Covid test kits from many countries to Vietnam, will share knowledge and advice on the above issues.

HS code and import duty of Covid test kits in Vietnam year 2024

HS Code, Duties, Taxes on importing Covid test kits to Vietnam:

Covid test kits’s HS code is under:

• Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical products
• Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products
• Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

When importing Covid test kits to Vietnam, the importer needs to pay

• Import value-added tax (VAT)
• Import duty

Categories	Product info	Names Brief	HS	VAT (%)	Preferential Import duty (%)	Normal import tax (%)
COVID-19 Test kits/ Instruments and apparatus used in Diagnostic Test	COVID-19 Test kits	Test kits Diagnostic reagents based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) nucleic acid test	38221900	– – Other	10%	0%
	COVID-19 Test kits	Test kits Diagnostic reagents based on immunological reactions	30021500	– – Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale	5%	0%
	COVID-19 Diagnostic Test instruments and apparatus	Instruments used in clinical laboratories for In Vitro Diagnosis	9027.80

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

Import duty on Covid test kits into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2024

• Covid test kits import duty from China to Vietnam: 0% (ACFTA or RCEP)
• Covid test kits import duty from India to Vietnam: 0% (AIFTA)
• Covid test kits import duty from USA to Vietnam: 0% (Preferential Import duty)
• Covid test kits import duty from ASEAN to Vietnam: 0% (ATIGA or RCEP)
• Covid test kits import duty from Korea to Vietnam: 0% (AKFTA) or VKFTA or RCEP)
• Covid test kits import duty from Japan to Vietnam: 0% (AJCEP or VJEPA or RCEP or CPTPP)
• Covid test kits import duty from UK to Vietnam: 0% (UKVFTA)
• Covid test kits import duty from EU countries to Vietnam:0% (EVFTA)
• Covid test kits import duty from Australia to Vietnam: 0% (AANZFTA or RCEP)
• Covid test kits import duty from Russia to Vietnam: 0% (VN-EAEUFTA)
• Covid test kits import duty from Canada to Vietnam: 0% (CPTPP)
• Covid test kits import duty from Mexico to Vietnam: 0% (CPTPP)

The above list is import taxes on Covid test kits 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 Covid test kits to Vietnam

What certificates are required in importing Covid test kits to Vietnam?  

Covid test kits falls under the management of the Ministry of Health. When importing it into Vietnam, it must undergo the classification of Medical Devices. Depending on the result of the medical equipment classification, the following procedures are applied:

• For type A and B medical equipment: Announcement of standards applicable to type A and B medical equipment => Grant of circulation number.
• For medical equipment types C and D: Classification of types C and D + registration for circulation (for items on the list requiring an import license); Just need to do classification C, D (for items not on the list requiring an import license)

In working process, Covid test kits are typically classified as Type D.

Customs procedure to import Covid test kits into Vietnam:

Because of the above management policy, when importing Covid test kits into Vietnam, in addition to the standard customs paperwork (Invoice, Bill, Packinglist, Certificate of origin if needed) , Specialized licenses depend on the medical device classification required as follows:

• Type A and B medical equipment: Classification of type A and B medical equipment and receipt of application for declaration of applicable standards issued by the Department of Health => Circulation number
• Type C, D medical equipment: Classification of medical equipment and certificate of registration for circulation of type C, D medical equipment (for medical equipment requiring an import license); Classification of type C, D (for medical equipment not on the list requiring an import license)

Label for Covid test kits imported to Vietnam:

Covid test kits 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)

Labeling requirements for medical devices include:

• Circulation number or import license number of the medical device.
• Lot number or serial number of the medical device.
• Date of manufacture and expiration date: For sterilized medical devices, single-use devices, test kits, standards, control materials, and chemicals, the expiration date must be specified. For other cases, the date of manufacture or expiration date should be provided. For medical devices that are machinery or equipment, the year of manufacture or month and year of manufacture should be stated.
• Warning information, instructions for use, storage instructions, warranty information: This information can be directly displayed on the label of the medical device or clearly indicate how to access this information on the label of the medical device.

Freight Shipping For Covid test kits 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

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 ++84984870199, whatsapp: ++84 865996476, email: info@hpgloballtd.com

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