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Import hand dryer to Vietnam: Customs procedures; import duty and transportation 2026
Do you want to export hand dryer 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 hand dryer to Vietnam? Import procedures for hand dryer?
In this article, Logistics HP Global Vietnam, whose many years in providing freight and logistics services import hand dryer from many countries to Vietnam, will share knowledge and advice on the above issues.
HS code and import duty of hand dryer in Vietnam year 2026
HS Code, Duties, Taxes on importing hand dryer to Vietnam
Hand dryer’s HS code in Chapter 85: ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES
When importing hand dryer to Vietnam, the importer needs to pay
• Import value-added tax (VAT)
• Import duty
| HS Code | Descriptions | VAT | Preferential Import duty | Normal import tax |
| 8516 | Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro- thermic hair-dressing apparatus (for example, hand dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; hand dryer; other electro- thermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 85.45. | |||
| 85163300 | – – hand dryer apparatus | 8/10% | 25% | 37,5% |
Note: The HS code and taxes mentioned above are for reference only.
Import duty on hand dryer into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2026
- Hand dryer import duty from China to Vietnam: 0% (ACFTA) or 12,5% (RCEP)
- Hand dryer import duty from USA to Vietnam: 25% (Preferential Import duty)
- Hand dryer import duty from ASEAN to Vietnam: 0% (ATIGA) or 12,5% (RCEP)
- Hand dryer import duty from Korea to Vietnam: 5% (AKFTA) or 5% (VKFTA) or 12,5% (RCEP)
- Hand dryer import duty from Japan to Vietnam: 0% (AJCEP) or 0% (VJEPA) or 13,6% (RCEP) or 0% (CPTPP)
- Hand dryer import duty from UK to Vietnam: 0% (UKVFTA)
- Hand dryer import duty from EU countries to Vietnam: 0% (EVFTA)
- Hand dryer import duty from Australia to Vietnam: 0% (AANZFTA) or 12,5% (RCEP)
- Hand dryer import duty from Russia to Vietnam: 0% (EAEUFTA)
- Hand dryer import duty from Canada to Vietnam: 0% (CPTPP)
- Hand dryer import duty from Mexico to Vietnam: 0% (CPTPP)
The above list is import taxes on hand dryer 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 hand dryer to Vietnam
What certificates are required in importing hand dryer to Vietnam?
Electric hand dryers classified under HS Code 8516.33.00 are included in the list of medium-risk goods under the management of Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).
For electric hand dryers falling within the scope of the applicable national technical regulations (QCVN), importers must comply with the following requirements:
1. Conformity Assessment
Conformity assessment must be conducted using Method 1, Method 5, or Method 7, as prescribed under Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN, depending on the conformity assessment method applicable to the product.
2. Declaration of Conformity
Importers must complete the declaration of conformity based on one of the following:
- Conformity certification results issued by an accredited certification body or a certification body designated by the Ministry of Science and Technology, in accordance with applicable regulations;
- Valid conformity self-assessment results provided by the relevant organization or individual, where permitted by law.
3. Compliance Deadline
Imported electric hand dryers must complete the required declaration of conformity before being placed on the Vietnamese market.
Important Note: Importers should identify the applicable technical regulations and conformity assessment method for their electric hand dryer models to ensure regulatory compliance. Completing the declaration of conformity before market circulation does not exempt importers from other applicable customs documentation or specialized regulatory requirements.
Customs procedure to import hand dryer into Vietnam:
When importing electric hand dryers into Vietnam, importers must prepare the required customs clearance documents, including:
- Customs Declaration;
- Commercial Invoice;
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB);
- Certificate of Origin (C/O), if applicable.
Depending on the nature of the shipment and customs requirements, additional supporting documents may be required, such as:
- Packing List;
- Sales Contract;
- Letter of Introduction or Power of Attorney authorizing customs clearance procedures;
- Other documents as required by applicable regulations.
In addition to standard customs documentation, importers may need to prepare the following documents for the Declaration of Conformity, depending on the applicable technical regulations and conformity assessment method:
- Certificate of Conformity (CoC): Issued by an accredited certification body or a certification body designated by Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), where third-party certification is required;
- Self-Assessment Report: A conformity self-assessment report accompanied by supporting evidence, where self-assessment is permitted;
- Declaration of Conformity: Prepared using the prescribed form;
- Product Technical Documentation: Product catalogues and technical specifications;
- Product Test Reports: Test results and other supporting documents required under the applicable technical regulations.
The specific documentation requirements depend on the applicable conformity assessment method. Importers are not necessarily required to submit both a Certificate of Conformity and a Self-Assessment Report.
Important Note: Documents required for the declaration of conformity are not automatically mandatory submissions at the time of customs clearance. Imported electric hand dryers must complete the applicable declaration of conformity requirements before being placed on the Vietnamese market.
Label for hand dryer imported to Vietnam
According to Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP, imported electric hand dryers must comply with Vietnam’s product labeling regulations and other applicable specialized regulatory requirements.
For products classified as medium-risk goods, manufacturers, importers, and other responsible organizations or individuals must ensure that the following mandatory information is displayed on the physical product label:
a) Product Name;
b) Name and Address of the Organization or Individual Responsible for the Goods;
c) Country of Origin.
Where the country of origin cannot be determined in accordance with Clause 1 of the relevant provision, the label must indicate the location where the final processing or manufacturing stage was carried out.
This information must be expressed using one or a combination of the following phrases, as appropriate:
- “Assembled in”;
- “Bottled in”;
- “Blended in”;
- “Finished in”;
- “Packaged in”;
- “Labeled in”;
- “Assembled by”.
The relevant phrase must be accompanied by the name of the country or territory where the final processing or manufacturing stage was performed.
d) Warning Information;
e) Other Mandatory Labeling Information: Additional mandatory information may be provided through electronic labeling, subject to compliance with applicable regulations.
Freight Shipping For hand dryer 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.
Transit times and trade data for key origin markets
| Country | Transit Time to Vietnam | Trade Volume (latest) |
| China | Cargo shipping Vietnam – China | Cargo Transportation Vietnam – China |
| Korea | Cargo shipping Vietnam – Korea | Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Korea |
| UK | Cargo shipping Vietnam – United Kingdom (UK) | Cargo Transportation Vietnam – United Kingdom (UK) |
| USA | Cargo shipping Vietnam – USA | Cargo Transportation Vietnam – USA |
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
Procedures for Importing Certain Similar Products
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