Import LED lamps to Vietnam: Customs procedures; import duty and transportation 2026

Do you want to export LED lamps 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 LED lamps to Vietnam?  Import procedures for LED lamps?

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

HS code and import duty of LED lamps in Vietnam year 2026

HS Code, Duties, Taxes on importing LED lamps to Vietnam:

LED lamps’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
• Chapter 94: furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings,  not elsewhere specified or included; illuminate signs, illuminate name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings

When importing LED lamps to Vietnam, the importer needs to pay

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

VAT and preferential import duty on LED lamps to Vietnam in 2026

HS Code	Descriptions	LED Lighting Products	VAT (%)	Preferential Import duty (%)	Normal import tax (%)
853952	– – Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps:
85395210	– – – With screw-type bases	Integrated LED lamps operating at voltages exceeding 50 V	8% / 10%	0%	5%
85395290	– – – Other	Integrated LED lamps operating at voltages exceeding 50 V; Double-capped LED lamps designed to replace linear fluorescent lamps	8% / 10%	0%	5%
940511	– – Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources:
94051191	– – – – Spotlights	Fixed general-purpose LED luminaires; Recessed fixed general-purpose LED luminaires; Portable general-purpose LED luminaires	8% / 10%	5%	7.5%
94051199	– – – – Other		8% / 10%	30%	45%
940521	– – Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources:
94052190	– – – – Other	Fixed general-purpose LED luminaires; Recessed fixed general-purpose LED luminaires; Portable general-purpose LED luminaires	8% / 10%	25%	37.5%

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

Import duty on LED lamps into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2026

Mã HS	China		India	USA	ASEAN		Korea			Japan			UK	EU	Russia	Canada, Mexico	Australia
	ACFTA	RCEP	AIFTA	Preferential Import duty	ATIGA	RCEP	AKFTA	VKFTA	RCEP	AJFTA	VJFTA	RCEP	UKVFTA	EVFTA	EAEUFTA	CPTPP	AANZFTA	RCEP
85395210	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
85395290	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
94051191	0%	0%	0%	5%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
94051199	0 (-BN, KH)%	0%	0%	30%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
94052190	0%	0%	0%	25%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%

The above list is import taxes on LED lamps 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 LED lamps to Vietnam

What certificates are required in importing LED lamps to Vietnam?  

LED lamps classified under the HS codes mentioned above, provided they meet the relevant product descriptions and regulatory scope, are categorized as medium-risk goods under the management of Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), pursuant to Circular No. 36/2026/TT-BKHCN.

For LED lighting products falling within the scope of QCVN 19:2025/BKHCN (Vietnam National Technical Regulation), importers must comply with the following conformity assessment and regulatory requirements:

• Conformity Assessment: LED lighting products must undergo conformity assessment in accordance with Method 1, Method 5, or Method 7, as prescribed under Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN, depending on the applicable requirements for the product.
• Declaration of Conformity (DoC): Importers must complete the declaration of conformity based on either a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by an accredited certification body or a certification body designated by MOST, or valid self-assessment results, where permitted by applicable regulations.
• Compliance Deadline: Imported LED lighting products must complete the required declaration of conformity before being placed on the Vietnamese market.

Important Note: Not all LED lamps are subject to identical import regulations. Importers should verify the applicable HS code, rated voltage, product design, intended use, and relevant technical regulations to determine the specific conformity assessment procedures and compliance requirements for importing LED lights into Vietnam.

Customs procedure to import LED lamps into Vietnam:

What documents are required for importing LED lamps to Vietnam? What procedures are needed for importing LED lamps to Vietnam?

When importing LED lamps into Vietnam, importers are required to prepare the standard customs clearance documents, including:

• Customs Declaration;
• Commercial Invoice;
• Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB);
• Packing List;
• Certificate of Origin (C/O), if applicable;
• Other supporting documents as required for each shipment.

In addition to standard customs documentation, importers should comply with the following specialized regulatory requirements, where applicable:

1. Conformity Assessment and Declaration of Conformity

For LED lamps falling within the scope of QCVN 19:2025/BKHCN, importers must complete the required conformity assessment and declaration of conformity procedures in accordance with Vietnamese regulations.

The declaration of conformity may be based on a valid Certificate of Conformity issued by an eligible certification body or on valid self-assessment results, depending on the applicable conformity assessment method.

Imported LED lamps must complete the required declaration of conformity before being placed on the Vietnamese market and bear the CR conformity mark, as prescribed by applicable regulations.

2. Energy Efficiency Testing and Energy Labeling

For LED lamps subject to Vietnam’s mandatory energy efficiency regulations, importers must conduct the required energy efficiency testing, ensure compliance with applicable Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), and fulfill the energy labeling requirements established by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT).

The applicability of these requirements depends on the product type, rated power, voltage, lamp base type, and other relevant technical specifications.

Important Note: Declaration of conformity and energy labeling are two separate regulatory procedures in Vietnam. Importers should verify the applicable requirements for each LED lamp model to avoid missing documentation, additional compliance costs, or delays in customs clearance and product distribution.

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Label for LED lamps imported to Vietnam:

Imported LED lamps must comply with Vietnam’s product labeling regulations before being placed on the Vietnamese market.

For products classified as medium-risk or high-risk goods, the physical product label must display the following mandatory information:

• Product Name;
• Name and Address of the Organization or Individual Responsible for the Goods;
• Country of Origin: If the origin cannot be determined, the location where the final manufacturing or processing stage was performed must be indicated in accordance with applicable regulations;
• Warning Information, as required for the specific product.

Other mandatory labeling information may be provided through electronic labels, provided that the applicable regulatory conditions are satisfied.

If the original label does not contain all mandatory information in Vietnamese, importers must affix a Vietnamese supplementary label before placing the products on the Vietnamese market.

For LED lamps subject to mandatory declaration of conformity or energy labeling, importers must also comply with the applicable requirements for the CR conformity mark and energy efficiency label.

Energy Efficiency Testing and Energy Labeling Requirements for Imported LED Lamps

For LED lamps classified under the following HS codes:

• HS Code 8539.52.10: LED lamps with screw-type bases;
• HS Code 8539.52.90: Other LED lamps.

Importers must determine whether their products fall within the scope of Vietnam’s mandatory energy efficiency testing and energy labeling regulations.

LED lamp categories requiring particular attention include:

• Self-ballasted LED lamps with integrated control gear and E27 or B22 lamp bases;
• Tubular LED lamps with G5 or G13 lamp caps;
• Other LED lighting products covered by applicable energy efficiency standards, depending on their rated power, voltage, and technical specifications.

For LED lamps subject to mandatory energy labeling, importers must comply with the prevailing regulations issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT).

Specific Energy Labeling Roadmap for LED Street and Road Lighting Luminaires

Under Circular No. 52/2025/TT-BCT, the energy labeling roadmap for LED street and road lighting luminaires is as follows:

• Until December 31, 2026: Voluntary energy labeling.
• From January 1, 2027: Mandatory energy labeling.

Whether a product is subject to mandatory energy labeling must be determined based on the scope of the relevant regulations and technical standards, rather than solely on its HS code.

Important Note: Importers should distinguish between general-purpose LED lamps and LED street and road lighting luminaires, as these product categories are subject to different regulatory scopes and energy labeling implementation schedules.

Freight Shipping For LED lamps 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 ++84984870199, whatsapp: ++84 865996476, email: info@hpgloballtd.com

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