Import elevator to Vietnam: Customs procedures; import duty and transportation 2025

Do you want to export elevator 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 elevator to Vietnam?  Import procedures for elevator?

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

HS code and import duty of elevator in Vietnam

HS code and import duty of elevator in Vietnam year 2025

Elevator under Chapter 84 – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

When importing elevator to Vietnam, the importer needs to pay

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

HS Code	Description	VAT	Preferential import duty	Normal import tax
8428	Other elevatoring, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevator, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
84281031	– – – For passengers	8%	10%	15%

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

Import duty on elevator into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2025

• Elevator import duty from China to Vietnam: 0% (ACFTA or RCEP)
• Elevator import duty from India to Vietnam: 0% (AIFTA)
• Elevator import duty from USA to Vietnam: 10% (Preferential Import duty)
• Elevator import duty from ASEAN to Vietnam: 0% (ATIGA or RCEP)
• Elevator import duty from Korea to Vietnam: 0% (AKFTA or VKFTA or RCEP)
• Elevator import duty from Japan to Vietnam: 0% (AJCEP or VJEPA or RCEP or CPTPP)
• Elevator import duty from UK to Vietnam: 0% (UKVFTA)
• Elevator import duty from EU countries to Vietnam: 0% (EVFTA)
• Elevator import duty from Australia to Vietnam: 0% (AANZFTA or RCEP)
• Elevator import duty from Russia to Vietnam: 0% (EAEUFTA)
• Elevator import duty from Canada to Vietnam: 0% (CPTPP)
• Elevator import duty from Mexico to Vietnam: 0% (CPTPP)

The above list is import taxes on Elevator 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 elevator to Vietnam

What certificates are required in importing elevator to Vietnam?  

Elevators with code Hs belong to the management of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam. Therefore, when importing elevators to Vietnam, it is necessary to perform quality inspection (as prescribed in Circular 01/2021/TT-BLDTBXH)

Imported elevator quality inspection process

Step 1: Submit registration application

The importer’s quality inspection registration dossier includes: quality inspection registration, certified copy of quality certificate, other related technical documents, copy of sales contract and product list. goods attached to the contract;

After having a complete set of documents, you can go to the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs to register for quality inspection of imported goods.

Step 2: Open the customs declaration and bring the goods for storage

The Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs will confirm the application (within 2-3 working days). After receiving the registration application, you can proceed to open the customs declaration and take steps to bring the goods for storage.

Step 3: Check quality and declare conformity

Quality inspection will be performed by a unit with specialized inspection functions. Importers only need to register for quality inspection.

After checking the quality according to prescribed standards, the inspection organization will make a decision and issue a certificate of compliance. Having this deed will supplement the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs. At this time, the confirmation results can be submitted to supplement customs and customs clearance of goods.

Customs procedure of import elevator into Vietnam

Customs documents elevator documents need?

• Commercial Invoice
• Bill of lading
• Introduction letter
• Certificate of origin
• Packing List (Goods packing slip)
• Application for receiving quality inspection registration & submitting results to complete customs clearance procedures

Label for elevator imported to Vietnam:

Elevator 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)

Freight Shipping For elevator 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

List of main markets where Vietnam has a significant elevator import volume

Country	Shipping time into Vietnam
Japan	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Japan
China	Cargo shipping Vietnam – China

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

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Select HP Global as the freight forwarder/customs broker for your shipments import elevator into Vietnam 

HP Global is a freight forwarder with a top reputation in Vietnam.

For elevator, we provide full services including international freight, customs clearance and quality inspection and certification of conformity

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