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

 

With many years of experience in handling importing Cosmetics, in this article, Logistics HP Global summarizes the contents related to importing Cosmetics into Vietnam: Vietnam’s governmental management policy on importing Cosmetics; Import procedures for Cosmetics; Taxes on importing Cosmetics;… …

 

HS code and import duty of Cosmetics in Vietnam     

VAT and Preferential import duty on cosmetics imported to Vietnam 2026

When importing cosmetics, the importer needs to pay the following types of taxes/Duty:

• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Import Duty/Tax

 

HS Code	Descriptions	VAT (%)	Preferential Import duty (%)
33.04	Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations.
33041000	– Lip make-up preparations	8/10	20
33042000	– Eye make-up preparations	8/10	22
33043000	– Manicure or pedicure preparations	8/10	22
33049100	– – Powders, whether or not compressed	8/10	22
33049920	– – – Anti-acne preparations	8/10	10
33049930	– – – Other face or skin creams and lotions	8/10	18
33049990	– – – Other	5/8/10	18
34013000	– Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap	8/10	27

Our above advised HS codes and tax, duty are for reference only.

Import Tax on Cosmetics into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2026

HS Code	China		India	USA	ASEAN		Korea			Japan			United Kingdom	EU	Russia	Canada, Mexico	Austalia
	ACFTA	RCEP	AIFTA	preferential import tax	ATIGA	RCEP	AKFTA	VKFTA	RCEP	AJFTA	VJFTA	RCEP	UKVFTA	EVFTA	EAEUFTA	CPTPP	AANZFTA	RCEP
33041000	0 (-ID)	10	5	20	0	10	5	5	10	0	0	10,9	2,7	2,7	0	0	0	10
33042000	0 (-ID)	11	5	22	0	11	5	5	11	0	0	12	3,1	3,1	0	0	0	11
33043000	0 (-ID)	11	5	22	0	11	5	0	11	0	0	12	2,7	2,7	0	0	0	11
33049100	0 (-ID, MY)	11	5	22	0	11	5	0	11	0	0	12	3,1	3,1	0	0	0	11
33049920	0	5	5	10	0	5	5	0	5	0	0	5,5	1,2	1,2	0	0	0	5
33049930	0 (-KH, ID)	10	5	18	0	10	5	0	10	0	0	10,9	2,5	2,5	0	0	0	10
33049990	0 (-KH, ID)	10	5	18	0	10	5	0	10	0	0	10,9	2,5	2,5	0	0	0	10
34013000	0 (-KH)	13,5	5	27	0	13,5	5	5	13,5	0	0	14,7	3,3	3,3	0	0	0	13,5

The above list are import taxes on Cosmetics 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 Cosmetics

What certificates are required in importing Cosmetics to Vietnam?  

Cosmetic product is under management of the Ministry of Health. Accordingly, prior to go the market, the cosmetic product need to have Notification of Cosmetic Product which have Product Notification No. issued by Drug Administration of Vietnam under Ministry of Heath.

Customs procedure of import Cosmetics into Vietnam

Customs documentation for importing cosmetics: In addition to the standard customs paperwork (Invoice, Bill, Packinglist, Certificate of origin, Introduction letter), when importing cosmetics, an additional cosmetic product notification receipt number is required

Label for Cosmetics imported to Vietnam: 

In addition to the usual label content (Name of goods; Name and address of organization/individual responsible for the goods; origin of goods)

Cosmetics imports must comply with current regulations on labeling for imported cosmetics

Freight Shipping For Cosmetics To Vietnam

HP Global Vietnam – Freight Fowarder provide sea, air freight and customs brokerage, import – export license service for cargo transportation from Vietnam to the world and vice versa

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

List of Main Markets Where Vietnam Has a Large Import Volume of Cosmetics

Countries/Territories	Transit Time for Goods Shipment to Vietnam	Most updated trade turnover
Republic of Korea	Cargo shipping Vietnam – Korea	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Korea
France	Cargo shipping Vietnam – France	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – France
Japan	Cargo shipping Vietnam – Japan	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Japan
Italy	Cargo shipping Vietnam – Italy	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Italy
Israel	Cargo shipping Vietnam – Israel	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Israel
Belgium	Cargo shipping Vietnam – Belgium	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Belgium
Spain	Cargo shipping Vietnam – Spain	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Spain
China	Cargo shipping Vietnam – China	Cargo Transportation 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@hptoancau.com

Import procedure and duty for some specific cosmetics commodity

Commodity	Related link
Lipstick	Import Procedures for Lipstick to Vietnam
Cleanser	Import Duty And Procedures For Cleanser To Vietnam
Eyeshadow	Import Procedures for Eyeshadow to Vietnam
Perfume	Import Procedures for Perfume to Vietnam
Toothpaste	Import Procedures for Toothpaste to Vietnam
Shampoo	Import Duty And Procedures For Shampoo To Vietnam

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For cosmetics products, we can provide a full service including transportation, customs clearance, and cosmetic product notification

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