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

Do you want to export Suction machine 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 Suction machine to Vietnam?  Import procedures for Suction machine?

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

HS code and import duty of Suction machine in Vietnam year 2025

HS Code, Duties, Taxes on importing Suction machine to Vietnam:

Suction machine’s HS code is under Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

When importing Suction machine to Vietnam, the importer needs to pay

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

HS Code	Descriptions	VAT (%)	Preferential Import duty (%)	Normal import tax (%)
9018	Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments
90189090	– – Other	5	0	5

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

Import duty on Suction machine into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2025

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

The above list is import taxes on Suction machine 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 Suction machine to Vietnam

What certificates are required in importing Suction machine to Vietnam?  

Suction machine 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, Suction machine are typically classified as Type B.

Customs procedure to import Suction machine into Vietnam:

Because of the above management policy, when importing Suction machine 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 Suction machine imported to Vietnam:

Suction machine 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 Suction machine 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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