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

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

HS code and import duty of Sun cream in Vietnam     

VAT and Preferential import duty on Sun cream imported to Vietnam 2025

When importing Sun cream, 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(%)	Normal import tax(%)
3304	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
33049930	– – – Other face or skin creams and lotions	10%	18%	27%

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

Import Tax on Sun cream into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2025

• Sun cream import duty from China to Vietnam: 0% (ACFTA) or 12% (RCEP)
• Sun cream import duty from India to Vietnam: 5% (AIFTA)
• Sun cream import duty from USA to Vietnam: 18% (Preferential Import duty)
• Sun cream import duty from ASEAN to Vietnam: 0% (ATIGA) or 12% (RCEP)
• Sun cream import duty from Korea to Vietnam: 5% (AKFTA) or 0% (VKFTA) or 12% (RCEP)
• Sun cream import duty from Japan to Vietnam: 0% (AJCEP or VJEPA or CPTPP) or 12,7% (RCEP)
• Sun cream import duty from UK to Vietnam: 5% (UKVFTA)
• Sun cream import duty from EU countries to Vietnam: 5% (EVFTA)
• Sun cream import duty from Australia to Vietnam: 0% (AANZFTA) or 12% (RCEP)
• Sun cream import duty from Russia to Vietnam: 0% (VN-EAEUFTA)
• Sun cream import duty from Canada to Vietnam: 0% (CPTPP)
• Sun cream import duty from Mexico to Vietnam: 0% (CPTPP)

The above list are import taxes on Sun cream 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 Sun cream

What certificates are required in importing Sun cream 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 Sun cream into Vietnam

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

Label for Sun cream 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)

Sun cream imports must comply with current regulations on labeling for imported cosmetics

Freight Shipping For Sun cream 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 Sun cream

Countries/Territories	Transit Time for Goods Shipment to Vietnam	Most updated trade turnover
Republic of Korea	Cargo shipping Vietnam – Korea	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Korea
China	Cargo shipping Vietnam – China	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – China
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
Spain	Cargo shipping Vietnam – Spain	Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Spain

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

Procedures for Importing Certain Similar Products

Commodity	Related link
Cosmetics	Import procedures of cosmetics into Vietnam
Cleanser	Import Duty And Procedures For Cleanser To Vietnam
Wax	Import procedures of Wax to Vietnam
Enamel-strengthening powder	Import Procedures for Enamel-strengthening powder to Vietnam
Nourishing mask	Import procedures of Nourishing mask to Vietnam

Select HP Global as the freight forwarder/customs brokerage for your shipments import Sun cream into Vietnam

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

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

→ Contact us for freight and inbound and outbound services for shipments to / from Vietnam – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com

Logistics HP Global Vietnam

Freight forwarder, Customs Broker and Vietnam Import/export license

Building No. 13, Lane 03, N003, Van Khe, La Khe, Ha Dong, Hanoi

Website: hpgloballtd.com / hptoancau.com

Email: info@hpgloballtd.com

Phone: ++84 24 73008608 / Hotline: ++84 984870199/ ++84 8 8611 5726 / whatsapp: ++84 865996476

Note:

– The article is for reference only, prior to using the content, it is suggested that you should contact HP Global for whether any update

–  HP Global keep it full right copy right of the article. No copy for commercial purpose is approved.

– Any copy without approval by HP Global (even note quote from website hpgloballtd.com/hptoancau.com) can cause to our claim to google and related agencies.

Video Import cosmetics to Vietnam: Procedure and Duty: