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

You want to export Cleanser to Vietnam? You need to calculate freight from export warehouse to Vietnam? You want to know about Vietnam’s procedure and import duties on importing Cleanser to Vietnam?  Import procedures for Cleanser?

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

HS code and import duty of Cleanser in Vietnam

VAT and Preferential import duty on Cleanser imported to Vietnam 2025

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

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

Cleanser under Chapter 34: Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, “dental waxes” and dental preparations with a basis of plaster

HS Code	Descriptions	VAT (%)	Preferential Import duty(%)	Normal import tax(%)
3401	Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; 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; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent.
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	10%	27%	40,5%

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

Import Tax on Cleanser into Vietnam from Major Markets in 2025

• Cleanser import duty from Korea to Vietnam:  5% (AKFTA or VKFTA) or 16,2% (RCEP)
• Cleanser import duty from China to Vietnam: 0% (AFCTA) or 16,2% (RCEP)
• Cleanser import duty from USA to Vietnam: 27% (Preferential Import duty)
• Cleanser import duty from ASEAN countries to Vietnam: 0% (ATIGA) or 16,2% (RCEP)
• Cleanser import duty from Japan to Vietnam: 0% (AJCEP or VJEPA or CPTPP) or 17,2% (RCEP)
• Cleanser import duty from EU countries to Vietnam: 6,7% (EVFTA)

The above list are import taxes on Cleanser 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 Cleanser

What certificates are required in importing Cleanser 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 Cleanser into Vietnam

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

Label for Cleanser 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)

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

Freight Shipping For Cleanser 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 Cleanser

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

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