Importing water flosser machines

1. Preparation of Import Documentation

Required Documents:

• Sales Contract:
  • Details: Includes information about the water flosser machine, quantity, value, delivery terms (Incoterms), and payment terms.
  • Legal Basis: According to the Commercial Law and Decree 185/2013/ND-CP on handling administrative violations in commerce.
• Commercial Invoice:
  • Details: Must include complete information about the goods, value, and delivery conditions.
  • Legal Basis: According to Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC on invoices for goods sales and service provision.
• Packing List:
  • Details: Lists information about quantity, size, weight, and packaging description.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 08/2015/ND-CP on customs management.
• Bill of Lading/Air Waybill:
  • Details: Certifies the transportation of goods from the exporting country to Vietnam.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 69/2018/ND-CP on maritime transport.
• Certificate of Origin:
  • Details: Certifies the origin of the water flosser machine.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 31/2018/ND-CP on goods origin regulations.
• Technical Compliance Certificate:
  • Details: For water flosser machines, it may require certification that meets Vietnamese technical standards and quality requirements.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 107/2016/ND-CP on product and goods quality management.
• Safety Certificate:
  • Details: If the water flosser is an electronic product, it needs a safety certificate from the relevant authority.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 108/2008/ND-CP on product and goods quality management.

2. Customs Declaration

Declaration Process:

• Declare Goods Information:
  • Details: Complete the customs declaration form with information such as HS code (Harmonized System code), product description, quantity, value, and country of origin.
  • Legal Basis: According to Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC on implementation of certain provisions of the Customs Law.
• Electronic Customs System:
  • Details: Use the VNACCS/VCIS system to submit documents and track declaration status.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 08/2015/ND-CP on customs management.
• Submit Documents:
  • Details: Submit documents through the electronic system or directly at the local customs office.

3. Inspection and Assessment

• Document Inspection:
  • Details: Customs will inspect the documents for validity and completeness.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 59/2018/ND-CP on detailed regulations for implementing the Customs Law.
• Goods Inspection:
  • Details: Customs may require physical inspection of the goods to verify accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 09/2018/ND-CP on inspection of imported goods quality.

4. Payment of Taxes and Fees

• Import Duty:
  • Details: Calculate and pay import duties as required. The duty rate is determined based on the HS code of the water flosser.
  • Legal Basis: According to the Export-Import Tax Law and Decree 122/2016/ND-CP on import duty rates.
• Other Fees:
  • Details: May include customs clearance fees, storage fees, if applicable.
  • Legal Basis: According to the regulations of the customs office and related legal documents.

5. Receipt of Goods and Completion of Procedures

• Receive Customs Clearance Documents:
  • Details: After completing the payment of taxes and fees, receive customs clearance documents from the customs office.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 59/2018/ND-CP on detailed regulations for implementing the Customs Law.
• Receive Goods:
  • Details: Based on the customs clearance documents, you can collect the goods from the port or warehouse.

6. Product Registration and Compliance

• Product Registration:
  • Details: If required, register the product with relevant authorities such as the Ministry of Industry and Trade or certification bodies.
  • Legal Basis: According to Decree 108/2008/ND-CP on product and goods quality management.
• Compliance with Regulations:
  • Details: Ensure that the product complies with all relevant Vietnamese regulations and technical standards.
  • Legal Basis: According to the Product and Goods Quality Law and relevant technical standards.

Relevant Legal Documents

• Customs Law (Law No. 54/2014/QH13)
• Decree 08/2015/ND-CP on customs management
• Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC on invoices
• Decree 107/2016/ND-CP on product and goods quality management
• Decree 59/2018/ND-CP on detailed regulations for implementing the Customs Law

For additional information or support, you may contact the local customs office or professional tax and customs consulting services.