Procedures for Importing Dehumidifiers and Key Considerations
Dehumidifiers are essential electronic devices in modern life, used to clean the air and balance humidity in households or workplaces with high humidity. Dehumidifiers are imported with various capacities and different uses. So what are the relevant legal policies for importing dehumidifiers? What are the procedures for importing dehumidifiers?
MDCT Logistics provides customers with this information through the following article:
1. Regulations on procedures for importing dehumidifiers:
According to the policies and regulations on procedures for importing dehumidifiers, dehumidifiers are not included in the list of prohibited imported products. Based on the following legal documents:
- Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC amending and supplementing Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC on customs regulations on the list of imported and exported products.
- Circular No. 41/2018/TT-BGTVT regulating products under the management of the Ministry and certification of conformity declaration.
- Decree No. 187/2013/ND-CP on regulations of Commercial Law in international trade of goods.
- Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP on labeling of imported and exported goods.
- Decree No. 128/2020/ND-CP on administrative penalties for customs procedures.
When importing dehumidifiers, the following conditions must be met:
- The product must have complete labels as regulated in Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP.
- Determine the correct function and operating capacity of the dehumidifier to determine the correct HS code.
- Used household dehumidifiers are not allowed to be imported according to Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BTC.
2. Determine the HS code and import tax rate of dehumidifiers
Imported dehumidifiers are divided into two main types: household dehumidifiers and industrial dehumidifiers.
2.1. Household dehumidifiers
The product is a dehumidifier used in households or small to medium-sized areas, weighing 20kg or less. This type of dehumidifier belongs to Chapter 85, subgroup 8509 according to the 2023 Import Tax Schedule.
Specifically, household dehumidifiers have HS code 85098090. The import tax rates are as follows:
- The regular import tax rate for this product is 37.5%.
- The preferential import tax rate for this product is 25%.
2.2. Industrial Dehumidifiers
Industrial dehumidifiers are devices used in large companies and enterprises, weighing over 20kg. According to the 2023 Tariff Schedule, industrial dehumidifiers belong to Chapter 84, subgroup 8479.
Specifically, the HS code for industrial dehumidifiers is 84798969, and the corresponding import duties are:
- Regular import: 5%.
- Preferential import: 0%.
All dehumidifier products are subject to a 10% VAT.
In addition, businesses that comply with the regulations of the law and present a Certificate of Origin (CO) during the import procedure will enjoy special preferential import duties. The special preferential import duties correspond to the following CO forms:
- The special preferential import duty for CO form E (ACFTA) is from 0% to 5%.
- The special preferential import duty for CO form D (ATIGA) is 0%.
- The special preferential import duty for CO form AJ (AJCEP) is from 0% to 3%.
- Special preferential import duties for CO form JV (VJEPA) range from 0% to 5%.
- Special preferential import duties for CO form AK (AKFTA) range from 0% to 32%.
- Special preferential import duties for CO form AI (AIFTA) are 0%.
3. Import Procedures for Industrial Dehumidifiers
According to the regulations in Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC amending and supplementing Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC, the import procedures for dehumidifiers include the following steps:
Step 1 : Perform customs declaration for imported goods
Declare customs for imported goods through the ECUS customs declaration system. The declaration form will display complete information about the batch of goods, so it is necessary to carefully declare on the form.
After checking the information on the declaration form with the documents, if there are no errors, transmit the declaration form directly to customs. Proceed to retrieve the corresponding declaration form streams: green stream, yellow stream, and red stream, and then perform the corresponding business tasks for each stream.
Step 2: Liquidate the customs declaration for imported goods
Submit the set of documents including Invoice, Packing List, CO, Declaration Form, CO, Catalogue, and other required documents to the customs. Liquidate the import declaration at the border customs, after the customs verify the information on the documents along with the labels on the goods, if there are no errors, the business proceeds to pay the taxes as regulated.
Step 3: Transporting Goods to the Storage Facility and Utilization
After paying the required taxes, businesses can transport the goods to the storage facility and put them into use.
For household products, when importing, it is necessary to go through the conformity declaration procedure. When the products are put on the market, they must have the conformity label and additional labels.
4. Notes in the procedure of importing dehumidifiers
With many years of experience in importing dehumidifiers, DHD Logistics has gained valuable insights to share with customers. The following are important points to note:
- The dehumidifier product must have the correct label according to regulations to avoid being held by customs at the border.
- It is necessary to determine the correct HS code for each type of dehumidifier to avoid affecting import taxes.
- When declaring the declaration for industrial dehumidifiers, it is necessary to clearly note whether the machine has been used or not according to regulations.
- Implement tax payment according to the regulations of the state law.
With a professional team of staff who have expertise in customs declaration procedures, MDCT Logistics commits to always providing customers with quality and reputable services at reasonable prices.
MDCT Logistics accompanies customers in the process of importing dehumidifiers. If customers have difficulty determining the HS code or need advice on related procedures, please contact MDCT Logistics immediately. Customers can use Customs services and transport goods at MDCT Logistics.
Above are the procedures for importing dehumidifiers that MDCT Logistics has shared, hoping that customers will gain useful information. Contact MDCT Logistics immediately for support and advice on importing various goods.
