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Exporting textiles to Vietnam is a market filled with both opportunities and challenges. Understanding tariffs and procedures clearly is the first and most crucial step toward your successful venture.
Key Question One: What exactly are the tariffs for exporting textiles to Vietnam?
The answer to this question is not a fixed number, but rather?"It depends on whether you can provide a key document.".
Simply put, there are two entirely different tariff scenarios:
Policy Basis: China and Vietnam are both members of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (ACFTA). According to the agreement, the vast majority of textiles (covering almost all categories, including yarn, fabrics, garments, etc.) listed in the tariff reduction schedule of the Agreement on Trade in Goods can enjoy preferential tariff treatment as long as they provide compliant FORM E certificates.Enjoy 0% import tariffs..
For professional operations, weZhong Shen International Trade Co., Ltd.The goal is to ensure that every shipment of yours can legally and compliantly enjoy a 0% tariff rate, which is the most direct and effective way to save costs for you.
2. Subject to the general most-favored-nation tariff rate (ranging from 5% to 20%):
Occurrence: If you fail to provide the FORM E certificate, or if the information on the provided certificate does not match the bill of lading, invoice, etc. (even a single letter or number discrepancy), resulting in the certificate being rejected by Vietnamese customs.
Consequences: Your goods will be treated as regular imports and subject to Vietnam's Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) tariff rates. Depending on the specific textile category (determined by the HS code), this rate typically ranges between ?5% to 20% . This cost will directly erode your profits and may even cause you to incur losses in the transaction.
【Don't forget this!】Vietnam Value Added Tax (VAT)
Regardless of whether the tariff is zero, your goods will be subject to value-added tax (VAT) upon import into Vietnam.
Tax rate: Currently, the standard value-added tax (VAT) rate in Vietnam is typically 8% or 10%(The tax rate may be adjusted according to the policies of the Vietnamese government).
Summary: On the issue of tariffs, the core value of professional agents lies in?Ensure you 100% obtain that "priceless" and completely accurate FORM E certificate, firmly securing the immense advantage of 0% tariffs for you.
Core Question 2: What procedures and documents are required?
To ensure the smooth export of your textiles to Vietnam, a complete and rigorous "documentation combination" is required. Below are the core procedures and documents you must prepare:Document Checklist:
1. Basic commercial documents (the "Four Essential Documents," none of which can be omitted):
Commercial Invoice (CI): Clearly specify the buyer and seller information, product name, specifications, quantity, unit price, total price, etc.
Packing List (PL): Record in detail the specifics of the goods within each packaging unit, such as the number of pieces, gross weight, net weight, dimensions, etc., to facilitate customs inspection.
Maritime transportBill of Lading (B/L) / Air freightAir Waybill (AWB): The document of title to the goods, as well as the evidence of the contract of carriage.
Trade Contract: The foundational document supporting the legality of the entire transaction.
2. Key Documents for Tariff Preferences:
Certificate of Origin (FORM E): As mentioned above, this is the sole document for applying for a 0% tariff.What we need to pay special attention to is that all information on the FORM E must be "absolutely consistent" with that on other documents such as the bill of lading and invoice, This is the key focus of our professional review.
3. The "Official Pass" for Quality Compliance:
Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade Quality Inspection Requirements (Critical!): According to the regulations promulgated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (such as the well-known Circular 21/2017/TT-BCT), many textiles imported into Vietnam, especially ready-to-wear garments, children's clothing, home textiles, and other products that come into direct contact with the skin,must comply with the limits on formaldehyde and specific azo dye content.
Required procedures: This means that when clearing goods through customs, Vietnamese importers need to submit a "Self-Declaration of Compliance with National Technical Regulations on Product Quality" to the customs authorities., and may need to provide by?A qualified test report issued by a designated testing institution in Vietnam (such as QUATEST) serves as supporting documentation.
The Value of Professional Agency: We will determine in advance whether your product's HS code falls under mandatory inspection requirements. If required, we will guide you on how to prepare samples for inspection beforehand or utilize our local resources in Vietnam to assist with completing the testing, preventing any clearance issues due to missing reports upon the goods' arrival at the port.
4. Other documents that may be required:
Depending on the product characteristics (such as functional fabrics, special coated fabrics, etc.), additional ingredient descriptions, technical standard explanations, etc., may be required.
The Core Value of Professional Agency: How Do We Safeguard Your Interests?
After reading the above content, you will realize that exporting textiles to Vietnam is not simply a matter of "shipping-receiving." By choosing ZhongShen International Trade as your professional agent, you will gain:
Precise cost control: We ensure you enjoy 0% tariffs and design the most cost-effective logistics solutions for you, making your quotes more competitive in the Vietnamese market.
Complete risk aversion: We conduct cross-checking of all documents to identify and mitigate regulatory risks (such as QUATEST testing requirements) in advance, thereby eliminating port delays, fines, or returns caused by non-compliant documentation.
Ultimate efficiency enhancement: You only need to focus on your customers and orders, while we handle all the cumbersome processes for you, from booking, customs declaration, certification, transportation to customs clearance. What you'll experience is a clear, controllable, and fully transparent hassle-free journey.
Rather than exploring unknown processes alone and taking risks, it's better to choose to walk alongside experts from the very beginning.
Contact us now for a free initial consultation! We can provide you with:
Free HS Code Inquiry and Vietnam Tariff Rate Assessment.
Free preliminary diagnosis of product compliance (whether QUATEST testing is required).
We look forward to your inquiry and working together to smoothly introduce your high-quality textiles into the vast Vietnamese market!
