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Laptops in particular or information technology products in general that have one of the functions such as: 2.4 Ghz or 5 GHz wifi, RFID radio function, 3G / 4G / 5G function, telecommunications connection function … all need to carry out procedures for testing quality and certificating of conformity when importing. In the following, V-Mart Logistics will help you have an overview of procedures for importing laptops in particular and information technology products in generals with the above functions. When you need support, please contact us for more specific advice.
- Import Policy
Regarding the import policy of this item, there are reference documents as follows:
- Circular no 04/2023/TT-BTTTT date 31/05/2023
- Circular no 38/2015/TT-BTC date 25/3/2015, amended, supplemented by 39/2018/TT-BTC date 20/04/2018.
- Decree no 69/2018/NĐ-CP date 15/05/2018.
- Decree no 128/2020/NĐ-CP date 19/10/2020
- Decree no 43/2017 NĐ-CP date 14/04/2017
- HS code and import duties.
HS code (according to the HS code list as of 03/2024):
The correct identification of the HS code is very important because it will affect the calculation of the import tax to be paid and the entire import documentation. The HS code of laptops under 10 kg is 84713020.Import duties (as of the tariff as of 03/2024):
Preferential import duties: 0%
Value Added Tax: 10%
Preferential import duties under other agreements accompanied by certificates of origin such as Form E, Form D, AI, AK … will be updated on a case-by-case basis.
- Document need to submit to the Customs for importing laptops.
Pursuant to Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated 25/3/2015 amended, supplemented 39/2018/TT-BTC dated 20/04/2018. The import document must be submitted includes:
- Customs declaration
- Contract
- Packing list
- Commercial invoices
- Certificate of origin (C/O ) (If any)
- Bill of Lading
- Quality inspection registration of Telecommunications Authority
- Other documents ( If any)
- Import Process
The import process takes place according to the following steps: Step 1: Register for quality inspection
Importer shall submit documents of quality inspection registration at the Department of Telecommunications Authority. It takes around 1 to 2 days.
Address of Telecommunications Authority – Ho Chi Minh Branch:
Telecommunications Authority
60 Tan Canh, Ward 1, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3991 9066
Documents requirement:
- Application form (3 copies)
- Bill of lading
- Contract
- Invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin (C/O)
- Technical documentation
- Other documents (if any: customs declaration, ISO certificate of the manufacturer, image of product, test report of manufacturer)
Step 2: Arrange customs declaration
Importer declare customs declarations on the systems, submit documents (hard copy) to the customs, do customs inspection if any. When completing the above steps, importer proceed to pay taxes for release the cargo.
Step 3: Take samples and send for testing.
Importer can choose testing laboratories that are authorized by the Ministry of Information and Communications. Each laboratory will be allowed to measure some testing items that registered with the Ministry of Information and Communications, so importer need to contact with testing laboratories to check with them before sending sample.
Here are some Laboratories that you can refer to:
Department of Radio Frequency – Head office in Hanoi
No. 115, Tran Duy Hung Street, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi City..
Phone: (84-24) 3556 4919. Fax: (84-24) 3556 4930.
Department of Radio Frequency – Ho Chi Minh Branch
Address: 45 Tran Luu Street, An Phu Ward, District 2, Thu Duc City
Phone: 028.37404179 Fax: 028.37404966
Step 4: Apply certificate of conformity
After obtaining the results from step 3, the importer will submit the application for apply certificate of conformity at the Telecommunications Authority. The documents are included:
- Registration form for certificate of conformity
- Testing result (done in step 3)
- Business Registration License
- Detailed technical documentation of the device
After receiving the documents, the Telecommunications Authority will issue Certificate of conformity within 10 working days.
- Tips when importing laptops
It is recommended to import equipment from suppliers who have all necessary documents to carry out quality inspection and certificate of conformity: certificate of origin, ISO certificate of product manufacturer, technical documents. Avoid buying equipment that does not have the above documents or the quality of products does not meet technical regulations, which will greatly affect the time and cost to carry out the above procedures.
Another tips is taken care of the product’s label. When buying information technology products in general or laptops in particular, it is necessary to ask the supplier to show the full label on the product. The customs strictly manage labeling regulations, so any mismatch or lack of necessary information on product label will lead to incurring costs as well as time for import procedures of products.