Juicer Import Procedures According to Current Regulations in Vietnam

When performing juicer import procedures, understanding the policies, regulations, documents, and legal procedures upon import is extremely important. To resolve these difficulties for enterprises, in the following article, Phuc Gia will provide detailed instructions on the entire process and legal requirements related to juicer import according to current regulations.

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1. Legal basis for juicer import procedures

The procedures for importing juicers into Vietnam are currently regulated by many legal provisions as follows:

Decision No. 3810/QĐ-BKHCN (December 18, 2019): Regarding the announcement of Group 2 products and goods under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) issued by the Minister of Science and Technology on December 18, 2019.
QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN: National technical regulation on electromagnetic compatibility for household electrical and electronic equipment and similar purposes issued by the Minister of Science and Technology on April 12, 2012.
Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC (amended by Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC): Regulating customs procedures; customs inspection and supervision; export tax, import tax, and tax management for exported and imported goods issued by the Minister of Finance on March 25, 2015.
Decree No. 43/2017/NĐ-CP: Regulating goods labeling issued by the Government on April 14, 2017.
Decision No. 18/2019/QĐ-TTg: Regulating the import of used machinery, equipment, and technological lines issued by the Prime Minister on April 19, 2019.

In addition, juicer products must have a food safety declaration based on the following regulations:

Law on Food Safety dated June 17, 2010 (No. 55/2010/QH12).
Decree No. 15/2018/NĐ-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations on the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Food Safety.
Circular No. 19/2012/TT-BYT guiding the declaration of conformity and declaration of food safety compliance.
QCVN 12-1:2011/BYT: National technical regulation on the safety and hygiene of synthetic resin containers, devices, and packages in direct contact with food.
QCVN 12-2:2011/BYT: National technical regulation on the safety and hygiene of rubber containers, devices, and packages in direct contact with food.
QCVN 12-3:2011/BYT: National technical regulation on the safety and hygiene of metallic containers, devices, and packages in direct contact with food.
QCVN 12-4:2015/BYT: National technical regulation on the safety and hygiene of glass, ceramic, and porcelain containers, devices, and packages in direct contact with food.

Juicer Import Procedures According to Current Regulations in Vietnam

2. HS code and import tax for juicers

According to the international goods classification system, juicers are classified under Chapter 85 – the group regulating Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.

When importing juicers into Vietnam, enterprises need to pay taxes including: Value Added Tax (VAT) and import tax.

Below is the HS code table for juicers and import tax rates for juicers:

HS Code	Description	VAT (%)	Preferential Import Tax (%)	Import Tax (%)
8509	Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508
85094000	Food grinders and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors	8	25	37.5

Market	Blender Import Tax into Vietnam in 2025
China	5% (ACFTA) or 25% (RCEP)
India	25% (Preferential Import Tax)
USA	25% (Preferential Import Tax)
ASEAN	0% (ATIGA) or 25% (RCEP)
Korea	32% (AKFTA) or 0% (VKFTA) or 25% (RCEP)
Japan	0% (AJCEP or VJEPA or CPTPP) or 25% (RCEP)
UK	0% (UKVFTA)
EU	0% (EVFTA)
Australia	0% (AANZFTA) or 25% (RCEP)
Russia	0% (VN-EAEUFTA)
Canada	0% (CPTPP)
Mexico	0% (CPTPP)

Identifying the HS code correctly from the beginning will help enterprises avoid issues such as misdeclaring codes or applying wrong tax rates, which can lead to tax arrears or administrative penalties later.

3. Juicer import dossier

When performing Juicer Import Procedures, enterprises need to prepare a full dossier according to the provisions in Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC issued on March 25, 2015, amended and supplemented by Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018. The set of juicer import-export documents includes:

Customs declaration;
Commercial invoice;
Bill of lading;
Packing list;
Sales contract;
State control registration on quality of products profile;
Certificate of Origin (C/O – if any);
Catalog (if any).

During the process of preparing the juicer import dossier, enterprises should prioritize preparing full mandatory documents such as: customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, and the profile for state control registration on quality of products for juicers. Other documents like the certificate of origin or catalog can be supplemented upon request from the customs authority in specific cases.

Specially, although the Certificate of Origin (C/O) is not mandatory, if available, enterprises will have the opportunity to enjoy special preferential tax rates up to 0%.

thủ tục nhập khẩu máy ép trái cây — *Preparing a full and accurate juicer import dossier from the beginning will help enterprises save time and avoid legal risks*

When importing juicers, enterprises should note some common risks such as:

Incorrect HS code declaration leading to wrong tax rates and penalties.
Lack of juicer certificate of conformity or food safety certification for parts in direct contact with food, preventing goods from being cleared.
Importing used goods (on the prohibited list) leading to forced re-export or destruction.
Goods labeling with insufficient information according to regulations.
Lack of technical profiles, test results, or certificates of conformity.

Therefore, your enterprise needs to look up the correct HS code, perform juicer testing and apply for certification before importing, only import 100% new goods, prepare full Vietnamese labels, and complete the dossier from the start.

4. Instructions for performing Juicer Import Procedures in Vietnam

The process for juicer customs procedures is regulated in detail in Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015, amended and supplemented by Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018. The steps for Juicer Import Procedures include:

4.1. Step 1: State control registration on quality of products

Enterprises access the National Single Window system at: https://vnsw.gov.vn to register an account (if not already available). After the account is approved, the enterprise proceeds to register for quality inspection on the system, selecting the receiving unit as the Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality. Simultaneously, the enterprise needs to select a testing unit licensed by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).

Note: Account approval time on the single window system can take about 24 hours; enterprises should create an account before performing Juicer Import Procedures to avoid affecting the clearance progress.

4.2. Step 2: Open customs declaration

As soon as there is a full set of customs documents including: sales contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin (C/O), and arrival notice, the enterprise proceeds to declare on the customs system via software.

After declaration, the system will return the declaration channeling (green, yellow, or red). Depending on the channeling, the enterprise will perform corresponding steps to open the declaration. Once the official declaration is available, the enterprise needs to contact the Customs Branch to perform Juicer Import Procedures, avoiding leaving the declaration for too long which causes difficulties in processing.

4.3. Step 3: Testing & Certification of Conformity

When the state control registration on quality of products profile has been accepted and customs has allowed clearance, the enterprise proceeds to take samples at the port/importer’s warehouse for testing.

The testing time usually lasts 2–3 days (depending on the testing laboratory) according to the corresponding national standards (TCVN).

Simultaneously, as electrical and electronic products can generate electromagnetic interference during operation, juicers require an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test report according to QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN, and the certificate of conformity for juicers is mandatory.

For enterprises importing juicers, full compliance with quality inspection and conformity certification regulations is the key factor to ensure products are legally circulated on the market. With over a decade of experience in consulting for certification, testing, and inspection of electrical-electronic equipment—designated by Ministries for testing and licensed to perform certification for many Technical Regulations and Standards—Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation provides a full package support service: from dossier preparation consultancy, testing, and measurement to the completion of certification procedures as prescribed. With a commitment to Objectivity – Accuracy – Cost Optimization, Phuc Gia helps enterprises quickly bring juicer products to consumers safely, legally, and effectively.

4.4. Step 4: Customs Clearance of the declaration

After completing the testing and having satisfactory inspection results, the customs officer will proceed to cross-check the dossier. The declaration will be accepted for Customs Clearance if no issues occur. At this time, the enterprise needs to pay import tax and VAT to complete the Customs Clearance process.

4.5. Step 5: Bringing goods to the warehouse

After the declaration is granted Customs Clearance, the enterprise performs declaration liquidation procedures at the port/warehouse. Then, the juicers are transported to the storage or distribution warehouse as planned.

Note: Enterprises wishing to bring products to the market are mandatory to perform procedures related to testing and issuing electromagnetic compatibility certification and certification of conformity according to regulations.

5. What should be noted when performing Juicer Import Procedures?

During the process of performing Juicer Import Procedures, enterprises need to master the notes below to ensure the import process takes place smoothly:

Import tax is an obligation that enterprises importing goods must fulfill.
Juicers are items subject to mandatory quality inspection before import according to state regulations.
If the enterprise imports separate parts of the juicer, it is not mandatory to perform quality inspection procedures.
Used juicers belong to the prohibited import list according to Vietnamese law.

Firmly grasping the regulations and performing the correct procedures from the beginning not only helps save time and costs but also avoids unnecessary legal risks for enterprises when doing business in the Vietnamese market.

Above are the policies and regulations on Juicer Import Procedures, along with detailed instructions on electromagnetic compatibility testing and conformity certification procedures. We hope this article has provided useful information to you. For any questions or detailed support, please contact Phuc Gia for free consultation.

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