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How to import New cosmetic into Vietnam

Cosmetic products are subject to the management of the Ministry of Health, please refer to Circular 06/2011 / TT-BYT and Decree 155/2018 / ND-CP.

  1. PRE IMPORT PROCEDURE: This kind of product needs to have officially announcement before importing goods. To acquire the officially announcement, we need below paper:
    • Certificate of free sales (CFS)
    • Letter of authorization from supplier or manufacturer
    • 1 sample per type of products
    • List of ingredients/ specification of products.
    • Business registration paper (which have trading cosmetic function)
    • Picture of the products and picture of main label.
    • Time to apply this: 10 – 20 business days.
  2. COSMETIC CUSTOMS CLEARANCED REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
    • The application package includes:
    • Invoice, packing list, contract, business registration paper (copy)
    • Bill of lading
    • C / O (if any)
    • Cosmetic announcement receipt number: Enterprises need to present original cosmetic announcement slip and photocopies for customs officers to check the authenticity of the records.
  3. CUSTOM CLEARANCE PROCEDURE FOR COSMETIC
    • Step 0: ImporteExportVietnam will check all the draft document (invoice, packing list, CO, announcement receipt number, announcement scanned, import permit (if required), business registration paper)
    • Step 1: Once the goods arrive at the port, ImportExportVietnam will fill the custom clearance declaration form to import the goods. (1 – 2 business days).
    • Step 2: Import Business pay duty and tax (1 business days).
    • Step 3: Finished custom clearance and delivery (1 – 2 business days).
  4. HS CODE EXAMPLE:
    • 33042000: Eye makeup preparation
    • 33043000: Nail and pedicure preparations
    • 33049100: Chalk, whether or not compressed
    • 33049920: Acne prevention cream
    • 33049930: Other face or skin creams and lotions
    • 33051010: The shampoo is waterproof
    • 33051090: Other shampoo
    • 33052000: Hair curling or straightening preparations
    • 33071000: Preparations used before or after shaving
    • 33072000: Personal deodorant and antiperspirant
    • 33073000: Bath preparations