Market access instruction and produces to import electric fans to Vietnam

It can be seen that the tax rates for electric fans are quite high. Therefore, for goods imported from countries that have an FTA (Free Trade Agreement) with Vietnam, such as ASEAN members, the EU; China, South Korea, Japan, businesses should obtain a Certificate of Origin (C/O) to benefit from the most favorable import tax rates.

Set of document to import electric fans

Similar to other types of goods, the documentation required for importing electric fans includes:

• Customs declaration;
• Commercial invoice;
• Bill of lading;
• Packing list;
• Sales contract;
• Certificate of Origin CO (if any);
• Product technical specifications document or catalog (if any).

However, since electric fans are goods that require specialized inspections before being distributed in the market, in addition to the usual customs documentation, businesses will also need to prepare:

• Application for state quality inspection registration (for electric fans with HS codes listed in the Group 2 goods category according to Decision No. 2711/QĐ-BKHCN);
• Results of the minimum energy performance tests or a letter confirming registration of energy performance declaration and energy label.
• Please review the summary table above in the article to learn about the specialized testing procedures applicable to each type of electric fan.

Note: Requirements for compliance certification and energy performance testing apply not only to imported electric fans but also to domestically manufactured ones.

Procedure to import electric fans

Step 1: Register for state quality inspection at the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Quality. Register for performance testing at the Testing Laboratory.

Step 2: File a declaration at the local customs sub-department. Submit the quality inspection registration and performance test registration along with the customs declaration. If the importing company already has performance test results, these can be used directly without re-registration.

Step 3: Clear customs and transport the goods to the company's warehouse. After receiving the energy performance test results, the company must submit the documentation along with the confirmation of goods quality inspection registration to clear customs.

Step 4: Conduct minimum energy performance testing according to TCVN 7826:2015 at a registered lab or one designated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Submit the performance test results to the customs authority after completing the tests.

Step 5: Carry out CR conformity certification procedures. Submit the conformity certification results to the one-stop information portal to complete the process.

Note: If the company certifies according to Method 7 (testing and certification by shipment), the certificate is only valid for one import shipment, and this step needs to be performed for each shipment.

Step 6: Declare energy labeling at the Department of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade or through the ministry's online service portal. For domestically produced electric fans, manufacturers need to carry out the conformity announcement procedure at the local Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Quality.

Step 7: Apply the CR conformity mark, energy label, and other supplementary labels (if any) before marketing the products.

In the context of an increasingly developing and diverse electric fan market, importing electric fans into Vietnam requires businesses to strictly adhere to relevant regulations and procedures. However, meeting these requirements not only ensures product quality but also enhances the company's competitiveness in the market. Customers are becoming more meticulous in choosing high-quality, high-performance, and energy-efficient products.

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