Content: I. Import procedures for smart door lock II. Import policies for smart door lock III. Labeling imported goods IV. HS Code for smart door lock V. Import documentation for smart door lock VI. Procedure for importing smart door lock VII. Some notes when importing smart door lock VIII. Conclusion
I. Import procedures for smart door lock
Smart door locks are modern devices that integrate advanced technology, allowing users to unlock them using methods such as fingerprints, passcodes, key cards, or smartphones. These smart door lock products are usually manufactured in countries such as South Korea, China, and Germany, where technology is highly developed and widely applied. Smart door locks are increasingly being used in various fields such as residential homes, offices, hotels, and areas requiring high security.
Importing smart door locks is not a simple process and requires strict compliance with procedures and legal regulations. To ensure a smooth process of Import procedures for smart door lock, businesses need to have a good understanding of import policies, HS codes, necessary documents, and detailed procedures. In this article, H-Cargo International Logistics will help businesses understand the requirements, important considerations, and optimize the import process.
II. Import policies for smart door lock
The import policy for smart door locks in Vietnam is subject to the management of many legal regulations, including Decree No.s, Circular No.s, and Decision No.s from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the General Department of Customs, and other relevant agencies. Some important regulations to note include:
Decision No. 3810/QD-BKHCN: List of group 2 products and goods under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Decision No. 1171/QD-BKHCN dated May 27, 2015, on the list of imported goods subject to quality inspection before customs clearance under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Decree No. 187/2013/ND-CP: List of prohibited imported and exported goods.
Circular No. 26/2015/TT-BTC: General regulations on taxes and customs procedures.
Decree No. 08/2015/ND-CP: Implementation of the Customs Law on customs procedures, inspection, and supervision.
Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015, and amended and supplemented by Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018: Regulations on customs procedures.
Circular No. 05/2018/TT-BTC: Regulations on the origin of goods.
Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP dated April 14, 2017: Regulations on labeling of goods.
Decree No. 128/2020/ND-CP dated October 19, 2020: Regulations on administrative penalties in the field of customs.
Document No. 43/2021/TT-BTC dated June 11, 2021: Regulations on financial management and taxes.
According to the above-mentioned legal regulations, smart door locks are not included in the list of prohibited imported goods. However, businesses need to ensure that the imported goods are 100% new and unused. When carrying out the ****import procedures for smart door lock, the following points should be noted:
Labeling requirements: Smart door locks must be labeled according to Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP, including complete information about the exporter, importer, product name and information, and country of origin.
Correct HS code determination: Accurately determine the HS code to determine the correct tax rate and avoid the risk of penalties.
In addition to the above legal documents, there are many other regulations that have been issued over time. Therefore, please contact the Hotline, Zalo, or Email for further advice.
III. Labeling imported goods
Labeling imported goods is one of the long-standing regulations. However, after Decree No. 128/2020/NĐ-CP was issued, the labeling of goods requires stricter supervision, and the labeling process and content are regulated in Decree No. 43/2017/NĐ-CP. Therefore, labeling has become an essential process when importing smart door locks.
1. Label content
The label of smart door locks must ensure the provision of the following information:
Name of the goods;
Name and address of the organization or individual responsible for the goods;
Origin of the goods;
Date of manufacture, expiration date;
Technical specifications, warning information;
Other information displayed on the label;
These are the basic contents that need to be labeled on goods. The information on the label must be expressed in English and may be accompanied by the languages of the exporting and importing countries. In the process of importing smart door locks, if the goods belong to the red channel, customs will carefully check the label content mentioned above.
2. Label placement on goods
Labeling goods is necessary, but the placement is even more important. When importing, the label of goods needs to be affixed to the surfaces of the goods such as cartons, wooden crates, or product packaging. The label should be placed in a visible position on the product, avoiding being obscured or faded during transportation and storage. Proper label placement will help save time in customs inspection during the import of smart door locks.
For retail goods on the market, additional information such as the manufacturer, quantity of goods, technical specifications, production date, and safety warnings should be displayed.
3. Risks of not labeling when doing import procedures for smart door lock
Not labeling or labeling incorrectly can lead to various risks, big or small, such as:
Goods being refused customs clearance: causing delays in the import process;
Administrative fines: Businesses may be fined for non-compliance with labeling regulations, the penalty is clearly defined in Article 22 of Decree No. 128/2020/NĐ-CP;
Impact on the brand: causing loss of trust from customers and partners;
Not eligible for special import tax incentives as the certificate of origin may be rejected;
Risk of loss or damage to goods due to lack of warning labels during transportation and handling.
With the above risks, H-Cargo International Logistics recommends that you ensure the content of labeling on goods when importing smart door locks. If you need assistance or have any questions about labeling regulations, please contact us via hotline, Zalo, or email for detailed advice.
IV. HS Code for smart door lock
1. HS Code
HS Code (Harmonized System Code) is a code that encodes a specific type of goods. The HS Code helps determine the name of the goods, description of their nature, structure, function, packaging specifications, and some other attributes of the goods. It is an important factor in customs procedures. Below is the HS Code table for smart door locks that H-Cargo Logistics wants to send to you:
HS Code | Description of Goods | Import Duty (%) | Preferential Import Duty (%) | VAT (%) |
83014020 | Door lock | 37.5 | 25 | 10 |
83014090 | Other types | 37.5 | 25 | 10 |
According to the import and export tax schedule for 2024, both regular door locks and smart door locks have the same HS Code, which is 83014020, with a preferential import duty of 25% and VAT of 10%. If you cannot find the appropriate HS Code for your smart door lock, please contact H-Cargo Logistics via hotline, Zalo, or email for further advice.
2. Risks of applying the wrong HS Code
Accurately determining the HS Code is extremely important in the process of importing smart door locks. If the HS Code is determined incorrectly, you may face significant risks, including:
Delay in customs clearance: Incorrectly declaring the HS Code can lead to customs procedures being prolonged due to the need for time to verify and reconfirm the goods information.
Penalties for incorrect HS Code declaration according to the provisions of Decree 128/2020/ND-CP;
Delay in delivery: When customs authorities discover inaccurate HS Code information, they may request amendments or clarifications, resulting in delayed delivery and affecting the production and business cycle of the enterprise.
In the case of additional import duties, you may be subject to a minimum penalty of VND 2,000,000 and a maximum of three times the amount of tax payable.
Therefore, we recommend that you ensure the accurate determination of the HS Code to avoid unnecessary risks.
3. Import duties for smart door locks
Importers must fulfill their responsibility for import taxes when carrying out the process of importing smart door locks. This is a mandatory requirement, and goods can only be cleared after paying all types of taxes as regulated.
Import taxes include two main types: value-added tax (VAT) and import tax. The calculation of import tax is based on the HS code of the product.
The calculation of import tax for smart door locks is as follows:
Import duty is calculated based on the CIF value and tax rate:
Import duty = CIF value x import duty rate
Import VAT is calculated based on the CIF value and import duty:
Import VAT = (CIF value + import duty) x VAT rate
Based on this formula, we can see that the import tax rate for smart door locks depends on the applied tax rate. This tax rate will vary depending on whether the order has a certificate of origin or not. If there is a certificate of origin, a special preferential tax rate may be applied. Conversely, if there is no certificate of origin (C/O), the normal tax rate will be applied.
V. Import documentation for smart door lock
The set of documents for importing smart door locks in particular, and for importing other goods in general, is specified in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015, and amended and supplemented by Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018.
The set of import documents includes:
Customs declaration form
Sales contract
Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading
Certificate of origin (if available)
Catalog (if available) and other documents as required by customs
The above is the complete list of necessary documents for importing smart door locks. Among these, the customs declaration form, commercial invoice, and bill of lading are the most important documents. Other documents will be supplemented when requested by customs authorities.
Thoroughly preparing the documents before importing smart door locks is crucial. Importers need to ensure that documents such as the bill of lading and certificate of origin are available by requesting the seller to send them in advance through express delivery services. This helps avoid waiting for documents, reducing the risk of container and yard storage.
VI. Procedure for importing smart door lock
The import procedure for electric smart door lock and other goods is clearly defined in Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015 and Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018. Below are the steps to follow to understand this procedure.
Step 1: Customs declaration After preparing all necessary documents such as contracts, commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin and arrival notices, along with determining the HS code for electric smart door lock, you can enter the information into the customs system through the Ecuss5 electronic customs declaration software. This declaration requires importers to have knowledge of entering information into the software. Do not make the declaration if you are not familiar with the procedure, as it may lead to irreversible errors, causing significant time and cost to rectify.
Step 2: Opening the customs declaration After completing the declaration, the customs system will return the declaration processing result. Based on this result, you print the declaration and submit the import dossier to the customs office to open the customs declaration. The process of opening the declaration depends on the Green, Yellow, Red channel classification.
The customs declaration must be opened as soon as possible, within 15 days from the declaration date at the latest. The declarant must bring the dossier to the customs office to open the customs declaration. If the declaration is not opened within the 15-day period, it will be canceled and you will face penalties from the customs authorities.
Step 3: Customs clearance After verifying the dossier and finding no issues, the customs officer will accept the customs declaration for clearance. You can proceed with paying the import duties, liquidating the declaration and completing the customs clearance process.
Step 4: Transportation to the warehouse, storage and use of goods Once the customs declaration has been cleared, you can proceed with the necessary procedures to transport the goods to the warehouse and use them.
These are the basic steps in the import procedures for smart door lock. If you need further assistance, please contact us via Zalo, Hotline or Email for detailed advice.
VII. Some notes when importing smart door lock
During the process of importing smart door lock for customers, H-Cargo Logistics has some important notes that we would like to share these experiences for your reference:
Importers need to comply with import tax obligations according to the regulations of the state.
Currently, smart door lock are subject to a value-added tax (VAT) of %.
When importing smart door lock, it is essential to comply with the regulations on product labeling according to Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP.
Accurately determining the HS code helps calculate the correct tax and avoid unnecessary penalties.
We hope that these notes will be helpful to you. If you find this information useful, please share it with your friends so that they can also refer to it. If you have any comments or suggestions, please provide feedback so that we can further improve.
VIII. Conclusion
Above is a summary of the Import procedures for smart door lock, including HS codes, import taxes, value-added taxes and related policies. We hope that this article has provided you with the necessary and useful information.
If you are a customer or a business with a need to import smart door lock but are facing difficulties with customs procedures or transportation, please contact H-Cargo for FREE and FAST consultation!
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