Car Tire Import Procedures

Do you want to import car tires for business in Vietnam? Are you looking for a reputable logistics company providing car tire import services to Vietnam? Do you want to know how much the import tax on car tires is at this time? Are there any import tax incentives for children's toys? What is the process for importing car tires?

Real Logistics with many years of experience providing car tire import services for businesses/individuals nationwide will support consulting and answering the above questions through the article below:

Car tires are an important part that needs to be replaced and repaired regularly. In the Vietnamese market, imported car tires are very popular because of their high quality and reasonable price. Major car tire import markets include China, India, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan.

Classification of common tire types:

• Special tires
• Car and truck tires

HS code for tires belongs to group: 4011. Inflatable tires made of rubber, unused, details as follows:

IMPORT AND EXPORT TAX SCHEDULE 2024 | CAR TIRES

Determining the correct HS code is very important in the process of importing car tires. If the HS code is incorrectly determined, the importer may face certain risks, including being fined according to the provisions of Decree 128/2020/ND-CP and may be fined from VND 2,000,000 to 3 times the tax amount if import tax arises.

The procedures and policies for importing automobile tires are stipulated in the following legal documents:

• Circular No. 12/2022/TT-BGTVT
• QCVN 34:2017/BGTVT
• Decree 187/2013/ND-CP

According to current legal regulations, car tires are not on the list of goods prohibited from import. However, used car tires are not allowed to be imported. When carrying out procedures for importing car tires, the following points should be noted:

• Used car tires are prohibited from import.
• When importing car tires, goods must be labeled according to the provisions of Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP.
• Imported car tires must be registered for quality inspection.
• It is necessary to determine the correct HS code to calculate the correct tax rate and avoid penalties.

The dossier for carrying out procedures for importing automobile tires and related products is stipulated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015, which was amended and supplemented by Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018. The necessary documents in this dossier include:

• Customs declaration: This is an important document to provide information about goods and import transactions.
• Bill of Lading: Used to confirm the carriage of goods by sea and record information related to the carriage.
• Commercial invoice: Is a document certifying the purchase and sale transaction between the buyer and seller, including detailed information about the goods and transaction value.
• Sales contract: This document specifies the terms and conditions of the sale transaction between the parties involved.
• Packing list: Records details of how goods are packed, quantity and weight of each package.
• Certificate of Origin (C/O) if applicable: This certificate identifies the place of manufacture or origin of the goods and may affect tax rates and import conditions.
• Quality control records: Includes information on the quality control process of goods, including relevant inspection reports and certifications.
• Catalogs: Instructional, descriptive or technical information documents about automobile tires and similar products.
• Important documents: Customs declaration, bill of lading and commercial invoice are basic documents. Other documents will be provided upon request from customs authorities.

Certificate of origin is not mandatory. However, it may help the importer to enjoy preferential import tax rates, so the importer should negotiate and request the seller to provide a certificate of origin if available.

Step 1: Register for quality check:

• Register at the registration office.
• Registration processing time: Approximately 2-3 days.

Step 2: Customs clearance and pick up goods:

• Applicable to goods requiring quality inspection after customs clearance.
• Estimated clearance time: 1-2 days.
• Note: Goods may have price risk.

Step 3: Submit test sample:

• Applicable to goods requiring quality inspection after customs clearance.
• Estimated clearance time: 1-2 days.
• Trial period: About 30-40 days.

Step 4: Prepare a certificate of conformity:

• Processing time: About 7-10 working days.
• Certification period: 3 years.

Step 5: Prepare the declaration of conformity:

• Processing time: About 7-10 working days.
• Certification period: Per shipment.

- Goods must have labels and standard quantity as declared. Mandatory content on product labels according to Decree 111/2021/ND-CP

• Product Name
• Product origin
• Name or abbreviation of the organization or individual producing or the organization or individual responsible for the goods abroad.

- Used tires are prohibited from being imported.

- The product must have detailed technical documents and a link to look up the product from the manufacturer.

- A tire product is only a witness or a conformant (according to the regulations of the Registry, will be notified after having all the product parameters)

 

Are you looking for an efficient logistics solution for importing tires? We are confident in providing comprehensive logistics services, ensuring your tire import process is smooth and fast.

Real Logistics' services include:

• Customs procedure consulting: Support you to complete customs procedures, inspect tire items quickly and accurately.
• International Shipping: Ensure your tires are shipped safely and on time from your supplier to your warehouse.
• Warehousing and Distribution: Providing tire warehousing and distribution services to dealers or end customers.
• Cost-effective solutions: Consulting and providing solutions to help you save import costs.

With a team of experienced staff and a modern management system, Real Logistics with 15 years of experience is committed to bringing you high quality Logistics services, helping you focus on your business without worrying about transportation issues.

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