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Procedures for importing wood pellet pressing machines
Wood pellet pressing machines turn sawdust and wood chips into fuel pellets. This article covers the import policy, HS code, taxes, documents and procedure for importing them into Vietnam.
1. Import policy
Legal basis: Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC (amended by 39/2018/TT-BTC), Decree 69/2018/ND-CP, Circular 09/2019/TT-BKHCN, Decree 43/2017/ND-CP and Decree 128/2020/ND-CP. Wood pellet presses are not banned from import. Please note:
- Used machines may be imported if they are not older than 10 years;
- Machines must be labelled under Decree 43/2017/ND-CP;
- Classify the right HS code to pay the right tax and avoid penalties.
2. Labelling
Imported goods must be labelled under Decree 43/2017/ND-CP (amended by Decree 111/2021/ND-CP): exporter, importer, product name and information, and origin, placed where it is easy to see (cartons, crates, packaging). Missing or wrong labels can be fined under Decree 128/2020/ND-CP and may cause the C/O to be rejected.
3. HS code
| HS code | Description | Normal duty (%) | MFN preferential (%) | VAT (%) | ACFTA (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84793000 | – Presses for the manufacture of particle board or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
A wrong HS code can delay clearance and be fined under Decree 128/2020/ND-CP. Send us the catalogue and technical data so we can confirm the code.
4. Import duty and VAT
Import duty = CIF value × duty rate. VAT = (CIF value + import duty) × VAT rate. With a valid certificate of origin (Form E from China, Form D from ASEAN, and other FTAs) the special preferential rate – usually 0% – applies.
5. Import dossier
- Customs declaration
- Sales contract
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (if any) – needed for special preferential duty, often 0%
- Catalogue (if any) and other documents on customs request
6. Import procedure
- Declare: once contract, invoice, packing list, B/L, C/O and arrival notice are ready and the HS code is confirmed, submit the e-declaration (within 30 days of arrival).
- Open the declaration: the system assigns green, yellow or red channel; bring the dossier to the customs branch within 15 days.
- Clearance: after document (and physical) checks, pay import duty and VAT; the declaration is cleared.
- Delivery: settle port charges, collect the delivery order and truck the goods to your warehouse.
7. ANLITA notes
- Import VAT of wood pellet presses is 8%;
- Choose a reliable supplier and a suitable payment method;
- Used machines: check the year of manufacture (max. 10 years);
- Label the machine in line with Decree 43/2017/ND-CP.
Need an HS code check, a duty estimate or a door-to-door quote? Contact ANLITA via Zalo, WeChat, WhatsApp or email – our team in Vietnam and China will reply quickly.
