Customs and Import Tariff Advisory in Vietnam

HS codes, tariffs and free trade agreement preferences

Customs costs and import procedures shape the landed cost of every shipment to Vietnam. MSC advises on Vietnam customs requirements, HS code classification and import tariffs, and on using Vietnam's free trade agreements to reduce duties.

Our services include:

HS code classification: Classifying goods under Vietnam's tariff nomenclature, the basis for duties and import conditions.
Import tariff analysis: Estimating import duty, VAT and any special consumption tax for your products.
FTA preferences: Checking eligibility for preferential rates under agreements such as the EVFTA, CPTPP, RCEP and UKVFTA, and the certificate of origin required.
Import conditions: Identifying import licenses, specialized inspection and quarantine requirements before shipment.
Customs planning: Coordinating with licensed customs brokers on clearance procedures and documents.

Container ship unloading at a port, representing Vietnam customs and import tariffs

Classification and origin documents are frequent points of dispute at customs. Planning them before the first shipment helps avoid delays and unexpected costs. See also: Vietnam Free Trade Zones (FTZs).