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The export situation of Vietnam's handicrafts
Handicrafts are one of Vietnam's key export products, making an important contribution to the country's socio-economic development. Vietnam's export of handicrafts has grown significantly in recent years, and it is playing an important role in promoting Vietnam's economy.
According to data from the General Department of Customs, Vietnam's handicrafts export turnover in 2022 will reach 2.4 billion USD, an increase of 9.4% compared to 2021. Of which, the US is the largest export market, accounting for 35%. market share, followed by Japan, EU, Australia and Korea.
Vietnam's main handicraft export products include:
- Fine art wooden furniture;
- Handmade textiles;
- Handicrafts made from bamboo and rattan;
- Ceramics;
- Stone sculpture;
- Fine art jewelry.
Detailed process of exporting handicrafts in 2024
Regulations on export policies for handicrafts
According to current regulations, handicrafts are NOT items on the List of items banned from export to foreign countries. Therefore, businesses can carry out export procedures similar to normal goods according to the instructions.
This item also does not have special policies when exported. Therefore, businesses only need to carry out import steps according to State regulations and laws.
In cases where businesses cannot carry out export procedures for handicrafts themselves, they should use customs clearance services provided by some Logistics Companies (such as PROSHIP LOGISTICS).
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HS Code Code for handicrafts
The HS Code of handicrafts is specifically determined as follows:
|
HS code |
Product |
Export tax (%) |
|
4602 |
Rattan, wicker and other articles, made directly from plaiting materials or from articles of heading 46.01; products from the luffa family. |
0 |
|
460290 |
Made of plant materials |
0 |
|
46029090 |
Others |
0 |
Document set for exporting handicrafts
The set of export documents required to prepare includes:
- Export goods declaration according to the prescribed form;
- Business registration of the exporting enterprise (if it is the first time exporting, the enterprise needs it, but if it has exported many times, it is not necessary);
- MST certificate (only submitted to businesses exporting goods for the first time);
- Commercial Invoice (Commercial Invoice);
- Packing List (Packing list);
- Bill of Lading (Shipping Line Bill of Lading);
- Phytosanitary certificate (Quarantine certificate);
- Certificate of Origin (C/O if any).
Process of exporting handicrafts
Steps in the export process of handicrafts that businesses need to understand:
Step 1: Prepare customs documents
Prepare customs documents according to regulations (including documents as Proship listed above).
Step 2: Register for customs declaration at
- Customs Branch where the enterprise is headquartered/CSX;
- Customs Branch where exported goods are gathered;
- Customs Branch of export border gate.
Step 3: The customs authority checks the customs declaration
- If the product/shipment does not meet the conditions, the customs authority will refuse to register the customs declaration and provide the reason to the customs declarant.
- If declaring on a paper customs declaration, customs officers are responsible for carefully checking the registration conditions in the declaration and other documents in HQ records.
Step 4: Stream the declaration
With electronic customs declarations, the decision on classifying declarations and notifications is made by the Director General of the General Department of Customs on the electronic customs data processing system in one of the following forms:
- Accept customs declaration information (Green Channel)
Customs declaration documents are accepted without requiring additional information or inspection except under normal conditions.
- Check relevant documents in customs records (Golden Channel):
Documents related to customs records, submitted or presented by customs declarants, will be checked on the National Single Window Information Portal.
- Physical inspection of goods based on document inspection (Red Channel):
The process of physical inspection of goods will be carried out based on checking relevant documents in customs records, submitted or presented by customs declarants, on the National Single Window Information Portal.
Step 5: Customs clearance for handicrafts
The basic procedures for importing and exporting handicrafts are similar to those of other commercial goods.
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Notes when exporting handicrafts
If you want to export handicrafts, what should you keep in mind? This is a question of many businesses, private individuals, manufacturing facilities, etc. Proship Logistics shares as follows:
Note about product labels
Shipping Mark is recommended to be placed on the package. This will help make the transportation and customs clearance process of exported goods easier. The content on the sticker needs to show the following information:
- Product name in English;
- Name of manufacturer/exporter;
- Name of unit importing goods;
- The words MADE IN VIETNAM - shows the origin of the goods;
- Number of packages/ total number of packages.
In addition, additional information such as contract number (Commercial Invoice) may be needed.
Certificate of origin of goods
Although according to current regulations, the Government of Vietnam and the General Department of Customs do not require exporters to declare the origin of goods "MADE IN VIET NAM". But in many cases, the importer requires the exporter to make a certificate of origin of the goods.
Depends on importers in countries that have signed trade agreements with Vietnam. With a Certificate of Origin according to the corresponding form, the buyer will enjoy preferential import tax rates. Therefore, businesses exporting handicrafts need to discuss this issue with importers to fully prepare documents for shipment.
Above is the process of exporting handicrafts from Vietnam. Businesses that plan to bring this item to foreign trade but are not familiar with the legal procedures, papers, documents, etc. should refer to the article sharing the procedure for exporting handicrafts mentioned above. and contact 0909 344 247 when you need to send goods to the North and South at cheap prices at Proship.
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