x Do Organizations, Individuals, Enterprises, and Business Establishments need to import fire extinguishers to Vietnam for many different purposes?
x You have just imported firefighting equipment to your country for the first time and are not familiar with customs procedures, how to apply for a license, how to pay taxes, etc.?
x Do you need the support of a professional, dedicated and reputable Import-Export Trust Unit to speed up the customs clearance process?
Because fire extinguishers are specific products, strict regulations must be met during the transportation and import process. With many years of experience in the field of import and export, Proship.vn would like to quickly share the latest procedures for importing fire extinguishers in 2023 so that businesses that are in need of doing business and using this common fire protection equipment can conveniently use it. reference.
At the same time, Proship Logistics also introduces its low-cost full package Import-Export Entrustment Service at airports/border gates/seaports nationwide. If you are interested and need to use the service, you can choose us as a customs clearance unit or specialized customs agent. Regardless of the role, Proship will respond best and fastest to all your requests.
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Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
Ms Dung: 0939 999 247
Ms Duy: 0902 581 247
Current demand for using and importing fire extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are quite popular equipment in fire prevention, used in emergency situations to extinguish or control small or unexpected fires. Typically, a fire extinguisher is a cylindrical handheld device with a pressure valve, containing chemicals inside that help extinguish fires. The fire extinguisher body is made of cast steel and painted red. The valve assembly is made of copper alloy and has a one-way valve structure. The nozzle is made of metal or rubber or hard plastic and is attached to the valve joint through a hard steel pipe or soft xifong pipe.
There are many types of fire extinguishers on the market, the most typical of which are foam, gas and powder fire extinguishers. Most fire extinguishers have a prominent red cylindrical design with a black valve. The spray speaker is made of metal or rubber or hard plastic attached to the tank. Individuals and businesses today more often use powder or gas fire extinguishers. In narrow, closed spaces, people often use powder cans to fight fires. In outdoor spaces, using air cans is more effective. With gas cylinders, users should be careful not to get cold burns during firefighting.
Due to the rapid increase in people's need to buy fire extinguishers, to meet domestic consumption needs, there have been many businesses importing fire extinguishers from abroad for business to ensure quality, safety and safety. highest efficiency. However, the procedure for importing fire extinguishers is always an issue that many businesses and establishments pay special attention to because this specific item always comes with its own regulations. If you want to know what those regulations are, please update the content below with Proship.
Update procedures for importing fire extinguisher equipment to Vietnam with the latest details in 2023
Currently, there are many questions arising such as How to carry out procedures to import fire fighting equipment? Do I need to apply for an import license? What is the import process? How much is the HS Code and import tax for this item?…
Next, Proship Logistics will quickly update the procedures for importing fire extinguishers and related knowledge for businesses and business establishments to promptly grasp a few additional adjustments to this item when needed. Imported into Vietnam market:
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Legal regulations on import of fire extinguishers
Pursuant to Decree 187/2013/ND-CP, this item is not banned or restricted from import, so the goods owner can import it as normal goods. According to Circular 08/2019/TT-BCA, replacing 14/2012/TT-BCA, fire extinguishers are on the List of potentially unsafe goods, under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Public Security. Therefore, when carrying out procedures to import fire extinguishers, the goods owner must register for quality inspection of imported goods.
Before customs clearance, imported Fire Extinguishers must register for State quality inspection:
- Automatically activated fire extinguisher: hanging type powder extinguisher;
- Portable fire extinguisher;
- Fire extinguisher with wheels.
HS code and tax rate for importing fire extinguishers
HS Code Fire extinguisher code
Fire extinguishers have HS codes under: Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical equipment; their parts:
- 8424 – Mechanical equipment (hand operated or not) for shooting, dispersing or pressure spraying of liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar devices; Steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet blasting machines.
- 842410 – Fire extinguishers, whether or not charged.
- 84241090 – Other.
To determine the HS code in more detail, you need to base on:
- Technical documents, properties, composition and reality of imported goods;
- List of Vietnam's export and import goods issued together with Circular No. 103/2015/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance;
- The 6 rules for applying HS codes are in Appendix 2 issued with Circular No. 49/2010/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance guiding the classification of import and export goods.
Tax rate on import of fire extinguishers
When importing fire extinguishers to Vietnam, the importer needs to pay full tax. Below is the latest Fire Extinguisher Import Tariff 2023:
- Value added tax VAT: 10%;
- AK import tax: 0%;
- Normal import tax: 0%;
- Import tax from China with Certificate of Origin Form E: 0%;
- Import tax from Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia markets with Certificate of Origin Form D: 0%;
- Import tax from Korea with certificate of origin Form AK: 0%;
- Import tax from Japan and ASEAN countries with certificate of origin Form AJ: 0%.
Procedures for importing fire extinguishers
Procedures for importing fire prevention and fighting equipment are always an issue of concern to agencies and businesses operating in the field of fire prevention and fighting. Therefore, the way to import fire extinguishers in accordance with current regulations will include the following steps:
Step 1: Imported goods arrive at the port, make an application for STATE INSPECTION at the Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality
To be able to carry out procedures to import fire extinguisher equipment, shippers need to prepare the following documents:
- Contract;
- Packing list;
- Certificate of conformity or Certificate of quality of imported goods batch or Certificate of quality inspection of imported goods batch;
- Management System Certificate (if any);
- Invoice (Invoice);
- Bill of Lading;
- Declaration of imported goods;
- Certificate of origin C/O (if any);
- CFS Certificate of Free Circulation;
- Photos or descriptions of goods, samples of imported labels, secondary labels (if the main label does not have enough content as prescribed).
Step 2: Register for certification of conformity at the designated organization
After fully preparing documents, the enterprise submits it to the Center for Research and Application of Fire Prevention and Fighting Science and Technology - University of Fire Prevention and Fighting - Ministry of Public Security.
Step 3: Open the customs declaration and ask for the goods to be preserved, then take samples for testing
* Note: For the first batch of imported goods, the center will send someone to physically inspect the storage warehouse and take samples for testing.
Step 4: Submit the above certificate to the Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality and complete (within 15 days)
Enterprises submit the results to the Department of Standards and Quality Measurement, manually upload them to the portal and return the customs clearance declaration, receiving QR stamps to paste on the product before bringing the goods to market. Documents needed to prepare for opening a customs declaration include:
- Bill (bill of lading);
- Invoice (commercial invoice);
- Packinglist (packaging specifications);
- Contract (commercial contract);
- C/O (certificate of origin);
- Catalog (product images);
- Application to bring goods for preservation (according to form 09, Appendix 5, Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC).
Pay attention to labels when importing goods
Regarding label information on the equipment, it is necessary to clearly and completely state the information according to current regulations. The label on the device must show the following information:
- Goods name;
- Name and address of the organization or individual responsible for the goods;
- Origin of goods;
- Features and instructions for use.
Shipping contact hotline:
Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
Ms Dung: 0939 999 247
Ms Duy: 0902 581 247
A few notes when completing customs procedures to import fire extinguishers
Regarding customs declaration, businesses need to proactively review and prepare all types of documents and records related to imported goods. Businesses need to regularly compare and check customs declaration documents and documents to accurately declare product names, types, quantities, weight, quality, value, origin, codes, and taxes. rate... In addition, businesses also need to compare and check management policies on import and export goods, tax policies or declared goods information... to promptly make additional declarations within the prescribed time. when detecting errors or mistakes.
In short, although the procedure for importing fire extinguishers is not complicated, if the importer is inexperienced in preparing documents and papers, it will be easy to make errors in information on the documents. For experienced Units and Individuals, they may be familiar with customs clearance of goods. As for Units and Individuals who have never done or have just completed import procedures, they will find it difficult.
=> Therefore, in order not to waste time, businesses can find an intermediary unit to handle customs clearance procedures on their behalf... When hiring such an entrusted service, they will be responsible for implementing it. Complete import package for businesses and handle arising problems quickly and promptly.
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Which unit is entrusted with import and export at border gates, airports, and seaports that is Professional, Prestigious, and Best today?
Currently, entrusted import and export at PROSHIP is carried out on a variety of transportation methods such as: sea, road, air, and railway. Proship Joint Stock Company is proud to be the Entrusted Unit for import and export of business, consumer goods, industrial and agricultural production goods, project goods,... at all airports such as Tan Son Nhat/Noi Bai /Danang,…; border gates such as Cha Lo, Lao Bao, La Lay, Mong Cai, Huu Nghi,... and seaports such as Cat Lai Port/Da Nang/Hai Phong/Chan May,...
Operating motto: "Prestige comes first - Professional in customs operations - Accurate in customs clearance time - Fast in door delivery - Guaranteed goods safety" . We have a team of well-trained personnel in professional skills, opening declarations, classifying declarations, etc., so we will directly advise and answer questions about all issues related to procedures. Goods import procedures (including procedures for importing fire extinguishers). At the same time, Proship Logistics also has connections and links with customs, has representative offices in convenient locations and modern support equipment,... which are NECESSARY and SUFFICIENT conditions to carry out the work. Customs declaration for Shippers/Enterprises.
As a customs clearance unit, Proship DOES NOT APPEAR on any documents of the customs declaration dossier. The mission of our Border Gate/Airport/Seaport Customs Clearance Unit is to create a declaration using our own software and then use the Customer Token to sign the declaration, and use the goods owner's introduction letter to complete customs procedures. . The Goods Owner/Enterprise must use their DIGITAL SIGNATURE to approve (remotely) sign, or send false documents...For the Customs Department, the Import-Export Clearance Unit, we are the Goods Owner's Personnel.
As a customs declaration agent, we will use a valid DIGITAL SIGNATURE to declare customs and be responsible for the content declared on the customs declaration together with the import-export enterprise; On behalf of the Enterprise, carry out import and export procedures for goods according to the Border Gate/Airport/Seaport Customs Warehouse Contract signed between the two parties; The name and code of Proship Customs Agent are shown on the declaration and the customs system.
Reasons to choose Customs declaration service, Import-Export entrustment service at Proship
Individuals and businesses dealing in import-export Sea goods should choose Proship's full customs declaration service because of its professionalism and reputation:
- Complete the customs declaration process according to the criteria: "Fast - Accurate - Cheap - Professional" ;
- We do not aim to provide the CHEAPEST package customs declaration service but ensure the MOST REASONABLE cost;
- Understand the customs clearance process of goods at airports/border gates/seaports nationwide;
- Skills to quickly handle import and export shipments that are difficult to declare at customs at seaports/airports/border gates;
- Customers receive dedicated advice on documents, procedures, application of HS codes, etc. by a team of staff with HQ expertise;
- Have enough necessary means to effectively serve Logistics activities;
- Understand and update the latest Customs Circulars, Decrees, etc. to advise customers;
- Commitment to confidentiality of goods information + information provided by customers when using airport/border gate/seaport warehousing services;
- Adequate compensation policy for customers if delays occur in warehouse;
- Commit to delivering goods to customers as requested (accurate in time and location);
- There is a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi/Da Nang, convenient for businesses' needs to hire full customs declaration services.
Types of customs declaration at airports, border gates, and seaports nationwide
Types of customs declaration at the Border Gate
Proship is planning to deploy the following types of customs declaration at the border gate:
- Type of transit;
- Types of import of gifts and non-commercial goods;
- Type of import processing;
- Type of export business;
- Type of import and export of export production;
- Type of on-site import and export;
- Type of temporary import for re-export;
- Type of temporary export and re-import;
- Type of investment export with tax and tax exemption.
Types of customs declaration at the Airport
Proship is planning to deploy the following types of customs declaration at the airport:
- Service of declaring business type, non-commercial;
- Services for declaring types of export production, types of processing, investment, and on-site import and export;
- Services for declaring transit types and tax-free investment goods;
- Types of on-site import and export, import and export to industrial zones, tax exemption,...
Types of customs declaration at seaports
Proship is planning to deploy the following types of customs declaration at seaports:
- Customs declaration services for export production, investment - processing;
- Customs declaration services for business imports - A11, non-commercial imports - H11,...;
- Type of business export: B11;
- Type of on-site import and export (selling goods into export processing zones)...;
- Temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import,...
Other services Proship provides when completing customs declaration
Proship also consults and provides other services in parallel with Customs warehousing services at border gates/airports/seaports such as:
- Analyze and classify goods;
- Plant/animal quarantine service (about 700,000 VND) (note: price will change according to market prices);
- Food hygiene and safety inspection service;
- Quality inspection and goods inspection services;
- Certificate of Origin (C/O) application service (about 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 VND) (note: price will change according to market prices);
- Service of applying for a certificate of conformity and declaration of conformity (about 2,000,000 VND) (note: price will change according to market prices);
- Cosmetic announcement service (about 2,500,000 million - 3,000,000 VND) (note: price will change according to market prices);
- Regular food declaration service (about 2,000,000 VND) (note: price will change according to market prices);
- Services for applying for licenses from ministries and branches;
- Fumigation service (about 350,000 VND) (note: price will change according to market prices).
Customers who declare customs at Proship
The target customers that Proship is focusing on serving are:
- Customers wishing to use full-service Customs Logistics Services;
- Companies exporting and importing in and out of Industrial Parks and Non-tariff Zones;
- Companies export and import through Vietnamese and International Border Gates, Airports, and Seaports.
Information you need to know about fire extinguisher import procedures in 2023 has been updated by Proship Logistics. From here, businesses or organizations that are having problems with how to declare imported goods, apply for certificates of origin, import conditions, regulations on labels, import taxes, etc. should refer to the correct application. regulations so that customs clearance of shipments takes place quickly and legally. When you need to hire a cheap import entrustment service or full customs declaration service, contact 0909 344 247 for the best response.
Shipping contact hotline:
Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
Ms Dung: 0939 999 247
Ms Duy: 0902 581 247
