x Do you need to import LED lighting equipment to Vietnam for trade, business, consumption, etc.?
x You don't have much experience with procedures, energy labeling, preparing dossiers to declare product conformity, etc.?
x Do you want to know how much the import tax rate is for LED lights? What is the corresponding HS Code? Which unit entrusts the import and export of this item?
LED lights are one of the most imported products in our country, so this device has been dominating the Vietnamese market compared to other types of lights. Below, Proship.vn will quickly share the procedures for importing LED lights for businesses who are really interested but do not have much experience in customs procedures - LED light clearance can refer to. Besides, we are also the Import-Export Entrustment Unit - customs declaration of many items (including imported LED lighting equipment). Affordable prices combined with good service quality, reputation, and safety will bring absolute satisfaction to every Shipper/Business.
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Overview of current demand for importing LED lighting equipment
LED (Short for “Light Emitting Diode” ), meaning Light Emitting Diode, LED lighting products produce light up to 90% more efficiently than incandescent bulbs. LED lights are no longer strange items in our lives. When talking about LED lights, we talk about the rich lighting benefits. Because LED lights have a long lifespan and good light quality, they are quite popular with users.
Currently, there are many lighting products on the market and each type has its own technical specifications. Among them, LED lighting products are common lighting products that use light-emitting diode - LED technology. LED is a new generation lamp with a lighting principle based on the operation of light-emitting diodes. Along with LED import activities, there is quite a lot of activity and this device has many different types corresponding to different HS CODE codes such as:
- LED string lights;
- LED track lights;
- LED ceiling lights;
- LED tube lights;
- LED Bulbs;
- LED headlights;
- LED panel lights;
- Traffic light.
Importing LED lights can require attention to many factors and a series of necessary customs procedures. LED lights when carrying out import procedures are divided into the following types:
- Imported LED lights must be labeled as energy saving;
- Imported LED lights must be quality tested;
- Ordinary imported LED lights: Solar lights, battery LED lights, complete LED lights.
Determine if your LED product falls into any or all of the above. Then you must determine exactly which Circulars and Regulations your product will have to comply with... Below is the main content of LED lighting import procedures, HS code, import tax, import policy, quality inspection and LED energy labeling that Proship Logistics wants to share with readers.
Proship Logistics guides the most detailed procedures for importing LED lights to Vietnam in 2023
LED lights are customs clearance items with more complicated import and export procedures than other goods on the market. Therefore, before learning about the procedures for importing LED lights, businesses need to firmly grasp some basic information about this lighting equipment... Below, Proship Logistics would like to share all the knowledge and information. Important customs procedures for importing LED lighting equipment to the country for trade, business and consumption:
Relevant circulars on import of LED lights
When businesses need to carry out customs clearance procedures for goods containing LED lights, they need to learn about the following basic circulars and official dispatches:
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- Decision 04/2017/QD-TTg dated March 9, 2017 of the Prime Minister "Regulating the list of vehicles and equipment that must have energy labels" .
- Official Dispatch No. 1786/TCHQ-GSQL dated March 11, 2016 of the General Department of Customs guiding the process of implementing energy labeling and checking minimum energy performance.
- Circular 36/2016/TT-BCT dated December 28, 2016 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade guiding the implementation of energy labeling for a number of products
- Decision 4889/QD-BCT dated December 27, 2018 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade announcing Vietnam Standards and instructions for declaring energy efficiency and energy labeling of LED lights
- Circular 08/2019/BKHCN dated September 25, 2019 promulgating National Technical Regulations (QCVN 19/2019/BKHCN) on lighting products with LED technology
- Pursuant to Decision 3810/QD-BKHCN dated December 18, 2019 of the Ministry of Science and Technology, LED lights must be quality checked according to QCVN 19/2019/BKHCN.
- And some other texts.
HS code and import tax rate of LED lights
LED lamp HS code
Each type of LED lamp has a separate HS code. Please refer to the following HS codes:
| HS code | Description of goods |
| 85395210 | – – – Screwed lamp head type |
| 85395290 | - - - Others |
| 94051191 | – – – – Searchlight |
| 94051199 | - - - - Others |
| 94054110 | - - - Headlight |
| 94054130 | – – – Non-flashing signal lights for airports; lamps for railway vehicles, locomotives, ships, aircraft, or lighthouses, of base metal |
| 94054140 | – – – Other types used in public places or large streets; Other types of exterior lighting |
LED import tax rate
The import tax rate of LED lights depends on the HS Code. Reference import tax rates in 2023 for LED bulbs are as follows:
- Regular import tax: 5%;
- Preferential import tax: 0%;
- VAT: 10%.
Products must have certification of conformity
Accordingly, products that must meet the requirements according to QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN will have to undergo State quality inspection to obtain a certificate of conformity before importing those LED lights, including the following types of lights. :
| No | Product name according to HS code | HS code | Scope |
| 1. | Light-emitting diode (LED) | 85395000 | – LED bulbs with built-in ballasts for general lighting work at voltages greater than 50V. – Common fixed LED electric lights. – Portable portable LED electric light. – Double-ended LED bulbs are designed to replace straight tube fluorescent bulbs. |
| 2. | Searchlight | 94051091 | – Common fixed LED electric lights. |
| 3. | Others | 94052090 | – Portable portable LED electric light. |
* Note: This regulation does NOT apply to lights on means of transport, lighting equipment in lighting works, lighting equipment in advertising means or special lighting devices such as lamps. operating room,…
Types of documents and records that need to be prepared when importing LED lights
Application for energy labeling registration and regulation compliance
Types of registration dossiers for energy labeling and product conformity include:
- Application for announcement of energy labeling;
- Declaration of conformity according to the form of the Ministry of Science and Technology;
- Proposed energy label sample;
- Import goods declaration documents;
- Invoice;
- Energy efficiency test results;
- Business registration certificate;
- Applicable standards and certified copy results;
- C/O;
- Catalog and some other important documents.
Customs clearance documents for importing LED lights
Customs procedures for importing LED lights are quite complicated. Basically, for any LED light, businesses must present the following papers and documents:
- Commercial Invoice;
- Packing List;
- Bill of Lading;
- Commercial Contract (Sales Contract);
- Certificate of origin of goods (C/O);
- Customs declaration;
- Application for announcement of energy labeling;
- Standard conformity declaration;
- Quality inspection registration certificate.
Procedures for importing LED lights
Step 1: Register for quality inspection
Quality inspection is a mandatory procedure for some LED lighting products after customs clearance. Therefore, if importing LED lights requires quality inspection after customs clearance, businesses need to register according to the instructions. Regarding the quality inspection registration dossier, you need to prepare the following documents:
- Quality inspection registration form according to the form;
- Sales contract;
- Commercial invoice;
- Packing list: 1 copy;
- Bill of Lading: original or photocopy;
- Certificate of Origin (C/O): photocopy of importing organizations and individuals;
- And some other documents (if any).
Step 2: Register for energy efficiency testing
This is a step taken with LED lighting products that must undergo energy efficiency testing before being put into circulation on the market. Regarding business registration documents, it is necessary to follow the instructions of the competent authority.
Step 3: Open the customs declaration
Enterprises open customs declarations (can open electronic declarations), fill in all necessary information to carry out customs clearance activities. Regarding the customs dossier, the customs declarant needs to present the following documents:
- Import customs declaration form;
- Commercial Invoice;
- Packing List;
- Bill of Lading;
- Commercial Contract (Sales Contract);
- Certificate of origin of goods - C/O;
- And some other documents.
Step 4: Testing and certification of conformity
After requesting to bring goods to the warehouse, businesses can bring samples to the testing center to check the quality and energy efficiency of the imported lamps to certify the product's conformity.
Step 5: Register for energy labeling
According to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 5, Circular 36/2016/TT-BCT, "Before bringing vehicles and equipment to the market, enterprises manufacturing and importing such vehicles and equipment must prepare a set of documents Register for energy labeling and send it to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.." . Accordingly, importing enterprises need to prepare dossiers to apply for energy labeling for products, including the following documents:
- Energy label announcement paper for LED products;
- Test results issued by the testing organization for the LED model;
- Documents proving that the foreign testing laboratory has met the conditions (In case the energy labeling testing is performed by a foreign testing organization);
- Projected energy sticker template.
Step 6: Proceed with declaration of conformity
Based on Circular 08/2019/TT-BKHCN and Regulation QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN, imported LED products must comply with regulations and check quality before being sold on the market.
Regarding the application for declaration of conformity, businesses need to prepare a number of documents such as:
- Declaration of conformity according to the form of the Ministry of Science and Technology;
- Business registration certificate (Copy);
- Applicable standards (Copy of original);
- Certification results (Copy of original).
Step 7: Apply energy labels and conformity stamps before bringing products to market
Finally, before circulating LED lights on the market, businesses apply energy labels, regulatory compliance stamps and some other additional stamps (if any) to the product.
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Proship Logistics – Prestigious, Professional, Cheap Import-Export Unit for sea, road, and air cargo
PROSHIP LOGISTICS is a unit specializing in providing import-export trust services, low-cost customs clearance services and is the leading professional and reputable customs agent today. 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 process (including LED lighting import procedures). At the same time, Proship Joint Stock Company also has a close relationship with the relevant customs side and equipment to fully support transportation and delivery,...so the customs clearance process of goods is always guaranteed to be quick. , promptly at seaports, airports or land border gates.
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.
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.
Proship accepts customs declaration at airports, seaports, and border gates nationwide
Customs declaration at all Airports
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Ho Chi Minh;
- Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi;
- Da Nang International Airport – Da Nang;
- Van Don International Airport - Quang Ninh;
- Cat Bi International Airport – Hai Phong;
- Vinh International Airport - Nghe An;
- Phu Bai International Airport – Hue;
- Cam Ranh International Airport – Khanh Hoa;
- Lien Khuong International Airport – Lam Dong;
- Phu Cat International Airport - Binh Dinh;
- Can Tho International Airport – Can Tho;
- Phu Quoc International Airport – Kien Giang,…
Customs declaration at all seaports
- Cat Lai Port;
- Cai Lan Port;
- Ninh Phuc Port;
- Hai Phong port;
- Nghi Son Port;
- Cua Lo Port;
- Vung Ang port;
- Chan May Port;
- Tien Sa Port;
- Ky Ha Port;
- Dung Quat Port;
- Quy Nhon Port;
- Ba Ngoi Port;
- Nha Trang Port;
- Vung Tau Port;
- Phu My Port;
- Saigon Port;
- Can Tho Port;
- An Thoi Port,…
Customs declaration at all border gates
- Mong Cai gate;
- Huu Nghi Border Gate;
- Ta Lung border gate;
- Thanh Thuy border gate;
- Lao Cai border gate;
- Tay Trang border gate;
- Chieng Bong border gate;
- Na Meo border gate;
- Muong Chanh border gate;
- Nam Can border gate;
- Cau Treo Border Gate;
- Cha Lo border gate;
- Lao Bao border gate;
- La Lay border gate;
- Bo Y border gate;
- Ganh Da border gate;
- Le Thanh border gate;
- Hoa Lu border gate;
- Xa Mat border gate;
- Moc Bai;
- Dinh Ba border gate;
- Thuong Phuoc Border Gate;
- Vinh Xuong border gate;
- Tinh Bien border gate;
- Ha Tien border gate;
- Binh Hiep Border Gate,…
Types of customs declaration at airports, border gates, and seaports nationwide
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 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 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,...
Advantages of full import-export entrustment service and customs declaration at Proship
Individuals and businesses dealing in import-export goods should choose Proship's full customs declaration service because of its professionalism and reputation:
- We do not aim to provide the CHEAPEST customs clearance service but ensure the MOST REASONABLE cost;
- Complete the KBHQ process according to the criteria: "Fast - Accurate - Cheap - Professional" ;
- Skills to quickly handle import and export shipments that are difficult to declare to customs at seaports/airports/border gates;
- Understand the customs clearance process of goods at airports/border gates/seaports nationwide;
- Have enough necessary means to effectively serve Logistics activities;
- Understand and update the latest Customs Circulars, Decrees, etc. to advise customers;
- Customers are advised on documents, procedures, applying HS codes, etc. by a team of staff with HQ expertise;
- Commitment to confidentiality of goods information + information provided by customers when using airport/border gate/seaport warehousing services;
- There is a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi/Da Nang, convenient for businesses' needs to hire full customs declaration services;
- Commit to delivering goods to customers as requested (accurate in time and location);
- Adequate compensation policy for customers if delays occur in warehouse.
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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).
Proship Logistics has quickly updated the Procedures for importing LED lights to Vietnam according to current regulations in 2023. Accordingly, if an Individual or Enterprise specializes in trading this item but encounters some problems with documents and procedures, , how to label, declare product conformity,... or if you are still concerned about tax rates and HS Codes corresponding to each type of lamp, you should refer to the article shared above. At the same time, when you need to hire an import/export entrusted unit, contact us immediately at 0909 344 247 for support in providing and quoting the best quick service.
Shipping contact hotline:
Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
Ms Dung: 0939 999 247
Ms Duy: 0902 581 247
