x Business establishments and enterprises need to import large quantities of lithium batteries to Vietnam?
x You don't have much experience with import procedures for current lithium batteries?
x Do you need to hire a third party specializing in import and export procedures for goods by sea, road, and air that is professional, reputable, and has good prices?
Proship.vn quickly shares the most detailed procedures for importing new lithium batteries applicable to 2023. Businesses and private individuals interested in import procedures for this item should read and save the information to know what they need. Prepare documents, vouchers, and records so that they are valid. At the same time, we also introduce the most reputable import-export consignment service for customers who need to consider using the service to ensure timely and accurate customs clearance of shipments.
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Current demand for importing lithium batteries to Vietnam
It must be said that Lithium batteries are one of the significant technological achievements of the 21st century. Lithium batteries, also known as Lithium Li-ion batteries or Li-ion batteries, are batteries that use lithium compounds as electrical materials. polar and rechargeable (or secondary battery). During use, lithium ions will move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode. When the battery runs out of energy and recharges, these ions will move back from the positive electrode to the negative electrode. Normally, lithium batteries are divided into 2 types, which are:
- Lithium batteries used in handheld devices (laptops, mobile phones, laptops);
- Lithium batteries are used in other devices (airplanes, electric motorbikes, electric cars, etc.).
The advantages of lithium batteries include:
- Long lifespan: Lithium batteries have a long lifespan and a fairly low energy loss rate during charging and discharging;
- High capacity: Lithium batteries have higher energy density than other batteries;
- Light weight: With the same capacity, lithium batteries are lighter in weight than other types of batteries.
Lithium batteries are used in many different areas of life, with high demand, so Lithium battery import activities have been promoted in the past few years. However, the weakness of lithium batteries is the possibility of explosion and fire when impacted, penetrated or charged incorrectly. Therefore, importing lithium batteries requires special attention to safety regulations.
Because it possesses many specific technical characteristics and the customs clearance policies applied to this item are relatively complex, many businesses have difficulty completing procedures to import this type of battery back to the country. So, if you are having any problems when completing procedures for importing goods from abroad in general as well as procedures for importing lithium batteries in particular, you can trust Proship Logistics to receive support from A - Z and speed up the process. Customs clearance of goods through border gates/seaports/airports.
Latest and most detailed lithium battery import procedures from A - Z
Proship has compiled knowledge from many reliable sources to share with you the latest and most detailed procedures for importing lithium batteries to Vietnam, including the following:
Lithium batteries are allowed to be imported
Currently, the types of lithium batteries allowed to be imported include:
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- Lithium-ion batteries: Widely used in electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, backup batteries... This product is capable of generating high energy, large capacity and longevity. long battery.
- Lithium ferro phosphate batteries: Used in electric vehicles, electric bicycles and energy storage devices. Uninterruptible batteries are capable of providing continuous power over a long period of time and are designed to meet safety and environmental protection requirements.
- Lithium polymer batteries: Used in thin and light electronic products such as smartwatches, wireless headphones, drones, etc. Lithium polymer batteries are thinner and more flexible than lithium-ion batteries.
=> The above products must meet regulations on safety, environmental protection and quality of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and comply with regulations on transportation and storage to ensure safety during use. use and transportation.
Documents regulating the import of lithium batteries
Regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications (applies to lithium batteries used for handheld devices including phones, tablets, laptops):
- Circular 02/2022/TT-BTTTT stipulates the list of products and goods that must be certified and/or declared conformable (list of group 2 goods) within the scope of responsibility of the Ministry of Information and Communications;
- Circular 15/2018/TT-BTTTT and Decree 74/2018/ND-CP regulate state quality inspection procedures for imported goods;
- Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTTT regulates methods of certifying and declaring conformity of products managed by the Ministry of Information and Communications;
- QCVN 101:2020/BTTTT National technical regulation on Lithium batteries for handheld devices (phones, tablets, laptops).
* Note: Backup chargers are NOT IN the scope of application of the above regulations and are NOT under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communications.
HS code, lithium battery import tax
HS code Imported lithium battery code
Depending on each individual structure as well as each method of use, there are many types of lithium batteries corresponding to different HS codes. For each HS code, businesses need to implement corresponding import customs clearance policies. Of course, tax rates will also vary significantly:
- 85065000: HS code for non-rechargeable lithium batteries and battery packs for subsequent use;
- 85076010: HS code for rechargeable lithium batteries and designated for use in laptops and phones.
Import tax on imported lithium batteries
Some import taxes on lithium batteries:
- Normal import tax: 5%
- Preferential import tax: 0%
- VAT VAT: 10%
- Special preferential import tax with C/O from countries around the world: 0%.
Imported lithium batteries are items in the group of PRICE RISK GOODS.
Procedures for importing Lithium batteries
For Lithium batteries in this group, it is necessary to make a declaration of conformity for the product. Therefore, the first thing businesses need to do to import this item is to declare conformity.
Step 1: Register for declaration of conformity for the product
Enterprises need to register for goods quality inspection at the Department of Telecommunications
- Quality inspection registration form according to the form;
- Sales contract;
- Commercial invoice;
- Packing list;
- Bill of Lading;
- Certificate of origin (C/O).
After the system has responded that the enterprise's profile meets the standards, submit the hard copy and the Department of Standards and Measurement will sign and stamp. Of which, 1 copy is submitted to customs and 1 copy is kept by the business.
* Note: This quality check registration step is extremely important, requiring accurate records so that businesses can quickly confirm registration.
Step 2: Complete customs declaration procedures to import lithium batteries
Transmit electronic customs declaration and prepare documents including quality inspection registration.
- Quality inspection registration certificate: 1 original;
- Commercial invoice;
- Packing list: 1 copy;
- Bill of Lading: original or photocopy;
- Certificate of Origin (C/O): original;
- Other related documents.
After the goods arrive, carry out customs clearance procedures and bring the goods to the warehouse.
Step 3: Test and make declaration of conformity
When testing and declaring conformity at testing centers designated by the Ministry of Information and Communications. Documents to prepare include:
- Testing contract (2 copies);
- Customs declaration (1 photocopy);
- Technical drawings (1 copy);
- Product sample (1 sample).
* Note: Within 15 days from the date of customs clearance of the shipment, the Enterprise must fully complete the dossier to return the quality inspection results of the equipment to the place where the quality inspection has been registered.
Step 4: Submit the results of declaration of conformity and complete the shipment
After receiving the declaration of conformity, the enterprise submits a copy with product images (printed in color, with seal), stamps and labels to the Customs authority. At this point, the import of lithium batteries has been completed and is circulating on the market. For other types of lithium battery products, only need to go through import procedures like normal goods and do not need to declare conformity.
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Risks, arising problems and a few notes when importing lithium batteries
Risks and problems arise when importing lithium batteries
During the process of importing lithium batteries, there are a number of risks and issues that Individuals/Businesses need to pay attention to:
- Regarding legal issues: Importing lithium batteries needs to comply with legal regulations related to safety and the environment. Failure to comply may result in fines or liability for the consequences of unsafe lithium battery use.
- Regarding quality: Lithium batteries can be damaged or not function properly if they are manufactured in a way that does not ensure quality or does not comply with safety standards. This may result in fire or explosion or harm the user.
- About packaging: Lithium battery packaging is also very important to ensure safety during transportation and use. If not packaged properly or unsafe materials are used, the lithium battery may be damaged or cause a fire or explosion.
- About transportation: Lithium batteries are very sensitive to light and high temperature. During transportation, if appropriate storage conditions are not ensured, the lithium battery may be damaged or cause a fire or explosion.
- Regarding toxicology: Lithium batteries can contain substances that are toxic to the environment and human health when discharged. Therefore, the treatment and recycling of lithium batteries is very important to ensure health and environmental concerns.
Important notes when importing lithium batteries
When importing lithium batteries, businesses need to note the following points:
- Search for reputable suppliers, choose the appropriate payment method;
- Import tax is an obligation that importers must fulfill towards the State;
- The import tax on lithium batteries is quite high. When negotiating with the seller, you should request a certificate of origin to receive tax incentives;
- When importing, goods must be labeled according to 43/2017/ND-CP;
- Determine the correct HS code to determine the correct tax and avoid penalties;
- Lithium batteries for laptops, mobile phones, and tablets must check the quality of imported goods;
- Goods can only be consumed on the market when the customs declaration is cleared.
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Does Proship Logistics accept entrusted import, export and customs declaration of lithium batteries and other items?
The demand for import and export of goods is currently increasing. Therefore, entrusting import and export to a licensed unit with expertise and experience is really necessary because it saves time and costs. It will be difficult for businesses to avoid problems arising during the process of importing vacuum cleaners in particular and import and export procedures in general if they do not have experience in customs declaration and customs clearance. chemistry.
Therefore, if you choose to use the import-export entrustment service - customs clearance of goods by land, sea, and air at PROSHIP LOGISTICS , we will complete procedures for importing lithium batteries in particular on behalf of the business. and import and export procedures for other goods in general. Specifically:
- Negotiate and sign foreign trade contracts;
- Carry out all necessary procedures for import and export of goods;
- Declare and pay taxes: Import tax, VAT... for imported goods;
- Maintain import and export documents: Contracts, commercial invoices, packing slips.
Immediately after completing HQ procedures, we will mobilize container tractors to transport goods from Seaport - Warehouse, from Airport - Warehouse or from Border Gate - Customer's warehouse. With transportation solutions, E - Logistics provides flexible delivery such as: Road transport by container and truck; Railway container transport; Sea transport; Transporting goods by air; Transporting goods by refrigerated containers; Transporting retail cargo, bulk cargo, special cargo, and oversized and super heavy cargo; Multi-modal transportation of project cargo.
Lithium batteries receive customs declaration and are imported into the country
Proship receives transportation and customs declaration of Lithium Batteries imported to Vietnam of all types:
- Transportation of Lithium-Ion Batteries;
- Transporting Lithium Polymer Batteries;
- Transporting removable lithium batteries;
- Shipping Built-in lithium battery;
- Shipping Genuine Batteries;
- Shipping Replacement Batteries;
- Transporting lithium batteries used for handheld devices;
- Transporting lithium batteries used for other products;
- Transporting lithium batteries used for vehicles.
In addition, we also accept entrusted import and export of other items such as:
- USED machinery product group (goods that are easy to complete customs procedures and documents): Industrial and civil machines, excavators, excavators, bulldozers, lathes, milling machines...;
- Group of aquatic feed, animal feed, poultry feed;
- Group of fertilizers and plant protection drugs;
- Specialized equipment product groups: Medical equipment, industrial equipment, aviation and defense equipment, color printer equipment, printing industry;
- Electronic components, industrial machinery spare parts;
- Handicrafts: bamboo and rattan...;
- Fertilizer, children's toys, elevators, escalators, construction materials, toilets, cups,...
Types of import and export entrusted at Proship
Forms of Import-Export Entrustment Services that Proship has been, is and will plan to provide to businesses include:
- Import-export commercial business services;
- Taxable or tax-free investment import-export services;
- Import-export services for processed goods;
- Temporary Import – Re-Export, Temporary Export – Re-Import Services;
- Services of importing raw materials to produce export goods;
- Non-commercial Import-Export services (donated goods, donations, aid, special goods...).
Customers using the full package warehousing service
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 Airports and Seaports.
Other services Proship provides when completing customs declaration
Along with import-export entrustment services and customs declaration, Proship also consults and provides other services 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 updated the necessary knowledge about lithium battery import procedures for interested individuals, business households, and enterprises to refer to and apply in practice to speed up the time and progress of customs clearance of battery shipments. lithium to the country. In case you do not have much experience importing batteries from abroad and are having problems with documents, records, procedures, tax rates, etc., contact us immediately at 0909 344 247 for support and notification. Best price for Import-Export Entrusted Services - Customs declaration.
Shipping contact hotline:
Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
Ms Dung: 0939 999 247
Ms Duy: 0902 581 247
