IMPORTING MOONCAKE SERVICES AT SMARTLINK

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the demand for importing diverse and flavorful mooncakes from other countries significantly increases, alongside the production of traditional mooncakes within the country. So, is the procedure for importing mooncakes complicated? Let’s explore with Smartlink through the following article!

Importing mooncake Procedure

Mooncakes are a characteristic product of Vietnam and are considered food, so businesses do not need to obtain an import license according to current regulations. However, importing mooncakes requires businesses to focus on ensuring food hygiene and safety.

Firstly, businesses need to self-declare food hygiene and safety (FHS), including production processes that meet safety standards, clean raw materials, and careful packaging and preservation processes to avoid contamination and ensure consumer safety.

Although an import license is not required, businesses must still comply with the standards of both the exporting and importing countries, ensuring the product does not contain harmful additives and that the ingredients meet food safety regulations.

Importing Mooncake at Smart Link Logistics

Customs Documents for Mooncake Importation

Commercial Invoice: Details the transaction information between the buyer and the seller, including quantity, price, total value, and payment terms. This invoice is crucial in customs procedures.
Packing List: Provides detailed information about the contents of each package, including type of goods, quantity, weight, dimensions, and packaging details.
Sales Contract: Specifies the terms and conditions of the transaction, protecting the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Certificate of Origin: Certifies the place of production of the goods, helping to determine the origin of the product and comply with tax and international trade regulations.
Sanitary Certificate: Certifies that the goods have been inspected and meet food hygiene and safety standards.

HS Code and Import Tax for Mooncakes

First, identify the HS code for mooncakes, which falls under group 1905. The import tax for mooncakes is 40% and can be reduced to 0% if there is a certificate of origin such as form D, E, AK. The applicable VAT is 10%.

Mooncake Importation Procedure

Register Customs Declaration: Done on the electronic customs system after gathering all necessary documents and evidence.
Open Customs Declaration: The system will provide the result of the declaration channeling, and the steps to open the declaration will depend on the channeling result.
Customs Clearance: After checking and confirming the documents are in order, the declaration will be cleared.
Transport Goods to Storage: Complete the necessary procedures to transport the goods to the storage warehouse.

Important Notes for Importation Procedures

Carefully Check Document Information: Ensure all information is accurate and complete to avoid issues during customs procedures.
Minimize Risks with Letter of Guarantee or Prepayment: Use safe payment methods to reduce financial risks.
Self-Declare Food Hygiene and Safety: Ensure the goods meet food safety standards and do not harm consumer health.
Ensure Consistency and Synchronization Between Documents and Goods: The information on the documents must be accurate and reflect the actual content of the shipment.

Smartlink Logistics hopes that the above information will be useful for you in the process of importing mooncakes. At Smartlink, we specialize in import consulting and handling mooncake and confectionery shipments in various markets with successful shipments. Here, we will provide you with services and solutions to help your goods reach the world with a commitment to dedication and partnership with customers. We are proud to be a company with over 13 years of experience in the logistics field.

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If you require assistance with international import and export of goods, please contact our team at Smartlink Logistics. We are available to provide you with professional guidance on our services and the necessary customs procedures.

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