PROCEDURES FOR IMPORTING PAINT AT SMARTLINK

Paint is an essential material in both the construction and industrial production sectors. So, what are the required procedures for importing paint? What are the related taxes when importing paint? Let’s explore this topic with Smart Link in this article!

Common Types of Paints Today

There are many types of paints on the market with different features and applications. However, to make classification easier, paints are typically divided into the following main groups:

Water-based paints (Acrylic)
Oil-based paints (including Alkyd oil paints and Acrylic oil paints)
PU-based paints (Polyurethane)
Epoxy paints

When imported into Vietnam, paints are generally categorized into major types such as wall paints and decorative spray paints.

Registration Process for Conformity Certification and Quality Inspection When Importing Paint

According to QCVN 16:2019/BXD standards, imported paints, especially emulsion wall paints, must have a conformity certificate and undergo a quality inspection after customs clearance. The process includes:

Registering for a conformity certification for paint before publishing the declaration of conformity.
Completing the necessary documentation for the declaration of conformity, including the conformity certification, business license, declaration form according to Circular 28/2012/TT-BKHCN, and testing results.
Submitting the declaration of conformity to the local Department of Construction.
After about five days, you will receive a certificate of conformity acceptance from the Department of Construction.

Procedures for Importing Paint

HS Code

Imported paints have different HS codes depending on their usage. For example:

Decorative spray paint: HS code 32089090
Water-based wall paint: HS code 32091090

Import Tariffs

Import taxes and VAT will vary depending on the type of paint:

Wall paint: Preferential import tax of 20%, VAT of 10%
Decorative spray paint: Preferential import tax of 10%, VAT of 10%

Documents Required for Importing Paint

To complete the procedures for importing paint, companies must prepare documents such as:

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading
Certificate of Origin (C/O form E, form AK, form D, etc.)

Contact Smart Link for Paint Imports

Above is an overview of the procedures for importing paint that Smart Link would like to share with you. We hope this article has provided you with the necessary information regarding the procedures and taxes for importing paint into Vietnam.

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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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