DETAILED PROCEDURE FOR LAPTOP IMPORT AT SMARTLINK

Laptops are essential companions for students, university attendees, and office workers. With increasing demand, importing laptops has become common. Is the procedure for importing laptops difficult or complex? Let’s follow the article below to understand more about the process of laptop import!

Product Information

A laptop is a personal device that allows users to easily carry and use it in various locations. A laptop consists of two main parts:

External parts: including the casing, keyboard, battery, screen, touchpad, charger, and connection ports.
Internal parts: including the CPU, GPU, RAM, hard drive, motherboard, chipset, and optical drive.

Laptops are currently classified into several types, including:

Palmtop
Netbook
Ultrabook
Notebook
Laptop

China is currently one of the leading countries in the global electronics industry. Renowned brands such as Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Xiaomi, and Huawei all originate from China. With diverse designs, modern styles, reasonable prices, and configurations suitable for various needs, Chinese laptops are a preferred choice for many businesses and distributors.

Laptop Import Policy

According to current regulations, 100% new laptops are not on the prohibited import list. Therefore, businesses can import and trade these products. However, there are a few important regulations to note when importing laptops:

According to Decree 187/2013/NĐ-CP, brand-new laptops do not require an import license.
According to Appendix II, which lists information and communication technology products requiring conformity certification, laptops must undergo conformity certification and quality inspection, under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communications.
Imported laptops must have energy labels and meet minimum energy efficiency standards.

Note: In certain cases, laptops are exempt from conformity certification and quality inspection, including:

Products imported not for commercial purposes.
Products imported for the company’s own use or for the importing organization.

According to Circular 31/2015/TT-BTTTT, used laptops are on the list of goods prohibited from importation.

Regulations for Laptop Importation

Legal Basis When importing laptops, businesses must understand the following legal regulations:

Circular 11/2020/TT-BTTTT regulates the list of information and communication technology products that must undergo conformity certification.
Decision 1182/QĐ-BCT mandates energy efficiency inspections.
Official Document 53/TCHQ-GSQL 2021 restricts the importation of used consumer goods.

HS Code The HS code for imported laptops is 84713020, which belongs to Chapter 84, Group 8471 concerning automatic data processing machines and related devices.

Import Tax Rates When importing laptops, businesses are subject to the following taxes:

General import tax: 5%
Preferential import tax: 0%
VAT: 10%
Special Asean-China Preferential Tax (ACFTA): 0%

Energy Labeling Registration Procedure

According to Decision 04/2017/QĐ-TTg, imported laptops must have energy labels. Businesses need to prepare a registration dossier following regulations and submit it to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for approval.

Laptop Import Procedure

The procedure includes the following steps:

Register for product quality inspection.
Conduct energy efficiency tests according to national standards.
Prepare the customs dossier, including:
- Enterprise certificate.
- Results of quality inspection and energy efficiency tests.
- Certificate of conformity.
- Commercial invoice, bill of lading, and other relevant documents.
Submit the dossier and complete the procedures with the customs authority.
Clear customs and deliver the goods to the warehouse.

The above is information on the laptop import procedure. We hope this article helps businesses facilitate their importation and trade of this product. We are committed to providing you with services and solutions that help your goods reach the global market with dedication and partnership. With over 13 years of experience in transportation, we are proud to be a reputable and professional company.

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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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