DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR EXPORTING FROZEN SEAFOOD

Exporting frozen seafood involves numerous essential documents and certificates. To minimize risks, exporters need to be aware of several important points. In this article, Smart Link will provide a detailed guide on the procedures for exporting frozen seafood.

1. Export policies for seafood

According to Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BTC dated February 12, 2015, issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development:

Seafood species not on the prohibited export list must undergo customs procedures. For species under CITES, follow the regulations of CITES Vietnam.
Seafood listed under conditional export, if meeting the conditions specified in Appendix 2 of this Circular, must also undergo customs procedures. For CITES-listed seafood, comply with CITES Vietnam regulations.
Goods listed in the seafood catalog must undergo quarantine before customs clearance as per the law.

2. Customs procedures for exporting frozen seafood

Check the export eligibility of frozen seafood

Before exporting and completing customs procedures, businesses need to verify if the frozen seafood is on the allowed export list according to Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BTC dated February 12, 2015, from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

If the item is on the prohibited export list, it cannot be exported or go through customs procedures.

Determine the HS Code for frozen seafood

Businesses must identify the HS Code of the frozen seafood to facilitate proper classification and tax application. The HS Code for frozen seafood falls under Chapter 03 – Fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates.

Below are the HS Codes for some types of frozen seafood:

HS Code for frozen seafood – Smart Link Logistics

Register for animal quarantine

For fresh or frozen seafood, a Health Certificate (HC) is required. The quarantine registration dossier includes:

Quarantine registration form.
Animal quarantine requirements of the importing country (if any).
Health certificate issued by the competent authority of the importing country (if any).

This dossier should be submitted to the Regional Animal Health Office or the Regional Animal Quarantine Sub-Department under the Department of Animal Health or the provincial veterinary management agency.

Complete customs procedures for exporting frozen seafood

When declaring customs for exporting frozen seafood, the following documents are required:

Commercial invoice.
Bill of lading.

Commercial contract.
Customs declaration.
Packing list.
Certificate of origin.
Quarantine certificate.

These detailed procedures for exporting frozen seafood aim to provide businesses with useful information about seafood export processes.

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