IMPORTING PICKLEBALL EQUIPMENT AT SMARTLINK

Pickleball is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports! As the number of players rapidly increases, the procedures for importing pickleball equipment are gaining significant attention from business operators. So how is the process of importing this equipment carried out? Is it complicated? Let’s dive into the details with Smart Link Logistics in this article!

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of table tennis, badminton, and tennis. It is a sport suitable for all ages, and both men and women can play. Although it was first introduced in 1965 in Washington, USA, it wasn’t until mid-2024 that pickleball made its way into Vietnam and quickly became a phenomenon in the sports community. Pickleball equipment such as paddles, balls, clothing, shoes, and more are currently mainly imported to meet the diverse needs of domestic players.

Importing Pickleball Equipment

HS Code and Import Policies

Pickleball equipment, including paddles and balls, is classified under Chapter 95, Heading 9506: Equipment and gear for sports, physical exercise, athletics, and other outdoor games, not specifically detailed elsewhere in this chapter, including table tennis. The HS code and specific import duty rates for pickleball equipment are determined based on the product code.

Product categories:
- Pickleball paddle: 95069990
- Pickleball ball: 95066900

Relevant Regulations

The import of pickleball equipment must comply with current legal regulations, including:

Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC and Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC from the Ministry of Finance: Regulations on customs procedures, customs inspection, customs supervision, export and import taxes, and tax management for imported and exported goods.
Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP: Regulations on foreign trade management, including provisions on goods prohibited or restricted from import.
Vietnam-China Free Trade Agreement (Form E): To enjoy a 0% preferential tax rate, businesses need to provide a Certificate of Origin (C/O) from China.

Labeling Regulations

Labeling is a mandatory requirement when importing any product. This helps authorities clearly identify the origin and entity responsible for the imported goods. Pickleball equipment must be labeled according to Decree 128/2020/ND-CP, which includes:

Product name
Exporter information
Importer information
Country of origin

Customs Documentation

Importing pickleball equipment does not require complicated procedures. Therefore, importing businesses only need to prepare standard customs declaration documents, including:

Customs declaration
Commercial invoice
Bill of lading
Certificate of Origin (if available)
Packing list

This article provides detailed information on the import procedures for pickleball equipment that Smart Link shares with business operators. We hope that this information helps businesses gain an overall understanding and facilitates a smoother import process.

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