PROCEDURES FOR IMPORT ANIMAL FEED AT SMARTLINK

Nowadays, many countries, including Vietnam, often need to import animal feed to meet the growing demand of the livestock industry. Importing animal feed helps ensure a stable supply, especially during unfavorable weather conditions or when domestic food sources are insufficient. However, in order to import animal feed into Vietnam, businesses must understand the current procedures, policies, and relevant taxes.

Policies on Importing Animal Feed into Vietnam

To import animal feed, businesses must comply with current state policies, including:

Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018
Decree No. 43/2017/NĐ-CP dated April 14, 2017
Decree No. 128/2020/NĐ-CP dated October 19, 2020
Decree No. 187/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 20, 2013
Decree No. 77/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016
Decree No. 15/2022/NĐ-CP dated January 28, 2022
Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015, amended by Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC dated April 20, 2018
Circular No. 28/2017/TT-BNNPTNT dated December 25, 2017
Official Letter No. 6313/TB-TCHQ dated September 25, 2020

According to these regulations, animal feed is not on the list of goods prohibited from import into Vietnam. However, businesses must conduct quality inspections, register product circulation, and carry out animal feed quarantine when importing.

HS Code and Import Taxes for Animal Feed

Animal feed, which provides nutrition to livestock, is classified based on its properties and intended use, including:

Traditional feed
Supplementary feed
Complete mixed feed
Concentrated feed

The HS code for animal feed is under group 2309.

Import taxes: Businesses can determine the import tax rates based on the HS code of each type of product, specifically as follows:

Preferential import tax: 0 – 7%
Value-Added Tax (VAT): 5%
Special preferential import tax with Form E (from China): 0%
Special preferential import tax with Form D (from ASEAN countries): 0%

Documents Required for Importing Animal Feed

According to Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC dated March 25, 2015, and Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC (amended on April 20, 2018), to carry out customs procedures for animal feed, businesses need to prepare the following documents:

Import customs declaration
Commercial contract
Detailed packing list
Commercial invoice
Certificate of origin (C/O) if available
Bill of lading
Quality inspection dossier
Product circulation registration dossier
Quarantine dossier
Other relevant documents (if required)

Proper preparation of these documents will help businesses avoid omissions and prevent delays in processing time.

Animal Feed Quality Inspection Procedure

Step 1: Submit the quality inspection registration dossier to the Department of Livestock Production.

The quality inspection dossier includes:

Commercial contract
Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading
Customs declaration
Quality inspection registration form

Businesses submit these documents to the authorized agencies designated by the Department of Livestock Production.

Step 2: Sampling and quality inspection.

Samples are taken at the port or the storage location of the goods.

Step 3: Receive the results.

After the inspection, the testing center will return the results. If the standards are met, the testing center will issue a certificate of compliance.

These are the detailed guidelines for importing animal feed. We hope this article provides useful information for both individuals and exporting organizations. At Smart Link, we are committed to providing you with services and solutions to help your goods reach global markets with dedication and support. With over 13 years of experience in the logistics industry, we take pride in being a reputable and professional company.

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