→  By Vietnamese

Currently, chemicals are widely used in various industries in Vietnam, so the import of chemicals to serve production and consumption needs is very large. The markets that our country imports chemicals from are: China, Europe, India, the United States,... So what procedures are needed to import chemicals? What should be noted when import chemicals in Vietnam?

Decrees and regulations related to procedures for import chemicals in Vietnam?

• Decree 113/2017/NĐ-CP
• Decree 17/2020/NĐ-CP
• Decree 82/2022/NĐ-CP
• Circular 55/2014/TT-BCT
• Chemical Law 06/2007/QH12 ...

What is a chemical safety data sheet?

The chemical safety data sheet is the first important document in the procedures for import chemicals

Chemical safety data sheet: a document containing data related to the properties of a chemical (also known as MSDS). The chemical safety data sheet contains necessary information such as: Chemical name, chemical formula, CAS code, concentration, ...

You need the chemical safety data sheet in both English and Vietnamese when carrying out the procedures for import chemical goods, so remember to prepare them fully.

What is a CAS number?

The CAS number is a unique series of digits assigned to each chemical. The CAS number will be the basis for determining which category your chemical falls into, which appendix in Decree 113/2017/NĐ-CP, in order to determine what needs to be done when importing chemicals.

• If the chemical is listed in Appendix V and not in any other appendix, you must declare the chemical when carrying out the procedures for import chemicals.
• If the chemical is listed in Appendices I-IV, you must apply for an import permit for chemicals and a certificate of compliance with conditions for producing and trading chemicals.

For other cases, please contact Mr. Long at 090 262 0898 for further advice on each type.

Why do you have to declare chemicals when carrying out the procedures for import chemicals?

Declaring chemicals is to make it easier for state agencies to manage and statistics on how many chemicals and how much quantity will be imported each year.

The chemical declaration procedure is carried out on the national single window system: https://vnsw.gov.vn/

You need to register an account and declare the information of the order that needs to be imported chemicals on there.

If you have any questions, you can contact: Mr. Long at 090 262 0898

Cases exempt from declaring chemicals:

1. Chemicals are produced, imported to serve security, national defense, respond to natural disasters, epidemics.
2. Chemicals are drug precursors, explosives precursors, industrial explosives materials and licensed chemicals for production, and import.
3. Imported chemicals under 10 kg per import. The exemption cases mentioned here do not apply to restricted chemicals in the industrial sector.
4. Chemicals are raw materials for drug production with Certificate of Registration for drug circulation in Vietnam, raw materials for drug production are active ingredients for production according to the drug registration dossier with Certificate of Registration for drug circulation in Vietnam.
5. Chemicals are raw materials for plant protection drugs with a Certificate of Registration for plant protection drugs in Vietnam.
6. The chemical components in the mixture must be declared with a content in the mixture less than 0.1%.

Documents procedures for import chemicals including:

• Chemical Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Invoice
• Packing list
• Bill of Lading
• Sales contract
• C/O (if any) - used to reduce import tax
• Import permit for chemicals (for mandatory chemicals)

When you have enough documents and understand the information above, you can proceed with the chemical import procedures.

PROCEDURES FOR IMPORT CHEMICALS IN VIETNAM OF SEA DRAGON INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS

Customs clearance service of Sea Dragon International Logistics will support customers with procedures for import chemicals: C/O declaration, registration import license... to ensure fast and accurate importation of goods. Avoiding additional costs.

Contact Mr. Long at 0902 620 898 or Email: jack@seadragonlogistics.com for further advice!

Source: Sea Dragon International Logistics Co., LTD.