Collagen drinks may be treated as ordinary beverages, food supplements or health supplements depending on label claims, ingredients, dosage, product declaration and presentation. Wrong HS classification, missing product declaration, inconsistent labels or C/O errors may delay clearance and create DEM/DET exposure. This guide provides an E2E review map covering HS code, duties, food safety policy, customs documents, clearance workflow and pre-ETA risk controls.

QUICK FACT

Item	Review point	Operational note
Product	Collagen drink / collagen beauty drink / collagen supplement drink	Not automatically applicable to vitamins, minerals, probiotics, gummies or capsule/powder supplements.
Indicative HS	2106.90.72; 2202.99.90; 2106.90.99	Final classification depends on actual label, formula, claims and use.
Indicative duties	For 2106.90.72: MFN often reviewed at 15%, ordinary rate 22.5%; VAT should be checked at 10% or 8% if eligible	Rates must be verified against the tariff schedule on declaration date.
Food safety	Product declaration/registration and food safety import inspection may apply	Do not conclude exemption before reviewing the actual dossier.
Category IDs	EN 2788	Final product-level category under IMPORT-EXPORT PROCEDURES BY PRODUCT.
Category IDs for posting	VI 2752 / EN 2788 / ZH 2790	Final-level category under import-export procedures by product, not TTC/policy category.

Legal note Legal note: This article is for operational reference. Collagen drinks must be reviewed against the actual label, formula, specification, claim, product declaration, origin and import purpose.

Illustration for Import procedure guide for collagen drinks — Illustration of the product group and document review before customs clearance.

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

This guide applies only to imported collagen drinks in ready-to-drink bottles/cans/shot packs or similar drinkable formats containing collagen peptide/hydrolyzed collagen, vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, sweeteners, flavors or other supporting ingredients. It does not automatically apply to collagen tablets, powders, gummies, cosmetics or ordinary beverages without health/beauty supplement claims. Goods for samples, market testing, EPE/FDI factories or non-commercial use may require separate review.

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & IDENTIFICATION

Product nature

Identify whether the product is a food supplement/health supplement or an ordinary non-alcoholic beverage.

Formula review

Check collagen peptide, vitamin C, elastin, hyaluronic acid, biotin, zinc, sweeteners, preservatives and additives.

Packaging

Check unit volume, carton packing, lot number, shelf life and storage condition.

TECHNICAL IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA

Criteria	Documents	Risk	Suggested customs description
Trade name and claim	Label, catalogue, product declaration	Wrong policy/HS if described too generally	Collagen drink, ready-to-drink, containing collagen peptide, new 100%
Ingredients and dosage	Specification, COA, test report	Mismatch may trigger explanation request	Describe formula and package without medical treatment claims
Use instruction	Label and user instruction	Ready-to-drink versus dosage-based use affects classification	State ready-to-drink or recommended serving clearly
Product positioning and claims	Original label, marketing label, product declaration dossier, test report	If beauty/anti-aging/skin-hair-nail support claims are inconsistent, the product may be questioned under food safety review.	Collagen drink / collagen supplement drink, brand, volume, flavor, lot and expiry date.
Import purpose and trade status	Sales contract, PO, sample invoice, import purpose statement if needed	Samples, commercial goods and promotional sets may trigger different document requirements.	Collagen drink for commercial distribution / sample for product registration review.

HS CODE – DUTY – C/O

Indicative HS	Application condition	Indicative tax review	Risk	Documents
2106.90.72	Food supplement/health supplement collagen drink	MFN often reviewed at 15%; ordinary 22.5%; VAT 10% or 8% if eligible; FTA rate if valid C/O	May be challenged if product is an ordinary beverage	Label, declaration, formula, COA, test report
2202.99.90	Ordinary ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverage	Check tariff on declaration date	Wrong if health supplement claim exists	Label, claim, formula, declaration
2106.90.99	Other food preparation not elsewhere specified	Check actual tariff and VAT	Wrong if product clearly falls under food supplement	Specification and declaration dossier

C/O must match the correct form, origin criteria, description, HS code and transport route to support preferential tariff treatment.

SPECIALIZED MANAGEMENT POLICY

SPECIALIZED MANAGEMENT POLICY MATRIX

Situation	Possible policy	Documents	Authority/portal	Timing	Risk note
Health supplement collagen drink	Product registration declaration and import food safety inspection may apply	Receipt of product declaration, test result, label, COA	Vietnam Food Administration/MOH or assigned authority; NSW if applicable	Before ETA	Do not wait until cargo arrival
Ordinary beverage	Self-declaration and food safety inspection may apply	Self-declaration, test result, label	Local food safety authority/NSW	Before ETA	Claims may change classification
Beauty/health claims	Review advertisement and health supplement policy	Artwork, marketing materials	VFA/MOH	Before sale	Avoid disease treatment claims
Samples/testing goods	Separate customs and food safety review	Purpose letter, invoice, sample quantity	Customs/specialized authority	Before shipment	Samples are not automatically exempt
Goods imported for EPE/FDI/factory	Customs regime, actual use purpose, internal consumption/distribution review	Invoice, contract, import purpose, warehouse/delivery plan	Customs authority / relevant management body depending on use	Before shipment and declaration opening	Do not assume the same treatment as trading goods.
Gift set, mixed pack or bundled items	Separate classification/value/policy review for each component if needed	Packing list, catalogue, label, component list	Customs / specialized authority if applicable	Before booking and commercial invoice finalization	Bundled cups/spoons/accessories may affect description and value allocation.

LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO REVIEW

Document group	Document	Issuing body	Effective date	Role	Key point	Review note
Law	Law on Food Safety 55/2010/QH12	National Assembly	From 01/07/2011	General food safety framework	Food safety, traceability, business conditions	Check by product category
Decree	Decree 15/2018/ND-CP	Government	From 02/02/2018	Product declaration and import food safety inspection	Registration/self-declaration and imported food inspection	Decree 46/2026/ND-CP is suspended under Resolution 15/2026/NQ-CP
Circular	Circular 43/2014/TT-BYT	Ministry of Health	Check current effect	Functional food management reference	Food supplement/health supplement rules	Review with newer documents
Labeling	Decree 43/2017/ND-CP and Decree 111/2021/ND-CP	Government	2017 / 2022	Product and supplementary labeling	Mandatory label content	Claims and warnings are key
Tariff	Decree 26/2023/ND-CP; Decree 199/2025/ND-CP	Government	Check declaration date	MFN and ordinary tariff basis	HS 2106.90.72 / 2202.99.90 / 2106.90.99	Do not finalize without current tariff review
VAT	VAT Law 48/2024/QH15; Decree 181/2025/ND-CP; Decree 174/2025/ND-CP	National Assembly/Government	By applicable period	VAT determination	10% or reduced 8% if eligible	Check exclusion list and date

VIEW / DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS

Enterprises should additionally check official legal databases or the issuing authority website before application.

Law on Food Safety 55/2010/QH12 Decree 15/2018/ND-CP Resolution 15/2026/NQ-CP Decree 43/2017/ND-CP Decree 111/2021/ND-CP Decree 199/2025/ND-CP

CUSTOMS DOCUMENT DOSSIER

Commercial documents

Commercial Invoice.
Packing List.
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill.
Sales Contract / Purchase Order, if any.
Certificate of Origin – C/O, if claiming preferential duty.
Catalogue, specification, label, product images and SKU/lot list.

Specialized dossier

Product declaration registration receipt or self-declaration, depending on classification.
Testing result, COA, health/free sale certificate if required.
Original label, Vietnamese supplementary label, formula and claim documents.
Food safety inspection registration dossier if applicable.

OPERATIONAL DOSSIER CHECKLIST

Dossier group	Documents	Used for	Prepared by	Common error	Pre-ETA check
Commercial	Invoice, PL, B/L/AWB	Declaration and valuation	Importer/shipper/forwarder	Generic product name	Match quantity, origin, lot and expiry
Food safety	Declaration, test report, COA, label	Specialized inspection	Importer/compliance	Label-declaration mismatch	Lock label before shipment
Origin	C/O and transport documents	Preferential duty	Shipper/importer	Wrong form or HS	Review draft C/O
Labeling dossier	Original label, Vietnamese supplementary label, label artwork, importer information	Domestic circulation and post-clearance compliance	Importer / label owner / compliance team	Missing warning, importer name, usage instruction, storage condition or origin	Compare label with declaration, test report, invoice and packaging photo.
Food safety dossier	Product declaration registration receipt/self-declaration, test report, COA and formula	Specialized inspection and circulation condition	Importer / product owner / testing laboratory	Test indicators do not match declared product nature	Lock dossier and testing scope before ETA.

CLEARANCE DECISION POINTS

Decision point	Question	Evidence	Consequence	Recommendation
Product nature	Food supplement or ordinary beverage?	Label, claim, declaration	Wrong HS/policy	Classify before booking
HS code	Why 2106.90.72 or 2202.99.90?	Formula, declaration, label	Tax adjustment or delay	Prepare HS memo
Declaration	Is declaration aligned with label?	Receipt/self-declaration/test	ATTP delay	Lock dossier before ETA
C/O	Correct form and route?	C/O, B/L, invoice	No preference	Review draft before issuance
Labeling	Vietnamese label sufficient?	Original and supplementary label	Post-clearance risk	Approve label before delivery

PRACTICAL E2E WORKFLOW

Step 1

Pre-ETA review of HS, policy, duty, C/O, label and food safety dossier.

Step 2

Lock commercial documents and technical dossiers: invoice, packing list, B/L/AWB, specification, label, COA, test report.

Step 3

Step 4

Open customs declaration and handle Green/Yellow/Red channel questions.

Step 5

Clear cargo, deliver to warehouse, label if required and retain post-clearance records.

PRE-ETA RISK CHECKLIST

Classification risk

Review label, claim, formula and declaration before booking.

C/O risk

Check form, HS, description and transport route before original issuance.

Label mismatch

Compare original label, supplementary label and declaration.

Testing gap

Check safety and quality indicators in the test report.

Storage condition

Confirm shelf life, lot and temperature requirement before shipment.

FAQ

Question	Answer
Does collagen drink need a license?	If it is a health supplement, a product declaration registration receipt is generally required before circulation; import food safety inspection may also apply.
Which HS should be used?	Review 2106.90.72 for food supplement/health supplement nature; review 2202.99.90 if it is an ordinary ready-to-drink beverage.
Is Vietnamese supplementary label required?	Yes, if imported goods are circulated in Viet Nam and the original label does not meet Vietnamese labeling requirements.
Can C/O reduce duty?	Yes, if C/O is valid, matches the goods and satisfies the relevant FTA rules.
Are sample goods exempt?	Do not assume exemption. Review import purpose, quantity, label and applicable policy.
What if label differs from declaration?	Correct the dossier before customs clearance or before domestic circulation.

TGIMEX EXECUTION SOLUTION

This guide provides a structured map for HS code, duties, documentation and specialized management policies applicable to collagen drinks. In actual shipments, however, each declaration must still be reviewed against the product label, formula, claim, test report, product declaration dossier, origin documents, Incoterms and import purpose.

TGIMEX can support enterprises with an E2E (End-to-End) import execution model: pre-ETA policy review, document control, international freight coordination, customs declaration, clearance handling, domestic delivery and post-clearance file retention. The service capability is supported by an agency network in more than 60 countries, memberships in WCA, WCA China Global, VLA and HNLA, and operating capacity across sea, air, road/rail, warehousing, customs, C/O and import permits.

Pre-ETA review

HS code, food safety policy, product declaration status, C/O, import duty, VAT, label, catalogue/specification, test report and model/SKU list.

Compliance dossier control

Cross-check Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, C/O, COA, test report, product declaration, label artwork and Vietnamese supplementary label before declaration.

Logistics & customs execution

Coordinate overseas agents, carriers/airlines, ETA updates, pre-alert, customs declaration, Green/Yellow/Red channel handling, delivery and file archiving.

For shipments that may involve specialized inspection, product declaration, C/O or labeling requirements, enterprises should not wait until cargo arrival to start reviewing the dossier. A small mismatch among Invoice, Packing List, catalogue/specification, C/O, test report or product label may lead to document supplementation, delayed clearance or unplanned storage costs.

Operational reference only. Final application must be checked against current law, tariff schedules, specialized regulations and the actual shipment dossier at the time of declaration.

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