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HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE • SLOW COOKER
IMPORT PROCEDURES FOR SLOW COOKERS
A slow cooker may look simple, but import risks arise when the goods are described generically as “electric cooker”, the HS code is wrong, quality/conformity documents are missing, the model differs across invoice and catalogue, or the Vietnamese label does not match electrical ratings. These issues may lead to customs inspection, document supplementation, loss of C/O preference, delivery delays and DEM/DET. This article provides an E2E map covering HS, duties, C/O, QCVN, documents, customs flow and pre-ETA risks.
QUICK FACT
| Item | Review content | Operational note |
|---|---|---|
| Product name | Electric slow cooker for household cooking/stewing at low temperature over an extended period. | Do not combine with electric kettles, hot pots, toasters, sandwich makers or air fryers when the principal function differs. |
| Reference HS | 8516.60.90 – other electro-thermic domestic cooking/heating appliances. | Check catalogue, power, heating principle, inner pot, lid, controller and actual use. |
| Reference duty | MFN reference 20%; ordinary duty reference 30% where no separate ordinary rate applies; VAT generally 10%. | Valid C/O may reduce import duty under an FTA; it does not replace quality inspection/conformity obligations. |
| Key policy | May fall under Group 2 goods managed by MOST; review QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN and QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN. | Do not conclude exemption without checking HS, description and the current list. |
| Website category IDs | VI 2930 / EN 2994 / ZH 2996 | Final category for electric kettles, hot pots, slow cookers, toasters, sandwich makers and air fryers. |
Legal note: Review according to catalogue, datasheet, model, original label, power, voltage, capacity, accessories and actual import purpose.
SCOPE OF APPLICATION
Applies to
Electric slow cookers for household low-temperature cooking/stewing, with inner pot, lid and mechanical/electronic controller.
Does not automatically apply to
Electric kettles, hot pots, rice cookers, pressure cookers, toasters, sandwich makers, air fryers or industrial food equipment.
Separate review
Wireless/app-controlled models, separate adapters, samples, warranty goods, refurbished/used goods or project/factory imports.
If data is insufficient, review by catalogue, datasheet, model and actual import purpose.
CLASSIFICATION & TECHNICAL IDENTIFICATION
Slow cookers are identified by principal cooking/stewing function, electrical heating element, inner pot, lid, temperature control, power, voltage and capacity. Generic naming may cause HS, QCVN, quality-inspection and labeling errors.
TECHNICAL IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA
| Criteria to check | Documents to compare | Risk if described incorrectly | Suggested declaration description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal function | Catalogue, user manual, product photos | Confusion with rice cooker, hot pot, air fryer or industrial equipment | Electric slow cooker, household use, model …, capacity …L |
| Heating mechanism | Datasheet, heating plate/element design | Wrong HS if it is actually a pressure cooker or roasting/frying appliance | Slow cooker with electric heating element, low-temperature cooking |
| Electrical rating | Original label, rating label, test report | Wrong QCVN scope or labeling data | Voltage 220–240V, frequency 50/60Hz, power …W |
| Inner pot/capacity | Packing list, catalogue, photos | Wrong specification or accessory description | Ceramic/metal inner pot, glass lid, capacity …L |
| Controller/functions | Catalogue, model list | Wireless/app-controlled models may trigger additional ICT/radio review | Mechanical/digital control, timer/keep-warm; no wireless function if applicable |
| Condition | Invoice, packing list, serial/model list | Used/refurbished goods may trigger different policy | New 100%, household slow cooker, retail package |
HS CODE – DUTY – C/O
For an electric slow cooker, duties should be reviewed based on the product’s real nature: a domestic electro-thermic appliance used for cooking/stewing/heating food, normally consisting of a body, heating element/hot plate, inner pot and temperature controller. The commercial name “slow cooker” alone is not sufficient for final classification; rice-cooking, pressure-cooking, baking/frying or wireless functions may change HS classification and regulatory treatment.
BASIS FOR DUTY PLANNING UNDER 8516.60.90
For an electric slow cooker, duty planning should be based on heading 8516.60 – other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters. Where the product is an electric appliance whose principal function is slow cooking/stewing/heating food, and it is not a rice cooker, toaster, air fryer or standalone oven, the preferred reference code is 8516.60.90 – Other.
File lock point: Do not determine duty based only on the commercial name “slow cooker”. Cross-check catalogue, datasheet, manual, original label photos, wattage, voltage, capacity, heating mechanism, cooking/stewing functions and the actual model. Rice-cooking, pressure, baking/frying, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, battery or separate adapter functions must be reviewed separately.
REFERENCE HS CODE BY FUNCTION
| Reference HS code | When to use | Base duty points to compare | Risk if wrongly used | Documents to compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8516.60.90 | Main proposed code for an electric slow cooker whose principal function is cooking/stewing/heating food; not a rice cooker, oven, toaster or air fryer. | MFN 20%; ordinary duty 30%; VAT reference 8% in 2026 tariff data, subject to confirmation at declaration date. | Misdeclaring as a rice cooker or another electro-thermic appliance may cause wrong duty, quality-inspection policy and C/O treatment. | Catalogue, datasheet, manual, original label photos, wattage, capacity, heating plate/resistance structure and cooking/stewing functions. |
| 8516.60.10 | Review only if the product is actually a rice cooker or automatic rice-cooking appliance. | Not used for a slow cooker whose principal function is slow cooking/stewing. | A commercial “slow cooker” may actually be a rice cooker/pressure rice cooker, causing reclassification and tax recovery. | Manual, cooking programs, rice-cooking function, model list. |
| 8516.60.20 | Review only if the item is a standalone oven with a baking chamber and clear heating elements for baking. | Not for a slow cooker with an inner pot and slow-heating mechanism. | Confusing oven and slow cooker may affect duty and inspection policy. | Catalogue, baking chamber photos, heating elements, oven function. |
| 8516.72.00 | Review only if the item is a toaster or bread-toasting appliance. | Apply the actual toaster code, not slow cooker code. | Confusing toaster/sandwich maker with slow cooker results in the wrong product group. | Catalogue, product images, toasting mechanism, intended use. |
| 8516.79.90 | Review only for other domestic electro-thermic appliances not classifiable as cooker/oven/roaster. | Not preferred where the product is substantively a cooker. | Using a residual code for a cooker may trigger classification challenge. | Operating principle, principal function, technical file. |
| 8516.90.29 | Separately imported parts for goods of subheading 8516.60 or 8516.79.10. | For parts only, not complete appliances. | Declaring parts as complete appliances or the reverse may cause wrong duty/policy. | Part list, exploded view, part invoice, component code. |
SPECIFIC DUTY TABLE FOR 8516.60.90
| Tax/duty item | Specific planning rate | When applicable | Documents required to support the rate | Control point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFN import duty | 20% | Goods are from an MFN-eligible country/territory but no valid special preferential C/O is available. | Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, catalogue, original label, commercial origin evidence; final HS 8516.60.90. | Use for landed-cost planning when C/O is not certain. If an FTA rate is higher than MFN, compare before declaring preferential treatment. |
| Ordinary import duty | 30% | MFN/FTA treatment is unavailable or ordinary duty must be applied. | Origin country, exporting country, trade terms, sales and transport documents. | High-cost risk scenario; avoid losing MFN/FTA due to weak origin evidence. |
| Import VAT | 8% according to 2026 tariff lookup data for 8516.60.90; if VAT reduction is unavailable or the system rejects eligibility, review at 10%. | Applied at import stage according to the VAT code at customs declaration date. | HS code, customs VAT code, exclusion appendices if any, and guidance at declaration date. | Do not leave the cost plan at “8% or 10%”. Plan 8% as the main scenario and 10% as the fallback scenario if excluded. |
| Special consumption tax | Not applicable | A standard household slow cooker is not subject to SCT. | Catalogue, functional description and accessories. | Re-check if unusual functions are integrated. |
| Environmental protection tax | Not applicable | Not a common EPT-liable product. | Catalogue and accessory details. | Separately imported batteries/accumulators or special accessories must be assessed separately. |
| Anti-dumping/countervailing/safeguard duty | No specific application identified for 8516.60.90 in this review | Only applies if a trade-remedy decision is issued for the code/origin/producer. | Trade-remedy lookup at the time of import for high-value or sensitive-origin shipments. | Do not add trade-remedy duty into landed cost unless a specific decision applies. |
| Tariff rate quota | Not applicable | 8516.60.90 is not normally a TRQ item. | Tariff schedule and product policy at declaration date. | Do not process under TRQ logic used for certain agricultural/food products. |
SPECIAL PREFERENTIAL DUTY BY C/O/FTA – SPECIFIC TO 8516.60.90
| Agreement/tariff schedule | Common C/O or origin proof | Reference special preferential duty | When to choose | Conditions/risks to control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AANZFTA | Form AANZ | 0% | Goods of eligible Australia/New Zealand/member origin. | Correct C/O, valid origin criterion, direct consignment; do not rely only on seller country. |
| ACFTA | Form E | 0% | Goods of China/ASEAN origin under ACFTA. | Check description, HS, origin criterion, third-party invoice and transport route. |
| AJCEP | Form AJ | 0% | Goods of Japan/ASEAN origin under AJCEP. | Transit through a third country requires valid direct-consignment/transit evidence. |
| VJEPA | Form VJ/JV | 0% | Eligible Japanese-origin goods. | Compare AJCEP and VJEPA to choose the cleaner/lower-risk record. |
| ATIGA | Form D | 0% | ASEAN-origin goods. | Electronic/paper C/O must match invoice, packing list, B/L/AWB, model and description. |
| VN–EAEU FTA | Form EAV | 0% | Eligible EAEU-origin goods. | Verify actual member origin, transport route and origin documents. |
| VCFTA | Form VC | 0% | Eligible Chile-origin goods. | Check description, HS, origin criterion and direct consignment. |
| UKVFTA | EUR.1/origin proof under UKVFTA | 0% | Eligible UK-origin goods. | Distinguish UK origin from EU origin; do not use EVFTA proof for UK-origin goods. |
| EVFTA | EUR.1 or origin statement under EVFTA | 0% | Eligible EU-origin goods. | Check exporter eligibility, REX/statement if used, goods description and HS. |
| CPTPP | CPTPP origin certification | 0% | Eligible origin from Canada, Mexico, Chile, Brunei or other CPTPP member according to the relevant schedule. | Third-party invoice requires seller–exporter–producer relationship review. |
| RCEP – ASEAN | Form RCEP | 10% | Consider only if ATIGA/ACFTA/AANZFTA is unavailable or RCEP file is clearer. | Other FTAs may give 0%; do not automatically choose RCEP. |
| RCEP – China | Form RCEP | 10% | Use only if Form E/ACFTA is unavailable. | ACFTA is usually better if eligible; compare before declaring. |
| RCEP – Korea | Form RCEP | 10% | May be better than AKFTA/VKFTA in some cases. | Compared with MFN 20%, valid RCEP at 10% reduces duty. |
| RCEP – Japan | Form RCEP | 10.9% | Consider only if AJCEP/VJEPA/CPTPP is unavailable. | AJCEP/VJEPA may be 0%; compare first. |
| RCEP – Australia/New Zealand | Form RCEP | 10% | Consider only if AANZFTA/CPTPP is unavailable. | AANZFTA/CPTPP may be 0%; RCEP is not optimal if other FTA conditions are met. |
| VIFTA | Form VI/origin proof under VIFTA | 11.4% | Eligible Israel-origin goods. | Better than MFN 20%, but origin rules must be satisfied. |
| VKFTA | Form VK | 20% | Korean-origin goods under VKFTA. | Not lower than MFN 20%; if valid RCEP 10% is available, compare carefully. |
| AHKFTA | Form AHK | 20% | Hong Kong/ASEAN-origin goods under AHKFTA. | No advantage over MFN if both are 20%; may still support origin documentation. |
| AKFTA | Form AK | 24% | Only review if Form AK is available and other options are not. | AKFTA 24% is higher than MFN 20%; do not automatically declare AK if it increases duty. |
| AIFTA | Form AI | No preferential treatment identified for this code in the reviewed data | India-origin goods should usually be planned at MFN 20% unless another legal basis applies. | Having Form AI does not automatically reduce duty; check the specific tariff line. |
| No applicable FTA, e.g. United States | No FTA C/O | Usually MFN 20% | Goods are MFN-eligible but have no special preferential origin proof. | Do not claim FTA duty without an applicable agreement and valid origin proof. |
LANDED-COST DUTY SCENARIOS TO PLAN
| Scenario | Import duty to plan | VAT to plan | When to use internally | Documents to lock before ETA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe scenario – C/O not confirmed | 20% MFN | 8% under current lookup; fallback 10% if VAT reduction is not applicable | Supplier has not confirmed C/O, C/O may be issued later, or origin criteria/form risk exists. | Catalogue, invoice, packing list, B/L/AWB, original label and commercial origin confirmation. |
| Optimised scenario – 0% C/O | 0% | 8% or VAT code at declaration date | ACFTA, ATIGA, AANZFTA, AJCEP, VJEPA, EVFTA, UKVFTA, CPTPP, VN–EAEU or VCFTA where all conditions are met. | Valid C/O/origin proof, direct consignment, goods description and HS matching all documents. |
| RCEP scenario | 10% or 10.9% for Japan | 8% or VAT code at declaration date | RCEP is the feasible option or other FTA records do not qualify. | Form RCEP, origin criterion, transport route, third-party invoice if any. |
| Korea scenario | Compare: RCEP 10%, VKFTA 20%, AKFTA 24%, MFN 20% | 8% or VAT code at declaration date | Imports from Korea; do not assume AK/VK is optimal. | Ask the supplier in advance which C/O can be issued: RCEP/VK/AK; compare origin criteria. |
| Adverse scenario – MFN/preference lost | 30% ordinary duty | VAT code at declaration date | Contingency if origin documents are invalid or origin country is not MFN-eligible. | Origin country, trade documents, transport records, origin marking and manufacturer confirmation. |
Duty application note: These rates are for cost planning for slow cookers under 8516.60.90. At declaration, the company must re-check the tariff schedule, customs VAT code, C/O/origin validity and customs guidance at the declaration date.
Pre-ETA lock point: If FTA treatment is expected, ask the supplier to confirm the exact C/O/origin proof at the outset. Product description, model, quantity, weight, origin, manufacturer name and routing must match across Invoice – Packing List – B/L/AWB – C/O – catalogue – label.
SPECIALIZED POLICY MATRIX
| Goods scenario | Possible policy | Documents to check | Authority/portal if identifiable | Recommended timing | Risk note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New household slow cooker | Group 2 goods under MOST; QCVN 4 is the core electrical-safety requirement. QCVN 9 should be reviewed only if the actual model/function falls within the relevant EMC scope. | Catalogue, label, test report, conformity certificate if any, model list. | National Single Window/quality authority; designated testing/certification bodies. | Before ETA. | Missing test report or model mismatch may delay clearance. |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/app-controlled model | May trigger ICT/radio conformity or cybersecurity review if a transmitting module exists. | Wireless module datasheet, manual, FCC/CE report. | Relevant authority by current list. | Before ordering. | Do not treat as a normal slow cooker if wireless function exists. |
| Separate adapter/power cord | Review accessories separately if listed separately or sold together. | Adapter rating, plug, cable, packing list. | Quality authority if listed. | Before declaration. | Accessories may create additional HS/policy lines. |
| Samples/warranty/gifts | HS, tax, labeling and quality policy may still apply. | Proforma invoice, purpose letter, serial/model list. | Customs and specialized agency if applicable. | Before ETA. | Sample status does not automatically exempt specialized control. |
| Used/refurbished goods | Review used machinery/equipment policy under Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg if applicable. | Manufacturing year, condition, inspection certificate if needed. | Customs/specialized agency. | Before purchase. | May be ineligible if conditions are not met. |
| EPE/FDI/factory import | Review use purpose, customs type, quality policy and internal file. | Contract, invoice, purpose, asset list. | Managing customs branch/specialized authority. | Before booking. | EPE status does not remove HS and specialized-policy review. |
LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO REVIEW
| Document group | Document | Issuing authority | Effective/applicable date | Role | Key point | Review note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality law | Law on Product and Goods Quality 05/2007/QH12 | National Assembly | Effective 01/07/2008 | Framework for imported goods quality management. | Imported goods quality control. | Use with implementing decrees/circulars. |
| Standards/regulations | Law on Standards and Technical Regulations 68/2006/QH11 | National Assembly | Effective 01/01/2007 | Basis for mandatory technical regulations. | QCVN application. | Review when goods fall under QCVN. |
| Quality management | Decree 132/2008/ND-CP, 74/2018/ND-CP, 154/2018/ND-CP; Circular 06/2020/TT-BKHCN | Government; MOST | Check consolidated validity at application time. | Quality inspection and conformity declaration/certification. | Group 2 goods management. | Do not assume exemption without checking the list. |
| Group 2 list | Decision 2711/QD-BKHCN | MOST | Issued 30/12/2022, effective on signing date. | Publishes Group 2 goods under MOST management. | Appendix and corresponding QCVN. | Compare HS, description and QCVN. |
| Electrical safety | Circular 21/2009/TT-BKHCN; QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN | MOST | Issued 30/09/2009. | Electrical safety regulation. | Appliance list in QCVN appendix. | Slow cooker should be reviewed as an electro-thermic household appliance. |
| EMC | Circular 11/2012/TT-BKHCN; QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN; Circular 07/2018/TT-BKHCN amendment. | MOST | QCVN 9 issued 12/04/2012; 2018 amendment to review. | Electromagnetic compatibility. | Scope and appliance list. | Review by model/function. |
| Tariff | Decree 26/2023/ND-CP; Decree 199/2025/ND-CP | Government | 15/07/2023 and 08/07/2025 respectively. | MFN tariff and amendments. | HS 8516.60.90. | Check at declaration date. |
| Ordinary duty | Decision 15/2023/QD-TTg | Prime Minister | Effective 15/07/2023. | Ordinary import duty mechanism. | 150% MFN principle where no separate line exists. | Used for ordinary-duty reference. |
| VAT | VAT Law 48/2024/QH15; Decree 181/2025/ND-CP | National Assembly; Government | New VAT framework from 01/07/2025. | VAT determination. | 10% and any reduction/exclusion rules. | Check at declaration date. |
| Labeling | Decree 43/2017/ND-CP; Decree 111/2021/ND-CP | Government | Decree 43 effective 01/06/2017. | Goods labeling. | Name, origin, electrical rating, importer. | Supplemental label must match file. |
VIEW / DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Enterprises may search by document number on official legal portals, the Government portal or the issuing authority’s website.
Enterprises should additionally check the legal document portal or issuing authority’s website before applying.
CUSTOMS DOCUMENT SET
Commercial set
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- B/L or AWB
- Sales Contract/PO if any
- C/O if preferential duty is claimed
- Catalogue, datasheet, manual, photos, original label
Specialized file if any
- Quality-inspection registration
- Conformity certificate/declaration
- QCVN 4 test report; QCVN 9 test report only if EMC applies
- Model list, rating label
- Vietnamese supplemental label
Matching rule
Product name, model, quantity, origin, power, voltage, capacity and technical parameters must match 100%.
OPERATIONAL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
| File group | Required documents | Used for | Prepared by | Common error | Pre-ETA check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Invoice, Packing List, Contract/PO | Declaration, value and quantity | Importer/shipper | Generic “electric cooker” description | Show slow cooker, model, capacity, power and voltage. |
| Transport | B/L or AWB, arrival notice, pre-alert | Cargo receipt and declaration planning | Forwarder/agent | Wrong packages/weight/consignee | Match B/L with PL and invoice. |
| Origin | C/O if preferential duty is claimed | FTA preferential duty | Supplier/exporter | Wrong form, description, HS or origin criterion | Compare draft C/O with invoice, PL, label and HS. |
| Technical | Catalogue, datasheet, manual, rating label, model list | HS, QCVN and quality inspection | Supplier/importer | Missing rating label or model in test report | Match catalogue, test report and goods. |
| Quality/conformity | Test report, certificate, quality-inspection registration if applicable | Specialized management | Importer/certification body | Test report not matching QCVN/model | Confirm QCVN and designated bodies. |
| Labeling | Original label and Vietnamese supplemental label | Clearance/circulation | Importer | Missing voltage, power, origin, importer | Approve label before ETA. |
CLEARANCE DECISION POINTS THAT MAY HOLD THE SHIPMENT
| Decision point | Question | Evidence | Impact if unclear | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS Code | Is it truly a slow cooker under 8516.60.90? | Catalogue, manual, label, photos | Wrong duty/QCVN/HS explanation | Confirm principal function before documents are issued. |
| QCVN scope | Is the model under QCVN 4/QCVN 9 or Group 2? | Decision 2711, test report, model list | Quality-inspection delay | Review HS and description before ETA. |
| Wireless function | Does it have Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/app control? | Datasheet, manual, module list | Possible ICT/radio policy | Separate smart and non-smart models. |
| Labeling | Is Vietnamese label complete? | Original and supplemental label | Supplementation/post-clearance risk | Approve label before arrival. |
| C/O | Is C/O eligible? | C/O draft, invoice, PL, B/L | Loss of preferential rate | Check description, HS, origin criterion before issuance. |
| Condition | New or refurbished/used? | Invoice, serial, photos | Wrong used-equipment policy | Review Decision 18/2019 if not new. |
E2E OPERATIONAL WORKFLOW
Pre-ETA review
Finalize HS 8516.60.90, QCVN, duty, C/O, label, new/used condition and accessories.
Lock documents and technical file
Lock invoice, packing list, B/L/AWB, catalogue, manual, rating label, model list and test/conformity file if any.
Prepare specialized file if applicable
Review MOST Group 2, QCVN 4/QCVN 9, conformity certification/declaration and filing timing.
Customs declaration
Handle Green/Yellow/Red channels and prepare explanations for description, HS, power, model, C/O, value and policy.
Clearance and post-clearance
Deliver goods, apply Vietnamese label before circulation, archive shipment file and prepare for post-clearance review.
PRE-ETA RISK CHECKLIST
| Risk | Consequence | Pre-ETA control | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generic “electric cooker” name | Wrong HS/QCVN and document supplementation | Describe slow cooker, capacity, power, model | Invoice, PL, catalogue, label |
| Missing conformity file if applicable | Delayed clearance/circulation | Review QCVN and prepare file | Test report, certificate, model list |
| Model mismatch | Cannot prove model coverage | Lock model list before shipping | Invoice, PL, label, catalogue |
| C/O mismatch | No preferential duty | Review C/O draft | C/O, invoice, B/L, PL |
| Wireless function not declared | Missing ICT/radio review | Check manual/module | Datasheet, manual, reports |
| Used/refurbished goods | Potential import ineligibility | Confirm condition before contract | Invoice, photos, serial, year |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What HS code is usually used for slow cookers? | Reference 8516.60.90 if the principal function is electric cooking/stewing; confirm with catalogue and model. |
| What are the taxes? | For 8516.60.90, MFN reference 20%, ordinary import duty 30%, VAT 8% or 10% depending on the declaration date and VAT-reduction eligibility. |
| Is quality inspection/conformity required? | It may fall under MOST Group 2 goods; review QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN and QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN by model/HS. |
| Is Vietnamese labeling required? | Yes for circulation in Viet Nam; it must match original label, documents and technical specs. |
| Can C/O reduce duty? | Possibly if valid under the applicable FTA; it does not replace quality, conformity or labeling obligations. |
| Do samples follow the same procedures? | HS, tax, labeling and specialized policy still need review; customs type may differ. |
| What if invoice model differs from catalogue? | Correct documents or provide manufacturer model confirmation before declaration. |
IMPLEMENTATION SOLUTIONS FROM TGIMEX
This article provides a map of HS, duty, documents and specialized policies. For actual shipments, enterprises still need to review catalogue, datasheet, model, documents, origin and import purpose.
Pre-ETA review
HS, QCVN, C/O, duty, labels and model file.
Compliance file control
Invoice, PL, B/L/AWB, C/O, test report, labels and technical file.
Logistics & customs
Agent coordination, ETA tracking, pre-alert, declaration, channel handling and delivery.
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