Imported tint must first be identified as lip tint/lip stain for lips, or as a multi-use tint for cheek/face. A generic item name “tint” on the invoice may lead to an incorrect HS Code, cosmetic notification, label review and tax treatment.

This guide provides a pre-ETA E2E checklist covering product classification, duty, C/O, cosmetic product notification, labelling, customs documents and decision points that may hold the shipment.

QUICK FACT SUMMARY

Item	Review point	Operational note
Product	Tint as a color cosmetic; focus on lip tint/lip stain for lips.	Do not automatically apply this guide to cheek tint, face tint, pigments, testers or treatment products.
Reference HS	3304.10.00 – lip make-up preparations. Face/cheek or tinted skin-care items must be reviewed under 3304.99.xx or another appropriate code.	HS must follow the main use shown on label, notification, catalogue and instructions.
Duty	For 3304.10.00: MFN 20%; ordinary duty reference 30%; planning VAT 10%, with 8% considered only if the current VAT reduction policy allows.	A valid C/O may reduce import duty under the relevant FTA/Form; do not assume 0%.
Specialized control	A cosmetic product notification receipt number is required; documents should align with Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT and Circular 34/2025/TT-BYT.	This is not simply an “import licence”; it is cosmetic notification and post-market compliance.
Label	Original/Vietnamese label should match product name, brand, shade, quantity, ingredients, lot, expiry, origin and responsible organization.	Invoice – Packing List – label – notification must be aligned.

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

Legal noteThis article applies only to finished cosmetic tint, mainly lip tint/lip stain used for lip make-up. Review formula, label, claims, CFS/LOA, notification, shade list and actual import purpose before applying.

In-scope cases

Lip tint, lip stain, liquid lip tint, gel/water/cream tint for lips.
Retail packed products with brand, shade, volume/weight and original label.
New goods, 100%, imported for trading/market circulation.
Make-up and color claims, without therapeutic or medical claims.

Cases to separate

Cheek tint, face tint or multi-use tint not primarily for lips.
Lip treatment products claiming to heal, treat inflammation or repair cracked lips.
Samples, laboratory testing goods, testers, pigments or bulk liquid.
Sets containing lipstick, blush, eyeliner, mascara or skin-care products.

CLASSIFICATION & TECHNICAL IDENTIFICATION

Tint should be identified by main function, area of application, product form and claims. The wording “tint” alone is not sufficient for HS classification or cosmetic notification review.

Criterion	Documents to check	Risk if described incorrectly	Suggested goods description
Application area	Label, artwork, catalogue, instructions.	Confusing lip tint with face/cheek tint.	“Lip tint, cosmetic make-up for lips, shade…, brand…, capacity…”
Formula and ingredients	Formula, INCI ingredient list, CFS/LOA.	Mismatch with notification or restricted ingredients concern.	Prepare INCI ingredient list and notification documents.
Claims	Label, website, brochure, advertising material.	Therapeutic claims may exceed cosmetic scope.	Avoid treatment/medical wording unless legally supported.
Shade/SKU	Shade list, model list, Packing List.	Mismatch between notification and commercial documents.	State shade/SKU where shown on label/documents.
DG risk	SDS/MSDS, flash point, solvent content.	Carrier may request additional documents.	Prepare SDS for alcohol/solvent-containing products.

HS CODE – DUTY – C/O

HS for tint should be determined from main use, application area, claims, finished-product status, cosmetic notification and label, not from trade name alone.

Lip tint / lip stain

Reference HS3304.10.00 – lip make-up preparations.

MFN20%.

Ordinary30% reference under the 150% MFN principle where applicable.

VATPlanning rate 10%; consider 8% only if current VAT reduction rules apply.

Cheek / face / multi-use tint

HS to review3304.99.xx or other code based on main use.

ConditionUsed on cheek/face or not primarily proven as lip make-up.

DutyDo not automatically apply 3304.10.00; check the final HS code.

RiskGeneric invoice name and unclear notification/label may trigger explanation.

Tinted balm / lip care with color

HS to review3304.10.00 or 3304.99.xx depending on main function.

ConditionMake-up function leans to 3304.10.00; skin/lip care focus requires document review.

RiskTreatment or healing claims may exceed cosmetic scope.

Packaging/applicator imported separately

HS to reviewDo not use 3304.10.00; classify by material/function.

ConditionBottles, caps, applicators, boxes, labels or gifts imported separately.

RiskIncorrect bundling may cause HS and valuation issues.

HS – risk – document matrix

Reference HS	Condition	Risk if wrong	Documents to check
3304.10.00	Lip make-up preparation: lip tint/lip stain/lip color.	Wrong duty or notification explanation.	Label, notification, catalogue, ingredient list, shade list.
3304.99.xx	Other face/skin make-up or skin-care preparations.	Misclassification if product is cheek/face tint.	Application area, claims, instructions.
Material-based codes	Packaging, applicators or gifts imported separately.	Wrongly combining accessories with cosmetic products.	Packing List, product images, line-item descriptions.

C/O and FTA review

Origin route	C/O or origin document	Preferential duty	Conditions	Risk
ASEAN	Form D / ATIGA origin document	Check ATIGA tariff at declaration time.	Origin criterion, direct transport, correct description and HS.	Wrong form or third-party invoice handling.
China	Form E or RCEP	Check ACFTA/RCEP tariff schedule by year.	Review WO/RVC/CTH/CTSH and actual production origin.	Simple packing may not qualify as originating.
Korea/Japan	AKFTA, VKFTA, VJEPA, AJCEP, RCEP	Check each FTA schedule.	Manufacturer, invoice, transport route and origin criterion.	Mismatch between C/O and invoice.
EU/UK/CPTPP	EVFTA, UKVFTA, CPTPP	Check relevant special preferential tariff.	Self-certification where allowed and document retention.	Insufficient proof during post-clearance audit.

APPLICABLE SPECIALIZED POLICIES

Goods situation	Policy	Documents	Authority/portal	Timing	Risk note
Finished tint for trading	Cosmetic product notification and market compliance.	Notification, CFS, LOA, formula, label, claims.	Drug Administration/Department of Health and Customs as applicable.	Before ETA and declaration.	Product name, brand, shade and manufacturer must match.
Alcohol/solvent-containing tint	Transport DG review if SDS indicates flammable risk.	SDS/MSDS, flash point, volume, packing.	Carrier/airline/shipping line/forwarder.	Before booking.	No SDS may delay or change booking.
Claims beyond cosmetic scope	Product classification and compliance review.	Label, website, brochure, product description.	Compliance/legal team; authority if needed.	Before notification filing.	Medical/treatment claims may change policy.
Samples/testing goods	Separate import purpose review.	Invoice, purpose letter, quantity, explanation.	Customs/specialized authority depending on case.	Before arrival.	Testing goods must not be circulated commercially.

LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO REVIEW

Document group	Document	Issuer	Effective timing	Role	Key points	Review note
Cosmetics	Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT	Ministry of Health	Check consolidated/amended status	Cosmetic notification, labelling, PIF and post-market control.	Notification, cosmetic labelling and product information file.	Review together with Circular 34/2025/TT-BYT.
Amendment	Circular 34/2025/TT-BYT	Ministry of Health	Effective 18/08/2025	Amends Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT.	Notification dossier and cosmetic management updates.	Use the latest consolidated text where available.
Import tariff	Decree 26/2023/NĐ-CP	Government	Effective 15/07/2023	MFN import tariff schedule.	Chapter 33, heading 3304.	Check amendments at declaration time.
Ordinary duty	Decision 15/2023/QĐ-TTg	Prime Minister	Effective 15/07/2023	Ordinary import duty mechanism.	Potential 150% MFN principle where applicable.	Apply only when legal conditions are met.
Labelling	Decree 43/2017/NĐ-CP, Decree 111/2021/NĐ-CP	Government	Check current status	Goods labelling and Vietnamese supplementary label.	Mandatory label information, origin, responsible party.	Also review cosmetic-specific labelling rules.

VIEW / DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL LEGAL DOCUMENTS

Enterprises should cross-check documents on official legal databases or issuing authority websites before applying.

HS 3304.10.00 Circular 34/2025/TT-BYT Decree 26/2023/NĐ-CP

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE DOCUMENT SET

1. Commercial documents

Commercial Invoice.
Packing List.
Bill of Lading/Air Waybill.
Sales Contract/Purchase Order if any.
C/O if preferential duty is claimed.
Catalogue, product images, shade list, original label.

2. Specialized documents

Cosmetic product notification receipt number.
CFS and LOA/Authorization Letter.
INCI ingredient list, formula, claims, artwork.
SDS/MSDS where alcohol/solvent is present.
Vietnamese supplementary label and label file.
PIF/product information file for post-market review.

OPERATIONAL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Document group	Required documents	Used for	Prepared by	Common error	Pre-ETA check
Commercial	Invoice, Packing List, Contract, B/L/AWB.	Declaration, valuation, transport.	Shipper/buyer/docs.	Generic item name, missing shade/SKU.	Compare with label and notification.
Notification	Notification, CFS, LOA, formula.	Cosmetic policy.	Importer/RA/brand owner.	Wrong product name/manufacturer/shade.	Check against invoice and label.
Origin	C/O, invoice, transport document.	Preferential duty.	Exporter/forwarder.	Wrong form, HS or description.	Check form, criterion and direct transport.
Transport	SDS/MSDS, packing instruction if DG.	Booking and transport declaration.	Shipper/forwarder.	No SDS for alcohol-containing product.	Request SDS before booking.

DECISION POINTS THAT MAY HOLD THE SHIPMENT

Decision point	Question	Evidence	Consequence if unclear	Recommended handling
HS	Is the product lip make-up?	Label, notification, catalogue.	HS explanation or channel inspection.	Finalize main use and item description before ETA.
Notification	Is the notification receipt number valid and matched?	Notification, CFS, LOA.	Additional documents requested.	Check product name, brand, shade and manufacturer.
Label	Does Vietnamese label match original label and notification?	Artwork, original label, supplementary label.	Cannot circulate goods properly.	Standardize label before market release.
C/O	Is C/O form and origin criterion correct?	C/O, invoice, B/L.	Preferential duty denied.	Check form, HS, description, origin country and direct transport.
DG	Does product contain flammable solvent/alcohol?	SDS/MSDS.	Carrier refusal or booking change.	Review SDS before booking, especially for air freight.

PRACTICAL E2E WORKFLOW

Step 1 – Pre-ETA review

Finalize HS, duty, C/O, cosmetic policy, label and DG risk.

Step 2 – Lock documents

Cross-check Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, CFS, LOA, notification and shade list.

Step 3 – Specialized file

Check notification receipt, claims, ingredient list, supplementary label and SDS if needed.

Step 4 – Customs declaration

Declare clear item name: lip tint/lip stain, brand, shade, capacity, origin.

Step 5 – Clearance & delivery

Monitor tax payment, clearance, delivery and Vietnamese labelling before circulation.

Step 6 – Post-clearance file

Archive notification, C/O, labels, SDS, transport and tax records.

PRE-ETA RISK CHECKLIST

Risk	Impact	Pre-ETA control	Documents
Generic item name “tint”	Wrong HS or policy.	Specify lip tint/lip stain and intended use.	Label, catalogue, notification.
Notification mismatches documents	Supplemental documents and delay.	Check brand, name, shade, manufacturer.	Notification, CFS, LOA, Invoice.
C/O error	Preferential duty denied.	Review C/O before arrival.	C/O, Invoice, B/L.
Claims beyond cosmetic scope	Potential reclassification risk.	Review label and marketing claims.	Artwork, website, brochure.
Missing SDS	Booking delay or change.	Request SDS before booking.	SDS/MSDS, formula, packing.

FAQ – COMMON BUSINESS QUESTIONS

1. Does imported tint need an import licence?

Review the cosmetic product notification receipt number. It should not be loosely called an import licence when the actual requirement is cosmetic notification.

2. What is the main HS for tint?

For lip tint/lip stain, the reference HS is 3304.10.00. Face or cheek tint must be reviewed separately.

3. Is VAT 10% or 8%?

Use 10% for planning. Apply 8% only if the current VAT reduction policy allows at declaration time.

4. Can C/O reduce import duty?

Possibly, if the C/O form, origin criterion, goods description and transport route are valid.

5. Is alcohol-containing tint dangerous goods?

No conclusion should be made without SDS/MSDS. Check flash point, volume and carrier requirements.

6. Can one notification cover multiple shades?

Check how shades are declared. Do not combine items if product name, shade, formula or label is not aligned.

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For shipments involving cosmetic notification, C/O, labelling or DG risk, enterprises should not wait until arrival to review documents. Small mismatches between Invoice, Packing List, label, CFS, LOA or notification can lead to extra document requests, clearance delay and unplanned costs.

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