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IMPORT PROCEDURE FOR GENERAL FINISHED COSMETIC PRODUCTS
Finished cosmetics require control beyond customs documents: product notification number, labelling, INCI formula, claims, HS code, preferential origin, transport safety and post-clearance records must be aligned before ETA. The guidance focuses on policy conditions, required dossiers, filing timing, and the risks that commonly lead to document supplements or customs delays. Before execution, the company should confirm the goods description, HS classification, model or technical composition, identify the competent authority, and align specialist filings with the customs document set.
Key policy
Imported cosmetics for commercial circulation must be checked against the cosmetic product notification procedure.
Authority
The import notification procedure is handled by the Drug Administration of Vietnam under the Ministry of Health.
HS scope
Common HS headings include 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306 and 3307; final duty must be checked by 8-digit HS code.
Main risks
Therapeutic claims, inconsistent INCI/labelling, missing authorization, DG cargo and incorrect C/O.
TERMS AND PROCEDURE IMPORTANCE
Cosmetic notification form
The regulatory declaration for cosmetic products before import/market circulation.
Notification receipt number
The receipt number issued by the competent authority and used to match products, labels and import records.
PIF
Product Information File containing safety, formula, quality and claim-support data.
INCI
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients used for formula and labelling control.
Claim
The declared product function. Therapeutic claims may push a product outside the cosmetic boundary.
DG
Dangerous goods risk in transport, especially perfume, alcohol-based sprays, aerosols and nail products.
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION
This article applies to general finished cosmetic products imported for commercial circulation in Vietnam. It does not automatically apply to drugs, medical devices, health supplements, disinfectants, cosmetic raw materials or research samples.
DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION TABLE
| Product group / goods scenario | Technical signs to check | Example model/function | Evidence documents | Potential policy trigger | Documents to cross-check | Application note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic skincare | Cream, lotion, serum, toner, essence, cleanser, sunscreen; external use, no therapeutic claim | Moisturizer, vitamin C serum, toner, SPF sunscreen, cleanser | Product name, function, INCI, use form, original label, packaging mock-up | Cosmetic notification; claim review to avoid drug/medical-device boundary | Notification number, authorization letter, CFS or CFS-exemption evidence where applicable, PIF, labels | Do not automatically apply to acne-treatment, melasma-treatment, wound-healing or medicine/device-like claims. |
| Makeup / color cosmetics | Lip, face, eye and nail products; shades, variants, solvents and flammability should be reviewed | Lipstick, lip tint, foundation, cushion, mascara, nail polish | Shade/SKU list, formula, CI colorants, catalogue, SDS/MSDS if solvent-based | Cosmetic notification; split by shade/variant where required; DG review for nail polish/aerosol/flammable solvents | Shade list, SKU list, INCI, SDS/MSDS, labels, notification dossier | Mismatch in shades/SKUs between notification and invoice may create customs/post-market risk. |
| Hair and scalp care | Shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, hair serum, cosmetic hair tonic; no disease-treatment claim | Shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, hair serum, cosmetic hair tonic | Cleansing/care function, INCI, label, catalogue and claim support | Cosmetic notification; boundary review if anti-fungal, hair-loss treatment or hair-growth claims appear | Formula, claims, label, notification, supporting evidence | Claims such as treatment, anti-fungal or hair growth need careful classification review. |
| Body care / fragrance format | Shower gel, soap, scrub, body lotion, deodorant, body mist, shaving cream; may contain alcohol/aerosol | Body lotion, body mist, deodorant, shaving cream, scrub | Volume, alcohol level, spray/aerosol form, label, SDS/MSDS | Cosmetic notification; DG logistics review for alcohol, aerosol or flammable solvents | SDS/MSDS, transport labels, packing, notification, supplementary label | DG is a logistics risk and does not replace cosmetic notification obligations. |
| Cosmetic oral care | Oral-care products positioned as cosmetics, with no dental disease-treatment claim | Toothpaste, cosmetic mouthwash, breath spray | Hygiene/freshening claim, ingredients, directions, warning statements | Cosmetic notification; review drug/medical-device boundary if treatment claims appear | Label, claims, ingredients, directions, notification | Avoid disease-treatment dental claims unless classification is separately reviewed. |
| Samples / testers / gifts | Testers, sample sale items, promotional gifts or R&D samples | Counter tester, sample sale item, GWP, lab sample | Import purpose, quantity, promotional/R&D documents, not-for-sale marking if any | If placed on the market, notification is still needed; R&D/testing samples follow a separate route | Sample order for R&D/testing; notification if marketed | Do not assume samples are exempt; the actual purpose of use controls the pathway. |
HS CODE – DUTY – C/O
HS classification must be based on function, composition, packaging form, area of use, SKU structure and technical documents, not only commercial names.
PROPOSED HS CODE – DUTY – C/O TABLE
| Reference HS code | Suitable product group | Classification basis | Application condition | Ordinary import duty | MFN duty | VAT | C/O/FTA to review | Dossier to cross-check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3303.00.00 | Finished perfumes, eau de parfum, body fragrance | External fragrance preparations; cross-check List 14 under Circular 09/2024/TT-BYT | Retail goods; review alcohol content, spray form, volume, SDS and DG | Under Decision 15/2023; often 150% x MFN if no separate ordinary rate | 18% reference | Review 8%/10% | ATIGA, ACFTA, RCEP, VKFTA/AKFTA, CPTPP, EVFTA, UKVFTA | Invoice, PL, B/L/AWB, C/O, label, SDS, notification number, PIF |
| 3304.10.00 | Lip make-up: lipstick, lip cream, tint, gloss | Classified by lip-area use and make-up function; List 14 reference | Separate shades/scents/SKUs if shown in notification or invoices | Current tariff; Decision 15/2023 where ordinary rate is needed | 22% reference | Review 8%/10% | Form D/E/R/VK/VJ/AJ/CPTPP/EUR.1 by route | Shade/SKU list, INCI, label, authorization, CFS/exemption, C/O |
| 3304.20.00 / 3304.30.00 / 3304.91.00 | Eye make-up, nail preparations, powder/compact make-up | Classified by area: eyes, nails, powder form; List 14 reference | Review colorants, waterproof claims, solvents, warnings and SDS if any | Current tariff; final 8-digit HS to decide | 22% reference | Review 8%/10% | RCEP, AKFTA/VKFTA, CPTPP, EVFTA/UKVFTA as applicable | INCI, label, catalogue, SDS if any, notification, C/O |
| 3304.99.20 | Skin preparations for acne prevention, excluding medicinal acne treatment | Cosmetic claim only; distinguish prevention from treatment | Treatment/cure claims must be reviewed outside cosmetics | Current tariff; do not finalize without claim/formula | Final HS required | Review 8%/10% | FTA only if C/O and description match | Claim, label, efficacy support, formula, notification, C/O |
| 3304.99.30 | Face/skin creams, lotions, gels and leave-on emulsions | List 14; separate leave-on products from rinse-off Chapter 34 goods | Review function, dosage form, use area and directions | Current tariff; final HS required | Final HS required | Review 8%/10% | Review route and CTH/RVC rules when claiming preference | Catalogue, directions, INCI, label, notification, C/O |
| 3304.99.90 | Masks, sunscreen, whitening, anti-wrinkle, make-up remover and other skin cosmetics | Residual subheading under 3304; use only when more specific lines do not apply | Avoid grouping all SKUs here; review claim and main function | Current tariff / Decision 15/2023 | 18%–22% by line | Review 8%/10% | Review each FTA by final HS and C/O description | Label, notification, formula, claims, C/O, support documents |
| 3305.10.10 / 3305.10.90 | Shampoo, including anti-dandruff shampoo if still cosmetic | Hair-care group; distinguish cosmetic and therapeutic claims | Anti-fungal/scalp disease claims require separate review | Current tariff; final 8-digit HS to decide | 15%–20% by code | Review 8%/10% | Review C/O by import route | Claims, label, INCI, notification, C/O, SDS if any |
| 3305.20.00 / 3305.30.00 / 3305.90.00 | Perming/straightening/fixing, hair dye/bleach, serum/mask/styling products | Classified by hair function and preparation type | Review restricted substances, warnings, oxidizing/flammable chemicals and DG | Current tariff; final 8-digit HS to decide | 15%–20% by code | Review 8%/10% | Review FTA by origin and tariff-shift rule | SDS, INCI, warning label, notification, C/O |
| 3306.10.10 / 3306.10.90 | Toothpaste, tooth powder and oral-care cosmetic preparations | Oral-care group; not for dental disease treatment products | Claims on gum disease/caries/dental treatment require policy review | Current tariff; final 8-digit HS to decide | 15%–20% by code | Review 8%/10% | Review C/O for ASEAN, China, Korea, Japan, EU/UK | Claims, label, directions, notification, C/O |
| 3307.20.00 / 3307.30.00 / 3307.90.xx / 3401.20.99 / 3401.30.00 | Deodorants, bath products, make-up wipes, depilatories, facial wash/cosmetic soaps | Classified by function; some skin-cleansing goods fall under Chapter 34 | Review aerosol/alcohol/solvents, rinse-off nature and transport conditions | Current tariff; final Chapter 33/34 HS to decide | 18%–22% or final HS | Review 8%/10% | Review C/O form, direct transport and third-party invoice | SDS, label, notification, C/O, packing, directions |
SPECIAL PREFERENTIAL C/O/FTA TABLE BY IMPORT ROUTE
| Route/origin | FTA/agreement | C/O form or origin document | Special preferential duty if determinable | Application condition | Documents to cross-check | Application note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | ATIGA | Form D | May enjoy special preferential duty if the HS is covered and origin criteria are met | Valid C/O, origin criterion, direct transport and goods description matching invoice | Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, Form D, labels, SKU/shade list | Wrong shade/SKU description may trigger explanation or denial of preference. |
| China | ACFTA / RCEP | Form E or RCEP origin document | Check by final HS; not every Chapter 33 line is automatically lower than MFN | HS, CTH/RVC criterion, third-party invoice if any, direct transport | Invoice, packing, C/O, contract, transport documents, manufacturer evidence | Manufacturer/exporter or route mismatch often creates origin queries. |
| Korea | AKFTA / VKFTA / RCEP | Form AK / VK or RCEP origin document | Compare agreements after checking origin conditions | Korean origin, manufacturer, invoice, packing and direct transport | C/O, invoice, packing list, B/L/AWB, catalogue/label, SKU table | Compare AKFTA/VKFTA/RCEP before final landed-cost calculation. |
| Japan | VJEPA / AJCEP / CPTPP / RCEP | Form VJ/AJ or CPTPP/RCEP origin document | Review each tariff schedule by 8-digit HS and origin rules | Origin criterion, valid origin document and matching goods description | C/O/origin document, invoice, B/L/AWB, packing, original label | One form cannot be used for all agreements; each agreement has separate conditions. |
| EU / UK | EVFTA / UKVFTA | EUR.1 or statement on origin where applicable | May enjoy preference if origin proof and transport conditions are met | Statement on origin/EUR.1, REX code where applicable, direct transport | Invoice, origin proof, packing, B/L, label, catalogue | Review third-party invoicing and transshipment documents carefully. |
| Australia – New Zealand | AANZFTA / CPTPP | AANZ Form or CPTPP origin document | Review by final HS and origin conditions | Origin criterion, CTH/RVC and direct transport | C/O, invoice, packing, transport document, manufacturer data | Useful for Australia/New Zealand cosmetics if the dossier is complete. |
| India / Hong Kong | AIFTA / AHKFTA | Form AI or Form AHK | Review under the respective preferential schedule; not automatically lower than MFN | Correct form, goods description, HS, quantity, issue date, stamp/signature | C/O, invoice, packing, bill of lading, exporter record | Check C/O validity and goods description carefully. |
C/O CHECKLIST FOR COSMETIC IMPORT DOSSIERS
| Checkpoint | How to review | Risk if incorrect |
|---|---|---|
| C/O form or origin proof | Check the correct form/proof for the route: D, E, AK/VK, AJ/VJ, CPTPP, EUR.1/statement, UKVFTA or RCEP proof. | Preferential duty may be rejected even if the real origin is eligible. |
| Origin criterion | Review WO, RVC, CTH/CTSH or PSR against the final HS code. | Customs may reject the preferential rate if the criterion cannot be proven. |
| Goods description and HS | C/O description should align with invoice, packing list, label, notification and customs HS. | Mismatch may lead to consultation, amendment or rejection of C/O. |
| Third-party invoice | Check third-party invoicing box where invoice issuer differs from exporter/origin country. | Formal defect may delay customs clearance. |
| Direct transport | Review B/L, transshipment route and non-manipulation evidence where required. | Preferential duty may be lost if direct transport condition is not met. |
| Quantity, weight and issue date | Cross-check quantity, gross/net weight, issue date, seal/signature and validity period. | Incorrect data may require C/O amendment and cause storage/demurrage costs. |
C/O control: check C/O form, origin criterion, third-party invoice, direct transport, goods description, HS code, quantity, weight, origin country, signature/seal, issue date and validity.
DOSSIER SET AND SUBMISSION METHOD
OPERATIONAL DOSSIER CHECKLIST
| Dossier group | Required documents | Used for | Prepared by | Common error | Pre-ETA check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial profile | Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L or AWB, contract/PO if any, C/O if applying for incentives | Open declaration, calculate tax, compare value and origin | Shipper, buyer, logistics/docs | Product name is wrong between invoice – declaration – label; Missing SKU/color/flavor | Lock product description according to announcement and packaging before ETA |
| Cosmetic announcement records | Receipt number of imported cosmetic product proclamation form, proclamation form, authorization letter, CFS if required, PIF | Conditions before import/circulation | Regulatory/legal or the announcing unit | Invalid power of attorney, expired CFS, formula/claim mismatch | Check the published number for each product, manufacturing company, color/smell |
| Label profile | Original label, Vietnamese sub-label, packaging image, instructions for use, warnings, expiration date, batch number | Inspection upon customs clearance and market circulation | Brand owner, importer, regulatory | Lack of responsible organization in Vietnam; translation claim is too strong | Compare Decree 43/2017, Decree 111/2021 and announced content |
| Technical/shipping records | MSDS/SDS, DG declaration if containing alcohol/aerosol/nail polish/perfume; catalog, product spec | Booking, international shipping, transportation safety inspection | Shipper, forwarder, shipping line/airline | Do not declare DG or incorrectly declare UN/class for flammable goods | Check MSDS before booking and before packing |
| Customs records | VNACCS declaration, value documents, transport documents, declaration documents/labels/C/O when needed to present | Customs clearance and post-inspection | Customs broker, importer, logistics | The declaration’s general description of “cosmetics” is insufficient for comparison | Clearly state product name, use, packaging type, capacity, SKU if necessary |
LEGAL BASIS AND SPECIALIZED POLICY MATRIX
LEGAL BASIS TO REVIEW
| Document group | Legal document | Issuing authority | Effect/applicability | Role | Key articles/annexes | Review note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic management | Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT | Ministry of Health | Currently applicable, has been amended/supplemented | Regulations on announcement of cosmetic products, records, PIF, responsibilities of the organization responsible for bringing products to market | Articles 4, 5, 7, 35, 48 and related appendices | Review the revised documents, especially Circular 34/2025/TT-BYT |
| Modified cosmetic procedures | Circular 34/2025/TT-BYT | Ministry of Health | Hiệu lực 18/08/2025 | Update electronic records, electronic signatures/digital signatures, how to prepare a declaration form, research/testing order form | Điều 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Applies to documents after effective date and in cases where businesses choose to apply more conveniently |
| Public service | TTHC 1.002088 | Drug Administration / Ministry of Health | Đang công khai trên DVCQG | Issuance of receipt number for declaration of imported cosmetic products | Time limit 03–05 working days; Fee is 500,000 VND/item according to public information | It is necessary to check the system status at the time of submission |
| Goods labeling | Nghị định 43/2017/NĐ-CP và 111/2021/NĐ-CP | Government | Decree 43 partially expires; Decree 111 is still valid | Regulations on original labels, secondary labels, and mandatory content when circulating in Vietnam | Article on imported goods labels, mandatory content and labeling responsibilities | Do not let the secondary label conflict with the declaration/claim |
| Ngoại thương | Nghị định 69/2018/NĐ-CP | Government | Hiệu lực 15/05/2018 | Import-export management framework and list of goods according to specialized policies | Review import management principles | Finished cosmetic products are not normally treated like food/medicine if the correct cosmetic claim is made |
| Cosmetic HS list | Circular 09/2024/TT-BYT | Ministry of Health | Effective from 26/07/2024 | Issues List 14 of exported/imported cosmetics with assigned HS codes | Articles 1–4 and List 14 | Use as HS reference; any classification discrepancy must follow customs law |
| Biểu thuế | Nghị định 26/2023/NĐ-CP and revised tax schedule, if any | Government / Ministry of Finance | Need to check at the time of opening the declaration | Basis for determining MFN import tax according to HS code | Chapter 33 and related HS streams | Do not finalize taxes by trade name; Must close according to HS 8 numbers |
| VAT | Luật VAT 48/2024/QH15 and NQ reduces VAT if still valid | National Assembly | VAT Law takes effect July 1, 2025 | Determine VAT on imported goods | 10% tax rate group and 2% reduction policy if applicable | 8%/10% screening on the customs system at the time of import |
SPECIALIZED POLICY MATRIX BY GOODS SCENARIO
| Goods scenario | Legal basis | Potential policy | Authority/portal | Policy trigger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary finished cosmetics, intended for external use, claiming the correct cosmetics | TT 06/2011/TT-BYT, TT 34/2025/TT-BYT, TTHC 1.002088 | Issue the receipt number of the Declaration of imported cosmetic products before import/circulation | Drug Administration of Vietnam / National Service Portal or connected system | There are imported cosmetic products for business/circulation in Vietnam |
| The product claims to treat acne, treat melasma, anti-inflammatory, restore pathology, kill bacteria/antiseptic | Circular 06, ASEAN Cosmetic Agreement, pharmaceutical law/medical equipment if crossing boundaries | Review classification: cosmetics, drugs, medical equipment or antibacterial products | Drug Administration of Vietnam / corresponding specialized agency | Claim represents the purpose of treatment, disease prevention or physiological effects beyond cosmetics |
| Perfume, body mist, nail polish, aerosol, products with alcohol/flammable solvents | DG transport regulations of shipping lines/airlines, IATA/IMDG; MSDS/SDS records | Screening for dangerous goods in international transportation; does not mean changing the procedure for declaring cosmetics | Forwarder, carrier, port/airport; Customs if inspected | Contains alcohol, aerosols, compressed air, solvents, low flash point |
| Sample products for research/testing, not marketed | Circular 06/2011 and Circular 34/2025 amend Article 35 | Orders to import cosmetics for research/testing purposes; not put on the market | Health professional agency under the Provincial People’s Committee according to updated Circular 34/2025 | Research/testing purposes; Maximum quantity according to regulations; do not sell |
| Tester/gift/promotion given to consumers | Circular 06/2011, Circular 34/2025, regulating product labels | A declaration/label is still required if introduced to the market | Drug Administration; market management agency in circulation | Distributed, sold, given as a gift or for consumer use |
| EPE/FDI goods imported for internal use, gifts, displays, and fairs | Decree 69/2018, Circular 06/2011, customs regulations by type | Check the purpose of import; If circulated on the market, it must be treated according to cosmetics | Customs, Drug Administration/health agency if arising | Type of import and actual purpose of use |
VIEW / DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL LEGAL SOURCES
Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT
Cosmetic management regulations, product announcements, authorization documents, PIF and responsibilities of the organization responsible for bringing products to market.
View sourceCircular 34/2025/TT-BYT
Amending and supplementing Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT; Update electronic records, digital signatures, processing deadlines and research/test sample order forms.
View sourceCircular 09/2024/TT-BYT
Issues List 14 of exported/imported cosmetics with assigned HS codes; used as a reference for HS review by product group.
View documentDVCQG 1.002088
Issuance of receipt number for declaration of imported cosmetic products; Processing agency, fees and processing time.
View sourceNghị định 43/2017/NĐ-CP & 111/2021/NĐ-CP
Based on product labels, original labels, secondary labels and mandatory content when goods circulate in Vietnam.
View sourceNghị định 69/2018/NĐ-CP
Based on foreign trade management, import principles and goods control according to specialized policies.
View sourceNghị định 26/2023/NĐ-CP
Export tariffs and preferential import tariffs; used to scan MFN according to the last HS.
View sourcePROCESSING TIME, FEES AND COST RISKS
PROCESSING TIMELINE AND COST RISK TABLE
| Stage | Action | Reference time | Fees/costs | Delay risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before order/before PO | Check whether the product belongs to cosmetics; Check claim, recipe, manufacturer, owner | 3–7 days depending on SKU number | Internal/consulting costs, if any | Closing the wrong classification can cause the entire publication dossier to be returned |
| Minimum 15–30 days before ETA | Prepare proclamation form, authorization letter, CFS if necessary, label, PIF, importer information | Depending on the level of document completion | Publication fee according to public administrative procedures: 500,000 VND/item | Missing authorization/CFS or invalid signature slows release numbers |
| Submit application for publication | Submit application through the system/receiving portal according to current regulations | 03 working days if the application is valid; 05 working days if additional notice is required according to administrative procedures | Publication fees and document standardization costs | Required to make changes if claim, INCI, manufacturing company, authorization do not match |
| Before the goods arrive | Lock invoice, packing, label, C/O, MSDS/SDS if any, HS and value | 3–5 ngày | Documentation and editing costs, if any | Wrong product name/SKU/announcement causing problems in the yellow/red flow |
| Khi mở tờ khai | Declare customs, present documents according to flow, pay taxes | Theo luồng xanh/vàng/đỏ | Import tax, VAT, local charge, storage fee if late | Missing publication number, defective C/O, inappropriate label |
| Post-clearance/pre-sale | Add additional labels, save batch records, PIF, declaration records, import documents | Before circulation | Additional label/warehouse/QA costs | Risk of market testing, post-inspection, recall if label/claim is wrong |
PRACTICAL E2E PROCEDURE
PRACTICAL E2E PROCEDURE TABLE
| Step | Objective | Risk checkpoint | Control method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Check products before ETA | Determine whether the product is a normal finished cosmetic product | Claim treatment, limited ingredients, aerosol form, sample not for sale | Do not accept POs without minimum published data |
| 2. Lock published data | Finalize product name, INCI formula, manufacturing company, owner, color/flavor/SKU | Wrong company name, address, formula, use | Use one master data for declaration – label – invoice |
| 3. Submit/check the receipt number of the Announcement Form | Make sure the publication number is valid before import/circulation | Additional documents, power of attorney/CFS are invalid | Monitor profile status on the system |
| 4. Khóa chứng từ logistics | Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, C/O, MSDS/SDS nếu có | Product name is too general, C/O has wrong description, lot number/expiry date is missing | Compare each SKU to the declaration and label |
| 5. Open the declaration and process the stream | Declare HS, value, tax, origin, specialized documents if required | Yellow/red stream requires explanation of declaration/label/HS | Prepare a set of explanations for classification and publication |
| 6. Retrieve goods and control inventory | Pull goods to warehouse, count and compare batch numbers/expiry date/packaging condition | Wrong quantity, damaged label, leak, wrongly declared goods by DG | Make unusual records immediately upon receipt of goods |
| 7. Completion after customs clearance | Additional labeling, batch record keeping, PIF, tax documents, C/O, announcement | Do not save PIF, other sales labels declare | Set up traceability records for each lot/SKU |
FAQ
Do imported cosmetics need a separate import licence?
For normal finished cosmetics, the key control is the cosmetic product notification receipt number. However, samples, therapeutic claims, DG products and borderline products must be reviewed separately.
Can one notification cover every shipment?
No. Each shipment must match the notified product name, manufacturer, formula, label, shade/fragrance and responsible entity.
Is PIF submitted to customs?
Normally it is not a default customs document, but the responsible entity must keep it available for authority inspection.
Can C/O reduce import duty?
Yes, if HS, origin rules and the C/O/proof of origin are valid under the relevant FTA.
What is the main labelling risk?
Vietnamese supplementary labels must match the original label and the notification dossier without overstating claims.
How to handle perfume or aerosols?
Check SDS/MSDS and dangerous goods transport requirements before booking.
Are testers and gifts exempt from notification?
If they are circulated to consumers, they should be controlled as market products.
How long does notification take?
Public procedure information indicates 03 working days for valid dossiers and a 05-working-day cycle if supplementation is required.
OUTPUTS AND POST-CLEARANCE OBLIGATIONS
OUTPUTS AND POST-CLEARANCE OBLIGATIONS TABLE
| Output | Operational meaning | Follow-up obligation |
|---|---|---|
| Number of receipt of declaration of imported cosmetic products | Key legal conditions before importing/circulating cosmetic products | According to the deadline stated on the voucher and current cosmetic management regulations; Need to monitor changes after publication |
| Customs documents completed | Declarations, commercial, transport, tax documents, C/O, explanation documents if any | Save in batches for post-inspection and market testing |
| Vietnamese sub-label | Ensure mandatory information when circulating: product name, ingredients, uses, instructions, warnings, batch number, expiration date, responsible organization | Must not conflict with the original declaration and label |
| PIF and technical profile | Product Information File (product information file) to prove safety, quality, formula, standards | The organization responsible for bringing the product to market must be ready to provide it when required by regulatory authorities |
| After-sales traceability records | Save invoice, packing, B/L/AWB, C/O, publication number, label, MSDS/SDS, goods receipt record | Serving recalls, complaints, post-customs clearance inspection and market management |
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