Sensor IC export procedure: markets, HS code, origin, documents and E2E workflow

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1 SENSOR IC EXPORT PROCEDURE
EXPORT PROCEDURE • SENSOR IC • V1.4 REVIEW • 03 SEP 2026

SENSOR IC EXPORT PROCEDURE

For Sensor IC shipments, the main risk is not shipment size but misidentifying a bare IC versus a sensor module, fixing HS by trade name, missing strategic-trade controls, or allowing part numbers to diverge across commercial documents, datasheets, C/O and AWB/B/L. An error at pre-contract stage can lead to customs amendments, licensing gaps, missed cut-offs or buyer document rejection.

This article follows the rule market first – procedure second – operations through post-shipment. Because no destination market was specified, a product-specific market scan was carried out and five routes with observable trade signals were selected for further model-, buyer-, end-use- and final-HS verification.

1. QUICK FACTS – EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

MARKETS

Thailand • Hong Kong • China • South Korea • Malaysia

Screening priority based on observable 2024–2025 IC trade signals; this is not a market-share ranking.

EXPORT POLICY

Treat as ordinary exports only after model-level strategic-trade / dual-use and end-use/end-user screening.

HS – DUTY – VAT

8542.39.00 / 8542.31.00 are candidates only where the technical nature fits; modules/boards may classify elsewhere. Export duty must follow final HS; 0% VAT is conditional.

C/O – FTA

Thailand: ATIGA/RCEP; Hong Kong: AHKFTA; China: ACFTA/RCEP; Korea: VKFTA/AKFTA/RCEP; Malaysia: ATIGA/CPTPP/RCEP.

REGULATORY

Screen Decree 259/2025 and Circular 30/2026/TT-BKHCN; HS alone does not decide dual-use status.

ETD / CUT-OFF

Lock policy and technical file before Cargo Ready; customs before cargo cut-off; SI/VGM/AWB data before document cut-off.

TRANSPORT

Air is often practical for high-value/light ICs; sea depends on volume and lead time. ESD/MSL packing is a dedicated control point.

QUICK GLOSSARY: Market Access; Cargo Ready Date; ETD; SI/VGM Cut-off; PSR (Product-Specific Rule); Origin Audit Trail; end-use/end-user.
Legal transition as of 03 Sep 2026: through 04 Sep 2026, review the detailed Foreign Trade Management framework under Decree 69/2018; from 05 Sep 2026, Decree 292/2026 takes effect and replaces Decree 69/2018. Files accepted before the effective date require a separate reading of Decree 292 transition provisions.

2. SCOPE & SENSOR IC PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION

In this guide, a Sensor IC means a semiconductor integrated circuit that senses or supports measurement of a physical quantity such as temperature, pressure, light, magnetic field, acceleration, motion or humidity and outputs/conditions analog or digital signals. “Sensor IC” is a commercial label, not a sufficient customs description.

Variant Technical indicators Evidence Potential HS/policy Application note
Standalone Sensor IC Packaged IC, not a PCB; I²C/SPI/analog output; sensing/conditioning function Datasheet, part number, package drawing, photo Often review 8542.39.00 Do not classify by the word “sensor” alone.
IC with MCU/processor Embedded processing core/ALU/firmware; significant compute capability Block diagram, core specs, processing performance May require review of 8542.31.00 and Circular 30/2026 Determine whether sensing or processing/control defines the product.
Sensor module / PCB assembly PCB, connector, MCU, wireless, housing or multiple components BOM, schematic, module datasheet, photo May fall outside heading 8542 Do not classify the entire module as an IC merely because it contains a Sensor IC.
Radiation-hardened / high-performance IC Radiation ratings, performance/architecture, 32-bit ALU, specialized end use Manufacturer data, radiation report, end-use statement Review Decree 259/2025 + Circular 30/2026 Potential strategic-trade licensing trigger.
Sample / RMA / warranty No-charge, return-to-vendor/buyer or engineering sample RMA, warranty letter, no-charge invoice, lot/serial list Customs procedure/value may differ “Sample” does not remove HS/policy obligations.
Warning: if the product includes a PCB, connector, enclosure, wireless transmitter, MCU or independent measurement function, do not apply the bare-IC conclusion automatically. Review the actual catalogue, datasheet, model and export purpose.

3. EXPORT MARKETS & MARKET ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Because the brief did not specify a destination market, this article performs a market scan before procedure design. Market selection uses verifiable HS/consignment trade signals together with FTA relevance and compliance risk. The result is a screening priority, not a market-share ranking.

Market Trade signal & data year Market Access to lock FTA / origin route Market-specific risk
Thailand
High screening priority
2024 shipment data show multiple Vietnam-to-Thailand HS 854231 consignments, including CIS/electronic integrated circuit descriptions. Lock importer HS, buyer quality file and lot traceability; if the item is a module/finished device, re-screen technical/wireless compliance rather than applying bare-IC conclusions. ATIGA / RCEP; compare PSR and origin evidence under the final HS. Do not select Form D/RCEP by habit where the fab–assembly–test chain cannot support origin criteria.
Hong Kong
High screening priority
2024 shipment data show a Vietnam-to-Hong Kong CIS consignment under HS 854231. In addition to importer classification and buyer file, screen Hong Kong Strategic Commodities Control where IC parameters or end-use may be sensitive. AHKFTA; review PSR and the appropriate origin document. Hong Kong is a re-export hub; routing through Hong Kong does not remove strategic-control obligations.
China
Medium-high
2024 commercial customs datasets show HS 854231 consignments from Vietnam to China. Lock importer classification, part number, origin and quality/reliability requirements; modules/finished devices require their own certification scope review. ACFTA / RCEP; choose based on PSR and the evidence the buyer/importer can actually use. Do not infer CCC applicability or non-applicability from the trade name “Sensor IC”.
South Korea
Medium
2025 shipment data show Vietnam-origin HS 854239 ICs entering South Korea. Buyer quality/reliability, lot traceability, origin and end-use. Sensitive ICs merit export-control review. VKFTA / AKFTA / RCEP; compare PSR before applying for origin proof. Choosing the wrong origin route can trigger verification even where import duty is already low.
Malaysia
Medium
2025 shipment data show HS 854231 consignments from Vietnam into Malaysia. Importer HS, buyer manufacturing/quality file and origin trail; separate bare IC from module/assembly. ATIGA / CPTPP / RCEP; review PSR and the applicable origin evidence. Do not choose an FTA only by the headline tariff; origin provability and buyer use matter.
Keep three requirement layers separate: (1) destination-country law/regulation; (2) FTA and rules of origin; (3) buyer requirements such as CoC, RoHS/material declarations, PPAP/quality files, traceability or end-use questionnaires. Buyer requirements are not automatically market-wide legal duties.

Market-scan sources: 2024 shipment-level HS 854231 data (Thailand/Hong Kong), 2024 commercial customs data (China), and 2025 shipment data (South Korea/Malaysia). These are trade-data signals used for market screening, not official Vietnam Customs market rankings. HS854231 – Thailand/Hong Kong · China · South Korea · Malaysia.

4. VIETNAM EXPORT CONDITIONS / POLICY

For a Sensor IC as a semiconductor component, Vietnam-side review first determines whether the shipment follows ordinary export procedures or triggers product-specific/strategic trade controls. A small IC, a no-battery product or a non-finished device must not be treated as automatically license-free.

Scenario Policy to review Legal basis group Authority/channel Trigger
Ordinary bare/packaged Sensor IC Foreign-trade management + export customs Law on Foreign Trade Management; Decree 69/2018 through 04 Sep 2026; Decree 292/2026 from 05 Sep 2026 Customs and the relevant specialist authority if triggered Final HS, technical description, goods condition and export purpose.
High-performance / radiation-sensitive IC Strategic trade control; licensing may arise Decree 259/2025/ND-CP; Circular 30/2026/TT-BKHCN Ministry of Science and Technology / competent authority under the applicable procedure Only when the model matches the relevant legal and technical criteria; see Section 7.
Sample / RMA / warranty Review customs regime, value, purpose and product policy Customs law + product policy Customs “Sample/no-charge” does not waive HS, licensing or strategic-trade screening.
Sensor module/board with wireless, crypto or processor Re-classify and review the complete module/device and destination rules Feature-based controls + destination requirements Depends on trigger Do not apply a bare-IC conclusion to a finished module merely because it contains a Sensor IC.

5. HS CODE – EXPORT DUTY – EXPORT VAT

HS must be fixed from the technical nature, not the trade name “Sensor IC”. Actual trade records also show sensing-related ICs declared under HS 854231, so this article does not force every Sensor IC into 854239.

Variant Reference HS Evidence to support classification How to use
Electronic integrated circuit fitting the “other” subheading 8542.39.00 Datasheet, block diagram, package, sensing/signal-conditioning function; not a processor/controller, memory or amplifier under the relevant legal subheading. Use only where the technical file genuinely fits.
IC whose legal nature is processor/controller 8542.31.00 CPU/core, control logic, processing function, architecture and principal role. Do not move to 854231 merely because an MCU is present; classify the whole IC by its legal nature.
Sensor module / PCBA / complete measuring device Do not default to 8542 BOM, schematic, connectors, housing, wireless, power and independent function. Classify the complete module/device.
Sensor die / semiconductor element not meeting the legal character of an IC in heading 8542 Re-classification required Semiconductor construction, sensing principle and degree of integration. Another heading may apply; prepare a separate technical classification file.
CONCLUSION – EXPORT DUTY

Do not hard-code an export-duty rate while final HS is unresolved. Check the export tariff effective on the customs-registration date under Decree 26/2023 and amendments including Decrees 108/2025 and 199/2025.

ACTION

Docs/Customs should lock the HS through the technical file before calculating tax exposure and before issuing the final Invoice/C/O set.

CONCLUSION – EXPORT VAT

Do not state that every export automatically receives 0% VAT. The 0% rate depends on the eligible transaction and documentary conditions under current VAT law.

LEGAL BASIS

Review Decree 181/2025 as amended by Decree 359/2025 and Decree 144/2026, together with Circular 69/2025/TT-BTC and current guidance.

ACTION

Finance/Tax should retain the export contract, customs declaration, payment evidence and export evidence required for the applicable case.

6. C/O – FTA – RULES OF ORIGIN

For Sensor ICs, the Origin Audit Trail should start from fab – assembly – packaging – test, not when the C/O application begins. A part number may have a multinational production chain; if the buyer wants preference but the exporter cannot substantiate the PSR, origin proof may be rejected or verified.

Market FTA to review Origin document PSR / data to lock Operational note
Thailand ATIGA / RCEP Form D or RCEP origin document under the applicable mechanism Final HS, PSR, origin inputs, direct-consignment evidence where required ATIGA can be practical within ASEAN, but only if the actual origin criteria are met.
Hong Kong AHKFTA AHKFTA origin document PSR, invoice, production/origin records Do not confuse Hong Kong re-export routing with Hong Kong origin.
China ACFTA / RCEP Form E or the appropriate RCEP origin proof Compare PSR under both mechanisms and supplier evidence Choose the route by provable origin, not by habitually using Form E.
South Korea VKFTA / AKFTA / RCEP Origin document under the selected agreement PSR, BOM, supplier declarations, production records Buyer/importer should confirm which preference route it can use.
Malaysia ATIGA / CPTPP / RCEP Form D or certification/origin document under the selected mechanism PSR, origin file, invoice/transport data CPTPP certification differs from Form D; do not mix templates.
Origin Audit Trail should consider: BOM/consumption norms; supplier declarations; raw-material C/O/origin proof where available; raw-material invoices and import declarations where relevant; production batch records; fab/assembly/test records; inventory records; RVC calculations where the PSR requires them.

7. PRODUCT-SPECIFIC REGULATORY CONTROLS

Sensor ICs require technical screening, not a conclusion based on the trade name. Decree 259/2025 establishes Vietnam’s strategic-trade control framework; Circular 30/2026/TT-BKHCN issues the dual-use list and licensing framework under the Ministry of Science and Technology. For each model, compare the exact appendix line, including the relevant HS/description/technical parameters; do not use HS alone as the control conclusion.

Sensor IC situation Trigger to check Possible procedure/evidence When to lock
Ordinary civilian bare/packaged IC Datasheet, performance, radiation rating, architecture and end-use/end-user Technical screening memo; where no trigger applies, retain the screening result by shipment Pre-contract / before Cargo Ready
High-performance / radiation-hardened / custom IC Technical characteristics in the Circular 30/2026 control list Potential licence under the Ministry of Science and Technology’s authority; technical file, end-use/end-user and shipment evidence Before production/booking, not close to ETD
Not listed but sensitive end-use/end-user indicators exist Suspicion of WMD-related use or a designated end-user Decree 259/2025 contains catch-all control: a licence may still be required; Compliance escalation is needed At RFQ/PO stage
Sensor module with wireless/crypto/battery The module is not the same product as a bare IC; check connectivity, crypto, battery/DG and destination compliance Separate HS, export-policy, destination technical-compliance and transport review Before quotation/Contract
Sample / RMA / warranty Commercial purpose changes, technical nature does not Review customs type, value and strategic-control status as for the actual product Before declaration
Catch-all: Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade states that under Decree 259/2025, where there is information or suspicion of WMD-related use or a designated end-user, a licence may be required even when the goods are not on the dual-use list.

8. EXPORT DOCUMENT SET & FILING CHANNELS

Document group Documents Use Typical owner Core data to match Common error
Commercial Contract/PO, Commercial Invoice, Packing List Customs, booking, buyer documents Sales/Docs Part number, description, quantity, price, Incoterm Over-generic “Sensor IC” description; part-number mismatch.
Technical Datasheet, block diagram, part list, product photo HS/policy/dual-use screening Engineering/Compliance Function, core, processing/radiation data if relevant Wrong datasheet revision.
Customs Export declaration and documents by customs regime Export clearance Customs/Docs HS, description, value, origin, quantity Bare-IC HS used for a module.
Strategic trade License if applicable; end-use/end-user file; technical assessment Pre-shipment control Compliance/Legal Model, threshold, buyer/end-user, destination Screening after Cargo Ready.
Origin C/O/origin document, BOM, evidence FTA/buyer origin Docs/Factory/Procurement HS, criterion, invoice/shipment Weak fab–assembly–test audit trail.
Transport/buyer Booking, SI, VGM if sea, AWB/B/L, CoC, quality docs Shipping/post-shipment Forwarder/Docs/QA Packages, weight, marks, lot, shipper/consignee Transport document mismatch.
Data rule: part number/model, quantity, packages, gross/net weight, origin, lot/batch/serial (where used), HS (where shown) and technical description must remain consistent across their relevant documents. For IC shipments, part number is a primary control field.

9. LEGAL BASIS – REGULATORY & MARKET REQUIREMENT MATRIX

The legal matrix is separated into the required three layers: Vietnam law – FTA/origin – official destination-market rules. Buyer specifications are not inserted into the legal matrix where they are contractual only.

Layer Instrument/source Authority Effective timing Application / old → new
Vietnam – Foreign trade management Decree 69/2018 → Decree 292/2026 Government Decree 292: 05 Sep 2026 Decree 292 replaces Decree 69 from 05 Sep 2026; as of 03 Sep 2026 the transition is not yet complete.
Vietnam – Strategic trade Decree 259/2025 Government 10 Oct 2025 Strategic-trade goods including dual-use goods; licensing and catch-all/end-use controls.
Vietnam – Dual-use under MOST Circular 30/2026/TT-BKHCN Ministry of Science and Technology 06 Jun 2026 Dual-use list/licensing under MOST; compare each model against the exact technical appendix line.
Vietnam – Customs Customs Law 2014; Decree 08/2015 as amended by Decree 167/2025; Circular 121/2025/TT-BTC National Assembly / Government / Ministry of Finance Decree167: 15 Aug 2025; Circular121: 01 Feb 2026 Customs procedure, inspection/supervision and export-import tax administration.
Vietnam – HS/tariff Circular 31/2022/TT-BTC; Decree 26/2023 and amendments 108/2025, 199/2025 MOF / Government Use version effective on declaration date HS nomenclature and export tariff. Final HS must be supported by the technical file.
Vietnam – VAT Decree 181/2025 amended by Decree 359/2025 and Decree 144/2026; Circular 69/2025/TT-BTC Government / MOF Decree144: 20 Jun 2026 Conditions for export VAT; do not assume 0% automatically.
FTA / Origin ATIGA, AHKFTA, ACFTA, VKFTA/AKFTA, CPTPP, RCEP Agreement bodies + Vietnam implementing authorities Current agreement/implementing rules PSR, origin proof, direct-consignment and verification by route.
Destination – Hong Kong Import and Export (Strategic Commodities) Regulations Cap. 60G + current control list Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department Control list updated periodically; 2025 amendment effective 30 May 2025 Where an IC meets strategic-control parameters, import/export/re-export may require a licence. TID offers Pre-Classification Service.
Destination – Thailand/China/Korea/Malaysia Official customs tariff + strategic/technical control list by final model/end-use Destination customs / trade / technical authority Review before Contract and before shipment There is no single universal “Sensor IC licence”; final HS, product form and end-use must be locked before selecting the exact regulation.
Always cross-check the original legal text and issuing authority before application. For markets other than Hong Kong, this article identifies the screening layer only; the exact regulation/article must be fixed against final HS, model, importer and end-use.

10. PRACTICAL 8-STEP E2E EXPORT WORKFLOW

01
PRE-CONTRACT

Product review + market scan

Identify bare/packaged IC versus module, part number/revision, buyer, destination and end-use/end-user; use the Thailand/Hong Kong/China/Korea/Malaysia scan to choose the actual route.

WHAT MUST BE LOCKED

Product scope + market route + buyer requirements + end-use/end-user.

CONTROL GATE

Do not accept a PO based only on the generic name “Sensor IC”; unresolved module/bare-IC or end-user status means policy is not locked.

02
CLASSIFICATION

Lock HS – policy – FTA/C/O

Use datasheet, block diagram and construction to select HS candidates; screen Decree259/Circular30; determine FTA/PSR for the selected market.

WHAT MUST BE LOCKED

HS working paper + strategic screening + origin route.

CONTROL GATE

8542.39/8542.31 are candidates only; modules/boards or sensitive ICs require separate conclusions.

03
COMMERCIAL SETUP

Contract + buyer requirements

Lock Contract/PO, Incoterm, payment term, model/spec, importer, CoC/material/traceability deliverables and the master data used across Invoice/PL/SI/C/O.

WHAT MUST BE LOCKED

One master data set across documents.

CONTROL GATE

Resolve part-number/revision/quantity/origin differences between buyer PO and factory data before production.

04
BEFORE CARGO READY

Complete compliance / regulatory work

Complete technical screening, licence if triggered, origin evidence, labels/marks and ESD/MSL packing plan.

WHAT MUST BE LOCKED

Exact model + licence/certificate scope + origin evidence + packing spec.

CONTROL GATE

Do not start policy/licensing only after the goods are Cargo Ready.

05
BOOKING

Booking – packing – trucking

Choose Air/Sea; book cargo; verify ESD bag, MBB/desiccant/HIC where required, reel/tray/tube, insurance, trucking and cargo data.

WHAT MUST BE LOCKED

Booking data + packing plan + GW/NW + route.

CONTROL GATE

ESD/MSL damage or wrong package/weight can cause claims or missed cut-offs.

06
EXPORT CUSTOMS

Export customs declaration

Open the correct customs type; cross-check Invoice/PL/datasheet/origin; declare HS, part number, quantity, value and origin; handle inspection channel if triggered.

WHAT MUST BE LOCKED

Declaration data + supporting file.

CONTROL GATE

The declaration must reflect the true bare-IC/module status and the policy result.

07
CUT-OFF CONTROL

SI – VGM – CY/CFS / Air cargo cut-off – Loading

Sea: lock SI/VGM/CY/CFS; Air: AWB instruction, cargo cut-off and security acceptance; review Draft B/L/AWB.

WHAT MUST BE LOCKED

Shipper/consignee + package + GW/NW + marks/lot + transport description.

CONTROL GATE

Wrong transport data leads to amendments, discrepancies or roll/rebooking.

08
POST-SHIPMENT

Close post-shipment documents

Complete Final B/L/AWB, C/O/certificates where applicable, buyer/bank set, payment follow-up, claim/survey and origin/compliance archive.

WHAT MUST BE LOCKED

Final document set + payment file + Origin Audit Trail.

CONTROL GATE

Do not close the job at on-board; close documents, payment and compliance archive.

11. PRE-ETD / CARGO READY / CUT-OFF TIMELINE

Milestone Items to lock Documents/data Typical owner Delay risk
Before Contract/PO Product scope, market/buyer requirement, end use, preliminary HS, FTA Datasheet, buyer specs, destination/end user Sales + Compliance + Engineering Order accepted before control or buyer requirements are known.
Before Cargo Ready Dual-use screening, origin file, markings, ESD/MSL plan, booking Technical assessment, BOM/origin, packing spec Compliance + Factory/QA + Docs Finished goods without license/origin/packing evidence.
Before CY/CFS/Air cargo cut-off Customs, trucking/gate-in, package/weight Declaration, booking, cargo data Ops + Customs + Forwarder Missed cut-off, roll/rebooking, storage.
Before SI/VGM/AWB cut-off Transport document data SI/VGM or AWB instruction Docs + Forwarder Amendment/discrepancy/buyer rejection.
After on-board/departure Final transport docs, C/O/certs, buyer/bank set, payment On-board data, origin/cert file Docs + Finance Late documents, lost preference, L/C discrepancy, delayed cash collection.

12. INCOTERMS – TRANSPORT – PACKING – COST

Air freight is common for high-value, low-weight Sensor ICs. For air shipments, FCA, CPT or CIP often align better with actual transport than using FOB by habit. FOB is a sea-shipment term and should only be used where the delivery/risk point is actually appropriate.

Item Operational guidance Data to lock Cost/risk
Air High-value/urgent chips; manage AWB/cargo cut-off and security acceptance Chargeable weight, packages, value, route Airfreight, screening, handling, insurance.
Sea LCL/FCL Bulk/non-urgent; strengthen moisture protection and consolidation controls CBM/pallet, VGM if FCL, SI/CFS/CY cut-off Local charges, storage, roll/rebooking.
ESD/MSL packing ESD packaging; MBB/desiccant/HIC/vacuum where specified; protect reel/tray/tube MSL, floor life, package type, lot, bake requirement Moisture/ESD damage can cause major functional claims.
Insurance Review by Incoterm and value density Invoice value, coverage, exclusions Tiny packages may carry very high value.

13. RISKS & CONTROL POINTS

Sensor IC × market risk Root cause Impact Control Timing
Bare IC declared as module, or vice versa Generic trade name; missing image/BOM Wrong HS, policy and buyer compliance Technical classification memo + datasheet + product photo/BOM Pre-contract
Vietnam strategic-control missed HS-only review; technical parameters/end-use ignored Licence gap / shipment hold Decree259 + Circular30 screening; end-use/end-user questionnaire RFQ/PO and before Cargo Ready
Hong Kong re-export without strategic-commodities screening Hong Kong treated only as a logistics hub Hong Kong licence/hold exposure HK TID control list / Pre-Classification where needed Before routing/booking
Wrong origin route for Thailand/China/Korea/Malaysia C/O selected by habit; weak fab–assembly–test evidence C/O rejection or verification PSR matrix + Origin Audit Trail Before production/C/O
Part number/revision mismatch Buyer PO, factory datasheet and Invoice use different masters Customs/buyer queries, C/O/cert mismatch Single master part list Before document issuance
ESD/MSL damage Packing not aligned with datasheet/buyer spec Electrical failure / claim QA packing checklist, MBB/HIC/desiccant/ESD controls per spec Before sealing
Missed Air cargo / SI-VGM cut-off Policy/customs/packing handled too late Roll/rebooking/storage/delay Milestone owner + buffer Before cut-off

14. FAQ

1) Can Sensor ICs be exported from Vietnam?

Yes, where the actual model meets applicable policy. Do not conclude “freely exportable” before separating bare IC/module and screening Decree259/Circular30 plus end-use/end-user.

2) Is 8542.39.00 the default HS for Sensor IC?

No. 8542.39.00 and 8542.31.00 are candidates only for certain IC configurations; modules/PCBAs or sensor dies may fall elsewhere. Use datasheet, block diagram, construction and function.

3) For Thailand, Form D or RCEP?

Compare PSR and origin provability. ATIGA/Form D is commonly reviewed for ASEAN routes; RCEP is another route. Do not select a form before final HS and origin trail are locked.

4) For China, Form E or RCEP?

ACFTA/Form E and RCEP are both routes to review. Choose using the final-HS PSR, origin evidence, transport conditions and the buyer/importer ability to use the preference.

5) What is different about Hong Kong?

For technically sensitive models, screen Hong Kong Strategic Commodities Control. Hong Kong maintains its own control list and Pre-Classification Service; re-export routing does not automatically remove licensing.

6) Is C/O mandatory for South Korea or Malaysia?

Not for every shipment. Korea may involve VKFTA/AKFTA/RCEP; Malaysia may involve ATIGA/CPTPP/RCEP. Apply only where the buyer/importer needs it and the PSR can be substantiated.

7) Does a Sensor IC require a Vietnam dual-use licence?

Not every model. Compare the model with Circular30/2026 technical control entries and Decree259/2025 triggers, including catch-all/end-use/end-user screening.

8) Can samples/RMA skip policy review?

No. The commercial purpose may alter customs type/value, but HS, technical screening and strategic-control review still follow the actual goods.

9) Are buyer RoHS/CoC requests market-wide law?

Not automatically. Buyer requirements, destination law and FTA rules are separate layers. Mark each document as legal requirement or contractual deliverable.

10) Air or sea?

Air often fits high-value/light ICs and short deadlines; sea depends on volume and lead time. Both require ESD/MSL packing and cut-off control.

11) What remains after on-board?

Complete Final AWB/B/L, C/O/certificates where applicable, buyer/bank set, payment follow-up, claim file and Origin/Compliance Audit Trail. Do not close the job merely because the flight/vessel departed.

15. POST-SHIPMENT OUTPUTS & RECORD RETENTION

  • Completed export declaration and customs file.
  • Final AWB/B/L/Sea Waybill and proof of shipment.
  • C/O/origin document and Origin Audit Trail where applicable.
  • Dual-use license or technical screening/end-use file where relevant.
  • Correct-revision datasheet, part/lot list, CoC/material/quality declarations as required by the buyer.
  • Buyer/bank document set under Contract/L/C/payment term.
  • Payment, debit/credit note, claim/survey documents if any.
  • Lot-level archive for post-clearance, origin verification or customer audit.

SOLUTIONS FROM TGIMEX

This article locks the product logic, market scan, HS candidates, strategic-control screening, FTA/origin and Cargo Ready–cut-off–post-shipment milestones. A live shipment must still be reviewed against the part number, datasheet, buyer, end-use/end-user, destination market and effective-date rules.

Pre-contract & Compliance

Review product scope, market access, HS, policy, Decree259/Circular30, origin route and buyer requirements before shipment commitment.

Docs & Logistics

Cross-check Invoice–Packing List–declaration–C/O–SI/VGM–AWB/B/L; coordinate booking, customs, ESD/MSL packing and milestone control.

For Sensor ICs with strategic-control or origin-verification exposure, do not wait until Cargo Ready to begin document review. An E2E approach improves control of schedule, documents and compliance from pre-contract through post-shipment.

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