Logistics for imported luxury furniture and home appliances from Europe

Furniture and imported housewares are increasingly popular thanks to their aesthetics and suit the tastes of modern users. Many high-end European brands such as Italy, Germany, Spain, Turkey,… are favored in the Vietnamese market. Therefore, the demand for imports has also increased significantly in recent years, especially when the EVFTA comes into effect, making it easier to import. So how is the procedure for importing this item? ??

Furniture and household products are generally very diverse in materials. Depending on the material, some additional documents may be required by the customs. For example, imported wooden furniture will require a duplicate spray certificate (Phytosanitary Certificate). But in general, the procedure for importing these items is similar to that of ordinary goods.

HS codes for furniture mostly belong to Chapter 94. For HS codes, for seats with code 9401, HS codes for other furniture items is 9403. However, customers need to check carefully before importing.

?customs procedures

Documents for import of furniture and household goods include:

– Invoice

– Packing list

– Contract

– Certificate of Origin (if any)

– Bill of lading

– Spray certificate (if the item is made of wood)

After submitting all these documents, the importer can do normal customs clearance and bring the goods back. Note that depending on the classification of the customs, there are goods can go immediately (green channel), or check documents (yellow channel) or inspection (red channel).

?Phytosanitary procedures

As for wooden furniture and household appliances, before being imported into Vietnam, the exporter must ensure that the exporter can provide the first phytosanitary certificate for export.

?B1: Before the day of arrival at the port of destination, the enterprise conducts phytosanitary registration on the national single gate.

?B2: After having a registration number, the enterprise brings the dossier to the quarantine department to register

Documents include:

– The original Phytosanitary Certificate for export for himself.

– Invoice

– Contract

– Packing list

Note that businesses need to register for quarantine before goods clearance.

?Some codes that students refer to:

– 94033000- Wooden furniture used in offices

– 94034000- Wooden furniture used in the kitchen

– 94035000- Wooden furniture used in bedrooms

In general, importing this product is not difficult. However, care must be taken during the packaging and transportation to avoid any loss. A reputable and experienced logistics unit will help Vietnamese businesses minimize the above risks.

Source: Collector.