Latest 2025 Procedures for Importing Water Flossers into Vietnam

Water flossers are becoming an essential oral care device for Vietnamese people, especially in the modern consumer trend that prioritizes personal health. Along with this sharp increase in demand, many businesses and shop owners are beginning to officially import this item from China for distribution in Vietnam. However, since a water flosser is an electrical device with a motor and is related to user safety, the import procedures for water flossers cannot be done carelessly like common household goods. If you misdeclare the HS Code, lack required technical documentation, or label the product incorrectly, the goods may be detained at customs or lose the right to preferential tax treatment.

So, for 2025, what are the required documents, taxes, and procedures for importing water flossers into Vietnam?

HS Code and Import Tax Rates for Water Flossers

Water Flosser HS Code

Water Flosser HS Code

Water flossers (for household use) fall under HS Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.

The reference HS Code for water flossers (for household use) is: 8509.80.90

Import Tax and VAT

• Preferential Import Tax (ACFTA): 5%
• VAT (Value Added Tax): 10%

If the enterprise imports through the official channel (chính ngạch) from China and possesses a C/O Form E, the preferential tax rate above will be applied.

Import Policy for Water Flossers 2025

Import Policy for Water Flossers 2025

According to current regulations, water flossers are not on the list of prohibited or restricted imports, so enterprises can import them normally. However, the goods must fully comply with the regulations on safety and labeling under Vietnamese law.

Key Legal Documents to Note:

• Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC (and amended by 39/2018/TT-BTC) – Guiding customs procedures.
• Decree 128/2020/NĐ-CP – Stipulating penalties for administrative violations in the customs sector.
• Decree 43/2017/NĐ-CP and 111/2021/NĐ-CP – Stipulating goods labeling.

Regulations on Labeling when Importing Water Flossers

All imported goods circulated in Vietnam are mandatory to have a commodity label. This is the basis for the customs authority to determine the origin, responsible unit, and safety warning content.

Mandatory Label Content:

• Name of the goods and product model.
• Name and address of the manufacturer and the importer.
• Origin of the goods (Made in China).
• Basic technical specifications (power, voltage, tank capacity, etc.).

Label Placement:

• The label must be affixed on a visible surface of the packaging: carton box, product box, or a sub-label (nhãn phụ) affixed outside.
• If the product is for retail sale, a Vietnamese sub-label must additionally include: quantity, production date, safety warnings, and usage instructions.

Failure to label correctly can lead to:

• Penalties under Article 22 – Decree 128/2020/NĐ-CP.
• Loss of the right to preferential ACFTA tax.
• Goods being detained at the port or temporary suspension of customs clearance.

Water Flosser Import Documentation

The basic set of documents required for import procedures includes:

1. Import Customs Declaration (Tờ khai hải quan hàng nhập khẩu)
2. Commercial Contract
3. Commercial Invoice
4. Packing List
5. Bill of Lading
6. Certificate of Origin (C/O Form E) – if available, to enjoy tax preferences.
7. Technical documents, images, catalogue – if required by the customs authority for detailed inspection.

Procedure for Importing Water Flossers into Vietnam

Procedure for Importing Water Flossers into Vietnam

The procedure for conducting water flosser import clearance consists of 4 main steps:

Step 1 – Declaring and Transmitting the Customs Declaration

The enterprise enters the commodity information into the electronic declaration software (Ecus or VNACCS) based on the documents (Contract, Invoice, Packing List, C/O…). The declaration must be accurate regarding the HS Code, origin, and value to avoid subsequent errors leading to congestion.

Step 2 – Opening the Declaration at the Customs Sub-Department

After transmitting the declaration, the system will automatically classify it into channels (Green – Yellow – Red). The enterprise prints the declaration, prepares the dossier, and submits it to the managing Customs Sub-Department. The declaration must be opened within 15 days from the date of registration.

Step 3 – Customs Clearance of the Declaration

The customs officer will inspect the documentation and the actual goods. If all conditions are met, the declaration is cleared, and the enterprise proceeds to pay taxes. In case of missing documents, customs may request supplementary C/O or technical certification (if necessary).

Step 4 – Transporting Goods to the Warehouse for Storage

After customs clearance, the goods are transported to the warehouse for distribution or storage. Enterprises should retain copies of all import documents for post-customs clearance inspection.

Important Notes when Importing Water Flossers

• The water flosser is an electrical device with a motor, so the enterprise needs to carefully check the power and voltage (220V) to ensure compliance with Vietnamese standards.
• Only import goods from suppliers with production certifications (ISO, CE, RoHS) to ensure user safety.
• When importing large quantities, it is advisable to register for quality inspection according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN (for household electrical appliances).
• It is recommended to choose the official shipping channel (tuyến vận chuyển chính ngạch) to ensure VAT invoices, C/O, C/Q (Certificate of Quality), and cargo insurance.

Viet Trung Company – Your Solution for Official, Safe, and All-in-One Water Flosser Import

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