Customs declaration requirements for Vietnam
Customs Declare produces the completed Customs Declaration, via VNACCS/VCIS for Vietnam’s own customs authority, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Confirmed against the authority’s own published source- Form
- Customs Declaration, via VNACCS/VCIS
- Issuing authority
- General Department of Vietnam Customs (Tổng cục Hải Quan)
- Accepted languages
- Vietnamese, English
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
Import requirements & restrictions
Import prohibited
Import of used consumer goods is banned in Vietnam under the Decree 187/2013/ND-CP framework, including used electronic/electrical equipment (mobile phones, laptops, notebooks, and similar devices, per Circular 31/2015/TT-BTTT effective December 2015) and other categories (medical devices, vehicles, more) listed under Circular 12/2018/TT-BCT ("2013-01-01" below is a year-level placeholder for the framework decree's year, not a confirmed exact date). A 2026 draft circular (public consultation May 2026) would update/expand the used-digital-products list and its HS codes -- check current status before relying on a specific product's inclusion.
Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade / Ministry of Information and Communications
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 10%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Vietnam
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Vietnam require?
Vietnam’s import declaration is the Customs Declaration, via VNACCS/VCIS, issued by General Department of Vietnam Customs (Tổng cục Hải Quan).
Which languages does Vietnam accept on a customs declaration?
Vietnamese, English
What is the VAT rate on imports into Vietnam?
The default VAT rate on record for Vietnam is 10%.