HS 7601Metals & Minerals · Vietnam

Aluminium - Primary Ingot - HS 7601 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Vietnam

Duty and tax snapshot for importing metals & minerals (HS 7601) into Vietnam. Typical MFN duty ~4%, VAT 10% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

VAT

10%

Total taxes / CIF

14.4%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 120,000 FOB parcel of metals & minerals (HS 7601) shipped to Vietnam.

FOB valueUSD 120,000

Origin chargesUSD 1,800

FreightUSD 9,600

InsuranceUSD 600

CIFUSD 132,000

Import duty @ 4%USD 5,280

VAT @ 10%USD 13,728

Destination inlandUSD 2,400

Landed cost ≈ USD 153,408

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
7601.10	Aluminium, not alloyed, unwrought

Vietnam duty regime

MFN tariffs published by the Ministry of Finance. Preferential rates under CPTPP, EVFTA (EU-Vietnam), UKVFTA, RCEP, ATIGA (ASEAN), ASEAN-China, ASEAN-Korea, ASEAN-India, Vietnam-Korea and Vietnam-EAEU. Special Consumption Tax (SCT) applies to autos, alcohol, tobacco, air conditioners.

Customs notes

· Vietnam uses the AHTN 8-digit code, aligned to WCO HS at 6 digits (same as other ASEAN members).
· VNACCS/VCIS is the national customs single window, operational since 2014 (based on Japan's NACCS).
· Customs value = CIF (transaction value). Duty applied first, then SCT (if applicable), then 10% VAT on the combined base.
· For CPTPP / EVFTA / RCEP preferential origin, self-certification (importer knowledge or exporter declaration) is available - traditional C/O Form D/E/EUR.1 also accepted.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on metals & minerals (HS 7601) into Vietnam?

Vietnam applies an MFN duty of about 4% on HS chapter 7601 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (MFN tariffs published by the Ministry of Finance) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is VAT calculated on imports of metals & minerals in Vietnam?

Vietnam charges VAT at 10% on the CIF value plus duty. 10% VAT on CIF + duty + SCT (if any)

What is the landed cost of a USD 120,000 FOB shipment of metals & minerals into Vietnam?

On a USD 120,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 132,000. Applying 4% duty and 10% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 19,008 (~14.4% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 153,408.

Which HS code should I use for metals & minerals in Vietnam?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 7601.10 (Aluminium, not alloyed, unwrought). Vietnam customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping metals & minerals to Vietnam?

Most importers into Vietnam prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and VAT to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does Vietnam customs need to clear HS 7601?

Vietnam uses the AHTN 8-digit code, aligned to WCO HS at 6 digits (same as other ASEAN members). Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.