HS 0910Food & Beverage · Vietnam

Turmeric - HS 0910 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into Vietnam

Duty and tax snapshot for importing food & beverage (HS 0910) into Vietnam. Typical MFN duty ~0%, 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

10.0%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 30,000 FOB parcel of food & beverage (HS 0910) shipped to Vietnam.

FOB valueUSD 30,000

Origin chargesUSD 450

FreightUSD 2,400

InsuranceUSD 150

CIFUSD 33,000

Import duty @ 0%USD 0

VAT @ 10%USD 3,300

Destination inlandUSD 600

Landed cost ≈ USD 36,900

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
0910.30	Turmeric (curcuma)

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 food & beverage (HS 0910) into Vietnam?

Vietnam applies an MFN duty of about 0% on HS chapter 0910 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 food & beverage 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 30,000 FOB shipment of food & beverage into Vietnam?

On a USD 30,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 33,000. Applying 0% duty and 10% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 3,300 (~10.0% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 36,900.

Which HS code should I use for food & beverage in Vietnam?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 0910.30 (Turmeric (curcuma)). 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 food & beverage 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 0910?

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.