Direct Customs Reference (Executive Summary)
- Primary Commodity Codes: Molded bagasse tableware is classified under HS 4823.69 / 4823.70; Molded pulp protective packaging is under HS 4823.70; Presswood pallets are under HS 4415.20; Sugarcane bagasse pellets are under HS 2303.20.
- 0% Preferential Import Duty: Goods manufactured in Vietnam and accompanied by a valid Certificate of Origin qualify for 0% tariff under the EVFTA (EUR.1 for EU-27), UKVFTA (United Kingdom), CPTPP (Japan, Canada, Australia), and RCEP.
- Zero Pre-Shipment Quarantine Delays: Presswood pallets (HS 4415.20) carry official exemption under IPPC ISPM 15, requiring zero phytosanitary fumigation certificates at global borders.
1. Comprehensive HS Code & Preferential Tariff Matrix
The table below itemizes the international 6-digit Harmonized System codes and Vietnam 8-digit export declaration codes across Duong Hung core product lines:
| Product Line | 6-Digit HS Code | Specific 8-Digit Code | Official Tariff Description | Preferential Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molded Bagasse Tableware | 4823.69 / 4823.70 |
4823.69.004823.70.00 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups of paperboard / Molded goods of paper pulp | 0% (EVFTA, UKVFTA, CPTPP) |
| Molded Pulp Industrial Packaging | 4823.70 |
4823.70.00 |
Moulded or pressed goods of paper pulp (cushions, corner buffers, trays) | 0% (EVFTA, CPTPP, RCEP) |
| Nestable Presswood Pallets | 4415.20 |
4415.20.00 |
Pallets, box pallets and other load boards of reconstituted wood fibers | 0% (General preferential / VKFTA) |
| Coir Geotextiles & Erosion Mats | 5702.20 / 5305.00 |
5702.20.00 |
Floor coverings of coir (coconut fiber) & woven geotextile rolls | 0% (EVFTA, CPTPP, AANZFTA) |
| Sugarcane Bagasse Pellets | 2303.20 |
2303.20.00 |
Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture | 0% – 5% (Form VJ, Form VK) |
2. Leveraging Vietnam's Free Trade Agreements (FTA) for 0% Duties
Tariff Arbitrage: While Chinese packaging exports frequently face anti-dumping duties or standard 6.5% MFN tariffs in Europe and North America, 100% Vietnamese-manufactured plant-fiber packaging qualifies for duty-free entry under Vietnam's tier-1 trade pacts.
- EVFTA (European Union): 0% duty on bagasse tableware and presswood pallets with Form EUR.1.
- UKVFTA (United Kingdom): 0% duty under the bilateral UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
- CPTPP (Comprehensive & Progressive Trans-Pacific): 0% duty for Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Singapore.
- RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership): Harmonized rules of origin across 15 Asia-Pacific nations.
3. Certificate of Origin (C/O) Filing & Issuance
To legally claim 0% preferential tariffs at destination customs, every export shipment from Duong Hung Eco is accompanied by a formal Certificate of Origin issued by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) or the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT):
- Form EUR.1: For European Union member countries (EVFTA).
- Form CPTPP: For Japan, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Form VJ: For Japan (Vietnam-Japan EPA).
- Form VK: For South Korea (Vietnam-Korea FTA).
- Form B: Standard certificate of origin for non-treaty destinations (USA, Middle East).
4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Under the World Customs Organization (WCO) General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), once raw plant fibers are refined into pulp and thermo-molded into finished articles, they are classified under Chapter 48 (Paper, paperboard, and articles of paper pulp). Specifically, heading 4823.70 covers "Moulded or pressed goods of paper pulp."
Yes. Our export documentation team submits draft Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bill of Lading instructions, and draft C/O applications for your customs broker's written review and approval prior to vessel departure from Cat Lai or Cai Mep port.
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