Anise flowers are regarded as a popular ingredient to make spices in India, Bangladesh and some countries in the Middle East. It implies that the export market for anise flowers is relatively large. Moreover, Vietnam has a tremendous output of star anise. Hence, what are the procedures and documents required for exporting anise? Let’s discover with Vietlinh Agrimex through the article below.
What is anise?
It is considered a dry spice with high applicability in various Vietnamese dishes, especially pho. It is also a familiar spice in the meals of Indians, Singaporeans, Bangladeshis and Middle Eastern countries.
Anise is commonly grown in the Northeastern provinces of Vietnam. This is a spice plant with a height of about 6-10m. Its stems are generally straight, smooth and gray-brown. The part used to make spices for export is dried star anise.
Applications of star anise
This hot spice is definitely good for the health of the user. It has a unique taste that is not identical with any other ingredients. Key benefits of star anise consist of:
- Adding anise to dishes will lead to a delicate, unforgettable flavor that stimulates the taste respectively. It eventually brings a more delicious feeling to everyone
- Anise flowers are also used in wine to treat some common diseases such as colds, coughs, stomachaches, headaches, and bone & joint diseases.
- Anise is also a raw material for the treatment of skin diseases, scabies and many other diseases.
- Star anise is also used to beautify face skin simply by steaming the face every week to help clear and radiant skin.
- Star anise is used to make confectionery, wines and many other uses in life.
Latest processes and procedures of exporting star anise in 2023
To bring star anise to foreign markets, businesses need to ensure the following factors including:
Exporting policies of star anise
Star anise is classified as an agricultural product because its origin is from plants. Based on State and Customs regulations, this item is not banned from export. There are some circulars and decrees applicable to this item:
HS Code for exporting star anise
According to Circular No. 31/2022/TT-BTC dated June 8, 2022, updating applicable HS codes of 2023. Cinnamon and cassia products have HS code of 0906. In addition, cinnamon It is also classified into unmilled and milled.
Applying Section I, Decree 125/2017/ND-CP, cinnamon products are not on the list of goods subject to export tax. Therefore, the export tax rate of cinnamon is 0%.
Document preparation for exporting purpose
Businesses that want to export star anise need to obtain a phytosanitary certificate. That certificate includes the following steps:
- Commercial invoice (invoice)
- Packing list of goods (packing list)
- Export contract (contract). In case the Enterprise entrusts a third party to export, an additional export entrustment contract is required.
- Quarantine certificate of eligibility for export (as mentioned above)
- Certificate of organization qualified to export cinnamon anise according to current regulations. This is a necessary document, especially in the case of first export.
Steps to register for plant quarantine for star anise
According to Circular 15/2018/TT-BNNPTNT, cinnamon anise needs plant quarantine from Vietnam. Therefore, businesses need to take the following steps:
Step 1: Quarantine documents
Enterprises need to prepare the following documents to complete the quarantine dossier, including:
- Plant quarantine registration certificate according to the form specified in Section IV of Circular 33/2014/TT-BNNPTNT.
- In case of re-export, the original phytosanitary certificate of the exporting country – specifically Vietnam – is required.
Step 2: Submit application
When preparing for step 1, businesses need to submit documents at the competent authorities. Specifically, the regional plant quarantine department. Or plant quarantine stations at border gates are also competent to issue permits.
Step 3: Get results
The agencies that receive the dossier, after processing, need to send a notice to the enterprise. If any dossier is approved, a phytosanitary certificate will be issued. Products not requested will be returned.
When the plant quarantine was approved, the enterprise was eligible to export star anise abroad.
Summary
Through this article, you have grasped information about the process of exporting star anise to other countries. Any business that needs more specific advice on this service should contact Viet Linh at Hotline +84345128188 for the best support.
