Vietnamese macadamia nuts are present in many fastidious countries around the world, including Japan. This has proven that the quality of Vietnamese macadamia nuts can adapt effectively with international standards. It thereby creates opportunities for businesses to access large international markets. So what are the procedures for exporting macadamia nuts? Let’s find out more details with Viet Linh in the article below.
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Learn about Vietnam’s macadamia nut export opportunities
According to statistics, worldwide macadamia production only meets 25% of demand while the market growth rate is increasing. According to forecasts of the International Dry Fruit Association (INC), by 2030 the supply of macadamia nuts will only meet 50% of consumption demand.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the demand for macadamia products in the world is increasing, and it is forecast that by 2025 the market will need about 220,000 tons of kernels, equivalent to 850,000 tons of fresh nuts. This will be an opportunity for countries that grow and export macadamia, including Vietnam. Currently, Vietnam is a country with many benefits to develop annual macadamia production. Vietnam has also participated in free trade-oriented associations with many large import markets.
Vietnamese macadamia nuts are of good quality and can completely compete with famous macadamia nut products from Australia, America, etc. Vietnamese macadamia nuts are uniform in size, with thin, light-colored shells and plump kernels, whilst the seeds are dried and cracked naturally. In particular, Vietnamese macadamia nuts are considered to have a light, nutty, buttery flavor. Besides, the advantages of terrain, soil and fertile soil have also positively affected the nutritional value of Vietnamese macadamia nuts.
Key standards for exporting macadamia nuts
To export macadamia nuts to the international market, macadamia nut products need to fully meet the following criteria:
- Color: Macadamia nuts need a woody brown shell, white kernel, and uniform seeds
- Size: the fruit is not too large, the kernel is thick, the diameter of macadamia nuts needs to reach the standard of 26-35mm.
- Humidifying drying: Humidifying drying is a mandatory step in processing macadamia nuts. To increase product preservation time, humidity should reach standards of 2 – 4%.
- Uniform seed ratio: Unlike the domestic commercial market, macadamia nut exports require that the color, size, and quality of the seeds must be uniform, not moldy, and not contain substances harmful to consumers’ health. .
- Flavor: The product has a light fatty taste, fragrant and naturally sweet when eaten. This is the characteristic flavor of macadamia nuts that are fully ripe, properly produced and have the highest nutritional value.
Instructions on procedures for exporting macadamia nuts
So how to export macadamia nuts to the international market? Businesses need to prepare according to the steps below so that goods can be cleared through customs quickly and accurately.
Export policy
Macadamia nuts are not on the list of goods banned from import and export. Therefore, businesses can export it straightforwardly. However, it should be noted that when exporting macadamia nuts, it is necessary to carry out plant quarantine procedures and quality inspection because macadamia nuts are classified as agricultural products and food according to Circular No. 15/2021/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Rural Development.
HS Code and tax policy
Macadamia nuts are regulated under HS Code: 08026100, which is an item with no export tax, and no VAT on exports.
Customs documents for exporting macadamia nuts
Customs documents for general export and macadamia export are based on Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC (Amended from Article 16 of Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC). Specifically, the macadamia export customs dossier includes the following papers and documents:
- Customs declaration.
- Bill of lading.
- Export license.
- Commercial invoice.
- Commercial contract.
- Goods packing slip.
- Other types of export papers and documents as prescribed.
In addition to the papers and documents revealed above, businesses must also learn more about regulations on ensuring food hygiene and safety, fumigation certificates, certificates of free circulation, documents verifying the origin of macadamia nuts C/O – Certificate of Origin, documents confirming phytosanitary process has been done – Phytosanitary Certificate,…
Notes in the production and packaging process when exporting
To ensure that macadamia nuts maintain their intact nutrients, all processes, breeding, care, harvesting, production, and preliminary processing need to take place in a closed process so that we can ensure that exported macadamia nuts can meet nutritional value standards and make sure they do not contain any toxic chemicals.
The initial step that is considered being essential is when choosing good plants, type F1. Besides, climate, soil and care also affect the quality of macadamia nuts. During the planting process, care must be taken according to instructions, and to choose the appropriate harvest time to ensure that macadamia nuts meet the full nutritional value and do not contain any toxic chemicals.
The production process also needs to be strictly controlled and ensure food hygiene and safety, especially when producing and processing macadamia nuts. In addition to investing in machinery and equipment, cleanliness and safety control procedures are also compulsory.
Regarding the packaging process, macadamia nut products must be vacuum-packaged or sealed in boxes. Needs to be stored in a cool warehouse with a temperature below 16 degrees Celsius, well-ventilated and dry to avoid mold and direct sunlight.
Summary
Through this article, customers have a basic grasp of the process of exporting macadamia nuts. Preparing and completing all mandatory documents will ensure that the macadamia nut export process takes place quickly and accurately. Customers need advice on macadamia nut export services, please contact Viet Linh using the information below for the best support.
- Address: LK07-C14 Ministry of National Defense, Bui Xuong Trach Street, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Phone: 0345.128.188
- Fax: (02).432.099.006
- Email: sales@vietlinhagrimex.vn
