Are you discovering about exporting pepper to foreign markets? What are the necessary conditions to export pepper? And what documents need to be prepared for Vietnamese pepper to enter foreign markets? Let’s take some time to learn the details in the article below.
Discovering the current situation of pepper exporting
According to statistics, Vietnamese pepper has been present in more than 100 countries and territories around the world. Vietnamese pepper is appreciated for its unique flavor that cannot be found in any other country. Currently, Vietnam is the world’s leading country in pepper exports, far surpassing other nations such as Brazil, Indonesia, and India. Pepper presently accounts for approximately 60% of the global pepper export market.
Thanks to advantages in weather, soil, and competitive labor costs, Vietnam’s exported pepper has competitive price compared to similar products from other countries. Many pepper products are abundant and popular with foreign consumers such as black pepper, green pepper, white pepper, powdered pepper, vinegar-soaked pepper…
Mandatory conditions to bring pepper to foreign markets
According to TCVN 7036:2008 standard, in order to export pepper to foreign countries, it is necessary to ensure the following factors:
- Exported pepper needs to comply with the general food law of the importing country.
- Each market has regulations regarding maximum levels of certain contaminants in food. The standards revolve around mycotoxins, pesticide residues, microorganisms and foreign bodies. Therefore, when targeting which market, businesses need to find out and meet those requirements.
- The packaging used to package pepper needs to ensure the flavor, color and other quality characteristics of the product. Regulations on retail packaging and labeling need to comply with the importing country’s regulations on providing food information to consumers.
- Regarding product packaging and preservation specifications: Pepper needs to be stored in dry, clean, cool places. The pepper storage area needs to be private, dry, and up to standards. Isolate from odors, insects and rodents.
Details of pepper export procedures according to current regulations
Pepper exporting companies need to understand the following procedures to bring pepper and black pepper to foreign markets.
Legal policy
Pepper is a commodity that can be legally exported. Businesses merely have to prepare all the necessary documents before delivering pepper to foreign markets.
According to pepper regulations, pepper is not on the list of items requiring an operating license. Therefore, units and businesses do not need to apply for an import license.
Taxes and HS codes when exporting pepper
According to regulations, exported pepper belongs to the HS code group: 0904. In which:
- Chapter 09: Coffee, tea, Paraguayan tea and other spices.
- Code 0904 – Pepper belongs to the genus Piper; chili peppers of the genus Capsicum or genus Pimenta, dried or ground or crushed.
- 090411: Unground or uncrushed pepper
- 09041120: Black pepper
- 09041110: White pepper (white pepper)
- Export tax and VAT on pepper products according to current regulations are 0%.
Customs records for exporting pepper
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC (amending Article 16 of Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC), the pepper export customs dossier includes the following documents: sheets like:
- Commercial Invoice (Commercial Invoice)
- Packing List (Goods packing slip)
- Bill of Lading
- Fumigation certificate (Fumigation certificate)
- Phytosanitary certificate (Phytosanitary certificate)
- Certificate of Quality/Quantity (Product quality certificate)
- Certificate of Origin (Certificate of Origin)
Types of pepper for export
What are the most exported pepper lines today? Here are some pepper lines with the highest export rate:
- Black pepper
- Ground black pepper
- White pepper
- Ground white pepper.
Summary
Above is all information about pepper export procedures that Vietlinh Agrimex wants to share with readers. Customers who wish to export pepper to foreign markets, and are seeking consultation on legal procedures or you are a foreign business that merely wants to import foreign pepper please contact us at Hotline +84345128188 for the best support.
