Nowadays, dried fruits are produced in most regions of the world, and the level of consumption is huge. And according to Vietnam Fruit Association (Vinafruit), in the coming time, dried and canned fruits will still be the main export products. Instead of exporting fresh fruit, many businesses have been exporting dried and “modified” fruit in the form of mixed spices to export to Asian, US and EU markets.
So how to carry out export procedures for this item? Do I need to apply for an export license? What is the export process like? Within the framework of this article, Viet Linh will learn and answer you about the Procedures for exporting dried fruits.
1. Customs documents for exporting dried fruits
The customs dossier for exporting dried fruits includes the following papers and documents:
Customs entry
- Goods input documents (invoices, purchasing statements)
- Commercial Invoice
- Sales Contract (if any)
- Bill of Lading – Bill of lading
- Packing List
- And some documents may be required at the request of import partners:
- Certificate of Origin (C/O)
- Certificate of Phytosanitary (Phytosanitary Certificate)
- Health Certificate (HC)
- Certificate of Free Sales (CFS)Other related documents,…
2. Points to note when completing procedures for exporting dried fruits
2.1 Certificate of origin (C/O) when exporting dried fruits
This certificate is not mandatory during the customs clearance process for the shipment. However, buyers can request businesses to make certificates of origin for some markets that have signed trade agreements between the importing country and Vietnam. Therefore, importers can use certificates of origin to get preferential import tax rates.
For example, if exporting to Asean markets is form D (certificate of Origin Form D), the Chinese market uses form E, the US market uses form B,…
- The dossier set to apply for a C/O when exporting dried fruits includes:
- Bill Of Lading, Invoice, Packing List, Customs Clearance Declaration
- Production norms and production processesRaw material input (input declaration, raw material
- purchase invoice, purchasing list, etc.)
2.2 Health Certificate (HC)
Health certificate is an export certificate that the customs clearance agency or importer requests to provide. Health certificates are issued for all foods produced in Vietnam by the Department of Food Safety – Ministry of Health.
- Application for medical certificate, including:
- Application for medical certificate – HC
- Business license
- Certificate of facility meeting food safety conditions
- Label
- Product testing results; (shows batch number, NSX-HSD)
2.3 Certificate of Free Circulation (Certificate Of Sale – CFS)
Certificate of free circulation is a certificate to prove that a business’s products have been allowed to circulate freely on the domestic market. Certificate of free circulation is issued upon request from the enterprise. It is one of the necessary and sufficient conditions for customs clearance when exporting
- Dossier to apply for CFS includes:
- Application for a license for free circulation – CFS
- Business licenseFood hygiene and safety license
- Product testing
- Product quality declaration documents
- Label
- Delivery time: 05 – 07 working days.
Through this article, customers have a better understanding of Vietnam’s dried fruit export procedures. If customers are having difficulty completing import and export procedures, please contact Viet Linh for the best support. With a team of experienced and dedicated staff, we will be able to provide the most competitive advice and quotes compared to other businesses. Please contact us for the best support.
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