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Customs Procedures for Importing Forklifts

Friday 09 March, 2018

FORKLIFT IMPORT PROCEDURE SERVICES – HO CHI MINH CITY

Forklifts are essential equipment for loading and unloading goods in warehouses and enterprise storage yards. They can replace a substantial amount of manual labor and help businesses reduce cargo-handling costs.

To import forklifts, businesses need to understand the applicable import conditions, how to clear forklift shipments through customs, and how to complete vehicle inspection procedures. Researching these requirements or hiring a dedicated customs-forwarding employee can consume considerable time and cost. A specialized service can therefore provide a more efficient solution.

Customs procedures for importing forklifts
Customs procedures for importing forklifts

GOLDWELL INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS is one of the companies specializing in customs declaration and cargo-clearance services, particularly customs services for forklifts imported for use within enterprises’ warehouses and production facilities.

WHAT DO CUSTOMS PROCEDURES FOR IMPORTING FORKLIFTS INCLUDE?

  • Customs declaration and bringing the goods to a warehouse/storage yard for preservation
  • Forklift inspection/registration
  • Submission of inspection results and customs clearance

HS CODES AND IMPORT TAXES FOR FORKLIFTS

Businesses may refer to heading 8427 for forklift HS codes.

84271000 – Self-propelled trucks powered by an electric motor
84272000 – Other self-propelled trucks
84279000 – Other trucks

The goods are subject to a preferential import tax rate of 0% and VAT of 10%.

Businesses carry out inspection when completing customs procedures. The documentation should be prepared in accordance with Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC amending Article 16 of Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS DECLARATION OF IMPORTED FORKLIFTS?

  • Foreign trade contract – Sales Contract, or Purchase Order (P.O.)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Detailed Packing List
  • Bill of Lading
  • Arrival Notice issued by the shipping line/shipping-line agent
  • Catalogue and technical specifications

WHY CHOOSE GOLDWELL INT’L LOGISTICS FOR FORKLIFT IMPORT CUSTOMS SERVICES?

  • Simple and efficient customs procedures
  • Cost savings by avoiding the need to hire and pay a full-time employee for the process
  • Fast customs clearance backed by Goldwell Logistics’ experience in forklift import services
  • Straightforward inspection procedures handled by Goldwell Int’l Logistics
  • Dedicated service through completion of customs clearance
  • Reasonable service costs together with professional service quality

 

Contact us for consultation and a quotation:
Email: sales@goldwell-logistics.com
Tel/Fax: 028.38422985; 028.38449880
Hotline: 0934-171-588

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