Vietnam HS code (HS Code) & import–export tariff lookup
10,800+ HS codes · Import duty / VAT / 16 FTA preferences · Specialized management policies — AI understands plain-language descriptions.
Type a product name (e.g. “smartphone”), an HS code (e.g. “8517”), or paste an Invoice / Catalogue image for AI extraction.
Find the right HS code in 30 seconds
No install needed — type the product name and AI returns the HS code with a confidence score, duty rate, FTA preferences and management policy; every code comes with a legal basis (chapter notes + GRI rules per Circular 31/2022) so you can verify it.
Enter a keyword or HS code
Type the product name in Vietnamese or English — e.g. "điện thoại", "smartphone" — or enter the 4-8 digits directly if you already know the code.
AI suggests & filters results
The system returns a list of related codes, filterable by Chapter, management policy and country of origin. The AI assistant explains the classification when you need it.
View duties & export the declaration
Click a code to see import duty / VAT / FTA / legal-text detail. Save favorite codes, copy quickly, or move on to Avenir's Import Tax calculator.
What is an HS code? How to read an 8-digit HS code
An HS code (Harmonized System Code) is the classification system for import-export goods under the World Customs Organization (WCO) standard, with 6 globally unified digits. Vietnam adds 2 more digits for deeper classification, producing the 8-digit HS code used in customs declarations — this code determines the import duty, VAT, FTA preferences and management policy of a shipment.
Machinery, electrical equipment and parts. First 2 digits — global WCO standard.
Telephone sets, including smartphones. Digits 3-4.
Smart mobile phones. Digits 5-6 — WCO standard.
Deeper national classification. Digits 7-8 — 00 when there is none.
When unsure, follow the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI 1-6). The same product can fall under several headings — use GRI 3a (the more specific description prevails) and GRI 3b (the material/component that gives it its essential character). For each suggested code, Avenir's AI assistant quotes the Chapter/Section notes and GRI rules verbatim (per Circular 31/2022) with a confidence score; when the description lacks a decisive detail, the system asks for clarification instead of guessing.
21 sections of Vietnam's HS tariff
An 8-digit HS code is organized by level: Section → Chapter → Heading → Subheading. Click a section to browse HS codes by chapter.
HS code guides by product group
Detailed pages per product group — HS headings, duty & FTA, import procedure, licences and common classification mistakes.
Vietnam has 16 FTAs — you can cut import duty to 0%
Vietnam has one of the widest FTA networks in Southeast Asia. Goods imported from ASEAN, China, Korea, Japan, the EU, the UK, Australia, NZ, India and the 11 CPTPP nations can enjoy special preferential import duty — often down to 0% or far below the MFN rate.
Top 12 most-searched products
Based on real lookup data from the Vietnam import-export community over the last 30 days.
Everything you need to know about HS codes & import-export duties
How do I look up an HS code by product name?
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How do I read the 8-digit structure of a Vietnam HS code?
Can the same product fall under several HS codes?
What is an FTA rate and when do you qualify for it?
What happens if a wrong code leads to a wrong duty declaration?
What sources does Avenir use for the tariff and how often is it updated?
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The free AI assistant is great for quick lookups. For high-value shipments, complex HS codes, or advance rulings — Avenir's expert team gives an official assessment, prepares the dossier and represents you before Customs.