Forklifts are one of the common pieces of equipment in industrial operations, especially during the transportation of goods. Did you know? Forklift import procedures or not? Join Cuong Quoc Logistics to learn through the following sharing.

Policies and procedures for importing forklifts

HS code for forklifts

HS code is an internationally standardized commodity classification code. They are used to determine the import and export tax rates of goods.

To proceed with the process of importing forklifts, Businesses need to look up and update the exact HS code of that product line. Based on capacity, nature, structure and intended use, Different items will be divided into different groups. Corresponds to a separate HS code.

Each code has its own customs clearance policy applied. At the same time, there is a separate tax obligation. When importing businesses go through customs procedures, they need to pay attention to this.

Especially for forklift products, Their HS code is included:

Group 8427
84271000	HS code of self-propelled vehicles powered by electric motors
84272000	HS codes of other self-propelled vehicles
84279000	HS code of other car models
84279090	HS code for hand forklift

Are Forklift Import Procedures Complicated? ?

According to Decree No. 187/2013/ND-CP issued on November 20, 2013 clearly stating: Specialized vehicles such as forklifts, crane, Excavator trucks are not included in the list of prohibited imported goods. Therefore, Forklifts completely meet the requirements for import.

According to Circular 23/2015/TT-BKHCN of the Government issued on July 1, 2016 regulating: Imported passenger lift vehicles, used crane truck, Products older than 10 years from the date of manufacture will no longer be allowed to be imported. Therefore, Vehicles of the above ages will be on the prohibited list.

Besides, Decree 187/2013/ND-CP also stipulates: forklift lines, crane, Whether the excavator is old or new, there are discrepancies, edit or stamp the frame number, All machines are on the list of prohibited imports.

Forklift businesses need to pay attention to the above regulations to import goods according to standards.

Can devices of the same type follow the same procedures for importing forklifts??

When importing international goods, Many units often need to import many types of machinery at the same time. However, Many people still wonder if the machines are of the same type as forklifts, crane, excavator,… Can I do the same procedure for importing forklifts??

According to Appendix 1 Circular 22/2019/TT-BGTVT regulations: The following types of specialized motorbikes are in the group that shares import procedures with forklifts, include:

• Group of road construction machines: roller, pile driving machine, pile extraction machine, concrete pump, stone crusher,…
• Group of earthmoving machines: bulldozer, excavator, leveler, excavator,…
• Machines responsible for loading and unloading goods such as forklifts
• Types of vehicles, Other machines serving public activities, forestry.

That's why, Based on the products listed above, Businesses can consider carrying out the correct procedures for importing forklifts together with forklifts.

Is there registration for forklift quality inspection when imported??

According to Circular 41-BGTVT regulations, Forklift products have HS Code 84.27 in the field of road traffic. Therefore, This item must undergo vehicle registration certification and registration procedures. And declaration of standard conformity, Check quality before proceeding with customs clearance.

According to the provisions in section VII. 71 Appendix II of Circular 41, Forklifts lower and lower goods using a fork mechanism, Other types of factory vehicles have lifting or loading equipment, HS code 84.27, registration must be certified, registration or declaration of standard conformity, Check quality before going to market.

Besides inspecting product quality before importing, Businesses need to pay attention to the regulations, Goods import and export management policy to make forklift import procedures quick and convenient.

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Forklift import process

When importing forklifts, Businesses need to pay attention to the following procedures for importing forklifts:

Prepare documents

To carry out procedures for importing forklifts, Enterprises need to prepare a set of documents including documents. Specifically:

• Customs declaration
• Commercial invoice (Commercial invoice)
• Bill of lading (Bill of lading)
• Packing list (Packing list)
• Commercial contract (Sale contract)
• Certificate of origin (CO) if any
• Catalog if available
• Registration dossier for quality inspection and environmental protection

Note: If a business wants to simply import, it only needs to go through quality inspection of imported goods first. If you want to put goods into use and circulation, Businesses need to do additional registration for motorized forklifts.

The import-export department of the enterprise needs to clearly understand the documents and legal regulations. Carefully prepare documents before proceeding with forklift import procedures.

Register for forklift registration

When the enterprise has prepared all the above documents, Enterprises need to register for inspection.

This is the first step in the process of importing forklifts for every business. Once you have received notice from the shipping company, Enterprises need to appoint a representative to carry out registration procedures for goods.

To save time, Enterprises can carry out registration through the National Single Window Information Portal. Enterprises need to carry out customs clearance procedures as usual. At the same time, register for forklift registration.

When the application is complete, The registration unit will check the validity of the dossier. If the documents are documented and valid, the registration unit will issue a number on the registration paper. At that time, Businesses need to enter their registration number there. To ensure the registration process is complete, Enterprises should attach the registration file to the electronic declaration.

Carry out procedures to import forklifts

After completing the forklift registration process, Enterprises need to complete the transmission of goods import declarations. Afterward, Submit documents to the customs department to carry out procedures for importing forklifts.

If the business wants to bring goods to the warehouse for preservation while waiting for registration, Enterprises must submit an official letter requesting to bring goods to the warehouse. This official dispatch form has been clearly stated in Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC.

When businesses preserve goods in warehouses, The specialized quality inspection and registration party will come directly to the site to inspect. If your business's shipment arrives by LCL bulk carrier, you can apply for registration right at the shipping port. This will save a lot of costs for businesses.

Test results will be returned after 1 week. From the date the application is reviewed.

After receiving quality inspection results, Businesses only need to notify the customs unit. They will be responsible for checking the system and completing forklift import procedures, customs clearance.

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Forklift import tax

To import forklifts, Businesses need to clearly understand the import tax of each type of vehicle. The import tax rate for forklifts with HS code 84.27 is 0%. Tax VAT is 10 %.

The formula for calculating import tax according to HS code is calculated as follows:

Import tax = CIF value x % tax rate

Import VAT is determined according to the formula :

Value added tax = (CIF value + Import tax ) x 10%

CIF value is determined by the ex-factory value of the goods plus all costs to bring the goods to the first border gate of the importing country..

Things to note when completing procedures to import forklifts

In the process of carrying out procedures for importing forklifts, Businesses need to note the following points:

• Forklift equipment has erasing behavior, close the frame number, engine number, edit, (Pursuant to Circular 13/2015/TT-BGTVT) import will be prohibited. In case a violation is detected, the goods will be confiscated immediately and handled according to the provisions of law.
• Imported forklifts must be certified before customs clearance to meet standards, standards (Pursuant to Circular 41/2018/TT-BGTVT).
• Forklift imported forklift products must be carried out by the enterprise to declare conformity with regulations ( Pursuant to Circular 41/2018/TT-BGTVT).

For businesses, please bring goods to the warehouse to preserve and wait for registration, The following points should be noted:

• The address requested for inspection must match the address confirmed in the registration certificate.
• Repository diagram, Goods preservation should be fully provided.
• Warehouse fire prevention certificate, wharf, beach. Places used to store goods should be adequately provided.
• Enterprises must have documents proving the right to use the warehouse. A place to store goods legally.

Conclude

Above is all the information that Cuong Quoc Logistics has compiled about forklift import procedures. Hope the above information will be useful to you!

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