Massage chairs are one of the devices that many people love to use because of its outstanding features. Currently, On the market there are many massage chair models exported from all over the world. Did you know? Procedures for importing massage chairs How will it be??
With many years of experience in the transportation field, import and export of goods, Cuong Quoc Logistics will support you in understanding procedures for importing massage chairs through the following shares.
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What is a massage chair??
Concept
Massage chairs are smart devices used for health care. The massage chair is designed with a modern design, Integrates massage features between rollers and airbag massage. Since, reduce the feeling of pain and fatigue, Enhances blood circulation and improves health for users.
Currently, The countries that own the most advanced massage chair technology are Japan, China, Korea,…
Massage chairs are one of the types of health care goods, is not on the list of goods banned from import in Vietnam. Therefore, Businesses can process imported massage chairs like other common goods.

Import tax on massage chairs
When importing massage chairs, Businesses need to pay attention to the following types of chairs:
- Relaxing massage chair: Classified as normal goods.
- Massage therapy chair, cure: Classified as medical equipment import procedures.
Import tax on massage chairs includes two types: import tax and import VAT. In there:
- Massage chair import tax is 0%.
- VAT includes 2 types: Import VAT for relaxation massage chairs (10%); Import VAT on massage therapy chairs (5%).
If Massage chairs are imported from countries that have signed free trade agreements with Vietnam, they may enjoy special preferential import taxes if they meet the conditions set forth in the agreement.. Therefore, Importing businesses should pay attention to these contents to enjoy the legal benefits of incentives. Currently, Vietnam has signed free trade agreements with more than 50 countries around the world. Therefore, There is a high possibility that imported goods will enjoy special incentives from this agreement.
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HS Code of massage chair
To determine HS code of the device, Businesses need to rely on their name, use, their material. Simultaneously, when looking up goods HS, Enterprises need to apply 6 additional HS code lookup rules in Appendix II issued with Circular No. 103/205/TT-BTC.
For massage chairs or massage tools, mechanical therapy machine, HS code will belong to group 9019. Specifically:
- HS code 90191010: Massage machine, mechanical therapy machine, Electrical psychological state testing machine.
- Code 90191090: Other types.

Procedures for importing massage chairs
When importing massage chairs to Vietnam, Enterprises must prepare documents according to customs declaration regulations. Procedures for importing massage chairs include::
- Commercial invoice (Commercial Invoice)
- Goods packing slip (Packing List)
- Good ocean bill of lading (Bill of Lading)
- Commercial contract (Sales Contract)
- Certificate of origin of goods (C/O)
- Some other types of documents, if any.

Procedure for importing massage chairs
The process of importing massage chairs includes 4 basic steps. Specifically:
Step 1: Conduct customs declaration
For customs declaration, Importing enterprises must prepare various types of documents, include:
- Contract
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading
- Proof of origin of goods
- Packaging specifications
- Organizational snapshot, imported individuals
Step 2: Check customs records
After fully preparing the necessary documents, Enterprises need to specifically check customs documents, physical inspection of goods.
Afterward, The enterprise carries out the goods for preservation and release and then clears the goods through customs.
Step 3: Clearance of customs declaration
When the information provided by the business meets the requirements, If there is no problem that needs consultation or correction, the customs department will accept the customs declaration.
Afterward, Businesses can pay import tax for customs declarations to proceed with customs clearance of goods.
Step 4: Carry out customs procedures, check, monitor
The final step in the massage chair import process is to carry out customs procedures, customs inspection and supervision then bring the goods to the warehouse.

Shipping costs and massage chair shipping methods
Shipping costs
Currently, There are many cheap massage chair products on the Vietnamese market. These items are imported and produced in large quantities without clear documents. Therefore, Using these products is not safe for consumers, in product selection and during use.
An imported massage chair will cost between 15-20 million VND or more for wholesale customers and more than 20 million VND for import customers.. High-end massage chairs cost up to hundreds of millions of dong. In the domestic market, A modern massage chair also ranges in price from 50 million VND or more depending on its features. Therefore, while using the massage chair, Customers need to carefully study the features and specifications to choose the type of chair that suits their needs.
Depending on each shipping unit, there will be a different shipping fee. To learn more about imported massage chair shipping fees, Customers, please contact Cuong Quoc Logistics' hotline 0972 66 71 66 for detailed advice..
Shipping method
When importing massage chairs, Businesses can use different transportation options for different locations, depending on time requirements, expense, nature of the shipment.
Imported massage chairs can be transported in many different forms such as: sea route, airway, road, railway,…
Notes on procedures for importing massage chairs
When completing procedures to import massage chairs, Businesses need to note the following points:
- For massage therapy chairs, cure, Import VAT on this item is 5%.
- When importing massage chairs, Enterprises must pay taxes to clear customs.
- Massage chairs are not classified into the HS code of general chair types.
- Used massage chairs are goods banned from import.
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Established in 2011, Cuong Quoc Company's predecessor was Cuong Quoc Import Export Company Limited, specializes in importing and trading electronic products, electronics, construction machinery and equipment. 2020, Our company changed its name to Cuong Quoc Freight Forwarding Company Limited, operates in the field of global trade and logistics.
To serve all customers' needs, Cuong Quoc Logistics continuously innovates services to provide customers with optimized logistics service supply chains of high quality., affirm the reputation of the business.
Having been in operation for more than 10 years, Cuong Quoc Logistics is honored to become a member of domestic and foreign Logistics Associations such as: HLA, VLA, FIAT, JCTRANS,…
With the mission of becoming a strategic transportation partner, trusted by customers, We are always aware and provide our customers with quality services, modern equipment and information technology systems,… Come to Cuong Quoc Logistics, Customers can safely use our services, include:
- Shipping sea
- Air transport
- Domestic transportation
- Customs tax declaration
- International courier
- Import and export entrustment,…
Customers need to import products such as massage chairs, Please contact us via hotline 0972 66 71 66 or website https://cql.com.vn/ for the most detailed advice.
Conclude
Above is information about procedures for importing massage chairs and their import process. We hope that our above information will help customers in the process of importing goods to Vietnam safely..
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