CODE OF IMPORT AND EXPORT TYPE

Ant Log will synthesize current import and export codes, helping readers know how to use codes to facilitate the circulation of goods. Please refer to it.

1. The role of import and export type codes

The import and export code is assigned to each different type of goods, for the purpose of more efficient classification and management during customs clearance. These codes are denoted in the form of alphabets and ordinal numbers. This regulation is clearly issued in accordance with the Customs Law, Decree 08/2015/ND-CP dated January 21, 2015 of the government and Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC.

2. Types of codes in import and export

The most widely used codes today focus on the following business forms:

Group 1: Code table of types of import and export by business
The set of codes includes:

• A11: Type code for import and export A11 is mainly used for import and export business.
• A12: Used to enter production business, is a sample of goods to be cleared at customs offices.
• A21: Code for domestic consumption from temporarily imported source.
• A31: Code used for import and export of goods returned due to problems arising.
• A42: Used for domestic transfer, used to import goods for taxable and tax-exempt entities. For cases of transferring domestic consumption from temporarily imported sources, code A21 will be used again.

Group 2: Type codes according to processing, processing and crafting
Common codes are as follows:

• E11: Code E11 is only used in cases of importing raw materials and objects from abroad to produce goods for enterprises.
• E13: Applied in case of importing raw materials and supplies from abroad for production.
• E15: Used when enterprises import raw materials and materials from production.
• E21: Code of type of import and export used to import processing materials for foreign countries.
• E54: Code for exporting processed materials from one contract to another.
• E56: Exporting processed products to the domestic market.

Group 3: Code of production type for export to foreign countries

• E62: Code for the case of processing products for domestic delivery.
• E42: Used when exporting products of export processing enterprises.
• E31: Import of raw materials and supplies for the production of export goods.
• E11: Code for importing raw materials of export processing enterprises from abroad.

Group 4: Import and export - non-trade

• H21: Exporting other goods to foreign countries.
• H11: Other imported goods.

Group 5: Temporary import and export of goods

• G61: Temporarily exporting goods to other countries for a short period of time according to regulations.
• G51: Re-import of goods temporarily exported to Vietnam market.
• G21: Re-export of business goods in case of temporary import under code G11.
• G11: Temporary import of goods for business use in the case of enterprises temporarily importing for re-export.
• G22: Re-export machinery and equipment to serve projects with a specific time.
• G12: Temporarily importing machinery and equipment back home to serve projects.
• G23: Tax-free re-export for temporarily imported goods using code G13.
• G13: Temporarily suspending duty-free import.
• G24: Re-export other items.
• G14: Temporarily importing other goods into the country such as temporarily importing shelves, racks, crates, etc. according to the means of goods storage.

Some regulations on import and export codes that we have summarized above hope to bring useful information to you.