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Vietnam is one of Asia’s growing electronics hubs. Its factories and data centers need a supply of IT equipment. If you want to import into Vietnam, you must get type approval for regulated ICT products. You also need to submit a conformity declaration. You must have a registered importer before your goods arrive. Every shipment you import into Vietnam is checked against these records. One missed step can lead to rejection. We act as your importer of record in Vietnam and manage the filings for you.
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Every regulated ICT and telecom product needs its conformity papers, regardless of quantity.
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) now manages ICT product rules after merging with the Ministry of Information and Communications.
Regulated products need type approval and a declaration of conformity, a process long known as MIC conformity. Since 31 December 2025, the old small-quantity exemption no longer applies. Customs checks these papers before release.
Exporter Held Approval, With Tradewise as IOR
First, you share your invoice, product details and test reports. Then, you mention Tradewise as the official entity legally responsible for importing your goods into the country. Once you set up this process, all your future shipments go through the same smooth process. You stay listed as the exporter on every document. We handle all import formalities in Vietnam.
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Every Vietnam shipment follows this path when Tradewise is your importer of record.
Type approval and declaration of conformity.
We file it through VNACCS, the customs online system.
Import duty and VAT.
Quality checks are completed, then the goods are released.
What Vietnamese Customs Checks Before Your Goods Are Released
Vietnam Customs, under the Ministry of Finance, clears all imports.
Declarations run through VNACCS. Duty depends on the HS code, with lower rates under ASEAN, CPTPP, EVFTA and RCEP rules. VAT of 10% is then charged on top. Wondering how to import laptops and servers to Vietnam? Start with these four checks.
Before you ship
Tradewise prepares and checks this whole file for you before dispatch.
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Importing into Vietnam needs coordination with Vietnam Customs and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST). Tradewise handles all pre‑shipment filings in VNACCS, prepares the required conformity files (QCVN), and gets type approval certificates in advance so that there is no delay at the ports of Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong.
These five issues slow down most shipments.
The merger of two ministries changed forms and offices.
Even small ICT shipments need full paperwork.
Second-hand IT products are largely restricted.
If you write a price on your paperwork that is lower than what your goods are actually worth, customs will notice.
Labels and documents in other languages slow down checks.
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Three services remove the most common causes of delay in Vietnam.
Tradewise prepares and files every customs document correctly. Our IOR services in Vietnam help you import IT equipment to Vietnam without holds or delays.
IORWe work with test labs and the ministry, so every certificate is ready on time.
MST ConformityOur team values your goods from the beginning and our team works to avoid costly revaluations of your goods.
ValuationThese are the Vietnam import regulations for IT equipment, the authorities and rules your goods must satisfy before they can be sold or used. Do I need an importer of record in Vietnam? If you have no local entity, yes. Tradewise can take that role.
Most Important for Tech Imports
MST approves ICT and telecom equipment against Vietnam's technical standards (QCVN). This covers laptops, routers, Wi-Fi access points, phones and IoT devices. Applications usually need test reports and a local applicant, then a declaration of conformity. Plan for about four to eight weeks.
Tradewise coordinates the full file for you to speed up approval and Vietnam import customs clearance.
This government body manages imports and exports. It collects duty and VAT, and checks required licences.
It manages ICT standards, conformity and quality checks.
It issues origin certificates and import rules for some goods.
Vietnam is one of the growing electronics manufacturing centers in Asia. The ports in Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City handle most of the country’s sea cargo.
Vietnam’s main trading partners are China, the United States, South Korea, and Japan. These countries play a role in Vietnam’s trade and economy.
Vietnam's main trading partners are China, the United States, South Korea and Japan.
Changing regulations, full conformity rules, and used equipment limits are real hurdles. With the right partner, shipments stay compliant, efficient, and cost-effective, whether you import tech goods or export dual-use products.
Public holidays can delay shipping deadlines, especially around Tet.
January or February
Lunar New Year. Offices and factories close for a week or more.
30 April and 1 May
Back-to-back national holidays.
2 September
The main national holiday.
Every Week
The weekend in Vietnam. Plan customs work for Monday to Friday.
Tell us what you are shipping. Our team will help you with all the requirements and paperwork. After that, we will send you a quote with every cost listed.
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