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🇻🇳 Vietnam Import Tariff: HS 1605.56

Mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved

MFN Tariff Rate17.8%
FTA Rate (RCEP)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

5.8%
Savings: 12.0 percentage points
HS Code1605.56
ProductMollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇻🇳 Vietnam

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 1605.56 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore1.1%0.5%RCEP/SAFTA
🇦🇪 UAE3.8%0.1%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia7.6%——
🇦🇺 Australia10.2%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)11.7%0.3%EVFTA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom11.8%5.7%UK-Singapore FTA
🇰🇷 South Korea12%3.7%RCEP
🇨🇦 Canada12.6%3.8%UK-Canada TCA
🇯🇵 Japan13.1%1.2%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇹🇼 Taiwan15.2%1%ASTEP
China15.5%2.9%RCEP
🇺🇸 United States17.4%——
🇻🇳 Vietnam(current)17.8%5.8%RCEP
🇹🇭 Thailand18.4%6.3%TAFTA/RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey18.8%3.2%EU-Turkey Customs Union
🇮🇩 Indonesia18.9%0.9%RCEP
🇿🇦 South Africa19.7%0.7%UK-SACUM
🇲🇽 Mexico22.8%7.3%EU-Mexico FTA
🇧🇷 Brazil30.5%11.8%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India34.2%6%CECA

Import Documents for Vietnam

Typical documents required when importing HS 1605.56 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

Related HS Codes in Vietnam

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🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States

Import Mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved into Vietnam

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 1605.56 in Vietnam?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved (HS 1605.56) into Vietnam is 17.8%. Under the RCEP, a preferential rate of 5.8% may apply.
Does Vietnam have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 1605.56?
Yes. Under the RCEP, the tariff may be reduced from 17.8% to 5.8%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 1605.56?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.1% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 1605.56 into Vietnam?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Vietnam before making business decisions.