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🇻🇳 Vietnam Import Tariff: HS 1803.20

Cocoa; paste, wholly or partly defatted

MFN Tariff Rate10%
FTA Rate (EVFTA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

4.1%
Savings: 5.9 percentage points
HS Code1803.20
ProductCocoa; paste, wholly or partly defatted
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇻🇳 Vietnam

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 1803.20 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.9%——
🇦🇪 UAE2%——
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia3.2%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom6.1%——
🇦🇺 Australia6.6%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan6.8%——
🇺🇸 United States7.2%——
🇯🇵 Japan8%——
🇿🇦 South Africa8.7%0.4%EU-SADC EPA
🇨🇦 Canada8.8%0.8%CKFTA
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)9.4%4.2%EU-Japan EPA
🇮🇩 Indonesia9.6%1.4%RCEP/JIEPA
🇰🇷 South Korea9.8%0.6%RCEP
🇻🇳 Vietnam(current)10%4.1%EVFTA
🇲🇽 Mexico10.6%——
China11.2%1%RCEP
🇹🇭 Thailand11.9%0.5%RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey14.5%6.9%Turkey-Singapore FTA
🇮🇳 India15.5%3.9%KICEPA
🇧🇷 Brazil17.2%4.3%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for Vietnam

Typical documents required when importing HS 1803.20 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

18.01Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted1801.00Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted18.02Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste1802.00Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste18.03Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted1803.10Cocoa; paste, not defatted

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 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 Cocoa; paste, wholly or partly defatted into Vietnam

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 1803.20 in Vietnam?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Cocoa; paste, wholly or partly defatted (HS 1803.20) into Vietnam is 10%. Under the EVFTA, a preferential rate of 4.1% may apply.
Does Vietnam have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 1803.20?
Yes. Under the EVFTA, the tariff may be reduced from 10% to 4.1%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 1803.20?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.9% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 1803.20 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.