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Vietnam is undergoing a period of robust economic development as it ascends to become one of the world's leading steel-producing nations. This has precipitated a global surge in demand for Vietnamese steel. Consequently,  what documents and import procedures are included to import steel from Vietnam?In this article, MRS Steel would like to share about the procedures of importing steel from Vietnam. We invite readers to follow the main content below.Describing the procedures of importing steel from VietnamDetermine the type of imported steelFirst, it is imperative to ascertain the Harmonized System (HS) code of the imported steel product, the quantity to be procured, and the specific technical attributes of the product. Is that item included on the list of import restrictions or import prohibitions?The first step is to identify the steel products that need to be importedExecute the sales contractAfter determining the item to buy, the importer needs to find a supplier, sign a sales contract, and determine the shipping method and delivery method according to incoterms rules. A payment contract is a contract that shows the transaction between two parties. This is a document that will often be required in all sets of documents throughout the goods clearance process. The contract content should include information including: name, quantity of goods, weight, packaging specifications,...Sales contract between exporter and importerCheck import documentsTo import a shipment, the importer needs to prepare the necessary documents and vouchers to carry out import procedures. These documents are required by customs authorities to check and confirm the import rights of goods. Below is a list of main documents required in the import dossier set.Customs declaration: This is a document that registers detailed information about imported goods, including information about origin, value, and other requirements.Sale contract: This contract is signed between the buyer and the seller to determine the terms of the steel purchase transaction.Packing list: This is a detailed list of packing units, quantity and weight of imported goods.Commercial invoice: This invoice provides information about the value of imported goods and other information related to payment.Bill of Lading (B/L): This is an important shipping document, confirming the transportation of goods from origin to destination and proving ownership of the goods.Certificate of Origin (C/O): For some types of steel, a certificate of origin may be required to identify the origin of the goods to enjoy preferential tariffs.Other related documents: Depending on the importing country, other related documents will be required.Above is information about the necessary documents to import steel products from Vietnam. However, if you import steel through MRS Steel, our staff will assist you with the documents.The commercial invoice is a particularly important document when carrying out import proceduresReceive Arrival NoticeFrom 1 to 2 days before the ship arrives, the shipping company will send a notification of arrival via email to the importer. After receiving notification of goods arrival, the importer will proceed with customs declaration.Sample of arrival noticeCustoms declarationAfter fully preparing the documents and procedures, the importer needs to proceed with customs declaration to receive customs clearance. Presently, owing to the advent of digital applications, in certain countries, the customs declaration process can be conveniently registered online. Businesses are required to comprehensively complete all information on the declaration form.In many countries, importers can declare onlineGet Delivery OrderDelivery order is a document issued by a shipping company or specialized shipping unit. A delivery order is used to request a unit to store goods at a port or warehouse for the owner of the goods. Delivery orders can be made by the forwarder or the goods owner.Sample of delivery orderPay duties & complete customs proceduresFor imported steel products, importers need to pay taxes to complete customs procedures. At this time, the importer needs a C/O previously provided by the exporter to get preferential tariffs if the two importing and exporting countries have the same trade agreements. In addition, depending on some specific types of goods, businesses also have to pay additional duties, such as environmental duty and special consumption duty.Importers need C/O to get preferential tariffsReceive GoodsThis is the last step the importer needs to do after completing customs procedures and clearance. At this time, the importer needs to receive the goods and load them onto the vehicle to take them to the warehouse.Receive goods is the final step of the steel import proceduresMRS Steel - Specializes in supporting steel imports from VietnamMRS Steel is a company providing steel import services from Vietnam to steel importers around the world. With many years of experience in the steel field, we will help our partners import steel products from Vietnam quickly and professionally to save costs and quality. We believe that the services of MRS Steel will meet the needs of customers because:Fast delivery time.Our professional staff will provide dedicated advice on products, documents, and procedures.Save time and money.MRS Steel has provided you with information about the procedures for importing steel from Vietnam. However, if you import steel from Vietnam through MRS Steel, the above processes will be optimized, helping you save time and money. Therefore, if you need to import steel from Vietnam, please contact us for advice and support.

What is C/O (certificate of origin)? What role does this paper play in import and export activities? These are questions that many people ask when they first learn about this type of documentAll contents about the certificate of origin (C/O) will be answered by MRS Steel in the article below. We invite you to read along.What is C/O? Let's find out in the article belowWhat is a certificate of origin?To help you better understand what is a certificate of origin? Please read the section below.Definition of a certificate of originWhat is C/O? This is a question many people ask when conducting import/export activities for the first time. A certificate of origin is a document that shows which country the goods were produced in. The C/O contains information related to the product and the country exporting the goods. Normally, a C/O will be issued by the competent authority of the exporting country for the exported goods of that country. C/O must also comply with all regulations of the exporting and importing countries regarding rules of origin.The main purpose of the certificate of origin is to prove that the goods have a clear origin and are legal in terms of the tariff regulations of both exporting and importing countries. A C/O is also an important document to determine whether the goods are eligible for import or whether they are taxable or not.What's included in a certificate of origin?If you already know what a certificate of origin is, let's next find out what the certificate of origin includes.Certificates of origin help provide us with the origin of goods produced in a certain territory or country. Normally, on the certificate of origin, there will be all the following information:The contact information of the parties includes the name and address of the manufacturer, exporter, or importer.Information about the type of goods: product name, quantity, size, weight,...Information about the means of transporting the goods, place of loading and unloading of goods, bill of lading,...Commercial invoiceInformation required on the certificate of originClassification of types of certificates of originCurrently, certificates of origin are divided into two main types: non-preferential certificates of origin and preferential certificates of origin.Non-preferential rules of originA non-preferential rule of origin is a regular certificate of origin; a non-preferential rule of origin indicates that the exported goods are not eligible for preferential duty rates under trade agreements between countries. In other words, non-preferential rules of origin do not have the function of reducing duty rates or import duties on goods; they only have the role of certifying the origin of this type of goods.C/O form B is a non-preferential C/OPreferential rules of originPreferential rules of origin are certificates of origin issued for goods from countries with free trade agreements, through which orders will be reduced or exempted from taxes to countries with policies of this exclusive offer. For example: Generalized Preferential Tariffs (GSP), Commonwealth Certificate of Preferences (CPC), Common Effective Tariff Preferentials (CEPT), Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP),...C/O form D issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam) enjoys preferential tariffsImportance of Certificates of OriginDo you clearly understand what is C/O? Next, join MRS Steel to learn about the importance of a certificate of origin.Enjoy duty incentives: A certificate of origin is an extremely important document that helps determine the origin of goods and determine whether these goods receive duty incentives or not. A valid certificate of origin will help businesses significantly reduce the amount of import duty they have to pay for their products.Avoiding trade defense measures: In cases where one country's goods are dumped in another country's market, a certificate of origin helps determine the origin, making anti-dumping and anti-dumping actions necessary. The application of anti-subsidy duties becomes more available.Determining import standards: For some products, the certificate of origin will determine whether that country's goods are eligible to be imported into another country or not.C/O is an important document that helps reduce dutiesMRS Steel - The steel supplier has a certificate of originMRS Steel is one of the leading reputable steel exporters in Vietnam. We are an important partner of many big brands such as Hoa Phat, Hoa Sen, Ton Dong A,... All steel products provided by MRS Steel have a certificate of origin accompanying them. An extremely reasonable price compared to the market.Currently, MRS Steel specializes in providing steel products to countries such as Mexico, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia,... If you need to import Vietnamese steel products, please contact us via WhatsApp at +84 76 911 2358 or via email at vanloc@mrssteel.com.vnMRS Steel has helped you better understand what is C/O? Hopefully, the above article has helped you get a better overview of the certificate of origin as well as its importance for import and export activities. Follow MRS Steel for more useful information about the steel industry.