DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IMPORT MEDICAL GEL - HS CODE AND POLICIES NEED TO KNOW

IMPORT OF MEDICAL GELDETAILS - HS CODE AND POLICY NEED TO KNOW

1. HS CODE OF MEDICAL ULTRASONIC GEL

Medical ultrasound gel is classified under HS code3006.70.00, applies to "Gel preparations manufactured for human or veterinary use as a lubricant for parts of the body during surgical or medical examinations or as a bonding agent between the body and a medical device".

Medical ultrasound gel plays an important role in the medical field, especially in diagnostic imaging procedures such as ultrasound. It helps create a layer that transmits ultrasound waves from the probe to the patient's body, ensuring clear and accurate images. In addition, ultrasound gel is also used in ultrasound therapy devices.

2. MEDICAL GEL IMPORT POLICY

According toCircular 19/2024/TT-BYTdated October 1, 2024 of the Ministry of Health, medical ultrasound gel was identified with HS code3006.70.00andAre notis on the list of medical devices that require an import license. However, beforeImport medical gel, businesses need to implementAnnouncing applicable standardsFor type A medical equipment as prescribed inDecree 98/2021/ND-CPNovember 8, 2021 of the Government on medical equipment management.

Full compliance with import regulations helps businesses avoid legal risks, while ensuring products meet quality standards when distributed on the market. In addition, businesses should refer to international regulations to ensure that ultrasound gel meets technical and safety requirements.

2.1. Documents announcing applicable standards include:

• Document announcing applicable standards.

• Medical equipment classification.

• Certificate of meeting quality management standards (ISO 13485 or ISO 9001) is still valid.

• Technical documents describe the functions and technical specifications of the product.

• Instructions for use.

• Manufacturer's authorization letter (if any).

3. TAX RATEIMPORT OF MEDICAL GEL

• Preferential import tax: 0%.

• Value Added Tax (VAT): 5%.

Businesses need to clearly understand the import tax rate of medical gel to have an effective business plan, optimize costs and ensure profits. In addition, understanding the medical gel import process helps businesses avoid unnecessary errors during the customs clearance process.

4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Businesses need to ensure compliancefull regulationson labels, product quality and other requirements according to current law so that the medical gel import process goes smoothly. In addition, checking product quality from suppliers before importing medical gel is also very important to ensure safety and effectiveness of use.

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