Import–export glossary

Customs, tariff, FTA, logistics and origin terms (Vietnamese, English, abbreviations).

HS Code (HS)

Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System · HS code

The commodity classification code of the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System. Viet Nam uses 8-digit codes based on AHTN 2022, issued with Circular 31/2022/TT-BTC.…

HS classification

GIR

General Interpretative Rules · General Interpretative Rules

The six legal rules governing HS classification, issued in Annex II of Circular 31/2022/TT-BTC.…

HS classification

HS Chapter

HS Chapter / Heading / Subheading · Chapter – heading – subheading

HS hierarchy: chapter (2 digits), heading (4), subheading (6) and national tariff line (8).…

Import–export knowledge

Featured articles on HS, FTAs, origin and procedures.

See all →

Super VIP

What is an HS code?

Viet Nam's 8-digit HS structure and why the code drives the duty rate.

VIP

What is an FTA?

Viet Nam's free trade agreements and how they create special preferential schedules.

What is MFN?

MFN, ordinary rates and how they relate.

Featured legal documents

Key documents on duties and customs procedures.

See all →

Super VIP31/2022/TT-BTC Danh mục hàng hóa XNK Effective (per source)
VIP26/2023/NĐ-CP Biểu thuế nhập khẩu ưu đãi | Biểu thuế xuất khẩu Effective (per source)
72/2026/NĐ-CP Biểu thuế nhập khẩu ưu đãi Effective (per source)
56/2026/NĐ-CP Biểu thuế nhập khẩu ưu đãi đặc biệt Việt Nam - Camphuchia Effective (per source)
3830/QĐ-BKHCN Hàng hóa nhóm 2 thuộc trách nhiệm của BKHCN Effective (per source)