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Import tariff advisory

A rule-based engine assessing tariff options, FTA risks, HS classification, trade remedies and required documents.

Import Tariff Advisory Report

HS code
1605.51.00
Description
Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved / - Molluscs: / - - Oysters
Country of origin
Not provided
Import date
26 Oct 2026 · data year 2026
Generated
26/10/2026 14:15 · data version 2026.04.05
Verification status
Rates checked against the source file; FTA eligibility not verified; mappings/advice are indicative.
4YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED
1GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE
1GREEN – VERIFIED

1. Recommended Tariff Options

#Tariff schemePublished rateRecommendationRanking criteriaProof of origin
–MFN25% BaselineApplies to WTO/MFN partners
–Ordinary import duty37.5% BaselineWhen MFN conditions are not met
1ACFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
0% (except MM) Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified E
2AJCEP
Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AJ
3AKFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AK
4ATIGA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified D
5CPTPP
Consolidated BT2026 · (VI)
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified CPTPP
6VJEPA
Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified JV · Form VJ
7VKFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified VK
8VN-EAEU
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified EAV
9VN-LAO
Consolidated BT2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified S
10EVFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
3.1% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified EUR.1
11UKVFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
3.1% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified EUR.1
12AANZFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AANZ
13AIFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AI
14VCFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
16% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified VC
15RCEP (Annex A)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
16.7% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
16RCEP (Annex B)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
16.7% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
17RCEP (Annex F)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
16.7% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
18VIFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
17.5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✗ Legal✗ Verified Form VI (verify)
19RCEP (Annex C)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
18.8% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
20AHKFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
25% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AHK
21RCEP (Annex D)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
25% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
22RCEP (Annex E)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
25% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
23VN-CAM
No data
No data Eligibility Not Confirmed ✗ Rate? Country✗ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified S
24VNCU
No data
No data Eligibility Not Confirmed ✗ Rate? Country✗ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified VNCB · Form VC (Cuba)

Ranked on several criteria (rate, country, year, documents, legal, verification) – not only the lowest rate.

2. Potential Tax Savings

Enter customs value (and exchange rate if not VND) to compute savings.

3. FTA Eligibility Review

YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED FTA-013 FTA rate not lower than MFN
Description
AHKFTA 25%, RCEP (Annex D) 25%, RCEP (Annex E) 25%: the preferential rate is equal to or higher than the MFN rate (25%) in the source tariff – claiming the FTA brings no saving.
Related data
MFN 25%
Recommended action
Consider the MFN rate (if the origin qualifies for MFN treatment) instead of preparing FTA origin documents.
Verification status
Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED OR-001 Country of origin not provided
Description
FTA eligibility cannot be assessed without the country of origin.
Recommended action
Enter the country of origin to compare preferential schedules.
Verification status
Not verified – check required

4. HS Classification Warnings

No warnings in this group.

5. Trade Remedy Advisory

GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE TR-004 Not Assessed – Additional Regulatory Verification Required
Description
The source file records no trade remedy for 1605.51.00. This does NOT mean there is no risk.
Recommended action
Check the MOIT Trade Remedies Authority database.
Verification status
Not verified – check required

6. Legal & Tax Warnings

YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED TAX-001 Several VAT rates
Description
The VAT column shows "8/10".
Legal reference
181/2025/NĐ-CP
Recommended action
Determine the VAT rate by the nature of goods and reduction rules (174/2025/NĐ-CP, Annex I/II).
Verification status
Not verified – check required
GREEN – VERIFIED DQ-001 MFN rate present in the source
Description
The MFN rate 25% for 1605.51.00 was checked against BT2026 (cell BT2026!N2253), basis 26/2023/NĐ-CP.
Legal reference
26/2023/NĐ-CP
Recommended action
Verification scope: matched against source file version 2026.04.05; not a substitute for the legal text.
Verification status
Checked against the source tariff file

7. Required Documentation

YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED DOC-003 Quarantine
Description
Item policy (source, Vietnamese): Động vật, sản phẩm động vật thủy sản phải kiểm dịch (01/2024/TT-BNNPTNT M5)
Legal reference
01/2024/TT-BNNPTNT
Recommended action
Register for animal/plant quarantine as required.
Verification status
Instrument cited in source; validity not verified
  • – Goods description, unit price and Incoterm must match the declaration and C/O.
  • – Evidence of direct consignment for FTA claims.
  • – Declare HS code, tariff schedule code and origin.

8. Recommended Next Actions

  1. Register for animal/plant quarantine as required.
  2. Consider the MFN rate (if the origin qualifies for MFN treatment) instead of preparing FTA origin documents.
  3. Enter the country of origin to compare preferential schedules.
  4. Determine the VAT rate by the nature of goods and reduction rules (174/2025/NĐ-CP, Annex I/II).

9. Data sources & disclaimer

  • Rates: consolidated BT2026 tariff – BIEU THUE XNK 2026.04.05.xlsx (2026.04.05), row 2253
  • FTA schedules: worksheets AC, AT, AJ, VJ, AK, AANZ, AI, VK, VC, EAV, CPTPP, AKH, EV-NK, VNCU, UKV, VI, VNCAM, RCEP A–F
  • FTA parties, country codes: reference data
  • Advisory rules, mappings: advisory data

Disclaimer: This report is for reference, generated from the source tariff data and advisory rules. It is not a customs decision and does not confirm HS classification, FTA eligibility or legal validity. Users must verify against current legislation.