SMART TARIFF ADVISORY

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
2005.20.11
Description
Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06 / - Potatoes: / - - In sticks form: / - - - In airtight containers for retail sale
Country of origin
Not provided
Import date
4 Nov 2026 · data year 2026
Generated
04/11/2026 12:11 · data version 2026.04.05
Verification status
Rates checked against the source file; FTA eligibility not verified; mappings/advice are indicative.
5YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED
1GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE
1GREEN – VERIFIED

1. Recommended Tariff Options

#Tariff schemePublished rateRecommendationRanking criteriaProof of origin
–MFN18% BaselineApplies to WTO/MFN partners
–Ordinary import duty27% BaselineWhen MFN conditions are not met
1AANZFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AANZ
2ACFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
0% (except KH, MM) Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified E
3AIFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AI
4AJCEP
Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AJ
5AKFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
0% (except LA) Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AK
6ATIGA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified D
7CPTPP
Consolidated BT2026 · (VI)
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified CPTPP
8VCFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified VC
9VJEPA
Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified JV · Form VJ
10VKFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified VK
11VN-LAO
Consolidated BT2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified S
12EVFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
2.2% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified EUR.1
13UKVFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
2.2% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified EUR.1
14AHKFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
4% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AHK
15RCEP (Annex A)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
9% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
16RCEP (Annex B)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
9% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
17RCEP (Annex C)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
9% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
18RCEP (Annex E)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
9% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
19RCEP (Annex F)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
9% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
20RCEP (Annex D)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
9.8% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
21VIFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
18% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✗ Legal✗ Verified Form VI (verify)
22VN-CAM
No data
No data Eligibility Not Confirmed ✗ Rate? Country✗ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified S
23VNCU
No data
No data Eligibility Not Confirmed ✗ Rate? Country✗ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified VNCB · Form VC (Cuba)
24VN-EAEU
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
* not eligible Not Applicable ✗ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified EAV

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
VIFTA 18%: the preferential rate is equal to or higher than the MFN rate (18%) in the source tariff – claiming the FTA brings no saving.
Related data
MFN 18%
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

YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED HS-003 Classification Review Required – similar lines exist
Description
Subheading 2005.20 has 4 lines; 2005.20.11 is distinguished from its siblings by: In airtight containers for retail sale.
Related data
2005.20.19 Other; 2005.20.91 In airtight containers for retail sale; 2005.20.99 Other
Legal reference
31/2022/TT-BTC
Recommended action
Verify the distinguishing features; consider an advance classification ruling if uncertain.
Verification status
Not verified – check required

5. Trade Remedy Advisory

GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE TR-004 Not Assessed – Additional Regulatory Verification Required
Description
The source file records no trade remedy for 2005.20.11. 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 18% for 2005.20.11 was checked against BT2026 (cell BT2026!N2507), 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-004 Other item policy
Description
Item policy (source, Vietnamese): Hàng hóa được nhập khẩu dưới hình thức mua bán, trao đổi của cư dân biên giới (42/2019/TT-BCT & 34/2025/TT-BCT )
Legal reference
42/2019/TT-BCT, 34/2025/TT-BCT
Recommended action
Read the referenced instruments.
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.
  • – Supports classification features (material, dimensions, processing level).

8. Recommended Next Actions

  1. Read the referenced instruments.
  2. Consider the MFN rate (if the origin qualifies for MFN treatment) instead of preparing FTA origin documents.
  3. Verify the distinguishing features; consider an advance classification ruling if uncertain.
  4. Enter the country of origin to compare preferential schedules.
  5. 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 2507
  • 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.