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Import tariff advisory

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Import Tariff Advisory Report

HS code
7210.69.19
Description
Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated / - Plated or coated with aluminium: / - - Other: / - - - Containing by weight less than 0.6% of carbon: / - - - - Other
Country of origin
Not provided
Import date
3 Nov 2026 · data year 2026
Generated
03/11/2026 04:59 · data version 2026.04.05
Verification status
Rates checked against the source file; FTA eligibility not verified; mappings/advice are indicative.
8YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED
1GREEN – VERIFIED

1. Recommended Tariff Options

#Tariff schemePublished rateRecommendationRanking criteriaProof of origin
–MFN10% BaselineApplies to WTO/MFN partners
–Ordinary import duty15% BaselineWhen MFN conditions are not met
1ACFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
0% (except ID) Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified E
2ATIGA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified D
3VJEPA
Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified JV · Form VJ
4VN-EAEU
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified EAV
5VN-LAO
Consolidated BT2026
0% Lowest Published Rate ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified S
6CPTPP
Consolidated BT2026 · (VI)
1.8% · M: 2.7% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified CPTPP
7EVFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
3.6% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified EUR.1
8UKVFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
3.6% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified EUR.1
9AANZFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AANZ
10AKFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AK
11RCEP (Annex A)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
12RCEP (Annex B)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
13RCEP (Annex C)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
14RCEP (Annex E)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
15RCEP (Annex F)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
16VCFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified VC
17VKFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified VK
18RCEP (Annex D)
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
5.5% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified RCEP Form / Declaration of origin
19VIFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
10% Documentation Required ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✗ Legal✗ Verified Form VI (verify)
20VN-CAM
No data
No data Eligibility Not Confirmed ✗ Rate? Country✗ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified S
21VNCU
No data
No data Eligibility Not Confirmed ✗ Rate? Country✗ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified VNCB · Form VC (Cuba)
22AHKFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 2026
* not eligible Not Applicable ✗ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AHK
23AIFTA
Consolidated BT2026 · 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026
* not eligible Not Applicable ✗ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AI
24AJCEP
Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027
* not eligible Not Applicable ✗ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified AJ

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-009 CPTPP: separate "M:" rate
Description
The CPTPP cell "1,8; M: 2,7" has a general 1.8% and an "M:" 2.7% rate (commonly read as the Mexico schedule – verify).
Legal reference
115/2022/NĐ-CP
Recommended action
Confirm the CPTPP schedule for the origin under Decree 115/2022/NĐ-CP.
Verification status
Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED FTA-010 Consolidated vs FTA schedule discrepancy
Description
CPTPP: consolidated BT2026 shows "1,8; M: 2,7", the FTA schedule for period (VI) shows "1,8".
Legal reference
115/2022/NĐ-CP
Recommended action
Check the original Decree and amendments to determine the correct rate.
Verification status
Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED FTA-013 FTA rate not lower than MFN
Description
VIFTA 10%: the preferential rate is equal to or higher than the MFN rate (10%) in the source tariff – claiming the FTA brings no saving.
Related data
MFN 10%
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 7210.69 has 4 lines; 7210.69.19 is distinguished from its siblings by: Other.
Related data
7210.69.11 Of a thickness not exceeding 1.2 mm; 7210.69.91 Of a thickness not exceeding 1.2 mm; 7210.69.99 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

YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED TR-003 Trade remedy exists for other origins
Description
Anti-dumping: Thép mạ – applies to CN, KR (2310/QĐ-BCT). The selected origin is not listed, but circumvention risk should be considered.
Related data
TR-21 · Áp thuế chống bán phá giá đối với Thép mạ (CN, KR)
Legal reference
2310/QĐ-BCT
Recommended action
Keep evidence of true origin and actual producer.
Verification status
Basis: HT + BT2026 item policy column (source); detailed scope not verified

6. Legal & Tax Warnings

YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED TAX-001 Several VAT rates
Description
The VAT column shows "10/8". Không được giảm VAT theo 174/2025/NĐ-CP - PL1: Sản phẩm thép cuộn phẳng đã được dát phủ, mạ hoặc tráng; Sản phẩm thép kỹ thuật điện, thép gió > Thép không hợp kim cuộn phẳng có chiều rộng ≥ 600mm, đã được dát phủ, mạ hoặc tráng. Gồm: Thép không hợp kim cuộn phẳng có chiều rộng ≥ 600mm, được mạ hoặc tráng thiếc; Thép không hợp kim cuộn phẳng có chiều rộng ≥ 600mm, được mạ hoặc tráng chì kể cả hợp kim chì thiếc; Thép không hợp kim cuộn phẳng có chiều rộng ≥ 600mm, được mạ hoặc tráng kẽm bằng phương pháp điện phân; Thép không hợp kim cuộn phẳng có chiều rộng ≥ 600mm, được mạ hoặc tráng kẽm bằng phương pháp khác; Thép không hợp kim cuộn phẳng có chiều rộng ≥ 600mm, được mạ hoặc tráng oxit crôm hoặc bằng crôm và oxit crôm; Thép không hợp kim cuộn phẳng có chiều rộng ≥ 600mm, được mạ hoặc tráng nhôm; Thép không hợp kim cuộn phẳng có chiều rộng ≥ 600mm, được sơn, quét vecni hoặc phủ plastic (Tham chiếu mã HS 4 số)
Legal reference
174/2025/NĐ-CP - PL1
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 10% for 7210.69.19 was checked against BT2026 (cell BT2026!N11123), 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-001 Specialised inspection
Description
Item policy (source, Vietnamese): DM mặt hàng đã được cắt giảm kiểm tra chuyên ngành (765/QĐ-BCT ngày 29/03/2019)
Legal reference
765/QĐ-BCT
Recommended action
Prepare inspection/certification filings under the cited instruments before clearance.
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).
  • – Trade remedy rates often depend on the specific producer.

8. Recommended Next Actions

  1. Prepare inspection/certification filings under the cited instruments before clearance.
  2. Confirm the CPTPP schedule for the origin under Decree 115/2022/NĐ-CP.
  3. Check the original Decree and amendments to determine the correct rate.
  4. Consider the MFN rate (if the origin qualifies for MFN treatment) instead of preparing FTA origin documents.
  5. Verify the distinguishing features; consider an advance classification ruling if uncertain.
  6. Enter the country of origin to compare preferential schedules.
  7. Determine the VAT rate by the nature of goods and reduction rules (174/2025/NĐ-CP, Annex I/II).
  8. Keep evidence of true origin and actual producer.

9. Data sources & disclaimer

  • Rates: consolidated BT2026 tariff – BIEU THUE XNK 2026.04.05.xlsx (2026.04.05), row 11123
  • 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.