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
- 8545.20.00
- Description
- Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes / - Brushes
- Country of origin
- Not provided
- Import date
- 5 Nov 2026 · data year 2026
- Generated
- 05/11/2026 21:58 · data version 2026.04.05
- Verification status
- Rates checked against the source file; FTA eligibility not verified; mappings/advice are indicative.
2YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED
1BLUE – POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY
1GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE
1GREEN – VERIFIED
1. Recommended Tariff Options
| # | Tariff scheme | Published rate | Recommendation | Ranking criteria | Proof of origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | MFN | 5% | Baseline | Applies to WTO/MFN partners | |
| – | Ordinary import duty | 7.5% | Baseline | When MFN conditions are not met | |
| 1 | AANZFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AANZ |
| 2 | ACFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | E |
| 3 | AHKFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AHK |
| 4 | AIFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AI |
| 5 | AJCEP Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AJ |
| 6 | AKFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AK |
| 7 | ATIGA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | D |
| 8 | CPTPP Consolidated BT2026 · (VI) |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | CPTPP |
| 9 | EVFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | EUR.1 |
| 10 | RCEP (Annex A) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 11 | RCEP (Annex B) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 12 | RCEP (Annex C) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 13 | RCEP (Annex D) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 14 | RCEP (Annex E) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 15 | RCEP (Annex F) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 16 | UKVFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | EUR.1 |
| 17 | VCFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | VC |
| 18 | VJEPA Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | JV · Form VJ |
| 19 | VKFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | VK |
| 20 | VN-EAEU Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | EAV |
| 21 | VN-LAO Consolidated BT2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | S |
| 22 | VIFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✗ Legal✗ Verified | Form VI (verify) |
| 23 | VN-CAM No data |
No data | Eligibility Not Confirmed | ✗ Rate? Country✗ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | S |
| 24 | VNCU 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 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
BLUE – POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY HS-005 Chapter 98 equivalent exists
- Description
- 8545.20.00 corresponds to Chapter 98 code 9818.33.00 (specific MFN: 0%). Applies only if Chapter 98 conditions are met.
- Related data
- - Chổi than
- Legal reference
- 26/2023/NĐ-CP
- Recommended action
- Read the Chapter 98 conditions (Decree 26/2023/NĐ-CP as amended).
- 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 8545.20.00. 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 5% for 8545.20.00 was checked against BT2026 (cell BT2026!N16119), 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
No warnings in this group.
- – 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
- Enter the country of origin to compare preferential schedules.
- Determine the VAT rate by the nature of goods and reduction rules (174/2025/NĐ-CP, Annex I/II).
- Read the Chapter 98 conditions (Decree 26/2023/NĐ-CP as amended).
9. Data sources & disclaimer
- Rates: consolidated BT2026 tariff – BIEU THUE XNK 2026.04.05.xlsx (2026.04.05), row 16119
- 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.