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Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing manufacturing and consumer markets, with an expanding tissue converter industry.
Tissue parent reels are classified under HS 4803; VAT is 8% or 10% depending on the goods, and Chinese-origin shipments may claim ACFTA preferential duty using Form E.
Clearance uses an electronic customs declaration and a Certificate of Origin (Form E) to claim the preference.
Converters source 14–22 GSM toilet/facial/napkin stock with 76 mm cores; a 20GP carries roughly 12–13 tons.
Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, with a young population, rising living standards, expanding retail and hospitality sectors and a growing manufacturing base. These trends have increased demand for finished tissue products and the parent reels used to convert them.
Converters are concentrated around Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Hanoi, Hai Phong and Da Nang. While Vietnam has been developing its own tissue production, converters still import parent reels for specific grades, softness and supply flexibility. As a member of ASEAN and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, Vietnam offers preferential tariff treatment for qualifying Chinese-origin goods, making Form E origin documentation the key compliance step.
ACFTA preference for qualifying Chinese-origin reels.
Grade and softness gaps for premium facial, napkin and AFH products.
Supply diversification and competitive pricing.
Exact machine specs including widths and 76 mm cores.
Tissue stock is classified under HS 4803. The indicative tax treatment is:
Component | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
ACFTA preferential duty | Per Form E | For qualifying Chinese-origin goods |
MFN duty | Verify | Applies without Form E preference |
VAT | 8% or 10% | Depends on the specific goods |
Finished tissue (4818) | Per schedule | Converted goods, not parent reels |
Note: To claim the ACFTA preference, goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid Form E; confirm the exact duty and VAT rate for the full 8-digit HS code with Vietnam customs or your customs broker before booking.
Major ports include Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City), Cai Mep-Thi Vai, Hai Phong, Da Nang and Quy Nhon. Clearance requires:
Business registration / import eligibility of the consignee;
Electronic customs declaration;
Commercial invoice and packing list;
Bill of Lading and delivery order;
Certificate of Origin (Form E) for the ACFTA preference;
Pulp/GSM technical specifications.
Accurate origin, value and classification documentation are essential; Vietnam's electronic customs system generally makes clearance efficient when paperwork is complete.
Converted product | Typical GSM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Toilet tissue | 14–22 | Virgin / recycled / blended |
Facial tissue | 14–18 | Soft, low dust |
Napkin / serviette | 16–22 | Embossing/printing-ready |
Kitchen / hardwound towel | 32–40 | High wet strength |
Core | 76 mm (3") | Width 200–2850 mm available |
Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for an RFQ;
Confirm samples (courier; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union);
Confirm MOQ (around 20 tons per grade), lead time and Incoterms (FOB/CFR/CIF/EXW);
Pay by T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy (L/C for large orders);
We arrange loading (about 26 reels of ~500 kg per 20GP), provide Form E and the full document set for customs clearance.
VAT is 8% or 10% depending on the specific goods; confirm the rate for the full 8-digit HS code.
The goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid Form E; otherwise the MFN duty applies.
Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City), Cai Mep-Thi Vai, Hai Phong, Da Nang and Quy Nhon are the main gateways.
About 26 reels of ~500 kg each, roughly 12–13 tons in a 20GP, depending on width and diameter.
T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy; L/C for large orders; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union.
Yes, but converters still import specific grades and use imports to diversify supply and manage cost.
Sourcing tissue paper jumbo rolls into Vietnam? Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for a fast quotation and samples. WhatsApp: +8613599169075.
