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Hands-on guidance for Vietnam import/export operations — HS codes, import duties, C/O, Incoterms, VNACCS — written by Gexim's experts and AI for you to apply on real shipments.

HS code lookup workflow for import & export goods — Gexim AI
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HS Code14 min read

How to look up HS codes accurately for import & export goods

A 5-step HS lookup workflow, official sources to use, common mistakes and how to apply AI to reduce classification errors.

HS codeProduct classificationImport duty
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Product classification process using HS Code — Gexim AI
HS Code8 min

What is an HS Code? Structure and usage in import & export

An HS Code is a product classification code used in trade. Learn about the HS code structure, its digits, and its impact on duties and trade policies.

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Accounting for import duty and import VAT
Tax & Customs7 min

Accounting for import duty and import VAT: Account 3333, Account 33312

Detailed guide on accounting for import duty (Account 3333), import VAT (Account 33312), tax payments, and accounting reconciliation.

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Workflow for calculating import duty on goods by HS code and VAT
Tax & Customs13 min

How to calculate import duty on goods entering Vietnam: formulas, examples and a checking workflow

The import-duty formula, how to set the dutiable value, how import VAT is computed, worked examples and a pre-declaration checking workflow.

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Import customs value and the factors to check before calculating duty
Tax & Customs9 min

What is the import customs value? Determining the customs value, CIF, FOB and exchange rates

What the import customs value is, why not to use the raw invoice price, how to determine it from CIF/FOB, the customs exchange rate and a document checklist before computing duty.

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What is landed cost — total import cost to bring goods to the warehouse
Trade Costs12 min

What Is Landed Cost? Formula, Components and an Import Cost Example

What landed cost is, the import cost formula, the cost components, a real example and how to optimize landed cost with AI.

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Top reliable websites for online HS code lookup
HS Code9 min

Top online HS code lookup websites and how to verify reliable sources

Recommended reputable websites for online HS code lookup such as Customs, VNTR, WCO, WTO, USITC, Access2Markets and how to use GEXIM for faster check.

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Customs HS Code Lookup: Official Sources & Verification Methods
HS Code8 min

Customs HS Code Lookup: Official Sources & Verification Methods

Guide on customs HS code lookup from official sources, how to check HS codes, and cross-reference results before declaring.

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Look up import duty by HS code including MFN, FTA, and VAT
Tax & Customs10 min

Looking up import duty by HS code — how to read MFN, FTA, and VAT

Guide on looking up import duty by HS code, reading MFN, FTA preferential rates, VAT, and calculating preliminary taxes payable before importing.

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6 HS code classification rules for import & export goods
HS Code8 min

6 HS Code Classification Rules: Master Before Customs Declaration

Detailed 6 HS code classification rules by WCO to help businesses classify import/export goods accurately, reducing duty risks and customs delays.

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