For Exhibitor
Logistic Guideline
All exhibitor shipments must be inspected and cleared by the Customs Department in Ho Chi Minh City prior to delivery at the fair. This crucial process is managed by Saigon Jewelry Company Limited (SJC), which has appointed Brink’s Vietnam as the official logistics provider for all valuable cargo shipments.
Exhibitors are advised to contact Brink’s Vietnam for detailed shipping arrangements:
Brink’s Vietnam
Room 407A, 4/F, SCSC Cargo Terminal
30 Phan Thuc Duyen Street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 28 3844 4681 | Fax: +84 28 3844 4696
Brink’s offers Door-to-Door round trip services and processes Hand Carry shipments. Exhibitors must coordinate directly with Brink’s to ensure timely and smooth shipment processing according to required schedules. Brink’s also advises on specific Customs documentation requirements.
For overnight storage services, exhibitors should contact SJC directly.
Import Duty and Taxes Overview
There are four types of import duty and taxes relevant to exhibitors at the fair:
- Import Duty
- Import VAT
- Sales VAT
- Corporate Income Tax
These taxes apply to exhibits sold at the fair or declared as gifts.
- Import Duty and Taxes Calculation
All calculations are based on official shipment documents submitted to Brink’s Vietnam, who manage Customs processing. - Exhibits for Display Only (not for sale) are exempt from import duty and taxes but remain subject to Customs inspection.
- Certificate of Origin (C/O) is not required for display-only exhibits but is necessary for preferential import duty rates.
Import Duty & VAT Rates
| Description | Import Duty (MFN) | Import VAT (MFN) | CEPT/ATIGA | ACFTA | AKFTA | VJEPA | AANZFTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Loose Pearls | 30% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 10% | ||
| Loose Polished Diamonds | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | ||
| Loose Precious Stones | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | ||
| Silver Jewelry | 30% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 10% | ||
| Gold Jewelry | 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | ||
| Articles of Pearls, Precious Stones | 30% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 10% | ||
| Automatic/Quartz Watches | 15% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | ||
| Mechanical/Digital Watches | 20% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
Note: Rates are subject to change based on Customs regulations.
Exhibitors bringing other items must consult Brink’s Vietnam for applicable rates and legal import permissions.
Trade Agreements and Certificates of Origin
Preferential import duty rates depend on the country of origin and applicable trade agreements. Exhibitors must obtain the corresponding C/O Forms:
- MFN: Most Favored Nation agreement countries
- CEPT/ATIGA: ASEAN countries under AFTA
- ACFTA: ASEAN-China agreement
- AKFTA: ASEAN-Korea agreement
- VJEPA: Vietnam-Japan agreement
- AANZFTA: ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand agreement
The C/O form must match the invoice and packing list details.
Sales VAT & Corporate Income Tax
- Sales at the fair must be conducted in Vietnamese Dong (VND).
- Sales VAT: 1% of total sales turnover
- Corporate Income Tax: 2% of total sales turnover
- Total tax payable: 3% of total sales turnover
Exhibitors must submit daily sales turnover forms to the organizer. Legal invoices will be issued on the final day, essential for transferring funds out of Vietnam.
Important Notes
- Maximum cash allowed per person entering or exiting Vietnam is USD 5,000 (or equivalent) and 15 million VND.
- For more information on Brink’s services, please visit https://brinksglobal.com/.