This list provides classification rules and customs codes for various disinfectant and insecticide products used in domestic and medical settings in Vietnam.
Scope of application
Enterprises producing, importing, or exporting related products; customs authorities and product quality management agencies.
Key points
- Treated mosquito nets, curtains, hammocks, fabrics, and paper with chemicals to repel and kill insects.
- Sprayed insecticides for domestic and medical use or to kill insects on aircraft.
- Insect larvicide products for domestic and medical use.
- Hand sanitizers without water, antiseptic baths for patients and healthcare workers in medical settings.
- Surface and utensil disinfectants for domestic use; water disinfectants for domestic use.
- Skin and surface disinfectants for medical use; disinfectants for aircraft.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Ensuring product quality and safety for users.
- Providing a legal basis for managing the import and export of these products.
- Supporting disease control and environmental sanitation.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the customs code for hand sanitizers used in domestic settings?
The customs code for hand sanitizers used in domestic settings is 3808.94.20 or 3808.94.90 depending on the packaging form.
What is the customs code for treated mosquito nets and curtains with chemicals to repel insects?
The customs code for treated mosquito nets and curtains with chemicals to repel insects is 3808.61.90 or 3808.62.90 depending on the packaging weight.
What is the customs code for household water disinfectants?
The customs code for household water disinfectants is 3808.94.90.
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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Number: 16/2024/TT-BYT |
Hanoi, September 30, 2024 |
CIRCULAR
Issuing the List of Insecticides and Disinfectants Used in Household and Medical Fields with HS Codes Determined According to the Export and Import Goods List of Vietnam
Pursuant to the Law on Customs No. 54/2014/QH13 dated June 23, 2014;
Pursuant to the Decree No. 08/2015/NĐ-CP dated January 21, 2015 of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for the Law on Customs regarding customs procedures, inspection, supervision, and control;
Pursuant to the Decree No. 59/2018/NĐ-CP dated April 20, 2018 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of the Decree No. 08/2015/NĐ-CP dated January 21, 2015 of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for the Law on Customs regarding customs procedures, inspection, supervision, and control;
Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2022 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
Pursuant to the Decree No. 91/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government regulating the management of chemicals, insecticides, and disinfectants used in household and medical fields;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Environmental Health Management;
The Minister of Health issues this Circular issuing the List of Insecticides and Disinfectants Used in Household and Medical Fields with HS Codes Determined According to the Export and Import Goods List of Vietnam.
Article 1. Scope of Regulation
This Circular issues the List and principles for applying the List of Insecticides and Disinfectants Used in Household and Medical Fields with HS Codes Determined According to the Export and Import Goods List of Vietnam.
Article 2. Issuing the List
Attached to this Circular is the List of Insecticides and Disinfectants Used in Household and Medical Fields with HS Codes Determined According to the Export and Import Goods List of Vietnam issued together with Circular No. 31/2022/TT-BTC dated June 8, 2022 of the Minister of Finance on the issuance of the Export and Import Goods List of Vietnam.
Article 3. Principles for Applying the List
Clause 1. Goods listed in the attached List shall be managed in accordance with the provisions of the Decree No. 91/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on the management of chemicals, insecticides, and disinfectants used in household and medical fields.
Clause 2. In cases where there are discrepancies or inconsistencies in classification and determination of HS codes for goods included in the Lists attached to this Circular, the determination of HS codes shall be carried out in accordance with the laws on customs.
Clause 3. For insecticides and disinfectants used in household and medical fields that are not listed and have not been assigned HS codes in the attached List, the determination of HS codes shall be carried out in accordance with the laws on customs. After clearance, organizations and individuals exporting and importing such products shall submit written documents to the Ministry of Health (Department of Environmental Health Management) for the purpose of coordinating with the Ministry of Finance to review, unify, update, and issue supplementary Lists.
Article 4. Reference Provisions
In case the regulatory legal documents and provisions cited in this Circular are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be implemented according to the new regulatory legal documents.
Article 5. Effective Date
Clause 1. This Circular takes effect from November 15, 2024.
Clause 2. Circular No. 09/2018/TT-BYT dated April 27, 2018 of the Minister of Health on the List of Chemicals and Insecticides, Disinfectants Used in Household and Medical Fields under the Management of the Ministry of Health with HS Codes Determined According to the Export and Import Goods List of Vietnam ceases to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.
Article 6. Responsibility for Implementation
The Director of the Department of Environmental Health Management, Heads of units under and affiliated to the Ministry of Health; Provincial Departments of Health under centrally governed cities and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.
During the implementation process, if there are difficulties or obstacles, agencies, organizations, and individuals are requested to report to the Ministry of Health (Department of Environmental Health Management) for consideration and resolution.
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Place of Receipt: |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
LIST
INSECTICIDES AND DISINFECTANTS USED IN HOUSEHOLD AND MEDICAL FIELDS WITH HS CODES DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE EXPORT AND IMPORT GOODS LIST OF VIETNAM
(issued together with Circular No. 16/2024/TT-BYT dated September 30, 2024)
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No. |
Product |
Description of Goods |
Carnidazole |
Remarks |
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1 |
Incense (candles) to repel and kill insects used in household and medical fields. |
Incense (candles) rings to repel mosquitoes, packed with net weight not exceeding 300g |
3808.61.10 |
Incense (candles) containing one or more substances including: alpha-cypermethrin (ISO), bendiocarb (ISO), bifenthrin (ISO), chlorfenapyr (ISO), deltamethrin (INN, ISO), etofenprox (INN), fenitrothion (ISO), lambda-cyhalothrin (ISO), pirimiphos-methyl (ISO) or propoxur (ISO) |
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Incense (candles) to repel mosquitoes not in ring form, packed with net weight not exceeding 300g |
3808.61.90 |
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Incense (candles) rings to repel mosquitoes, packed with net weight over 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg |
3808.62.20 |
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Incense (candles) to repel mosquitoes not in ring form, packed with net weight over 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg |
3808.62.90 |
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Incense (candles) rings to repel mosquitoes except those with components classified under codes 3808.61.10; 3808.61.90; 3808.62.20; 3808.62.90 |
3808.91.40 |
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Incense (candles) to repel mosquitoes not in ring form except those with components classified under codes 3808.61.10; 3808.61.90; 3808.62.20; 3808.62.90 |
3808.91.99 |
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2 |
Chemical-soaked sheets to repel and kill mosquitoes (electric or non-electric) used in household and medical fields
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Chemical-soaked sheets (electric or non-electric) packed with net weight not exceeding 300g |
3808.61.20 |
Products containing one or more substances including: alpha-cypermethrin (ISO), bendiocarb (ISO), bifenthrin (ISO), chlorfenapyr (ISO), deltamethrin (INN, ISO), etofenprox (INN), fenitrothion (ISO), lambda-cyhalothrin (ISO), pirimiphos-methyl (ISO) or propoxur (ISO) |
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Chemical-soaked sheets (electric or non-electric) packed with net weight over 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg |
3808.62.30 |
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Chemical-soaked sheets (electric or non-electric) except those with components classified under codes 3808.61.20; 3808.62.30 |
3808.91.50 |
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3 |
Evaporating solution to repel and kill insects (without deodorizing function) used in household and medical fields. |
Evaporating solution to repel and kill insects packed with net weight not exceeding 300g |
3808.61.40 |
Products containing one or more substances including: alpha-cypermethrin (ISO), bendiocarb (ISO), bifenthrin (ISO), chlorfenapyr (ISO), deltamethrin (INN, ISO), etofenprox (INN), fenitrothion (ISO), lambda-cyhalothrin (ISO), pirimiphos-methyl (ISO) or propoxur (ISO) |
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A solution for repelling and killing insects packaged with a net weight over 300 grams but not exceeding 7.5 kilograms |
3808.62.50 |
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A solution for repelling and killing insects packaged with a net weight over 7.5 kilograms |
3808.69.90 |
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A solution for repelling and killing insects except those containing components under codes 3808.61.40; 3808.62.50; 3808.69.90 |
3808.91.99 |
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4 |
Insect repellent and insecticide sprays for household and medical use. |
Insect repellent and insecticide sprays packaged with a net weight not exceeding 300 grams |
3808.61.30 |
Preparations containing one or more substances including: alpha-cypermethrin (ISO), bendiocarb (ISO), bifenthrin (ISO), chlorfenapyr (ISO), deltamethrin (INN, ISO), etofenprox (INN), fenitrothion (ISO), lambda-cyhalothrin (ISO), pirimiphos-methyl (ISO) or propoxur (ISO) |
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Insect repellent and insecticide sprays packaged with a net weight over 300 grams but not exceeding 7.5 kilograms |
3808.62.40 |
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Insect repellent and insecticide sprays packaged with a net weight over 7.5 kilograms |
3808.69.90 |
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Insect repellent and insecticide sprays except those containing components under codes 3808.61.30; 3808.62.40; 3808.69.90 |
3808.91.30 |
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5 |
Insect repellent and insecticide preparations for household and medical use in powder, gel, cream, paint (paint containing active ingredients to repel and kill insects), bait forms |
Liquid insect repellent and insecticide preparations packaged with a net weight not exceeding 300 grams |
3808.61.40 |
Preparations containing one or more substances including: alpha-cypermethrin (ISO), bendiocarb (ISO), bifenthrin (ISO), chlorfenapyr (ISO), deltamethrin (INN, ISO), etofenprox (INN), fenitrothion (ISO), lambda-cyhalothrin (ISO), pirimiphos-methyl (ISO) or propoxur (ISO) |
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Insect repellent and insecticide preparations packaged with a net weight not exceeding 300 grams, excluding liquid form (including gel form) |
3808.61.90 |
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Liquid insect repellent and insecticide preparations packaged with a net weight over 300 grams but not exceeding 7.5 kilograms |
3808.62.50 |
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Insect repellent and insecticide preparations packaged with a net weight over 300 grams but not exceeding 7.5 kilograms, excluding liquid form (including gel form) |
3808.62.90 |
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Insect repellent and insecticide preparations packaged with a net weight over 7.5 kilograms |
3808.69.90 |
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Insect repellent and insecticide preparations except those containing components under codes 3808.61.40; 3808.61.90; 3808.62.50; 3808.62.90; 3808.69.90 |
3808.91.99 |
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6 |
Cream, gel, spray, patch, band repellent preparations for humans |
Spray repellent preparations for humans |
3808.91.30 |
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Patches, bracelets impregnated with chemicals to repel insects for humans |
3808.91.99 |
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Cream, gel preparations for humans |
3808.91.99 |
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7 |
Screen, curtain, hammock, fabric, paper treated with chemicals to repel and kill insects for household and medical use |
Insect repellent and insecticide preparations packaged with a net weight not exceeding 300 grams |
3808.61.90 |
Preparations containing one or more substances including: alpha-cypermethrin (ISO), bendiocarb (ISO), bifenthrin (ISO), chlorfenapyr (ISO), deltamethrin (INN, ISO), etofenprox (INN), fenitrothion (ISO), lambda-cyhalothrin (ISO), pirimiphos-methyl (ISO) or propoxur (ISO) |
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Insect repellent and insecticide preparations packaged with a net weight over 300 grams but not exceeding 7.5 kilograms |
3808.62.90 |
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Insect repellent and insecticide preparations packaged with a net weight over 7.5 kilograms. |
3808.69.90 |
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Insect repellent and insecticide preparations except those containing components under codes 3808.61.90; 3808.62.90; 3808 69.90 |
3808.91.99 |
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8 |
Spraying insecticide preparations for household and medical use or on aircraft |
Liquid preparations (excluding suspensions (SC), emulsions (EC), nano-emulsions (NE), microcapsule suspensions (CS) and other suspensions or emulsions) used for residual spraying (surface), hot or cold fogging to kill insects, mosquito-proof screens for household and medical use or on aircraft, packaged with a net weight not exceeding 300 grams |
3808.61.40 |
Preparations containing one or more substances including: alpha-cypermethrin (ISO), bendiocarb (ISO), bifenthrin (ISO), chlorfenapyr (ISO), deltamethrin (INN, ISO), etofenprox (INN), fenitrothion (ISO), lambda-cyhalothrin (ISO), pirimiphos-methyl (ISO) or propoxur (ISO) |
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Non-liquid preparations used for residual spraying (surface), hot or cold fogging to kill insects, mosquito-proof screens for household and medical use or on aircraft, packaged with a net weight not exceeding 300 grams |
3808.61.90 |
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Liquid preparations (excluding suspensions (SC), emulsions (EC), nano-emulsions (NE), microcapsule suspensions (CS) and other suspensions or emulsions) used for residual spraying (surface), hot or cold fogging to kill insects, mosquito-proof screens for household and medical use or on aircraft, packaged with a net weight over 300 grams but not exceeding 7.5 kilograms |
3808.62.50 |
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Non-liquid preparations (excluding suspensions (SC), emulsions (EC), nano-emulsions (NE), microcapsule suspensions (CS) and other suspensions or emulsions) used for residual spraying (surface), hot or cold fogging to kill insects, mosquito-proof screens for household and medical use or on aircraft, packaged with a net weight over 300 grams but not exceeding 7.5 kilograms |
3808.62.90 |
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Preparations used for residual spraying (surface), hot or cold fogging to kill insects, mosquito-proof screens for household and medical use or on aircraft and packaged with a net weight over 7.5 kilograms |
3808.69.90 |
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Preparations used for residual spraying (surface), hot or cold fogging to kill insects, mosquito-proof screens for household and medical use or on aircraft except those containing components under codes 3808.61.40; 3808.61.90; 3808.62.50; 3808.62.90; 3808.69.90 |
3808.91.99 |
Including suspension (SC), emulsion (EC), nano-emulsion (NE), microcapsule suspension (CS) and other suspensions or emulsions |
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9 |
Preparations for killing mosquito larvae for household and medical use |
Preparations used in water to kill mosquito larvae, including preparations containing microorganismsBacillus thuringiensis israelensis(Bti) |
3808.91.99 |
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10 |
Hand sanitizer preparations for household use without water |
Hand sanitizer preparations for household use packaged in spray bottles |
3808.94.20 |
Excluding products whose primary function is cleaning and contain additional antibacterial agents |
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Hand sanitizer preparations for household use not under code 3808.94.20 |
3808.94.90 |
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11 |
Whole-body antibacterial cleansing preparations for medical use for patients and healthcare workers |
Whole-body antibacterial cleansing preparations for medical use for patients and healthcare workers packaged in spray bottles |
3808.94.20 |
Excluding products whose primary function is cleaning and contain additional antibacterial agents |
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Whole-body antibacterial cleansing preparations for medical use for patients and healthcare workers not under code 3808.94.20 |
3808.94.90 |
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12 |
Surface and utensil antibacterial preparations for household use |
Surface and utensil antibacterial preparations for household use packaged in spray bottles |
3808.94.20 |
Excluding products whose primary function is cleaning and contain additional antibacterial agents; surface antibacterial products that come into direct contact with food; food antibacterial products |
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Surface and utensil antibacterial preparations for household use not under code 3808.94.20 |
3808.94.90 |
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13 |
Water antibacterial preparations for household use |
Household drinking water and swimming pool water antibacterial preparations |
3808.94.90 |
Excluding antibacterial preparations for public swimming pools |
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14 |
Antibacterial skin preparations for medical use |
Hand sanitizer and antibacterial skin preparations for healthcare workers and patients packaged in spray bottles |
3808.94.20 |
Excluding antibacterial wound and mucous membrane preparations for humans; antibacterial skin preparations for patients before and after injections; antibacterial preparations for surgical sites |
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Hand sanitizers for healthcare workers and skin disinfectants for patients do not fall under code 3808.94.20 |
3808.94.90 |
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15 |
Surface disinfectants for medical use |
Surface disinfectants for healthcare facilities packaged in spray bottles |
3808.94.20 |
Including surface disinfectants for both household and medical use |
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Surface disinfectants for healthcare facilities do not fall under code 3808.94.20 |
3808.94.90 |
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16 |
Disinfectants for aircraft |
Aircraft disinfectants packaged in spray bottles |
3808.94.20 |
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Aircraft disinfectants do not fall under code 3808.94.20 |
3808.94.90 |
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