This list enumerates goods in the medical and healthcare sector, ranging from basic tools such as syringes and injection pumps to complex devices like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines or electrocardiogram (ECG) equipment. Each item is classified under international HS codes.
Scope of application
Enterprises engaged in import and export, healthcare facilities, and organizations related to the medical sector must comply with regulations governing the import and export of items listed in this list.
Key points
- It includes various types of medical devices ranging from simple to complex ones such as surgical instruments, X-ray machines, ultrasound machines, and MRI machines.
- Each item has its own HS code for import and export management and customs purposes.
- Products not specifically identified in this list will fall under HS subheading 9018.90.90.
- This list aids competent authorities in strictly controlling the import of medical devices to ensure quality and safety for users.
- Related organizations need to update the list regularly to keep abreast of changes in the management of imported goods in the medical sector.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhances the quality of healthcare services by controlling the origin and quality of medical devices.
- Supports strict management and supervision of imported medical items, ensuring safety for users.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What HS code applies to products not specifically listed in this list?
Products not specifically identified in this list will fall under HS subheading 9018.90.90.
Does this list need to be updated regularly?
Yes, the list needs to be updated regularly to accurately reflect changes in the management of imported goods in the medical sector.
Which organizations must comply with the regulations set forth in this list?
Enterprises engaged in import and export, healthcare facilities, and organizations related to the medical sector must comply with regulations governing the import and export of items listed in this list.
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| MINISTRY OF HEALTH ------- |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness --------------- |
| NUMBER: 19/2024/TT-BYT | HANOI, October 1, 2024 |
CIRCULAR
ISSUING THE LIST OF MEDICAL DEVICES FOR EXPORT AND IMPORT WITH DETERMINED COMMODITY CODES ACCORDING TO THE VIETNAM EXPORT AND IMPORT COMMODITY LIST
COMMODITY CODES ACCORDING TO THE VIETNAM EXPORT AND IMPORT COMMODITY LIST
Pursuant to the Customs Law dated June 23, 2014;
WHEREAS, Decree No. 08/2015/ND-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;
WHEREAS, Decree No. 59/2018/ND-CP dated April 20, 2018 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 08/2015/ND-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;
WHEREAS, Decree No. 98/2021/ND-CP dated November 8, 2021 of the Government on medical device management;
WHEREAS, Decree No. 07/2023/ND-CP dated March 3, 2023 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 98/2021/ND-CP dated November 8, 2021 of the Government on medical device management;
Pursuant to Decree No. 96/2023/NĐ-CP dated December 30, 2023 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment;
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;
The Minister of Health issues this Circular regulating the economic and technical characteristics of medical devices subject to price declaration.
The Minister of Health issues this Circular to issue the List of medical devices for export and import with determined commodity codes according to the Vietnam Export and Import Commodity List.
Article 1. Scope of Regulation
This Circular issues the List and principles for applying the List of medical devices for export and import with determined commodity codes (hereinafter referred to as HS code) according to the Vietnam Export and Import Commodity List issued together with Circular No. 31/2022/TT-BTC dated June 8, 2022 of the Minister of Finance on issuing the Vietnam Export and Import Commodity List.
Article 2. Issuing the List
This Circular issues the List of medical devices for export and import with determined HS codes according to the Vietnam Export and Import Commodity List.
Article 3. Principles for Applying the List
Clause 1. In cases where there are discrepancies or inconsistencies in classification and determination of HS codes for goods listed in this Circular, the determination of HS codes shall be carried out in accordance with the laws on customs.
Clause 2. For medical devices for export and import not listed and determined HS codes in this 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 devices shall submit written reports to the Ministry of Health (Department of Infrastructure and Medical Devices) to serve as a basis for cooperation with the Ministry of Finance to review, unify, update, and issue supplementary lists.
Clause 3. The List of medical devices with determined HS codes issued together with this Circular serves as a basis for organizations and individuals to carry out activities of exporting and importing medical devices into Vietnam.
Clause 4. The List includes items identified as medical devices and managed in accordance with Decree No. 98/2021/ND-CP dated November 8, 2021 of the Government on medical device management, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 07/2023/ND-CP dated March 3, 2023 and other legal regulations on medical devices.
Article 4. Effective date
Clause 1. This Circular takes effect from November 16, 2024.
Clause 2. Circular No. 14/2018/TT-BYT dated May 15, 2018 of the Minister of Health on issuing the List of medical devices with determined commodity codes according to the Vietnam Export and Import Commodity List ceases to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.
Article 5. Responsibilities for Implementation
Heads of the Department of Infrastructure and Medical Devices; Heads of units under and affiliated to the Ministry of Health, Directors of Provincial Health Departments, Heads of health agencies of Ministries and sectors, 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 should report to the Ministry of Health (Department of Infrastructure and Medical Devices) for consideration and resolution.
During the implementation process, if there are difficulties or obstacles, agencies, organizations, and individuals should report to the Ministry of Health (Department of Infrastructure and Medical Devices) for consideration and resolution.
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Place of Receipt: |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
LIST OF MEDICAL DEVICES FOR EXPORT AND IMPORT WITH DETERMINED
COMMODITY CODES ACCORDING TO THE VIETNAM EXPORT AND IMPORT COMMODITY LIST
(Attached to Circular No. 19/2024/TT-BYT dated October 1, 2024 of the Minister of Health)
Description of medical devices
|
Serial number |
- Sodium bicarbonate dialysis powder (packaged according to dosage or for retail sale); |
Carnidazole |
|
1. |
- Concentrated blood dialysis solution (bicarbonate); Sodium bicarbonate dialysis powder; Concentrated blood dialysis solution (acid); Acid dialysis concentrated powder (packaged according to dosage or for retail sale); - Renal filtration products that are mixtures containing one of the following components: sodium chloride, magnesium, dextrose, reduced sugar, potassium, acetic acid solution,... (mixed, packaged for retail sale); - Adhesive-coated or impregnated bandages and similar products; |
2836.30.00 3004.90.99 3824.99.99 |
|
2. |
- Non-adhesive coated or non-impregnated bandages and similar products; |
3005.10.10 |
|
3. |
- Medical bandages; |
3005.10.90 |
|
4. |
- Medical gauze; |
3005.90.10 |
|
5. |
- Open wound ointment; |
3005.90.20 |
|
6. |
- Medical cotton; |
3005.90.90 |
|
7. |
- Sterile absorbable sutures for dental or surgical use; sterile adhesive patches for dental or surgical use, either absorbable or non-absorbable; |
3005.90.90 |
|
8. |
- Non-absorbable sterile surgical catgut sutures; non-absorbable sterile surgical suture materials; sterile surgical tissue sealant used to close surgical wounds; sterile absorbable hemostatic products for surgical or dental use; non-absorbable sterile hemostatic wax for surgical or dental use; |
3006.10.10 |
|
9. |
- Other microbiological diagnostic reagents used for diagnosing human diseases; |
3006.10.90 |
|
10. |
- Dental cement and other dental filling materials; |
3006.30.30 |
|
11. |
- Bone cement; |
3006.40.10 |
|
12. |
- First aid kits; |
3006.40.20 |
|
13. |
- Gels produced for human use as lubricants for body parts during surgery or examination or as adhesives between the body and medical devices; |
3006.50.00 |
|
14. |
- Special surgical instruments for artificial anus creation; |
3006.70.00 |
|
15. |
- Sprays or creams to prevent pressure sores |
3006.91.00 |
|
16. |
Solution or cream for preventing pressure sores |
3304.99.90 |
|
17. |
Dental powder and paste for preventive dental care |
3306.10.10 |
|
18. |
Solution for contact lenses or artificial eyes |
3307.90.50 |
|
19. |
Sea salt nasal spray; sea water nasal spray; ear spray for hygiene purposes (in retail packaging) |
3307.90.90 |
|
20. |
Radiographic film for medical use |
3701.10.00 |
|
21. |
Disinfectants and similar products made in a specific form or packaged for retail sale or as preparations or products used to disinfect, sterilize, or decontaminate medical devices |
3808.59.60 3808.94.90 |
|
22. |
Culturing media prepared for the development or cultivation of microorganisms (including viruses and similar entities) or cells from plants, humans, or animals for diagnostic purposes |
3821.00.10 3821.00.90 |
|
23. |
Malaria diagnostic test kits, whether or not packaged in sets |
3822.11.00 |
|
24. |
Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases diagnostic test kits belonging to the Aedes genus, whether or not packaged in sets |
3822.12.00 |
|
25. |
Blood typing reagents for humans |
3822.13.00 |
|
26. |
Other diagnostic reagents for humans |
3822.19.00 |
|
27. |
Plastic dental impression trays |
3926.90.32 |
|
28. |
Other medical and surgical articles made of plastic or other materials from groups 39.01 to 39.14 |
3926.90.39 |
|
29. |
Rubber condoms, excluding hard rubber |
4014.10.00 |
|
30. |
Natural rubber gloves for medical, surgical, or dental purposes |
4015.12.10 |
|
31. |
Other rubber gloves for medical, surgical, or dental purposes |
4015.12.90 |
|
32. |
Socks and stockings for people with varicose veins, made of synthetic fibers |
6115.10.10 |
|
33. |
Surgical garments (made of artificial fibers) |
6211.43.10 |
|
34. |
Woven fabric garments from cotton, elasticized for treating scar tissue and skin grafts |
6212.90.11 |
|
35. |
Woven fabric garments from other textile materials (excluding cotton), elasticized for treating scar tissue and skin grafts |
6212.90.91 |
|
36. |
Medical masks |
6307.90.40 6307.90.90 |
|
37. |
Sterilization equipment used to sterilize, disinfect, or decontaminate medical devices |
8419.20.00 |
|
38. |
Centrifuges specifically designed for diagnosis, testing, and screening in medicine |
8421.19.90 |
|
39. |
Machines and equipment for filtering or purifying liquids or gases suitable for use in medicine and surgery |
8421.29.10 |
|
40. |
Vehicles for disabled persons, with or without engines or mechanical propulsion systems |
8713.10.00 8713.90.00 |
|
41. |
Contact lenses (for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) |
9001.30.00 |
|
42. |
Glass lenses for eyeglasses (for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) |
9001.40.00 |
|
43. |
Lenses made of other materials for eyeglasses (for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) |
9001.50.00 |
|
44. |
Eyeglasses (for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) |
9004.90.10 |
|
45. |
Phase contrast microscope used to locate and evaluate egg quality for in vitro fertilization |
9011.10.00 |
|
46. |
Surgical microscope |
9011.80.00 |
|
47. |
Laser equipment used for medical treatment |
9013.20.00 |
|
48. |
Electrocardiograph machines for humans |
9018.11.00 |
|
49. |
Ultrasonic equipment for humans |
9018.12.00 |
|
50. |
Magnetic resonance imaging equipment for humans |
9018.13.00 |
|
51. |
Cardiographs for humans |
9018.14.00 |
|
52. |
Diagnostic electrical equipment for humans (including functional examination or physiological parameter testing equipment) except goods under HS code 9018.11.00, 9018.12.00, 9018.13.00, and 9018.14.00 |
9018.19.00 |
|
53. |
Ultraviolet equipment used for sterilizing medical devices |
9018.20.00 |
|
54. |
Infrared equipment used for supporting or treating humans |
9018.20.00 |
|
55. |
Syringes, with or without disposable needles |
9018.31.10 |
|
56. |
Syringes, with or without disposable needles, except goods under HS code 9018.31.10 |
9018.31.90 |
|
57. |
Metal hypodermic needles and sutures |
9018.32.00 |
|
58. |
Catheters for humans |
9018.39.10 |
|
59. |
Blood lancets; hypodermic needles, catheters, drainage tubes, and similar items for humans, except goods under HS code 9018.32.00 and 9018.39.10 |
9018.39.90 |
|
60. |
Dental drills, with or without a stand attached to other dental equipment |
9018.41.00 |
|
61. |
Other dental equipment and tools |
9018.49.00 |
|
62. |
Other ophthalmic equipment and tools |
9018.50.00 |
|
63. |
Head-mounted optical fiber lamps designed for use in medicine |
9018.90.10 |
|
64. |
Venous monitoring sets |
9018.90.20 |
|
65. |
Electronic surgical or medical equipment |
9018.90.31 |
|
66. |
Equipment and tools for medical use within group 9018 not specifically identified in the Vietnamese Import and Export Goods List and the Circular issued herewith |
9018.90.90 |
|
67. |
Orthopedic braces or bone splints |
9021.10.10 9021.10.90 |
|
68. |
Dental prosthetic teeth |
9021.21.00 |
|
69. |
Dental attachment parts |
9021.29.10 9021.29.20 9021.29.90 |
|
70. |
Artificial joints (other artificial body parts) |
9021.31.00 |
|
71. |
Other artificial body parts |
9021.39.00 |
|
72. |
Hearing aids, except parts and accessories |
9021.40.00 |
|
73. |
Pacemakers for stimulating the heart muscle, except parts and accessories |
9021.50.00 |
|
74. |
Other devices implanted or worn on the body to compensate for physical defects or bodily deficiencies |
9021.90.00 |
|
75. |
Computerized tomography equipment for medical purposes |
9022.12.00 |
|
76. |
X-ray equipment, including X-ray imaging or treatment equipment used in dentistry |
9022.13.00 |
|
77. |
X-ray equipment, including X-ray imaging or treatment equipment for humans, except goods under HS code 9022.12.00 and 9022.13.00 |
9022.14.00 |
|
78. |
Equipment using alpha, beta, gamma radiation, or other ionizing radiation for medical, surgical, or dental purposes, including imaging or treatment equipment using such radiation |
9022.21.00 |
|
79. |
Mercury thermometers for medical purposes |
9025.11.00 |
|
80. |
Electronic thermometers for medical purposes |
9025.19.19 |
|
81. |
Gas or smoke analyzers used for diagnostic purposes |
9027.10.00 |
|
82. |
Chromatographs and electrophoresis equipment |
9027.20.00 |
|
83. |
Spectrometers, spectrographs, and spectrophotometers using optical radiation (ultraviolet, visible light, infrared) |
9027.30.00 |
|
84. |
Mass spectrometers |
9027.81.00 |
|
85. |
Microsurgical equipment for medical purposes |
9027.90.00 |
|
86. |
Digital X-ray detection equipment used to acquire medical radiographic images |
9030.10.00 |
|
87. |
Dental chairs |
9402.10.10 |
|
88. |
Commodes for patients |
9402.90.11 |
|
89. |
Electric operating tables |
9402.90.12 |
|
90. |
Non-electric operating tables |
9402.90.13 |
|
91. |
Examination tables |
9402.90.14 |
|
92. |
Hospital beds |
9402.90.15 |
|
93. |
Other furniture specially designed for patients or surgeries |
9402.90.19 |
|
94. |
Operating room lights |
9405.11.10 9405.19.10 9405.21.10 9405.29.10 |
|
95. |
Lights not using optical fibers designed for use in medicine |
9405.11.99 9405.19.92 9405.19.99 9405.21.90 9405.29.90 9405.41.90 9405.42.90 9405.49.90 |
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