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030990908-digit code New in 2026

0309.90.90 — Of other aquatic invertebrates

Của động vật thủy sinh không xương sống khác

Unit: kg (kg)

HS code 03099090 covers of other aquatic invertebrates under heading 0309 (flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption), Chapter 03. The MFN import duty is 0%; the lowest FTA rate is 0% under ASEAN - China (ACFTA) (C/O form E required). VAT: 8/10%. Unit of quantity: kg.

MFN import duty

0%

Lowest FTA

0%

ASEAN - China (ACFTA)

VAT

8/10%

Excise / Env. tax

Not subject

Import duty comparison across FTA schedules

Full table with legal documents & effective dates
Tax / ScheduleRateDocumentEffective
Preferential import duty (MFN)0%26/2023/NĐ-CP15/07/2023
Ordinary import duty5%15/2023/QĐ-TTg15/07/2023
ASEAN (ATIGA)(2026)0%126/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - China (ACFTA)0%118/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - Japan (AJCEP)(01/04/2026 - 31/3/2027)0%120/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Japan (VJEPA)(1/4/2026 - 31/3/2027)0%124/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - Korea (AKFTA)0%excl. MY, KR119/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - Australia/New Zealand (AANZFTA)0%121/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - India (AIFTA)(01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026)0%122/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Korea (VKFTA)(2026)0%125/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Chile (VCFTA)(2026)2%112/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Eurasian Economic Union (VN-EAEU)(2026)0%113/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
CPTPP Agreement(2026)0%115/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - Hong Kong (AHKFTA)(2026)0%123/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - EU (EVFTA)(2026)0%116/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - UK (UKVFTA)(2026)0%117/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Laos0%206/2025/NĐ-CP15/07/2025
Vietnam - Israel (VIFTA)(2026)0%131/2024/NĐ-CP15/10/2024
RCEP - Group A (ASEAN)(2026)0%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group B (China)(2026)0%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group C (Korea)(2026)0%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group D (Japan)(2026)0%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group E (Australia)(2026)0%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group F (New Zealand)(2026)0%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022

FTA schedules are cut annually: the rate shown applies to the period in brackets, per the decree's appendix.

VAT · Excise tax · Environmental protection tax

Tax / ScheduleRateDocumentEffective
Value added tax (VAT)8/10%181/2025/NĐ-CP01/07/2025

Rules of origin by FTA

To claim an FTA rate the goods must meet the origin criterion below AND carry a valid C/O — the right HS code alone is not enough.

AANZFTAC/O AANZRule set at subheading level 0309.90

- Other:

phẩm phải được hun khói bên trong lãnh thổ của một nước thành viên

Source: 44/2025/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

AJCEPC/O AJRule set at chapter level Chapter 3

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

CC

CC

Source: 37/2022/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2017 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

AKFTAC/O AKRule set at subheading level 0309.90

- Other:

WO-AK

WO

Source: 49/2025/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

EVFTAC/O EUR.1Rule set at heading level 0309

Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption

Nguyên liệu thuộc Chương 3 có xuất xứ thuần túy.

WO

Source: 14/2026/TT-BCT

RCEPC/O RCEPRule set at subheading level 0309.90

- Other:

CC

CC

Source: 32/2022/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

UKVFTAC/O EUR.1 (UK)Rule set at chapter level Ex Chapter 03 · only part of the heading — read the description

Cá và động vật giáp xác, động vật thân mềm và động vật thuỷ sinh không xương sống khác, ngoại trừ:

Cá và động vật giáp xác, động vật thân mềm và động vật thuỷ sinh không xương sống khác có xuất xứ thuần túy.

WO

Source: 02/2021/TT-BCT

VCFTAC/O VCRule set at chapter level Chapter 03

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

CC

CC

Source: 31/2013/TT-BCT

VIFTAC/O VN-ILRule set at chapter level Chapter 3

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

WO

WO

Source: 11/2024/TT-BCT

VJEPAC/O VJRule set at chapter level Chapter 3

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

CC

CC

Source: 10/2009/TT-BCT

VN_EAEUC/O EAVRule set at subheading level 0309.90

- Other:

CC

CC

Source: 01/2024/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

Agreements with no rule specific to this code

This code carries a preferential rate under the agreements below but has no line of its own in the product-specific rules annex. The goods must still meet an origin requirement.

ACFTAC/O EGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. The goods referred to in Clause 3, Article 5 of this Circular, other than the goods provided in Clause 2 of this Article, are considered originating if:

a) The goods have a regional value content (RVC) of not less than 40% of the FOB value calculated in accordance with Article 8 of this Circular and the last production process is carried out in a Member State; or

b) Goods of Chapters 25, 26, 28, 29, 31 and 39; Chapters 42 to 49; Chapters 57 to 59; Chapters 61, 62 and 64; Chapters 66 to 71; Chapters 73 to 83; Chapters 86 and 88; and Chapters 91 to 97 of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System using non-originating materials undergo a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (CTH), except for headings 29.01, 29.02, 31.05, 39.01, 39.02, 39.03, 39.07 and 39.08, to which the RVC 40% origin criterion applies.

CTHRVC40

Source: 12/2019/TT-BCT · Article 7(1)

AHKFTAC/O AHKGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. The goods referred to in Clause 3, Article 5 of this Circular, other than the goods provided in Clause 2 of this Article, are considered originating if they have an RVC of not less than 40% calculated in accordance with Article 8 of this Circular.

Source: 21/2019/TT-BCT · Article 7(1)

AIFTAC/O AIGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. Products referred to in Clause 2, Article 2 are considered originating if:

a) The AIFTA content is not less than thirty-five per cent (35%) of the FOB value; and

b) The non-originating materials used in the production of that product have undergone a change in tariff classification at the six (6)-digit level (CTSH) of the Harmonized System.

provided that the last production process is carried out in the territory of the exporting Member State.

CTSH

Source: 15/2010/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix 1

ATIGAC/O DGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. General origin criteria:

a) Goods referred to in Clause 2, Article 2 of this Appendix are considered originating in the Member State where the production or processing of those goods took place if:

- The goods have a regional value content (hereinafter referred to as the “ASEAN Value Content” or the “Regional Value Content (RVC)”) of not less than 40% (forty per cent), calculated in accordance with the formula provided in Article 5 of this Appendix; or

- All non-originating materials used in the production of those goods have undergone a change in tariff classification (hereinafter referred to as “CTC”) at the 4 (four)-digit level (that is, a change of heading) of the Harmonized System.

b) Each Member State shall allow the exporter of the goods to decide whether to use the criterion of “RVC of not less than 40% (forty per cent)” or that of “a change in tariff classification at the 4 (four)-digit level” referred to at Point a, Clause 1 in determining the origin of the goods.

CTC

Source: 22/2016/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix I

CPTPPC/O CPTPPNo general rule

The agreement sets NO general rule. Apart from wholly obtained goods and goods produced entirely from originating materials, the only route is to meet the annex — and no annex line matches this code, so check the circular itself:

a) Is wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or more Member countries as provided in Article 6 of this Circular;

b) Is produced entirely in the territory of one or more Member countries exclusively from originating materials;

c) Is produced entirely in the territory of one or more Member countries using non-originating materials, provided that the good satisfies all applicable requirements set out in Appendix I issued together with this Circular.

Source: 03/2019/TT-BCT · Article 5(1)

VKFTAC/O KVNo general rule

The agreement sets NO general rule. Apart from wholly obtained goods and goods produced entirely from originating materials, the only route is to meet the annex — and no annex line matches this code, so check the circular itself:

1. For the purposes of Point b, Clause 1, Article 2 of this Appendix, goods that are not wholly obtained are considered originating if they satisfy the Product Specific Rules provided in Appendix II.

Source: 40/2015/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix I

VN_LAOC/O SGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. General origin criterion

a) Goods specified in Clause 2 of Article 2 shall be considered as originating in the Member State where the working or processing of those goods has taken place if:

- The goods have a regional value content (hereinafter referred to as the “Viet Nam - Laos value content” or the “regional value content (LVC)”) of not less than forty percent (40%), calculated in accordance with the formula provided in Article 5; or

- All non-originating materials used in the production of those goods have undergone a change in tariff classification (hereinafter referred to as “CTC”) at the four (4)-digit level (meaning a change of heading) of the Harmonized System.

b) Each Member State shall allow the exporter of the goods to decide to use either of the two criteria “LVC of not less than forty percent (40%)” or “change in tariff classification at the four (04)-digit level” referred to at point a of Clause 1 in order to determine the origin of the goods.

CTCLVC

Source: 04/2010/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix 1

Criteria are quoted verbatim from the Vietnamese circular, not paraphrased.

Notes for Section I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Notes

1. Any reference in this Section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species.

2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the Nomenclature any reference to “dried” products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried.

Notes for Chapter 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

Notes

1. This Chapter does not cover:

(a) Mammals of heading 01.06;

(b) Meat of mammals of heading 01.06 (heading 02.08 or 02.10);

(c) Fish (including livers, roes and milt thereof) or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead and unfit or unsuitable for human consumption by reason of either their species or their condition (Chapter 5); flours, meals or pellets of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption (heading 23.01); or

(d) Caviar or caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs (heading 16.04).

2. In this Chapter the term “pellets” means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a small quantity of binder.

3. Headings 03.05 to 03.08 do not cover flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption (heading 03.09).

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