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370191108-digit code

3701.91.10 — Of a kind suitable for use in the printing industry

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HS code 37019110 covers of a kind suitable for use in the printing industry under heading 3701 (photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs), Chapter 37. The MFN import duty is 5%; 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

5%

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)5%26/2023/NĐ-CP15/07/2023
Ordinary import duty7.5%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%119/2022/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)0%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)2,9%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 3701.91

- - For colour photography (polychrome):

RVC(40) or CTH

RVC(40) hoặc CTH

CTHRVC40

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

CPTPPC/O CPTPPRule set at heading level 37.01 - 37.07

Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs

CTH

CTH

CTSH

CTSH

Source: 03/2019/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2012 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

EVFTAC/O EUR.1Rule set at chapter level Chapter 37

Photographic or cinematographic goods

Sử dụng nguyên liệu từ bất kỳ Nhóm nào để sản xuất, ngoại trừ Nhóm của sản phẩm. Tuy nhiên, được phép sử dụng nguyên liệu cùng Nhóm với sản phẩm với điều kiện tổng trị giá sử dụng không vượt quá 20% giá xuất xưởng của sản phẩm; hoặc Trị giá nguyên liệu được sử dụng không vượt quá 50% giá xuất xưởng của sản phẩm.

Source: 14/2026/TT-BCT

RCEPC/O RCEPRule set at chapter level 37

Photographic or cinematographic goods

CTH or RVC40

CTH hoặc RVC40

CTHRVC40

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 Chapter 37

Photographic or cinematographic goods

Sản xuất từ nguyên liệu thuộc bất kỳ Nhóm nào, ngoại trừ Nhóm của sản phẩm. Tuy nhiên, có thể sử dụng nguyên liệu cùng Nhóm với sản phẩm với điều kiện tổng trị giá các nguyên liệu này không vượt quá 20% giá xuất xưởng của sản phẩm; hoặc trị giá nguyên liệu không vượt quá 50% giá xuất xưởng của sản phẩm.

Source: 02/2021/TT-BCT

VIFTAC/O VN-ILRule set at chapter level Chapter 37

Photographic or cinematographic goods

CTH

CTH

or

50%

Source: 11/2024/TT-BCT

VKFTAC/O KVRule set at subheading level 3701.91

- - For colour photography (polychrome):

CTH or RVC(40)

CTH hoặc RVC(40)

CTHRVC40

Source: 09/2022/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2017 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

VN_EAEUC/O EAVRule set at subheading level 3701.91

- - For colour photography (polychrome):

CTH

CTH

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

AJCEPC/O AJGeneral rule applies

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

1. For the purposes of paragraph 2 of Article 5 of this Circular, goods shall be considered as originating in a Member State in one of the following cases:

a) The Regional Value Content (RVC) is not less than 40%, calculated according to the formula provided for in Article 8 of this Circular, and the final process of production is performed in that Member State.

b) All non-originating materials used in the production of the goods have undergone a change in tariff classification (CTC) at the four (04)-digit level (change of Heading) of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System in that Member State.

The exporter of each Member State may choose to apply the origin criterion provided for in point a or point b of paragraph 1 of this Article to determine the origin of goods.

CTC

Source: 37/2022/TT-BCT · Article 7(1)

AKFTAC/O AKGeneral rule applies

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

1. For the purposes of point b clause 1 Article 5 of this Circular, goods not covered by Article 8 of this Circular shall be considered as originating if they have a regional value content (hereinafter referred to as RVC) of at least 40% of the FOB value, or if they have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (hereinafter referred to as CTH) of the Harmonized System.

CTH

Source: 49/2025/TT-BCT · Article 7(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

VCFTAC/O VCGeneral rule applies

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

1. For the purposes of Clause 2, Article 2, goods are considered originating in the Member State where the production or processing took place if:

a) The goods have a regional value content (RVC) of not less than forty per cent (40%), calculated in accordance with Article 5; or

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

2. Each Member State shall allow the exporter to use either of the criteria provided at Point a, Clause 1 or Point b, Clause 1 of this Article to determine the origin of the goods.

CTC

Source: 31/2013/TT-BCT · Article 4(1)

VJEPAC/O VJGeneral rule applies

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

1. For the purposes of Clause 2, Article 2, goods are considered originating in a Member State if:

a) The goods have a local value content (hereinafter referred to as “LVC”), calculated in accordance with the formula provided in Article 5, of not less than forty (40) per cent, and the last production process for those goods is carried out in that Member State; or

b) All non-originating materials used in the production of the goods in that Member State have undergone a change in tariff classification (hereinafter referred to as CTC) at the 4-digit level (change of heading) under the Harmonized System.

CTCLVC

Source: 10/2009/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix 1

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 VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

Notes

1. (A) Goods (other than radioactive ores) answering to a description in heading 28.44 or 28.45 are to be classified in those headings and in no other heading of the Nomenclature.

(B) Subject to paragraph (A) above, goods answering to a description in heading 28.43, 28.46 or 28.52 are to be classified in those headings and in no other heading of this Section.

2. Subject to Note 1 above, goods classifiable in heading 30.04, 30.05, 30.06, 32.12, 33.03, 33.04, 33.05, 33.06, 33.07, 35.06, 37.07 or 38.08 by reason of being put up in measured doses or for retail sale are to be classified in those headings and in no other heading of the Nomenclature.

3. Goods put up in sets consisting of two or more separate constituents, some or all of which fall in this Section and are intended to be mixed together to obtain a product of Section VI or VII, are to be classified in the heading appropriate to that product, provided that the constituents are:

(a) having regard to the manner in which they are put up, clearly identifiable as being intended to be used together without first being repacked;

(b) presented together; and

(c) identifiable, whether by their nature or by the relative proportions in which they are present, as being complementary one to another.

4. Where a product answers to a description in one or more of the headings in Section VI by virtue of being described by name or function and also to heading 38.27, then it is classifiable in a heading that references the product by name or function and not under heading 38.27.

Notes for Chapter 37 — Photographic or cinematographic goods

Notes

1. This Chapter does not cover waste or scrap.

2. In this Chapter the word “photographic” relates to the process by which visible images are formed, directly or indirectly, by the action of light or other forms of radiation on photosensitive, including thermosensitive, surfaces.

Vietnam trade in subheading 3701.91

Figures cover the whole 6-digit subheading 3701.91, not code 37019110 alone — UN Comtrade only publishes to 6 digits. Latest year available for Vietnam is 2023.

Imports

  • 2021458,969 USD
  • 202278,551 USD
  • 202374,346 USD

Top partners 2023

  • China69,399 USD
  • Japan3,373 USD
  • Netherlands1,573 USD

Exports

  • 2021620 USD
  • 202221,447 USD

Source: UN Comtrade (preview API) — reported by Vietnam. Partner totals are as reported and may differ from partner-country statistics.

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