5 steps to import canned food
For businesses, the import of food must go through strict processes and procedures.
Knowing the provisions of the law related to food imports will help businesses reduce risks caused by administrative procedures and promote the development of imported food business.
To import canned food, you just need to follow these 5 steps:
- Step 1: Do self-declaration of products before importing
- Step 2: Register for food safety inspection when the goods arrive at the port
- Step 3: Open the customs declaration
- Step 4: Submit the certificate of food hygiene and safety
- Step 5: Customs clearance
Procedures for self-declaration of products
Product self-declaration procedures must be done before the goods arrive at the port, which can take 10-15 working days. Includes the following stages:
- Product testing
- Make a set of self-declared vouchers
However, to perform these steps, you need to have sample products and product information.
Food safety check
Before the goods arrive at the port, you need to contact the party authorized to carry out the food hygiene and safety inspection according to the designated list.
In case you have announced, you can be exempted from physical inspection of goods, just register and send actual pictures of the product to be granted a certificate of food hygiene and safety without having to go through the inspection stage.
The deadline for issuance is within 1 day of having the registration certificate.
Customs procedures
The dossier includes:
- Invoice, Packing list
- Bill of Lading)
- C/O (if any)
- Certificate of food hygiene and safety inspection
- Customs declaration
Just complete the above steps, your shipment will be cleared.
For more detailed advice, customers can contact TOGHN with the information below
