Chapter 52 · Cotton
5205.22.00
Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
- 5205 Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
- - Single yarn, of combed fibres:
- - - Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
Sợi bông (trừ chỉ khâu), có hàm lượng bông chiếm từ 85% trở lên tính theo khối lượng, chưa đóng gói để bán lẻ / - Sợi đơn, làm từ xơ chải kỹ: / - - Sợi có độ mảnh từ 232,56 decitex đến dưới 714,29 decitex (chi số mét trên 14 đến 43)
Taxes applicable in 2026
Source: consolidated BT2026 tariff (updated 05/04/2026)
Ordinary import duty
7.5%
15/2023/QĐ-TTg · 15 Jul 2023
Preferential (MFN)
5%
26/2023/NĐ-CP · 15 Jul 2023
VAT
8 / 10 (several rates)
181/2025/NĐ-CP · 1 Jul 2025
Excise tax
No data
Environmental tax
No data
Export duty
No data
Special preferential (FTA) rates – 2026
| FTA | Rate | Data basis | Proof of origin | Legal basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AANZFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
AANZ | 121/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| ACFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
E | 118/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| AJCEP | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027 |
AJ | 120/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| AKFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
AK | 119/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| ATIGA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
D | 126/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| CPTPP | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 (VI) |
CPTPP | 115/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| EVFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
EUR.1 | 116/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| UKVFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
EUR.1 | 117/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VCFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
VC | 112/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VJEPA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027 |
JV · Form VJ | 124/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VKFTA | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
VK | 125/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VN-EAEU | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
EAV | 113/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VN-LAO | 0% Lowest published | Consolidated BT2026 | S | 206/2025/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| AHKFTA | 1% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
AHK | 123/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex A) BN, KH, ID, LA, MY, MM, PH, SG, TH |
2.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex B) AU |
2.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex C) CN |
2.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex E) KR |
2.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex F) NZ |
2.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| RCEP (Annex D) JP |
2.7% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin | 129/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VIFTA | 3.5% | Consolidated BT2026 2026 |
Form VI (verify) | 131/2024/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| AIFTA | 5% | Consolidated BT2026 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026 |
AI | 122/2022/NĐ-CP | Ad valorem |
| VN-CAM | No data | No data | S | 56/2026/NĐ-CP | No data |
| VNCU | No data | No data | VNCB · Form VC (Cuba) | 114/2022/NĐ-CP | No data |
A published rate does not mean the goods qualify. Origin rules and valid proof of origin are required.
Rate history / phase-down by year
From the 2022–2027 FTA schedule worksheets
| FTA | Periods |
|---|---|
| ACFTA AC · row 7660 |
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)0%
|
| ATIGA AT · row 7613 |
20220%
20230%
20240%
20250%
20260%
20270%
Product-specific rule: RVC40; hoặc CTH; hoặc Quy tắc hàng dệt may |
| AJCEP AJ · row 7663 |
30/12/2022 - 31/3/20230%
01/4/2023 - 31/3/20240%
01/4/2024 - 31/3/20250%
01/4/2025 - 31/3/20260%
01/4/2026 - 31/3/20270%
01/4/2027 - 31/3/20280%
|
| VJEPA VJ · row 7664 |
30/12/2022 - 31/3/20230%
01/4/2023 - 31/3/20240%
01/4/2024 - 31/3/20250%
01/4/2025 - 31/3/20260%
01/4/2026 - 31/3/20270%
01/4/2027 - 31/3/20280%
|
| AKFTA AK · row 7665 |
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)0%
Rate with exclusions: 0 |
| AANZFTA AANZ · row 7619 |
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)0%
Rate column F (hidden): 0 |
| AIFTA AI · row 7627 |
30/12/20225%
31/12/2022 - 30/12/20235%
31/12/2023 - 30/12/20245%
31/12/2024 - 31/12/20255%
01/01/2026 - 31/12/20265%
01/01/2027 - 31/12/20275%
|
| VKFTA VK · row 7649 |
20220%
20230%
20240%
20250%
20260%
20270%
|
| VCFTA VC · row 7695 |
20220%
20230%
20240%
20250%
20260%
20270%
|
| VN-EAEU EAV · row 7675 |
20220%
20230%
20240%
20250%
20260%
20270%
|
| AHKFTA AKH · row 7688 |
20223%
20232%
20242%
20251%
20261%
20270%
|
| EVFTA EV-NK · row 7692 |
20220%
20230%
20240%
20250%
20260%
20270%
|
| UKVFTA UKV · row 7693 |
20220%
20230%
20240%
20250%
20260%
20270%
|
| CPTPP CPTPP · row 7643 |
(I) → 2021*0%
(II) → 2022*0%
(III) → 2023*0%
(IV) → 2024*0%
(V) → 2025*0%
(VI) → 2026*0%
(VII) → 2027*0%
|
| RCEP A RCEPT-A · row 7680 |
20224.5%
20234%
20243.5%
20253%
20262.5%
20272%
|
| RCEP B B · row 7680 |
20224.5%
20234%
20243.5%
20253%
20262.5%
20272%
|
| RCEP C C · row 7680 |
20224.5%
20234%
20243.5%
20253%
20262.5%
20272%
|
| RCEP D D · row 7680 |
20224.5%
20234.1%
20243.6%
20253.2%
20262.7%
20272.3%
|
| RCEP E E · row 7683 |
20224.5%
20234%
20243.5%
20253%
20262.5%
20272%
|
| RCEP F F · row 7680 |
20224.5%
20234%
20243.5%
20253%
20262.5%
20272%
|
| VIFTA VI · row 7087 |
20244.5%
20254%
20263.5%
20273%
Helper column J: 8 |
* CPTPP periods (I)–(VII) are mapped to years by matching BT2026 (DERIVED data – verify).
Advisory & warnings
General assessment (origin not considered). Run Smart Tariff Advisory for an origin-specific assessment.
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED DOC-004 Other item policy
- Description
- Item policy (source, Vietnamese): DM HH mua bán, trao đổi qua cửa khẩu phụ, lối mở biên giới của thương nhân (42/2019/TT-BCT, 33/2025/TT-BCT)
- Legal reference
- 42/2019/TT-BCT, 33/2025/TT-BCT
- Recommended action
- Read the referenced instruments.
- Verification status
- Instrument cited in source; validity not verified
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED FTA-013 FTA rate not lower than MFN
- Description
- AIFTA 5%: the preferential rate is equal to or higher than the MFN rate (5%) in the source tariff – claiming the FTA brings no saving.
- Related data
- MFN 5%
- Recommended action
- Consider the MFN rate (if the origin qualifies for MFN treatment) instead of preparing FTA origin documents.
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED TAX-001 Several VAT rates
- Description
- The VAT column shows "8/10".
- Legal reference
- 181/2025/NĐ-CP
- Recommended action
- Determine the VAT rate by the nature of goods and reduction rules (174/2025/NĐ-CP, Annex I/II).
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE TR-004 Not Assessed – Additional Regulatory Verification Required
- Description
- The source file records no trade remedy for 5205.22.00. This does NOT mean there is no risk.
- Recommended action
- Check the MOIT Trade Remedies Authority database.
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
GREEN – VERIFIED DQ-001 MFN rate present in the source
- Description
- The MFN rate 5% for 5205.22.00 was checked against BT2026 (cell BT2026!N8062), basis 26/2023/NĐ-CP.
- Legal reference
- 26/2023/NĐ-CP
- Recommended action
- Verification scope: matched against source file version 2026.04.05; not a substitute for the legal text.
- Verification status
- Checked against the source tariff file
Chapter notes
Subheading Note.
1. For the purposes of subheadings 5209.42 and 5211.42, the expression “denim” means fabrics of yarns of different colours, of 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including broken twill, warp faced, the warp yarns of which are of one and the same colour and the weft yarns of which are unbleached, bleached, dyed grey or coloured a lighter shade of the colour of the warp yarns.
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