>Classify product under HS 1905.90 and verify current MFN import duty rate with Vietnam General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDT)
>Appoint a licensed Vietnamese food importer or register a local authorized representative to file product notification via the Vietnam Food Safety Authority (VFFS) portal
>Prepare Vietnamese-language labels compliant with MOH Circular 19/2023/TT-BYT — including ingredients, allergens, expiry date, and importer details
English Summary
This is a commercial news article from VnExpress International reporting on Singapore-based Sunshine Bakeries launching a durian milk bun in Singapore — not Vietnam. No Vietnamese tax, customs, or licensing requirements are introduced or triggered by this announcement. However, foreign food manufacturers planning to export similar products to Vietnam must comply with: (1) 10% VAT on import; (2) applicable import duties (e.g., HS 1905.90: 7–15% MFN rate); (3) mandatory pre-market notification via Vietnam’s Food Safety Authority (VFFS Portal); (4) MOH Decree 19/2023/TT-BYT for labeling (Vietnamese language, ingredient list, expiry date); and (5) registration of local authorized representative. Affected entities include Singaporean F&B exporters, distributors, and e-commerce platforms selling into Vietnam. No deadline applies to this news item, but market entry requires 15–30 days for product notification and label approval. Practical implication: Proactive compliance prevents shipment rejection at Vietnamese ports.