Quick answer: Vietnamese importers can bring private label tampons from China under Decree 98/2021 on medical device management: Class A and B devices are declared with the provincial Department of Health, while Class C and D devices are registered with the Ministry of Health, both through the IMDA online portal. Confirm your tampon’s class first, prepare Vietnamese labels, and start small with no-MOQ stock tampons.
Vietnam has a population of about 100 million, a young urban workforce and fast-growing e-commerce on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop. Tampons are still a niche next to sanitary pads, which gives early brands a chance to build the category. Here is what importers should know.
How Decree 98/2021 Applies to Tampon Imports
According to the US International Trade Administration, Decree 98/2021 sorts medical devices into four classes:
| Class | Risk level | Route | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Low | Declaration | Provincial Department of Health (IMDA portal) |
| B | Low–moderate | Declaration | Provincial Department of Health (IMDA portal) |
| C | Moderate–high | Registration | Ministry of Health (IMDA portal) |
| D | High | Registration | Ministry of Health (IMDA portal) |
For Class C and D applications, the Ministry of Health processes satisfactory files within 30 days. Ask your Vietnamese regulatory agent to confirm the class for your tampons before ordering packaging.
Documents to Prepare
- Technical data sheet with materials (our stock tampon: 70% cotton / 30% viscose, PE applicator, PE wrapper)
- Absorbency test results, benchmarked against US FDA 21 CFR 801.430 ranges (Regular 6–9 g, Super 9–12 g, Super Plus 12–15 g)
- Certificate of analysis for each batch
- Letter of authorisation from the manufacturer to the Vietnamese registration holder
- Form E (ACFTA) or RCEP certificate of origin for preferential duty
Labelling for Vietnam
Products sold in Vietnam need Vietnamese-language labelling. Include product name, absorbency, quantity, instructions, TSS warning, batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates, origin, and the registration holder’s details. Vietnamese labels are often added as a sticker on imported boxes; with private label, it is cleaner to print them on the box.
Start Small, Then Scale
- Trial: stock tampons with no MOQ for samples, declaration testing and first sales.
- Brand launch: private label boxes from 5,000 printed boxes.
- Full range: add sanitary pads and panty liners to fill a container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do tampons need registration in Vietnam?
Under Decree 98/2021, Class A and B medical devices need a declaration and Class C and D need registration. Confirm your tampon’s class with a Vietnamese regulatory agent.
How long does registration take?
For Class C and D, the Ministry of Health processes satisfactory applications within 30 days. Class A and B declarations are generally faster.
Can I order a small quantity first?
Yes. Our stock tampons have no MOQ; printed private label boxes start from 5,000 boxes.