Tattoo Equipment → Vietnam

No specific restrictions for personal tattoo equipment

Details

Tattoo inks are regulated under REACH in the EU with tightened restrictions effective January 2022 on specific azo pigments, PAH compounds, and heavy metals, meaning US-sourced inks may not comply with EU import rules. Tattoo needles and cartridges a. In the reverse direction (taking tattoo equipment out of Vietnam): allowed — Personal tattoo equipment may be exported from Vietnam freely at personal-use quantities. Arrival inspections are conducted by General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC); when in doubt, use the declare (red) channel — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods attract penalties.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Leaving with this item

Personal tattoo equipment may be exported from Vietnam freely at personal-use quantities.

Practical advice

Personal-use single tattoo machine clears. Commercial / professional shipments need destination health-department approval.

Customs authority

General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) · https://www.customs.gov.vn