Are you looking for a partner for import sub-label printing services in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)? If you are an importer or a foreign goods distributor, you have likely experienced the headache of customs clearance procedures or market management inspections at least once.
Among these challenges, the sub-label (auxiliary label) is a small factor that causes the biggest trouble. Just a simple spelling mistake, missing country of origin information, or incorrect placement is enough to halt a multi-billion shipment. Understanding this pressure, Vietlabel provides a “super-fast,” legally compliant sub-label printing service to ensure your goods circulate smoothly.
Import sub-label Printing Service
According to Decree 43/2017/ND-CP, all imported goods (from lipsticks and functional food boxes to bottles of wine and machinery crates) must have a sub-label when sold in Vietnam.
The sub-label acts as a legal “transit pass,” helping:
Authorities: Control the origin and source of goods.
Consumers: Clearly understand the product’s ingredients, uses, and directions.
Businesses: Avoid administrative penalties and confiscation of goods.
Pursuant to Clause 4, Article 3 of Decree 43/2017/ND-CP, a sub-label is a label showing mandatory contents translated from the original label of the foreign-language goods into Vietnamese, and supplementing mandatory contents in Vietnamese as stipulated by Vietnamese law that the original label of the goods is missing.
The original label of the goods is the label attached for the first time to the goods or its commercial packaging by the organization or individual that produces the goods. (Clause 3, Article 3 of Decree 43/2017/ND-CP)
The “Check-list” of 7 mandatory golden information
Many customers who come to Vietlabel often ask: “This sub-label is so tiny, what do I need to include?” Don’t worry, you don’t need to translate the entire original label. Below are the 7 indispensable pieces of information that must be on the sub-label:
Name of the goods: The specific name of the product (e.g., moisturizing cream, butter cookies…).
Origin of the goods: Clearly state the manufacturing country (e.g., Origin: Korea, made in Japan…).
Name and address of the responsible trader: The name of the importing and distributing company in Vietnam (this section helps affirm your ownership of the product).
Quantity/Net weight: Net weight or actual volume.
Manufacturing date (MFG) and expiration date (EXP).
Component structure: List the main ingredients.
Warning/Cautionary information: Storage instructions, safety warnings.
A Small Tip from Vietlabel: If the goods are too small, some information like ingredients can be included in an accompanying instruction leaflet, but items 1, 2, and 3 must be on the label.
Choosing sub-label material: economical yet elegant
Sub-labels are primarily used for reading information, so the top criteria are clarity and low cost. At Vietlabel, we advise on two main material types:
a. Paper Decal (The most economical choice)
This is the “king” of sub-labels due to its super low cost.
Characteristics: Black ink printed on a white paper background.
Suitable for: Attaching to medicine boxes, cosmetics, household items, confectionery… stored at room temperature.
Upgrade: Can be laminated with a thin film for a glossier appearance, better resistance to tearing, and slight water resistance.
b. Synthetic/Plastic Decal (The durable choice)
- If you sell frozen goods (Australian beef, Norwegian salmon…) or chemicals, or shampoo, paper decals will immediately disintegrate.
- In this case, synthetic/plastic decal (PVC/PE) is mandatory. It is tough, tear-resistant, and impervious to ice or humidity in cold storage.
Why should you choose Vietlabel for sub-Label Printing?
Among hundreds of printing units in the market, Vietlabel is consistently the name trusted by logistics companies, importers, and retail supermarket chains. We don’t just sell labels; we sell peace of mind for your shipment.
Here are the 4 reasons why customers stick with us long-term:
Label delivery on time, as committed
In the import-export industry, time is money. The nightmare for every business is goods being stuck at the port or failing to reach supermarket shelves on time due to missing labels.
With our high-capacity industrial barcode printer system, Vietlabel can produce hundreds of thousands of labels daily.
We commit to supporting urgent orders, including printing for same-day pickup, helping you solve scheduling problems easily.
Free “Legal Assistant” for Your Business
- Many customers struggle with what content to put on the sub-label to comply with the law.
- At Vietlabel, you don’t have to worry about this. Just send us an image of the original packaging, and our legal team will support you in drafting and arranging the content that is compliant with Decree 43/2017/ND-CP. We provide detailed consultation on font size and label placement to ensure you never get “pulled over” by authorities.
Sharp print Quality, 100% barcode scanning rate
Although small, the sub-label contains the barcode for payment and inventory management. If the print is blurry, scanners won’t be able to read it, causing bottlenecks at the checkout counter.
Vietlabel uses high-grade wax/resin printing ink for excellent adhesion.
We commit to jet-black, sharp text, and ISO-standard barcodes that can be scanned by every device, from supermarket scanners to smartphones.
Ex-Factory Price – Optimizing Input Costs
- We are a direct manufacturer with a factory in District 12, completely bypassing commercial intermediaries.
- This allows Vietlabel to offer the most competitive prices in the market, with special incentives for large-quantity orders or long-term framework contracts. Whether you print 1,000 labels or 1 million labels, we have the most transparent and reasonable price list for you.
VIETLABEL TRADING AND MANUFACTURING JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Address: 266/6 Le Thi Rieng, Thoi An Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: (+84) 086 896 8089
Email: thien@vietlabel.com.vn
Website: vietlabel.com.vn – vietlabel.vn