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Pick up to 4 economies and see customs authorities, licensing regimes, prohibited & restricted lists, sanctions overlays and dispute forums side by side. Decision-support only - always confirm with local counsel.

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IntroVietnam applies HS classification through the General Department of Customs (GDC) and the VNACCS/VCIS electronic clearance system. Its FTA network (CPTPP, EVFTA, UKVFTA, RCEP, AKFTA, ATIGA) makes preferential-origin discipline central to competitiveness.
Primary authorities
  • General Department of Customs (GDC)Customs entry, HS, valuation, VNACCS filings.
  • Ministry of Industry & Trade (MOIT)Import licences, C/O issuance, trade remedies.
  • Ministry of Health / Drug AdministrationPharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics.
  • MARD / Plant & Animal Health DeptsPhytosanitary, veterinary inspection.
Licensing regimes
  • Automatic import licenceSteel, fertiliser and specified goods per MOIT lists. · MOIT
  • Non-automatic import licencePrecursors, cultural goods, encryption devices. · MOIT/MPS
  • Specialized inspectionQuality, food safety, medical, telecom conformity. · Line ministries
  • Certificate of Origin (Form D, E, AK, VJ, EUR.1)Preferential origin for FTA claims. · MOIT/VCCI
Prohibited goods
  • · Used consumer electronics, IT equipment and household appliances (Decree 69/2018).
  • · Right-hand-drive vehicles (with narrow exceptions).
  • · Used medical devices, refrigerants R-12/R-22 (Kigali).
  • · Cultural products contravening national security or morality.
Restricted goods
  • · Petroleum products - state trading via key SOEs.
  • · Precursor chemicals, industrial explosives - MOIT/MPS licences.
  • · Wildlife under CITES; strict enforcement post-EVFTA.
  • · Sugar, tobacco leaf - TRQ regime.
Labelling requirements
  • · Decree 43/2017 & 111/2021 - Vietnamese-language secondary label with origin, importer, ingredients, warnings.
  • · Food safety labelling per Decree 15/2018.
  • · Energy-efficiency label for covered appliances (MOIT).
Sanctions overlay
  • · Implements UNSC measures via government decisions.
  • · No autonomous secondary sanctions regime; DPRK, Iran, Libya UNSC lists apply.
  • · Trans-shipment risk under US Section 301 - CBP investigations on VN-origin fraud (steel, plywood, solar).
Dispute resolutionComplaints to Customs Director-General within 90 days; onward appeal to People's Court. VIAC (Vietnam International Arbitration Centre) is default institutional forum. Vietnam is party to the NY Convention since 1995.
Official sources

Frequently asked questions

How do I compare import regulations between two countries?

Pick two to four countries above. The table lines up the customs authority, import licensing, VAT/GST rate, prohibited and restricted goods, sanctions overlays and dispute forums, with links to each official source.

Is this comparison legal advice?

No. It is decision support built from published government sources. Regulatory positions change often, so confirm every action with the named authority or licensed local counsel before you ship.

Where do I calculate the duty once I know the rules?

Use the Import Duty & VAT Calculator for a quick CIF-based estimate, or the Landed Cost Calculator for the full cost stack including freight, insurance and destination charges.

Next step: Import Duty & VAT Calculator or Landed Cost Calculator. Last reviewed 14 October 2026.

Comparison is decision-support only. Regulatory positions change frequently - confirm every action with the named authorities or licensed local counsel.