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1. What is import license service?

An import-export license is a document proving the legality of the transportation of goods through customs border gates for commercial purposes. An import-export license helps verify that goods have met the necessary standards and can be transported across borders by many different means and routes.

Import license service is a consulting and support activity in implementing documents certified by legal authorities on the transportation of goods for commercial purposes. These services include consulting on processes and procedures, preparing documents, handling legal requests and liaising with government agencies or customs authorities. Import license services help simplify the import process, saving time and effort for businesses.

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2. What documents do I need to prepare to apply for an import-export license?

Goods that want to pass through the border gate must apply for an import-export license. Documents that businesses or individuals need when applying for an import-export license include:

• Packing list
• Certificate of product quality from the exporting country
• Commodity trading contracts
• Bill of lading
• All commercial invoices related to import and export transactions
• License application required for the type of goods.

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3. Regulations on subjects requiring an import license

When transporting goods, subjects that need to present import licenses include:

• Vietnamese enterprises are not located in economic organizations with foreign investment capital. They will be allowed to trade in imported goods and carry out other related activities that are not in the registered business lines, except for goods banned from import.
• Branches owned by traders are allowed to import if authorized by the trader.
• Economic organizations with foreign investment capital and branches of foreign traders headquartered in Vietnam must, when importing, comply with international treaties to which Vietnam is a member. The list of goods and roadmap will be announced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and must comply with other provisions of law.

4. Types of goods require an import license

According to information from import license service providers, goods that require a license include:

4.1 Goods under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade

The lists of goods under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade are those that are regularly imported into Vietnam and are very strictly controlled:
Import control items according to the provisions of international treaties to which Vietnam is a member are announced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in stages.

• Explosive precursors and industrial explosive materials.
• Goods subject to the automatic import licensing regime: The Ministry of Industry and Trade announces the goods subject to this regime in stages and organizes licensing according to current regulations.
• Industrial precursors.
• Some products that will be subject to tariff quotas are:
  • Salt.
  • Raw tobacco.
  • Poultry eggs.
  • Refined sugar, raw sugar.

4.2 Goods under the management of the Ministry of Transport

Items from the Ministry of Transport that also need an import license are fireworks for maritime safety. Importing fireworks requires strict control and precision in management. Because these are dangerous materials and directly impact safety. Therefore, the Ministry of Transport often needs to strictly manage and provide specific regulations to ensure that the import and use of these types of fireworks is done safely and in compliance with regulations. relevant legal regulations.

4.3 Goods under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Some items under the management list of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development that import license services always focus on are:
Pesticides include:

• The drug is not on the List of drugs licensed in Vietnam for temporary import, re-export or import for export purposes under a signed contract;
  • Pesticides that are not on the List of drugs licensed in Vietnam are imported for the purpose of registering pesticides;
  • Pesticides used for fumigation contain methyl bromide and acute toxic active ingredients of categories I and II according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS);
  • Drugs on the List of plant protection drugs banned from use in Vietnam but imported for use as standard substances.
  • Pesticides not included in the List of drugs licensed in Vietnam to be imported for research and testing; used in foreign projects in Vietnam; Plant protection drugs used as sample goods, fairs, exhibitions and used in some special cases according to the decision of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development;
• Animal breeds outside the list of animals allowed to be produced and traded in Vietnam; Insects of all kinds are not yet available in Vietnam; Sperm and embryos of livestock breeds imported for the first time (Can be replaced by Testing License).
• Plant varieties, living organisms subject to plant protection activities and other objects subject to plant quarantine must be analyzed for pest risks before being imported into Vietnam.
• Plant varieties that are not on the list of permitted production and business in Vietnam can be imported to conduct research, testing, trial production or imported for the purpose of international cooperation (Can be replaced by License assay).
• Animal feed and raw materials for production; Aquatic feed and raw materials for aquatic feed production are not included in the list of licenses for circulation in Vietnam (Can be replaced by Testing License).
• Fertilizers are not allowed to circulate in Vietnam in the following cases:
  • Fertilizer specifically used for sports fields and entertainment areas;
  • Fertilizers for testing;
  • Fertilizers for sample and gift purposes;
  • Specialized fertilizers used in foreign-invested enterprises for the purpose of production within the scope of the enterprise; used in foreign projects in Vietnam;
  • Fertilizer participates in fairs and exhibitions;
  • Fertilizers serve scientific research;
  • Imported fertilizer to produce fertilizer for export;
  • Fertilizer as raw material for fertilizer production
• Gene sources of livestock, plant varieties, and microorganisms serve scientific and technical research and exchange.
• The finished product is not listed in the List of Licenses for Circulation in Vietnam or in the List of Conditional Imports.
• Aquatic breeds that are not on the list of normal imports are imported into Vietnam for the first time.

4.4 Goods under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communications

• For product groups under the Ministry of Information and Communications, the import license service will want businesses to pay attention to the following issues:
• Postage stamps, stamp publications and postage stamp items.
  • Products related to network information security issues such as:
  • Network information security monitoring products;
  • Products are tested and evaluated for network information security;
• Products to prevent attacks and intrusions.
• Drugs subject to special control.
• Goods under the management of the Ministry of Health.
• Medicinal ingredients require special control.
• Raw materials for the production of drugs that do not have a certificate of registration for circulation in Vietnam, except medicinal materials subject to special control.
• The drug does not have a license to circulate in Vietnam.
• Bacterial substances and packaging in direct contact with drugs.
• Medical equipment that does not have a circulation number is imported as aid.
• Medical equipment that does not have a circulation number is imported for testing, research and instructions for use and repair of medical equipment.
• Medical equipment without a circulation number imported for personal medical treatment purposes.
• Chemicals and preparations imported for research purposes.
• Preparations for aid purposes; used for other specific purposes such as: gifts, donations, or not available on the market and the method of use is suitable to the needs of the organization or individual applying for import.

4.5 Goods under the management of the State Bank

One of the product groups that the Import License Service also regularly advises businesses on is the type of goods under the management of the State Bank:
Raw Gold items.

• For the above goods, traders when importing into Vietnam must have a license from the relevant ministry or ministerial-level agency.
• For goods that are not imported under a license or condition or subject to inspection, procedures must only be carried out with the customs authority.
• Ministries and ministerial-level agencies shall issue or submit to competent authorities the details of import licensing in accordance with the law and carry out licensing according to regulations.
• Importing goods into our country that directly affect national defense and security according to the List specified in Appendix IV of Decree 69/2018/ND-CP but do not serve national defense and security purposes shall comply with license from the Ministry of Industry and Trade based on opinions from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

5. Import licensing process

The import licensing process takes place sequentially and is clearly specified as follows:

• Records include:
  • Written request for license;
  • Business or investment registration certificate and enterprise registration certificate;
  • Other related documents as prescribed by current law.
• Place of application: relevant ministries and ministerial-level agencies with authority to issue import licenses into Vietnam.
• How to submit application: There are 2 ways to submit directly or by post.
• Processing time: maximum 10 days from the date of receipt of complete documents, in accordance with regulations, the receiving agency will respond in writing to the trader (Unless the law has other provisions on the time limit for granting a license )
• Note: Ministries and ministerial-level agencies shall, based on the above regulations, promulgate or submit to competent agencies to promulgate detailed regulations and announce agencies, organizations, and addresses to receive dossiers.

To ensure documents comply with regulations, businesses and individuals can use import license services from reputable units today. This service will help you have a complete set of documents and not have to spend a lot of time worrying about your mistakes.

6. Why should customers use import services at Dolphin Sea Air?

Import licensing service is one of the services that receives a lot of attention today. For individuals and new businesses that do not clearly understand the process documents, this service is very convenient, saving a lot of time, money and effort. If you choose a reputable unit to use this service, you cannot ignore Dolphin Sea Air. With more than 15 years of experience in the logistics field, we are confident that we will bring the best experiences and services to our customers.

Customers who use our import license service and other services will receive the following:

• Implementation time is quick.
• Accurate procedures, saving a lot of time thanks to a team knowledgeable about the industry and the law.
• Always accompany and support customers with many accompanying services.
• Committed to complete completion with 100% success rate.
• The most competitive and optimal costs on the market today.

Above is information for customers to better understand the import license service for goods into Vietnam. Hopefully individuals and businesses will find a safe and quick way to import goods. If you need additional information, do not hesitate to contact Dolphin Sea Air for dedicated and thoughtful support!