This Circular prohibits the importation of ready-made hats and shoes for production and processing for export to support the development of the leather and footwear industry, increase the ratio of domestic material usage, and stabilize employment for workers. Enterprises wishing to import new types of hats and shoes must have confirmation from the Ministry of Industry.
Scope of application
Enterprises producing and processing shoes and hats; Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Industry.
Key points
- Ready-made hats and shoes shall not be imported for production and processing for export.
- For new types of hats and shoes with technology not yet produced domestically, enterprises must have written confirmation from the Ministry of Industry to proceed with import procedures.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Support the development of the leather and footwear industry, increase the ratio of domestic material usage, and stabilize employment for workers.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for enterprises wishing to import new technology.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can enterprises import ready-made hats and shoes?
Ready-made hats and shoes shall not be imported for production and processing for export according to this Circular.
What conditions allow enterprises to import ready-made hats and shoes?
Enterprises wishing to import new types of hats and shoes must have written confirmation from the Ministry of Industry.
What is the duration of this regulation?
This Circular does not specify a specific duration, thus it applies for the period of implementation.
Must enterprises report when encountering difficulties?
Yes, enterprises must immediately report to the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Industry for coordination to resolve difficulties.
To which types of hats and shoes does this regulation apply?
This regulation applies to all types of ready-made hats and shoes, without distinction of specific type.
Full text
JOINT CIRCULAR
Regarding the prohibition on importing ready-made shoe hats for the production and processing of exported shoes
Implementing the directive of the Prime Minister in Circular No. 370/VPCP-CN dated January 28, 2000; with the aim of supporting the leather and footwear industry to gradually develop; encouraging enterprises to increase the ratio of domestic raw material usage and stabilize employment for workers in the hat shoe production stage, the Ministry of Trade and Industry hereby jointly stipulates as follows:
1. Prohibit the importation of various types of ready-made hat shoes that can be produced domestically for the purpose of producing and processing goods for export.
2 For types of hat shoes with new production technology that have not yet been manufactured domestically, enterprises wishing to import must obtain a written confirmation from the Ministry of Industry. Based on the confirmation from the Ministry of Industry, the General Department of Customs will handle the import procedures for the enterprise.
During implementation, if there are any difficulties, enterprises must immediately report to the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Industry for coordination and resolution.
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