Joint Circular No. 03/2001 guides the importation of automobile parts in CKD1 form for market research purposes, applicable to automobile manufacturing and assembly enterprises in Vietnam. It specifies the maximum quantity and duration of operation.
Scope of application
Automobile manufacturing and assembly enterprises permitted to operate in Vietnam
Key points
- Automobile manufacturing and assembly enterprises are allowed to import automobile parts in CKD1 form for market research purposes with a maximum of 300 vehicles per new model within a period not exceeding two years (Article 1).
- When launching a new product, enterprises must register to supplement the product list submitted to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (Article 2).
- After confirmation of the supplementary registration of the product list, enterprises report to the Ministry of Trade to handle import procedures according to current regulations (Article 3).
- In cases where the full quantity has not been imported and there is a need, the Ministry of Trade will consider additional imports; if the full quantity has been imported, no further imports will be considered (Article 4).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Creating opportunities for enterprises to conduct market research before launching new products on the market, thereby reducing investment risks.
- Large-scale imports may create competitive pressure on existing enterprises in the market.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many vehicles in CKD1 form can enterprises import?
Automobile manufacturing and assembly enterprises are permitted to import a maximum of 300 vehicles per new model (Article 1).
What is the duration of operation when importing CKD1 parts?
The operation period does not exceed two years for each new automobile model (Article 1).
How should enterprises register to supplement the product list when launching a new product?
Enterprises must register to supplement the product list submitted to the Ministry of Planning and Investment when applying for an Investment License (Article 2).
What must enterprises do next after confirmation?
Enterprises must report to the Ministry of Trade to handle import procedures according to current regulations (Article 3).
If the full quantity of 300 vehicles has already been imported, can enterprises continue to import?
No consideration for additional imports if the full quantity of 300 vehicles has already been imported (Article 4).
Full text
JOINT CIRCULAR
Guidelines for the Import of Automobile Spare Parts in CKD Form
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Pursuant to the Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam 1996, the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam 2000, and Decree No. 24/2000/NĐ-CP dated July 3, 2000 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam;
Pursuant to the Prime Minister's opinion in Notification No. 365/CP-KTTH dated April 10, 1999 of the Government Office;
The Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Trade issue this Circular guiding automobile assembly enterprises in importing automobile spare parts in CKD form as follows:
1. Automobile production and assembly enterprises permitted to operate in Vietnam may import automobile spare parts in CKD form to explore domestic market consumption for new car models with a maximum quantity of 300 vehicles and a maximum duration not exceeding two years for each new car model.
2. When launching a new product, the enterprise must register to supplement the new product in the list of products in the Economic and Technical Feasibility Study or Feasibility Study Report submitted to the Ministry of Planning and Investment when applying for an Investment License.
3. After the Ministry of Planning and Investment confirms the registration of the supplementary product list, the enterprise shall report to the Ministry of Trade to handle the import procedures according to current regulations.
4. For new car models currently being assembled by the enterprise, if the required quantity has not yet been imported and there is a need, the Ministry of Trade will consider allowing additional imports up to the total quantity of 300 vehicles; otherwise, no further imports will be considered.
This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance.
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