Circular No. 03/2012/TT-BXD publishes the list and HS codes of asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group prohibited for import, effective from October 25, 2012. This Circular replaces the previous Decision of the Ministry of Construction.
Key points
- The Ministry of Construction → publishes the list and HS codes of asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group prohibited for import
- This Circular takes effect from October 25, 2012
- This Circular replaces Decision No. 27/2006/QD-BXD of the Minister of Construction
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enterprises in the construction sector and importing asbestos materials will be affected and are not allowed to import these types of materials
- Citizens may face difficulties in finding substitute materials for asbestos
❓ Frequently asked questions
What are asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group prohibited for import?
These are asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group listed and published with HS codes by the Ministry of Construction, which are not permitted to be imported into Vietnam.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from October 25, 2012.
Which decision of the Ministry of Construction does this Circular replace?
This Circular replaces Decision No. 27/2006/QD-BXD of the Minister of Construction on the publication of the list and HS codes of asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group prohibited for import.
What must enterprises do to comply with this Circular?
Enterprises are not permitted to import asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group that have been listed in the Circular's directory.
Does this Circular apply to individuals or only to enterprises?
This Circular applies to both enterprises and individuals involved in the importation of asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Regarding the publication of the list and HS code for asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group prohibited from importation
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Pursuant to Decree No. 17/2008/NĐ-CP dated February 4, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Construction;
Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international goods trading activities and related agency, purchase, sale, processing, and transit activities with foreign countries;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Department of Construction Materials;
The Minister of Construction issues this Circular on the publication of the list and HS code for asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group prohibited from importation.
Article 1
. Publication of the list and HS code for asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group prohibited from importation (with attached annex).Article 2
. This Circular takes effect from October 25, 2012, and replaces Decision No. 27/2006/QĐ-BXD dated September 6, 2006 of the Minister of Construction on the publication of the list and HS code for asbestos materials belonging to the amphibole group prohibited from importation as stipulated in Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006 of the Government.Article 3
. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, municipal People's Committees under the central government, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.Original document (PDF)
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