Decree No. 13/SL On the prohibition of export and import of goods

This Decree was issued in 1947 to prohibit the export and import of all types of goods throughout the entire territory of Vietnam until further notice. The document applies to all relevant ministries and agencies.

Document No.13/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch Chính phủ
Updated20/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date03/02/1947
Effective date03/02/1947
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Decree was issued in 1947 to prohibit the export and import of all types of goods throughout the entire territory of Vietnam until further notice. The document applies to all relevant ministries and agencies.

Key points

  • All citizens and organizations within the territory of Vietnam shall not be permitted to export or import any type of goods from the date this Decree is issued until further notice.
  • The Ministers of Interior, National Economy, Justice, Finance, and State are required to implement this Decree.
  • A detailed Decree will be issued to guide the implementation of this Decree.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • All export and import activities of goods are temporarily suspended, causing difficulties for businesses and citizens in international transactions.
  • Relevant ministries and agencies must implement this Decree, creating administrative workload pressure.

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PRESIDENT OF THE VIETNAM DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICIC GOVERNMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

NUMBER: 13/SL

HA NOI, February 3, 1947

DECREE

OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

NUMBER 13 OF FEBRUARY 3, 1947

CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

CONSIDERING the current situation,

ENACTED

Clause 1

From the date this decree is promulgated until new orders are issued, all export and import of goods throughout the entire territory of Vietnam shall be prohibited.

Clause 2

A decree will specify the details for implementing this decree.

Clause 3

The Ministers of Interior, National Economy, Justice, Finance, and National Defense shall implement this decree accordingly.

 


 

PRESIDENT OF THE VIETNAM DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICIC GOVERNMENT

(Signed)

 

Ho Chi Minh City

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