Decree No. 160 prohibits the export of machinery, metal objects, automobiles, and automobile parts.

Decree No. 160 prohibits the export of machinery, metal objects, automobiles, and automobile parts from Vietnam starting on the date of issuance until a new order is issued. This provision aims to meet current national needs.

Document No.160
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Justice
Signed byHuỳnh Thúc Kháng — Bộ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date21/08/1946
Effective date05/09/1946
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 160 prohibits the export of machinery, metal objects, automobiles, and automobile parts from Vietnam starting on the date of issuance until a new order is issued. This provision aims to meet current national needs.

Scope of application

Individuals, businesses

Key points

  • All individuals and organizations shall not be permitted to export machinery, metal objects, automobiles, and automobile parts out of Vietnam from the date this Decree takes effect until a new order is issued (Article 1).
  • Any violation of the above provision will be subject to penalties under current customs laws (Article 2).
  • Enterprises producing or trading in machinery, automobiles, and parts face difficulties in exporting goods abroad. - The government can better control national resources.
  • "Does this export ban apply to individuals as well as businesses?" → It applies to both individuals and businesses (Article 1). - "What will happen if there is a violation?" → Penalties under current customs laws will be imposed (Article 2).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enterprises producing or trading in machinery, automobiles, and parts face difficulties in exporting goods abroad.
  • The government can better control national resources.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Does this export ban apply to individuals as well as businesses?

It applies to both individuals and businesses (Article 1).

What will happen if there is a violation?

Penalties under current customs laws will be imposed (Article 2).

Full text

DECREE

On Prohibiting the Export of Machinery, Metal Objects, Cars and Car Parts

CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

In accordance with the current needs of the State;

At the proposal of the Minister of Finance;

After deliberation by the Council of Ministers,

ISSUES THIS DECREE:

Article 1

From the date this Decree is signed until a new order is issued, throughout the entire territory of Vietnam, the export to foreign countries of machinery, metal objects, cars and car parts is prohibited.

Article 2

Those who violate this Decree shall be punished in accordance with current customs laws.

Article 3

The Ministers of Finance, Economy, and Justice are hereby entrusted to enforce this Decree.

 

Huynh Thuc Khang

(Signed)

 

 

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