Circular No. 17/2014/TT-BCT stipulates the abolition of Circular No. 23/2012/TT-BCT dated August 7, 2012, of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the application of automatic import license issuance for certain steel products.

Circular No. 17/2014/TT-BCT abolishes Circular No. 23/2012/TT-BCT on the application of automatic import license issuance for certain steel products. This document takes effect from the date of signature.

Document No.17/2014/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byTrần Tuấn Anh — Thứ trưởng
Updated20/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldImport-Export
Issued date16/06/2014
Effective date16/06/2014
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 17/2014/TT-BCT abolishes Circular No. 23/2012/TT-BCT on the application of automatic import license issuance for certain steel products. This document takes effect from the date of signature.

Scope of application

Importers of steel products

Key points

  • Abolish Circular No. 23/2012/TT-BCT on the issuance of automatic import licenses for certain steel products (Article 1).
  • Importers of steel products must comply with current customs procedures (Article 1, Clause 2).
  • Importers of steel will no longer be granted automatic import licenses, thus they must comply with current customs regulations.
  • The abolition creates conditions for stricter management and control over steel import activities.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Importers of steel will lose the right to automatic import licenses, and must comply with current customs regulations.
  • The abolition creates conditions for stricter management and control over steel import activities.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is Circular No. 23/2012/TT-BCT still in effect?

No, this Circular has been abolished pursuant to Circular No. 17/2014/TT-BCT.

How must importers of steel comply with customs procedures?

Importers of steel must comply with current regulations on customs procedures.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Number: 17/2014/TT-BCT
Hanoi, June 16, 2014

CIRCULAR

Repealing Circular No. 23/2012/TT-BCT dated August 7, 2012

of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the application of automatic import license issuance regime for certain steel products

Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2012/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 2012 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

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Pursuant to Decree No. 187/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 20, 2013 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade concerning international trade activities and foreign-related agency purchase, sale, processing, and transit activities;

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular to repeal Circular No. 23/2012/TT-BCT dated August 7, 2012 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the application of the automatic import license issuance regime for certain steel products.

Pursuant to Decision No. 41/2005/QD-TTg dated March 2, 2005 of the Prime Minister promulgating the Import Permit Issuance Regulation;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Import-Export;

Article 1. Repeal of the Circular on the application of the automatic import license issuance regime for certain steel products

Clause 1. Repeal Circular No. 23/2012/TT-BCT dated August 7, 2012 of the Minister of Industry and Trade stipulating the application of the automatic import license issuance regime for certain steel products.

Clause 2. Importers of the steel products specified in Clause 1 of this Article shall handle customs procedures in accordance with current regulations.

2. Merchants importing steel products as specified in Clause 1 of this Article shall handle customs procedures in accordance with current regulations.

Article 2. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect from the date of signature./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran Tuan Anh

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