Decision No. 20/2006/QĐ-BBCVT Issuing the List of Used Information Technology Products Prohibited from Import

Decision No. 20/2006/QĐ-BBCVT of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued the list of used information technology products prohibited from import. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.20/2006/QĐ-BBCVT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byĐỗ Trung Tá — Bộ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorInformation and Communications
FieldUncategorized
Issued date30/06/2006
Effective date20/07/2006
Expiry date15/02/2010
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 20/2006/QĐ-BBCVT of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued the list of used information technology products prohibited from import. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals producing and trading in information technology and telecommunications products

Key points

  • Organizations and individuals producing and trading in information technology and telecommunications products must comply with the list of used information technology products prohibited from import issued together with this Decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reducing the risk of importing used information technology products that may affect national defense, security, and information security.
  • Negative impact: It may create difficulties for businesses in accessing low-quality but reasonably priced information technology goods.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the list of used information technology products prohibited from import issued?

This list was issued on June 30, 2006, pursuant to Decision No. 20/2006/QĐ-BBCVT.

When does the Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

What must organizations and individuals producing and trading in information technology comply with according to the Decision?

Organizations and individuals producing and trading in information technology must comply with the list of used information technology products prohibited from import issued together with this Decision.

To which types of activities does the Decision apply?

The Decision applies to organizations and individuals producing and trading in information technology and telecommunications.

What sanctions will be imposed if this Decision is not complied with?

Information about sanctions is not provided in this document. Further reference to other legal provisions is required for specific details.

Full text

MINISTRY OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

No.: 20/2006/QĐ-BBCVT

Hanoi, June 30, 2006.

 

Pursuant to …;

Issuing the list of used information technology products prohibited from importation

are used information technology products that have been commercialized and put into use; not applicable to prototype products still under research and development to become complete products.

THE MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Pursuant to Decree No. 90/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications;

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 trade activities and related agency activities involving foreign countries;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Information Technology Industry.

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. This Decision annexes the "List of Used Information Technology Products Prohibited from Importation."

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. The Heads of the Office, Inspectorate, Departments, Directorates, Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry, and organizations and individuals engaged in the production and trading of information technology and telecommunication products are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

           

 

THE MINISTER

(Signed)


Do Trung Ta

 

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