Joint Circular No. 22/2001/TTLT/BTM-TCHQ amends and supplements Joint Circular No. 09/2000/TTLT/BTM-TCHQ regarding the inspection of the origin of goods. This Circular aims to facilitate enterprises importing from countries with most-favored-nation (MFN) status and to amend regulations concerning certificates of origin.
Scope of application
Customs authorities and enterprises importing goods from countries with most-favored-nation (MFN) status with Vietnam.
Key points
- Issuing authority for certificates of origin: An agency or organization designated by the Government; Industrial Park Management Board, Export Processing Zone Management Board authorized by the agency designated by the Government.
- Inspection of certificates of origin: Exempted from inspection for exported goods. Enterprises bear responsibility for the origin according to the purchase and sale contract.
- No need to present C/O for import: Enterprises importing goods from countries with MFN status, having long-term purchase and sale contracts of six months or more only need to present once. Subsequent consignments of the same type do not require presentation of certificates of origin but must commit to legal responsibility for fraud.
- Format and sample C/O: Original, containing basic information including name and address of exporter; exporting country; name and address of importer; importing country; type of goods, quantity or weight; origin of goods; issuing organization.
- Effectiveness: This Circular takes effect fifteen days after the date of signature.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Facilitate enterprises importing, reduce administrative procedures and costs of origin inspection of goods.
- Enterprises must bear legal responsibility for origin fraud, increasing customs management pressure.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which agency issues certificates of origin for goods?
Certificates of origin for goods are issued by an agency or organization designated by the Government, or by the Industrial Park Management Board, Export Processing Zone Management Board authorized by the agency designated by the Government.
Which enterprises need to present certificates of origin when importing from which countries?
Enterprises importing goods from countries with MFN status with Vietnam only need to present once, subsequent consignments of the same type do not require presentation of certificates of origin but must commit to legal responsibility for fraud.
Which enterprises are exempted from presenting certificates of origin for inspection?
Exempted from inspection for exported goods, enterprises bear responsibility for the origin according to the purchase and sale contract between both parties.
What is the format and sample C/O?
The C/O submitted to the Customs Authority must be the original and contain basic information including name and address of exporter; exporting country; name and address of importer; importing country; type of goods, quantity or weight; origin of goods; issuing organization (name, date, month, year of issuance, seal).
When does this Circular take effect?
This Joint Circular takes effect fifteen days after the date of signature.
Full text
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MINISTRY OF TRADE-NATIONAL TAXATION COMMISSION |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
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No.: 22/2001/TTLT-BTM-TCHQ |
Hanoi, October 2, 2001 |
JOINT CIRCULAR
Amending and supplementing Circular Jointly Issued No. 09/2000/TTLT-BTM-TCHQ dated April 17, 2000 on guiding the inspection of origin of goods
Pursuant to the Customs Law dated February 20, 1990;
At the proposal of the Minister of Planning and Investment as per Official Letter No. 6275/BKH/QLDA dated October 11, 2000;
To facilitate enterprises in importing under agreements between Vietnam and foreign countries regarding most-favored-nation treatment;
The Ministry of Trade and the General Department of Customs agree to amend certain provisions regarding the inspection of origin of imported goods stipulated in Circular Jointly Issued No. 09/2000/TTLT-BTM-TCHQ dated April 17, 2000 as follows:
1. Amend Clause 1 Section II on the authority issuing C/Os in Vietnam:
a) The Certificate of Origin (C/O) shall be issued by an agency or organization designated by the Government.
b) The Certificate of Origin (C/O) for goods produced in industrial zones or export processing zones shall be issued by the management board of such zones pursuant to the authorization of the agency designated by the Government.
2. Repeal Clause 2; Clause 4 Section II; Clause 3 Section II shall be amended as follows:
2. Inspection of the Certificate of Origin
Exemption from inspecting the Certificate of Origin for exported goods. Enterprises shall bear responsibility with their counterparties regarding the origin of goods according to the sales contract between both parties.
3. Supplement Point f Clause 2 Section III on cases where C/Os for importation are not required to be presented:
f) Enterprises importing goods (excluding machinery, equipment, or means of transport) originating from countries that Vietnam grants most-favored-nation treatment (MFN), with long-term sales contracts of six months or more, only need to present the Certificate of Origin to customs authorities for the first importation. For subsequent consignments of the same type under the aforementioned contract, enterprises do not need to present the Certificate of Origin but must commit to bearing legal responsibility for any fraud concerning the origin. In case the customs discovers any fraud regarding the Certificate of Origin, the entire consignment will be handled according to the law.
4. Amend Point a Clause 4 Section III on the format and model of the C/O:
a) The C/O submitted to the customs authority must be the original and contain the following basic information:
- Name and address of the exporter; exporting country.
- Name and address of the importer; importing country.
- Type of goods, quantity or weight.
- Origin of the goods.
- Issuing organization (name, date, month, year of issuance, seal)
This joint circular takes effect fifteen days from the date of signature.
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Dang Van Tao (Signed) |
Mai Văn Dâu (Signed) |
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