Circular No. 29/2010/TT-BCT on the import of used cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers

Circular No. 29/2010/TT-BCT prohibits the import of used cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers under all circumstances and forms. This Circular takes effect from September 5, 2010.

Document No.29/2010/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byNguyễn Thành Biên — Thứ trưởng
Updated26/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldUncategorized
Issued date19/07/2010
Effective date05/09/2010
Expiry date31/12/2024
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 29/2010/TT-BCT prohibits the import of used cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers under all circumstances and forms. This Circular takes effect from September 5, 2010.

Key points

  • Prohibits the import of used cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers under all circumstances and in all forms.
  • This Circular takes effect from September 5, 2010.
  • Prohibits the import of unassembled parts for the assembly of used cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers under all circumstances and in all forms.
  • There are no provisions regarding tax rates, fees, fines, or specific thresholds.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Protects consumer rights by preventing the import of cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers.
  • Negative impact: May increase costs for businesses importing genuine cars.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which types of vehicles are prohibited from being imported under this ban on used cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers?

Prohibits the import of all types of used cars and unassembled parts for the assembly of used cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from September 5, 2010.

Which entities are affected by this Circular?

The entities affected include businesses importing cars and unassembled parts for car assembly.

Full text

CIRCULAR

Regarding the import of used cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers

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Pursuant to Decree No. 189/2007/ND-CP dated December 27, 2007, issued by the Government, detailing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006 detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade concerning international trade activities and foreign-related agency purchase, sale, processing, and transit of goods;

Implementing the Prime Minister's directive in Document No. 1046/TTg-KTTH dated June 21, 2010 regarding the addition of prohibited import items;

The Minister of Industry and Trade hereby stipulates the prohibition on importing used cars with tampered chassis and engine numbers as follows:

Article 1. General Provisions

It is prohibited to import all types of used cars and parts for assembling such cars that have been tampered with and resealed their chassis and engine numbers under any circumstances and in any form.

Article 2. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect from September 5, 2010./.

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