Circular No. 30/2009/TT-BCT stipulates the cessation of export permit issuance for imported fertilizers as prescribed in Circular No. 04/2006/TT-BTM dated April 6, 2006, of the Ministry of Trade (now the Ministry of Industry and Trade).

Circular No. 30/2009/TT-BCT temporarily ceases the issuance of export permits for imported fertilizers as prescribed in Circular No. 04/2006/TT-BTM. Merchants still need to handle export procedures at customs authorities and receive payment through banks in freely convertible foreign currencies.

Document No.30/2009/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byNguyễn Thành Biên — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
Issued date30/10/2009
Effective date14/12/2009
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 30/2009/TT-BCT temporarily ceases the issuance of export permits for imported fertilizers as prescribed in Circular No. 04/2006/TT-BTM. Merchants still need to handle export procedures at customs authorities and receive payment through banks in freely convertible foreign currencies.

Scope of application

Merchants wishing to export imported fertilizers

Key points

  • Temporarily cease the implementation of export permit issuance for imported fertilizers as prescribed in Circular No. 04/2006/TT-BTM.
  • Merchants do not need to apply to the Ministry of Industry and Trade when handling export procedures for imported fertilizers at customs authorities.
  • The receipt of export fertilizer payments must be conducted through banks using freely convertible foreign currencies.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Reduce administrative burdens for merchants in exporting imported fertilizers.
  • Require the use of freely convertible foreign currencies for payment, increasing costs for merchants.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What should merchants do to export imported fertilizers?

Merchants do not need to apply to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, only need to handle export procedures at customs authorities.

How should the receipt of export fertilizer payments be conducted?

The receipt of export fertilizer payments must be conducted through banks using freely convertible foreign currencies.

When does this circular take effect?

This circular takes effect 45 days from the date of signature.

Do merchants need to apply to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to export fertilizers?

No, merchants do not need to apply to the Ministry of Industry and Trade when handling export procedures at customs authorities.

How long will the cessation of export permit issuance for imported fertilizers last?

This circular only temporarily ceases the implementation of permit issuance without specifying a specific duration.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 30/2009/TT-BCT
DATE: October 30, 2009

CIRCULAR

REGULATING THE SUSPENSION OF EXPORT LICENSES FOR IMPORTED FERTILIZERS AS PROVIDED IN CIRCULAR NO.

04/2006/TT-BTM dated April 6, 2006, OF THE MINISTRY OF TRADE (NOW THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE)

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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;

BASED ON DECREE NO. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006, OF THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCE LAW REGARDING INTERNATIONAL GOODS TRADING ACTIVITIES AND FOREIGN TRADE AGENCY PURCHASE, SALE, PROCESSING, AND TRANSIT ACTIVITIES;

THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE REGULATES THE EXPORT OF IMPORTED FERTILIZERS AS PROVIDED IN DECREE NO. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006, OF THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCE LAW REGARDING INTERNATIONAL GOODS TRADING ACTIVITIES AND FOREIGN TRADE AGENCY PURCHASE, SALE, PROCESSING, AND TRANSIT ACTIVITIES AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE 1. REGULATIONS ON THE EXPORT OF IMPORTED FERTILIZERS

1. TEMPORARILY SUSPEND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF EXPORT LICENSES FOR IMPORTED FERTILIZERS AS PROVIDED IN POINT a, CLAUSE 4, SECTION IV OF CIRCULAR NO. 04/2006/TT-BTM DATED APRIL 6, 2006, OF THE MINISTRY OF TRADE (NOW THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE) GUIDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF DECREE NO. 12/2006/NĐ-CP.

2. TRADERS WHO WISH TO EXPORT IMPORTED FERTILIZERS SHALL PROCEDURE EXPORT AT CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS, WITHOUT NEEDING TO APPLY FOR PERMISSION FROM THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE. THE RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FOR EXPORTED FERTILIZER MUST BE CONDUCTED THROUGH BANKS USING FREELY CONVERTIBLE FOREIGN CURRENCY.

Article 2. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of signature.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Thanh Binh
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