Decision No. 31/2006/QĐ-BTM on rules of origin applicable to forty agricultural products enjoying preferential customs duties under the Agreement between the Ministry of Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Ministry of Trade of the Kingdom of Cambodia regarding Cambodian-origin agricultural products benefiting from a preferential import duty rate of 0% in Vietnam.

This Decision stipulates the rules of origin for forty agricultural products from Cambodia enjoying preferential customs duties in Vietnam. The goods must be harvested, produced, and accompanied by a Certificate of Origin issued by Cambodia.

Document No.31/2006/QĐ-BTM
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byPhan Thế Ruệ — Thứ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date04/10/2006
Effective date30/10/2006
Expiry date05/11/2009
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Decision stipulates the rules of origin for forty agricultural products from Cambodia enjoying preferential customs duties in Vietnam. The goods must be harvested, produced, and accompanied by a Certificate of Origin issued by Cambodia.

Key points

  • Goods listed in Appendix I must be harvested, gathered, collected, and fully processed on Cambodian territory after being cultivated there, and must have a Certificate of Origin Model S issued by the Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
  • Goods mentioned in Article 1 must be transported directly and continuously from Cambodia to Vietnam.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Facilitates the importation of Cambodian agricultural products into Vietnam, enhancing trade between the two countries.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses in proving origin and complying with regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What documents are required for goods from Cambodia to enjoy preferential customs duties?

Goods must have a Certificate of Origin Model S issued by the Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

To which products does this Decision apply?

This Decision applies to forty agricultural products listed in Appendix I attached to the Decision.

How must goods be transported to enjoy preferential customs duties?

Goods must be transported directly and continuously from Cambodia to Vietnam.

When does this Decision take effect?

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

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Director of the Import-Export Department, Heads of Departments, Heads of Units related to the Ministry of Trade, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Full text

MINISTRY OF TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 31/2006/QĐ-BTM

Hanoi, October 4, 2006

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the rules of origin applicable to forty items benefiting from preferential customs duties under the Agreement between the Ministry of Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Ministry of Trade of the Kingdom of Cambodia on agricultural products of Cambodian origin enjoying preferential import duty rates of 0% in Vietnam

__________________

THE MINISTER OF TRADE

On the basis of the Agreement between the Ministry of Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Ministry of Trade of the Kingdom of Cambodia on agricultural products of Cambodian origin enjoying preferential import duty rates of 0% in Vietnam, signed on August 3, 2006, in Phnom Penh (Cambodia);

Pursuant to Decree No. 29/2004/NĐ-CP dated January 16, 2004 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Trade;

Pursuant to Decree No. 19/2006/NĐ-CP dated February 20, 2006 of the Government detailing the Law on Trade regarding the origin of goods;

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

Pursuant to …;

Clause 4 of Article 6The goods listed in Appendix I attached hereto must be harvested, picked, gathered, and produced, processed, and manufactured entirely within the territory of the Kingdom of Cambodia after being cultivated there and must have a Certificate of Origin Form S issued by the Ministry of Trade of the Kingdom of Cambodia according to the model specified in Appendix II attached hereto.

12/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 issued by the Minister of Agriculture and EnvironmentThe goods referred to in Article 1 must be transported directly and continuously from Cambodia to Vietnam.

Article 3. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.

Article 4. The Director of the Import-Export Department, Directors of relevant departments under the Ministry of Trade, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Place of Receipt:
- Ministry of Finance;
- Ministry of Justice's Legal Documents Inspection Department;
- Government website;
- Official Gazette;
- Minister, Deputy Ministers of Trade;
- Legal Affairs Department, Asia-Pacific Department, Multilateral Trade Policy Department;
- To be filed: Office, Import-Export.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

(Signed)


Phan The Viet

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