Decision No. 38/2008/QD-BNN On issuing the List of HS Codes for Export and Import Aquatic Products

Decision No. 38/2008/QD-BNN issues the List of HS Codes for Export and Import Aquatic Products, including commonly permitted imported aquatic species, veterinary drugs, conditional import items serving aquaculture, exportable aquatic species, and prohibited exports. The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.38/2008/QĐ-BNN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byLương Lê Phương — Thứ trưởng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldUncategorized
Issued date28/02/2008
Effective date27/03/2008
Expiry date01/01/2018
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 38/2008/QD-BNN issues the List of HS Codes for Export and Import Aquatic Products, including commonly permitted imported aquatic species, veterinary drugs, conditional import items serving aquaculture, exportable aquatic species, and prohibited exports. The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Director of the Ministry's Office, Heads of Departments, Bureaus, Inspectorate; Directors of Fisheries Departments, Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development managing fisheries.

Key points

  • Appendix 1 → Commonly permitted importation of aquatic species
  • Appendix 2 → Commonly permitted importation of veterinary drugs, products treating aquaculture environments
  • Appendix 3 → Conditional importation of items serving aquaculture
  • Appendix 4 → Exportation of aquatic species not listed in the export prohibition list
  • Appendix 5 → Prohibited exportation of listed aquatic species

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensures strict and transparent management of aquatic product imports and exports.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses in complying with regulations if they are not familiar with the list.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which aquatic species are permitted for common importation?

According to Appendix 1, commonly permitted imported aquatic species are listed in the List of HS Codes for Export and Import Aquatic Products.

What items require conditions for importation?

According to Appendix 3, items serving aquaculture must meet conditions for importation, specifically being listed in the List of HS Codes for Export and Import Aquatic Products.

Which aquatic species are not allowed to be exported?

According to Appendix 5, aquatic species listed in the export prohibition list are not allowed to be exported under this regulation.

When does the Decision take effect?

The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Director of the Ministry's Office, Heads of Departments, Bureaus, Inspectorate; Directors of Fisheries Departments, Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development managing fisheries are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Full text

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the issuance of the list of|||application of HS codesNo. HS hàng hoá ||

b) Organizing the implementation of mechanisms to encourage, support, and guide the development of new business models based on e-commerce applications and digital technology;, for specialized aquatic products imports

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THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2008/ND-CP dated January 3, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

Pursuant to Decree No. 06/2003/NĐ-CP dated January 22, 2003 of the Government on classification of export and import goods;

Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated February 23, 2006 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international trade activities and intermediary purchase, sale, processing, and transit of goods with foreign countries;

Pursuant to Decision No. 15/2006/QĐ-BTS dated September 8, 2006 of the Minister of Fisheries on the issuance of regulations on management of import and export of specialized aquatic products;

At the proposal of the Director of the Planning Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. This Decision hereby promulgates the List of HS codes for export and import of specialized aquatic products, including:

- Appendix 1: List of aquatic species permitted for general import.

- Appendix 2: List of veterinary drugs, treatment products, and environmental improvement products for aquaculture imported generally.

- Appendix 3: List of aquaculture-related items subject to conditional import.

- Appendix 4: List of aquatic species subject to conditional export.

- Appendix 5: List of aquatic species prohibited from export.

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

Article 3: The Heads of the Ministry's Office, Heads of Departments, Inspectorate; Directors of Fisheries Departments, Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development responsible for fisheries shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.

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