Decision No. 42/2007/QD-BTC On the Allocation of Tasks for the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Counterfeiting Prevention in Customs

Decision No. 42/2007/QD-BTC of the Ministry of Finance assigns the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department under the General Administration of Customs the task of enforcing intellectual property rights protection and counterfeiting prevention in customs. This task includes developing legal regulatory documents on intellectual property rights protection for exported and imported goods.

Document No.42/2007/QĐ-BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byVũ Văn Ninh — Bộ trưởng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date04/06/2007
Effective date18/07/2007
Expiry date11/05/2010
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 42/2007/QD-BTC of the Ministry of Finance assigns the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department under the General Administration of Customs the task of enforcing intellectual property rights protection and counterfeiting prevention in customs. This task includes developing legal regulatory documents on intellectual property rights protection for exported and imported goods.

Key points

  • The Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department under the General Administration of Customs → enforces intellectual property rights protection and counterfeiting prevention in customs
  • The Director of the General Administration of Customs, the Head of the Cadre and Civil Servant Department, the Director of the Ministry of Finance's Office, and the Heads of related agencies → are responsible for implementing this decision
  • The Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department under the General Administration of Customs → is assigned to assist the Director of the General Administration of Customs in developing legal regulatory documents on intellectual property rights protection for exported and imported goods

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhances effectiveness in protecting intellectual property rights and preventing counterfeits in customs.
  • Negative impact: May impose additional management burdens on related agencies.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What tasks has the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department under the General Administration of Customs been assigned?

The Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department under the General Administration of Customs has been assigned the task of enforcing intellectual property rights protection and counterfeiting prevention in customs.

What responsibilities does the Director of the General Administration of Customs have?

The Director of the General Administration of Customs is responsible for assisting the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department in developing legal regulatory documents on intellectual property rights protection for exported and imported goods.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What responsibilities do related agencies, units, and organizations have?

The Director of the General Administration of Customs, the Head of the Cadre and Civil Servant Department, the Director of the Ministry of Finance's Office, and the Heads of related agencies, units, and organizations are responsible for implementing this decision.

Has the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department under the General Administration of Customs been assigned the task of developing legal regulatory documents on intellectual property rights protection for exported and imported goods?

Yes, the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department under the General Administration of Customs has been assigned to assist the Director of the General Administration of Customs in developing legal regulatory documents on intellectual property rights protection for exported and imported goods.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 42/2007/QD-BTC
Date: June 4, 2007

 Pursuant to …;

Regarding the allocation of tasks for the enforcement of intellectual property rights protection and combating counterfeit goods in the Customs sector

combating counterfeit goods in the customs sector

___________________

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to the Law on Customs dated June 29, 2001; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Customs dated June 14, 2005;

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/ND-CP dated November 5, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, and powers of ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

Pursuant to Decree No. 96/2002/ND-CP dated November 19, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, and powers of the General Department of Customs;

Pursuant to Decision No. 30/2003/QD-BTC dated February 17, 2003 of the Minister of Finance stipulating the functions, tasks, and powers of the Departments, Office, and Inspectorate under the General Department of Customs;

Pursuant to Decision No. 72/2006/QD-BTC dated December 13, 2006 of the Minister of Finance stipulating the functions, tasks, and powers and organizational structure of the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department under the General Department of Customs;

At the proposal of the Director-General of the General Department of Customs, the Head of the Personnel Department.

DECISION:

Article 1. Assigns the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department of the General Department of Customs the task of organizing the enforcement of intellectual property rights protection and combating counterfeit goods in the Customs sector. Transfer the task of assisting the Director-General of the General Department of Customs in drafting regulatory legal documents, Regulations, and Procedures for the implementation of intellectual property rights protection for exported and imported goods to be submitted to competent authorities for promulgation from the Supervision and Management Department to the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department of the General Department of Customs.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette. The Director-General of the General Department of Customs, the Head of the Personnel Department, the Director of the Ministry of Finance's Office, and the Heads of relevant agencies, units, and organizations are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Vu Van Ninh

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