Circular No. 44/2018/TT-BCT on suspending the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia

Circular No. 44/2018/TT-BCT stipulates the suspension of the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia. This document applies to traders participating in such business activities as well as relevant management agencies.

Document No.44/2018/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byTrần Tuấn Anh — Bộ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldImport-Export
Issued date15/11/2018
Effective date01/01/2019
Expiry date01/01/2024
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 44/2018/TT-BCT stipulates the suspension of the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia. This document applies to traders participating in such business activities as well as relevant management agencies.

Scope of application

["Traders participating in the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from Laos and Cambodia", "Agencies and organizations managing the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from Laos and Cambodia", "Other agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from Laos and Cambodia"]

Key points

  • Traders shall not participate in the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia under Harmonized System (HS) codes 44.03 and 44.07 from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023 (Article 3)
  • This Circular replaces Circular No. 37/2014/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade on suspending the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia (Article 4)
  • Traders and relevant agencies shall report any difficulties encountered during the implementation of this Circular in writing to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for resolution (Article 4)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Traders participating in the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from Laos and Cambodia are affected by this suspension
  • The state management agency for foreign trade has additional tools to control and protect natural forests in Vietnam

❓ Frequently asked questions

How are traders participating in the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from Laos and Cambodia affected?

Circular No. 44/2018/TT-BCT stipulates the suspension of these activities from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023 (Article 3)

Which circular does this circular replace?

Circular No. 44/2018/TT-BCT replaces Circular No. 37/2014/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade on suspending the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia (Article 4)

Which agency handles reports of difficulties encountered during the implementation of this circular?

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is the agency responsible for receiving and resolving complaints and difficulties reported by traders and relevant agencies (Article 4)

When does this circular take effect?

Circular No. 44/2018/TT-BCT takes effect from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023 (Article 4)

To which groups of goods does this circular apply?

Circular No. 44/2018/TT-BCT stipulates the suspension of the temporary import for re-export of round logs and sawn timber from natural forests under Harmonized System (HS) codes 44.03 and 44.07 (Article 3)

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

___________

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

 

 Number: 44/2018/TT-BCT

Hanoi, November 15, 2018

CIRCULAR

Regulations on Suspension of Temporary Import for Re-export of Monazite Ores and Concentrates

round logs and sawn timber from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia 

Pursuant to the Law on Foreign Trade Management dated June 12, 2017;

Pursuant to Decree No. 98/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 18, 2017, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Pursuant to Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management;

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

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues the Circular stipulating the suspension of temporary importation and re-exportation of round logs and sawn timber from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular stipulates the suspension of temporary importation and re-exportation of round logs and sawn timber from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Business entities participating in the temporary importation and re-exportation of roundwood and sawnwood from Laos and Cambodia.

2. Authorities and organizations managing the temporary importation and re-exportation of roundwood and sawnwood from Laos and Cambodia.

3. Other authorities, organizations, and individuals related to the temporary importation and re-exportation of roundwood and sawnwood from Laos and Cambodia.

Article 3. Suspension of Temporary Importation and Re-Exportation of Wood

Suspend the business activity of temporarily importing roundwood and sawnwood from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia for re-exporting to a third country under subheadings 44.03 and 44.07 of the List of Exported and Imported Goods of Vietnam issued together with Circular No. 65/2017/TT-BTC dated June 27, 2017 of the Ministry of Finance and subsequent amendments, supplements, and replacements to this Circular (if any).

Article 4. Effective date

1. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023.

2. This Circular replaces Circular No. 37/2014/TT-BCT dated October 24, 2014 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the suspension of temporary importation and re-exportation of roundwood and sawnwood from natural forests in Laos and Cambodia.

3. During the implementation of this Circular, if any issues arise, business entities and relevant authorities shall report them in writing to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for resolution.

 

Place of Receipt:
- Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers;
- Central Party Office and Party Committees;
- General Secretary's Office;

- President's Office;

- National Assembly's Office;

- Government Office;

- Ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, and government agencies;
- Provincial People's Councils and People's Committees under central jurisdiction;
- State Audit Agency;

- General Department of Customs;
- State Council for Education and Human Resource Development;
- Official Gazette;
- Government Electronic Portal;
- Ministry of Industry and Trade: Heads of the Ministry, General Department of Market Administration,

Departments and Bureaus under the Ministry;

- Ministry of Industry and Trade website;

- Departments of Industry and Trade of provinces and centrally-administered cities;

- To be filed: VT, XNK (15).

THE MINISTER

 

 

 


Tran Tuan Anh

 

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