Decision No. 73/2014/QĐ-TTg stipulates the List of waste materials permitted for import from abroad as production raw materials.

Decision No. 73/2014/QĐ-TTg stipulates the list of waste materials permitted for import from abroad as production raw materials, applicable to the importation of waste materials and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is responsible for establishing National Technical Regulations on the environment.

Document No.73/2014/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Thủ tướng
Updated24/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date19/12/2014
Effective date05/02/2015
Expiry date15/11/2020
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 73/2014/QĐ-TTg stipulates the list of waste materials permitted for import from abroad as production raw materials, applicable to the importation of waste materials and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is responsible for establishing National Technical Regulations on the environment.

Scope of application

The importation of waste materials from abroad as production raw materials.

Key points

  • The importation of waste materials from abroad as production raw materials must comply with the List issued together with this Decision.
  • The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment shall take the lead in coordinating to establish and promulgate National Technical Regulations on the environment for the types of waste materials listed.
  • This Decision takes effect from February 5, 2015.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Creating opportunities for businesses to use imported waste materials as production raw materials, contributing to the development of the recycling industry.
  • Organizations and individuals must comply with environmental regulations during the importation of waste materials.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What types of waste materials are permitted for import from abroad as production raw materials?

The specific list is issued together with this Decision, but detailed information is not provided in the text.

How does this Decision apply to the importation of waste materials?

This Decision only applies to the importation of waste materials from abroad as production raw materials, and does not apply to other activities such as temporary import for re-export, transshipment, or transit of waste materials through Vietnam's territory.

What responsibilities does the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have in implementing this Decision?

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment shall take the lead in coordinating to establish and promulgate National Technical Regulations on the environment for the types of waste materials listed.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from February 5, 2015.

What regulations must organizations and individuals comply with during the importation of waste materials?

Organizations and individuals must comply with the List of waste materials permitted for import from abroad as production raw materials, as well as the National Technical Regulations on the environment established by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 73/2014/QĐ-TTg
HA NOI, December 19, 2014

Pursuant to …;

REGULATING THE LIST OF WASTE MATERIALS PERMITTED FOR IMPORT FROM ABROAD AS RAW MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTIONmaterials from abroad for production

___________________ 

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to the Environmental Protection Law on June 23, 2014;

CONSIDERING THE PROPOSAL OF THE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT,

THE GOVERNMENT PRIME MINISTER ISSUES THIS DECISION TO REGULATE THE LIST OF WASTE MATERIALS PERMITTED FOR IMPORT FROM ABROAD AS RAW MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION.

Article 1. Attached to this Decision is the List of Waste Materials Permitted for Import from Abroad as Raw Materials for Production.

Article 2. THIS DECISION APPLIES TO THE ACTIVITY OF IMPORTING WASTE MATERIALS FROM ABROAD AS RAW MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION AND DOES NOT APPLY TO THE ACTIVITIES OF TEMPORARY IMPORT FOR RE-EXPORT, TRANSFER, AND TRANSIT OF WASTE MATERIALS THROUGH VIETNAM'S TERRITORY.

Article 3. THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT SHALL TAKE THE LEAD AND COORDINATE WITH RELATED MINISTRIES AND SECTORS IN DEVELOPING AND ISSUING NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR WASTE MATERIALS LISTED IN THE ATTACHED LIST OF WASTE MATERIALS PERMITTED FOR IMPORT FROM ABROAD AS RAW MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION.

Article 4. THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2015.

Article 5. THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GUIDING, INSPECTING, AND MONITORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECISION.

THE MINISTERS, HEADS OF GOVERNMENT-LEVEL AGENCIES, HEADS OF GOVERNMENT-RELATED AGENCIES, CHAIRMEN OF PROVINCE AND CITY PEOPLE'S COUNCILS UNDER THE DIRECT CONTROL OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, AND ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING THIS DECISION./.

PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung

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