Vietnamese Regulatory Changes
2018-07-30

It is understood that imported wireless and ITT products are temporarily stranded in ports due to changes in regulations.

Pursuant to Decree 74/2018/ND-CP which enter in effect since 01 - July - 2018, all wireless and ITE products required to obtain an "imported product quality registration form" verified by an authority designated by MIC Vietnam. However until now, no regulations regarding authority designation has been issued yet by MIC Vietnam. This issue made all the imported wireless and ITE products are temporarily stuck at ports, importers are not able to finish custom clearance process even though all necessary certificate (Type Approval and / or SDoC has been obtained. Customs Authority has sent an official letter to MIC Vietnam asking for guidance and confirmation. This disordered situation should be resolved soon.