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VIET NAM

a) Chemicals on Table 1 are specified in the Convention on prohibiting the

11 March 2019

development; production; storage; use and destruction of Chemical Weapons

and Appendices issued together with Decree No. 38/2014/ND-CP dated 06th

May 2014 of the Government on the management of chemicals under the

control of the Convention on the development; production; storage; use and

destruction of Chemical Weapons. b) Chemicals in the list of prohibited

chemicals specified in Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 113/2017 /

ND-CP dated October 9; 2017 of the Government detailing and guiding the

implementation of Articles of Chemical Law.

VIET NAM

a) Conditional export aquatic species. b) Aquatic species are normally exported.

Issue a list of common aquatic species to be exported; aquatic species exported

11 March 2019

under conditions.

VIET NAM

a) Endangered wild animals and plants in CITES’s ppendix I not for commercial

Based on CITES regulations to publish conditions and guidelines for export

11 March 2019

purposes. b) Natural endangered wild animals and plants in CITES’s ppendix II

procedures.

and III; and samples of endangered wild animals and plants in CITES’s

Appendixes with the origin of breeding; growing and artificial plants.

VIET NAM

a) Endangered; precious and rare wild animal and plant specimens of CITES’s

11 March 2019

Appendix I with natural origin that are imported for commercial purposes. b)

Samples and products of species: white rhino (Ceratotherium simum); black

rhino (Diceros bicomis); African elephant (Loxodonta africana).

VIET NAM

a) Endangered; precious and rare wild animals and plants of CITES’s ppendix I;

11 March 2019

originating from nature or; endangered; precious and rare forest flora and

fauna specimens of IA and IB groups according to the provisions of Decree No.

32/2006/ND-CP for commercial purposes. b) Samples and products of these

species: white rhino (Ceratotherium simum); black rhino (Diceros bicomis);

African elephant (Loxodonta africana). c) Endangered; precious and rare wild

species of group I. d) Aquatic species on the list of aquatic species that are

prohibited from export. f) Livestock breeds and plant varieties on the List of

rare and precious livestock breeds and prohibited rare plant varieties

promulgated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development under the

provisions of the 2004 and Order of Plant Variety in 2004.

VIET NAM

a) Natural endangered; precious and rare wild animal and plant in CITES’s

Based on CITES regulations to publish conditions and guidelines for import

11 March 2019

Appendix I for non-commercial purposes. b) Sample of natural endangered wild

procedures.

animals and plants in CITES’s ppendix II and III; and specimens of endangered

wild animals and plants in CITES’s ppendices with the origin of breeding;

growing and artificial plants.

VIET NAM

a) Plant protection drugs not yet included in the list of plant protection drugs

Import license

11 March 2019

permitted for use in Vietnam for temporary import; re-export or import to

produce in Vietnam with export purposes under contracts signed with foreign

countries ; b) Plant protection products for disinfection vaporization contain

active substances methyl bromide and active substances with acute toxicity of

type I; II according to the Global Harmonized System for Classification and

Labeling of Chemicals (GHS); c) Plant protection drugs not included in the list of

plant protection drugs permitted for use in Vietnam for testing for registration

of plant protection drugs; d) Plant protection drugs not yet included in the list

of plant protection drugs permitted for use in Vietnam are imported for testing

and research; used in foreign projects in Vietnam; plant protection drugs used

as samples and for exhibitions and fairs and used in some special cases under

decisions of the Minister of griculture and Rural Development; đ) Drugs in the

List of plant protection drugs banned to use in Vietnam but is imported as

standard substances.

VIET NAM

a) Relics; antiques and national treasures according to the law on cultural

12 March 2019

heritage. b) Cultural products that are banned from dissemination; circulation

or under decisions to disseminate; circulate; withdraw; confiscate and destroy

in Vietnam

VIET NAM

a) Right-hand drive vehicles (including disassembled and converted form of

11 March 2019

steering wheel before importing into Vietnam); except for special-use vehicles

with right-hand drive operating not involved in traffic including cranes; canal

digger; road sweepers; watering roads; vehicles carrying garbage and domestic

waste; road construction vehicles; passenger cars in the airport; forklifts in

warehouses and ports; concrete pump trucks; vehicles only move in golf

courses; parks. b) Automobiles; four-wheeled motorbikes with attached engine

and assembly components are erased; repaired; and replaced frame number

and engine number. c) Trailers; semi-trailers that are erased; repaired; and

replaced frame numbers. d) Types of motorbikes; special-use motorbikes and

mopeds; which are erased; repaired; and replaced frame numbers and engine

numbers

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VIET NAM

a) Toxic chemicals Table 1 is defined in the Convention on the prohibition of the

11 March 2019

development; production; storage; use and destruction of chemical weapons

and Appendix issued together with Decree No. 38/2014/ND-CP dated 6th May

2014 of the Government on the implementation of the Convention on the

prohibition of the development; production; storage; use and destruction of

chemical weapons. b) Chemicals in the list of prohibited chemicals specified in

Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP dated 9th

October 2017 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of

Articles in Chemical Law.

VIET NAM

a) Types of publications that are banned from dissemination and circulation in

11 March 2019

Vietnam. b) Postage stamps that are banned from business; exchange; display

and propagation according to the provisions of the Postal Law.

VIET NAM

a) Types of publications that are prohibited from dissemination and circulation

11 March 2019

in Vietnam. b) Postage stamps are banned from business; exchange; display and

propagation according to the provisions of the Postal Law. c) Radio equipment

and radio application equipment are not compatible with radio frequency

plannings and relevant technical regulations under the Law on Radio Frequency.

VIET NAM

Animal feed and feed ingredients; Fish feed and raw materials for aquatic feed

Import license or Test License; clearly stipulating conditions and licensing

11 March 2019

production outside the list that are allowed to circulate in Vietnam

procedures

VIET NAM

Any postal items containing narcotics; psychotropic substances or any other

UPU Circular 2019.042

26 May 2020

substances referred to in article 19 of the UPU Convention are prohibited in

Viet Nam.

VIET NAM

Chemicals and products containing chemicals.

Comply with the provisions of the Law on Chemicals and Decrees that are regulated

11 March 2019

detail implementation.

VIET NAM

Chemicals and products containing chemicals.

Comply with the provisions of the Law on Chemicals and Decrees that regulate

11 March 2019

detail implementation.

VIET NAM

Chemicals in Appendix III in Rotterdam Convention

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Chemicals on Table 2; Table 3 according to the Appendix attached with Decree

Pursuant to Decree No. 38/2014/ND-CP dated 06th May 2014 of the Government.

11 March 2019

No. 38/2014/ND-CP dated 6th May 2014 of the Government on chemicals

management under the control of the Convention about prohibiting to develop;

product; storage; use and destroy chemical weapons.

VIET NAM

Chemicals on Table 2; Table 3 according to the Appendix attached with Decree

Pursuant to Decree No. 38/2014/ND-CP dated 06th May 2014 of the Government

11 March 2019

No. 38/2014/ND-CP dated 6th May 2014 of the Government on chemicals

management under the control of the Convention about prohibiting to develop;

product; storage; use and destroy chemical weapons.

VIET NAM

Cryptographic products used to protect State’s secret information.

12 March 2019

VIET NAM

Exported goods under quotas set by foreign countries. (Ministry of Industry and

Export license

11 March 2019

Trade announced in accordance with international agreements or commitments

of Vietnam with foreign countries).

VIET NAM

Fertilizers have not been recognized for circulation in Vietnam in the following

Import license

11 March 2019

cases: a) Fertilizers for assay; b) Fertilizers used exclusively for sports grounds

and entertainment areas; c) Specialized fertilizers of foreign-invested

enterprises used for production within the scope of enterprises; used in foreign

projects in Vietnam; d) Fertilizers as gifts; sample; d) Fertilizers used in fairs and

exhibitions; e) Fertilizers that are imported to produce fertilizer production to

export; g) Fertilizers for scientific research; h) Fertilizers as raw materials for

fertilizer production.

VIET NAM

Firecrackers of all kinds (except for maritime safety signal fireworks under the

11 March 2019

guidance of the Ministry of Communications and Transport); sky lights; various

kinds of devices to interfere with traffic speedometer

VIET NAM

Firewood; charcoal made from wood or firewood originated from domestic

Announcement of conditions and guidelines for export procedures.

11 March 2019

natural forest wood.

VIET NAM

Genetic resources of plants; animals and microorganisms for scientific and

Import license; clearly stipulating conditions and licensing procedures.

11 March 2019

technical research and exchange.

VIET NAM

Goods need under exporting control in accordance with international

Export license

11 March 2019

Convention of which Vietnam is a member; announced by the Ministry of

Industry and Trade for each period.

VIET NAM

Goods that are applied automatic export license: The Ministry of Industry and

Automatic export license.

11 March 2019

Trade announces the list of goods that need applying automatic export license

for each period and organizations issue license according to current regulations

on licensing.

VIET NAM

Goods that are applied automatic import license: The Ministry of Industry and

Automatic export license.

11 March 2019

Trade announces the list of goods that need applying automatic import license

for each period and organizations issue license according to current regulations

on licensing.

VIET NAM

Goods that need import control in accordance with international Conventions

Export license

11 March 2019

that Vietnam is a member; announced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade for

each period.

VIET NAM

Goods under tariff quotas: a) Salt. b) Raw tobacco. c) Bird eggs. d) Refined

Export license

11 March 2019

sugar and raw sugar.

VIET NAM

Industrial precursors.

Export license

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Industrial precursors.

Export license

11 March 2019

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VIET NAM

Livestock breeds outside the list of permitted production and trading in

Import license or Test License; clearly regulate conditions and licensing procedures.

11 March 2019

Vietnam; insects of all kinds not available in Vietnam; sperms and embryos of

animals imported for the first time into Vietnam.

VIET NAM

Logs and sawn timber of all kinds from domestic natural forest wood.

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Minerals (except minerals used as construction materials).

Issue a list of exports under conditions; regulations or standards.

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Plant protection drugs that are prohibited to use in Vietnam.

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Plant varieties and living organisms in the field of plant protection and other

Import license; specifying conditions and licensing procedures.

11 March 2019

objects under Phytosanitary test that must be analyzed for pest risk before

being imported into Vietnam

VIET NAM

Plant varieties are not included in the list of plant varieties permitted for

Import license or Test License; specifying the conditions and procedures for

11 March 2019

production and trading in Vietnam imported for research; assay; trial

licensing according to the provisions of the Order on Plant Varieties and Livestock

production or import for international cooperation purposes; used in

Breeds.

exhibitions; gifts or for investment programs and projects.

VIET NAM

Plants; shade trees; old trees from domestic natural forests.

Publication of export conditions and profile.

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Precursors of explosives and industrial explosives.

Export license

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Precursors of explosives and industrial explosives.

Export license

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Products and materials containing asbestos belong to the amfibole group.

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Rare varieties of plants and livestock breeds.

Specific guidance according to the provisions of the Order on Plant Varieties and

11 March 2019

Livestock Breeds.

VIET NAM

Scrap; waste and refrigeration equipment use C.F.C.

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Tobacco raw materials; tobacco products; cigarette wrapping cover; specialized

Pursuant to Government regulations on tobacco production and trading.

11 March 2019

machinery and equipment for tobacco production and spare parts.

VIET NAM

Types of cultural products that are prohibited from dissemination; circulation or

11 March 2019

under Decision to suspend circulation; withdrawal; confiscating and destroying

in Vietnam.

VIET NAM

Used consumer goods; including: a) Textiles; shoes; clothes. b) Electronic

11 March 2019

goods. c) Refrigeration goods. d) Household electrical appliance. e) Medical

equipment. f) Interior decoration goods. g) Household goods made of ceramic;

porcelain; glass; metal; plastic; rubber; plastics and other materials h) Bicycle. i)

Motorbike.

VIET NAM

Used information technology products.

11 March 2019

VIET NAM

Used supplies and means; including: a) Machines; frames; tubes; tires; spare

11 March 2019

parts; engines of automobiles; trailers; semi-trailers; motorized four-wheelers.

b) Chassis of cars and tractors with engines (including new chassis fitted with

used engines; used chassis with new engines); c) The types of cars with

changed structure to convert the function compared with the original design. d)

Automobiles; trailers; semi-trailers (except trailers; special-use semi-trailers);

four-wheeled passenger cars with used engines of more than 5 years;

calculated from production to import year. d) Ambulance cars.

VIET NAM

Veterinary drugs and veterinary drug materials for the first time imported into

Test license.

11 March 2019

Vietnam.

VIET NAM

Weapons; ammunition; explosives (except industrial explosives); military

11 March 2019

technical equipment.

VIET NAM

Weapons; ammunition; explosives (except industrial explosives); military

12 March 2019

technical equipment.

VIET NAM

Wild; precious and rare animals and plants of Group IIA and IIB regulated in

Announcement of conditions and guidelines for export procedures

11 March 2019

Decree No. 32/2006/ND-CP of the Government

VIET NAM

Coins, bank notes, currency notes or securities of any kind payable to bearer, travellers’

UPU Convention Protocol

25 August 2022

cheques.

Article VIII

VIET NAM

Platinum, gold or silver whether manufactured or not, precious stones, jewels or other

UPU Convention Protocol

25 August 2022

valuable articles.

Article VIII

YEMEN

Please check on the destination customs website; for any other restrictions and

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prohibitions

YEMEN

Shipments containing narcotics, psychotropic substances, toxic substances and other

30 November 2022

substances that the legislation in force in the Republic of Yemen prohibits, their

acquisition, possession, circulation or use, or any other substance illegal or prohibited in

the country.

YEMEN

Pornography or any object contrary to moral values

30 November 2022

YEMEN

Falsified and counterfeit items of trademarks registered in Yemen.

30 November 2022

YEMEN

Shipments containing explosive or flammable materials and other dangerous materials

30 November 2022

in accordance with the legislation in force.

YEMEN

Shipments containing explosive parts and ammunition or part thereof.

30 November 2022

YEMEN

Live animals and insects.

30 November 2022

YEMEN

30 November 2022

Coins, banknotes, valuables, manufactured and raw metals or precious stones, except

after having obtained the necessary authorizations from the competent authorities.

YEMEN

Correspondence exchanged between persons other than the sender and the addressee,

30 November 2022

or the insertion of more than one parcel or shipment in a single parcel in any way

whatsoever.

YEMEN

Items which, by their nature or their packaging, may present a danger to users or the

30 November 2022

general public or may soil or damage postal equipment, other items or property

belonging to third parties.

YEMEN

Printed matter and mailings intended for the blind must not contain any recording or

30 November 2022

document having the character of correspondence.

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YEMEN

Printed matter and dispatches intended for the blind must not contain any postage

30 November 2022

stamp or customs clearance form bearing a seal or not, nor any sheet of paper having a

monetary value, except in the case where the dispatch is presented under the form of

an envelope on a card or label with the address of the sender or his agent in the

country of deposit or destination of the original item printed on it, and the return of

which is prepaid.

YEMEN

Except for the prohibitions mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, any shipment

30 November 2022

officially intended for the competent authorities.

YEMEN

30 November 2022

In the event that the service provider discovers a postal item containing one of the

items mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, it must immediately inform the General

Postal Authority and deliver these items to the competent authorities.

YEMEN

Agricultural chemicals and pesticides which are not authorized and whose transport is

30 November 2022

not authorized by the competent authorities.