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Procedure NameGranting permission to export/import precursor chemicals used for industrial purposes
Description
Category
Procedure for licensing 
Responsible Agency
Ministry of Industry and Trade
Legal basis of the Procedure                
  • Law on Drug Prevention and Fight No. 23/2000/QH10
  • Law on Drug Prevention and Fight revised No. 16/2008/QH12
  • Law on Chemicals No. 06/2007/QH12;
  • Decree No. 80/2001/ND-CP dated November 05, 2001 of the Government guiding the control of lawful drug-related activities in the country
  • Decree No. 58/2003/ND-CP dated May 29, 2003 of the Government prescribing the control of the import, export and transit through Vietnam’s territory of narcotics, pre-substances, addictive drugs and psychotropic medicines
  • Decree No. 82/2013/ND-CP promulgating the list of narcotic substances and precursors
  • Circular No. 42/2013/TT-BCT of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing for the management and control of precursor substances in industrial area
Processing time
  • Within 7 working days from the reception of the sufficient and valid dossier
Fee
  • As prescribed by the Ministry of Finance
Required documents
No
Type of documents
1
Application for Permit on export and import of industrial precursor chemicals
2
Sales contract of industrial precursor chemicals or one of the following materials: Sales contract/agreement, memorandum, commercial invoice. If the dossier of application is submitted directly, by post, or sent online, the copies prescribed in Clause 2 Article 3 of Circular No. 42/2013/TT-BCT shall be submitted.
Process Steps
Step 1
The applicant for the Permit on export/import of precursor chemicals shall submit the dossier of application to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam Chemical Agency) directly, by post, or online.
Step 2
If the dossier is not complete or valid, within 3 days, the Vietnam Chemical Agency shall request the applicant to complete the dossier. The time used for notification and completion of the dossier is not included in the processing time for issuance of the Permit
Step 3
Within 7 working days from the reception of the complete and valid dossier, the Vietnam Chemical Agency shall verify it and request the Ministry to issue the Permit on export or import. If the application is rejected, a written reply specifying relevant reasons shall be made.
CategoryProcedure

The following form/s are used in this procedure
TitleDescriptionCreated DateUpdated DateIssued By
Application for import/ export precursors used in the industrial sector05-07-201605-07-2016Ministry of Industry and TradeThis is Dowload File
This procedure applies to the following measures
NameMeasure TypeAgencyDescriptionCommentsLegal DocumentValidity ToMeasure Class
Export, import of precursors used in the industrial sector must have licensing for export/ import granted by MOIT Permit RequirementMinistry of Industry and TradeThe import of industrial precursor chemicals that have been issued with the import permits prescribed in this Circular is not subject to approval by the Ministry of Industry and Trade with regard to quality and technical standardsThe Ministry of Industry and Trade shall issue licenses for export and import of industrial precursor chemicals. Procedure and required documents as stipulated in Circular 42/2013/TT-BCTCircular No. 42/2013/TT/BCT dated December 31, 2013 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade providing for the management and control of precursor chemicals in industrial area31-12-9999Good