Application for issuance of consumer firework pyrotechnic composition import, export permit in Vietnam?

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1. What are consumer fireworks?

According to the provisions of Point b, Clause 1, Article 3 of Decree 137/2020/ND-CP, consumer fireworks are products manufactured manually or industrially which, upon mechanical, chemical, thermal or electrical impact, will emit sound, light or colorful effects without emitting explosion sound effect;

What are the cases eligible to use fireworks?

According to the provisions of Article 11 of Decree 137/2020/ND-CP amended and supplemented by Clause 2, Article 3 of Decree 56/2023/ND-CP, the cases where fireworks are allowed are as follows:

(1) Lunar New Year

- Central-affiliated cities and Thua Thien Hue Province may fire high-range and short-range fireworks for no longer than 15 minutes; other provinces may fire short-range fireworks for no longer than 15 minutes;

- Time: Lunar New Year’s Eve.

(2) Hung Kings Commemoration Day

- Phu Tho Province may fire short-range fireworks for no longer than 15 minutes at Hung’s King Temple;

-Time: 9 p.m. of March 9 of lunar calendar.

(3) Independence Day

- Central-affiliated cities and Thua Thien Hue Province may fire high-range and short-range fireworks for no longer than 15 minutes; other provinces may fire short-range fireworks for no longer than 15 minutes;

- Time: 9 p.m. of September 2.

(4) Dien Bien Phu Victory Anniversary

- Dien Bien Phu Province may fire short-range fireworks for no longer than 15 minutes at Dien Bien Phu City;

- Time: 9 p.m. of May 7.

(5) Liberation Day (April 30 of calendar year)

- Hanoi City and Ho Chi Min City may fire high-range and short-range fireworks for no longer than 15 minutes;

- Time: 9 p.m. of April 30.

(6) Anniversary for liberation or establishment of provinces and central-affiliated cities.

- Central-affiliated cities and Thua Thien Hue Province may fire high-range and short-range fireworks for no longer than 15 minutes; other provinces may fire short-range fireworks for no longer than 15 minutes;

- Time: 9 p.m. of liberation or establishment day of provinces and central-affiliated cities.

(7) National or international cultural, tourism and sports events.

In addition, other cases are decided by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism after having a written agreement with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense.

Thus, the cases where fireworks are allowed include: Lunar New Year, Hung Kings Commemoration, National Day, Dien Bien Phu Victory Day, Victory Day April 30, liberation anniversary, province/city establishment, and national and international cultural, tourism, and sports events. Depending on the locality and event, the fireworks display time should not exceed 15 minutes, and can be fired at high altitude, low altitude or both. The time for fireworks is usually at 9:00 p.m., especially for Lunar New Year, which is launched at New Year's Eve (ie, 00:00).

2. What are the procedures for issuance of consumer firework pyrotechnic composition import, export permit in Vietnam?

According to Article 15 of Decree 137/2020/ND-CP amended by Clause 5, Article 3 of Decree 56/2023/ND-CP, the procedures for issuance of consumer firework pyrotechnic composition import, export permit in Vietnam are as follows

- An application form, clearly specifying

+ The written request clearly states the name and address of the organization or enterprise under the Ministry of National Defense;

+ Business code;

+ Number and date of issuance of certificate of satisfaction of security and order conditions;

+ Full name, position, Citizen Identification Number, Identity Card or Passport of the legal representative;

+ Types and quantities of fireworks and fireworks;

+ Means of transport, license plate;

+ Export and import border gates according to the form specified in Appendix VI issued with DDecree 137/2020/ND-CP.

Application for consumer firework pyrotechnic composition import, export permit in Vietnam

- The order of execution:

Step 1. Documents shall be compiled into a single file and submitted at Police Department on Administrative Management of Social Order, Ministry of Public Security;

Step 2. Within 5 working days from the date on which adequate application is received, Police Department on Administrative Management of Social Order, Ministry of Public Security is responsible for issuing import, export permit using form under Annex II attached to this Decree or providing reasons in case of rejection.

In case of refusal, a written response must be made clearly stating the reason.

Sample of fireworks import and export license (Appendix II): Download

Note: Export, import permit is valid for 60 days.

In addition, other cases are decided by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism after having a written agreement with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense.

Thus, the cases where fireworks are allowed include: Lunar New Year, Hung Kings Commemoration, National Day, Dien Bien Phu Victory Day, Victory Day April 30, liberation anniversary, province/city establishment, and national and international cultural, tourism, and sports events. Depending on the locality and event, the fireworks display time should not exceed 15 minutes and can be fired at high altitude, low altitude, or both. The time for fireworks is usually at 9:00 p.m., especially for Lunar New Year, which is launched on New Year's Eve (ie, 00:00).

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