How much are the fines for export and import of goods with falsely declared Vietnamese origins?

Specifically, according to Article 17 of the Decree No. 128/2020/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, penalties for export, import, temporary import, re-export, transit and merchanting trade of goods with falsely declared Vietnamese origins are as follows:

- A fine ranging from VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 shall be imposed if the exhibit is worth less than VND 30,000,000;

- A fine ranging from VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 shall be imposed if the exhibit is worth from VND 30,000,000 to less than VND 50,000,000;

- A fine ranging from VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 shall be imposed if the exhibit is worth from VND 50,000,000 to less than VND 70,000,000;

- A fine ranging from VND 50,000,000 to VND 70,000,000 shall be imposed if the exhibit is worth from VND 70,000,000 to less than VND 100,000,000;

- A fine ranging from VND 70,000,000 to VND 100,000,000 shall be imposed if the exhibit is worth VND 100,000,000 or more.

In addition to being imposed fines, the offender is also applied with an additional penalty, which is that the exhibit of the offense shall be confiscated, except for the exhibit subject to the remedial measure.

Besides, the violator is compelled to:

- destroy the exhibits which are goods or items detrimental to human, animal and plant health and the environment, and indecent materials;

- pay an amount equal to the value of the exhibits that have been sold, concealed and disguised or destroyed against the law.

View more details at the Decree No. 128/2020/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective from December 10, 2020.

Le Vy

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