List of Goods Classified with Codes according to the Export and Import Goods List

Issued together with Circular 48/2018/TT-BYT, three Lists identifying the codes of goods according to the Vietnam Export and Import Goods Classification List (hereinafter collectively referred to as the List) are the basis for customs declaration when exporting and importing in Vietnam, including:

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1. Appendix 1: List of goods codes for exported and imported medicinal materials.
2. Appendix 2: List of goods codes for extracts from medicinal materials and essential oils used as medicine for export and import.
3. Appendix 3: List of goods codes for traditional medicines and medicinal products for export and import.

Additionally, this Circular also stipulates 03 principles for applying the List:

- In case only a 4-digit code is listed, all 8-digit codes belonging to this 4-digit group are applicable;- In case only a 6-digit code is listed, all 8-digit codes belonging to this 6-digit subgroup are applicable;- In case detailed to an 8-digit code, only those 8-digit codes are applicable.

Note: In the event of a dispute related to the goods codes in the List issued together with this Circular, the Ministry of Health (Department of Traditional Medicine Management, Drug Administration, Food Safety Department) will cooperate with the Ministry of Finance (General Department of Customs) and relevant agencies to review, unify and decide the goods codes following the principles stipulated in Clause 4, Article 19 of Decree 08/2015/ND-CP dated January 21, 2015, of the Government of Vietnam, detailing and providing measures for implementing the Customs Law on customs procedures, inspection, supervision, and control to facilitate the clearance of goods, while proposing amendments and supplements to the List.

When exporting or importing medicinal materials; extracts from medicinal materials, essential oils used as medicine; traditional medicines, and medicinal products not included in this List, customs declaration shall be carried out according to other relevant legal provisions.

See additional related regulations in Circular 48/2018/TT-BYT effective from July 01, 2019.

Thu Ba

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