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VIETNAM
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (original)
- Inventory (two copies,
legible in English and detailed , PBO "Packed
By Owner" not acceptable)
- For electronic items
note the brand, model and serial number
- Loading sheet showing
item numbers in each liftvan
- Copy of government work
permit showing that the Customer's company or
organization is authorized to set up a company
in Vietnam
- If the Customer does
not have this government work permit, the shipment
can not be cleared to enter the country
- Copy of airport Customs
declaration retained by Customer's last entry
- Letter authorizing Destination
Agent to handle Customs clearance on Customer's
company letterhead
- Customers name as written
on all packages and documents is the same as
shown in his/her passport
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Customer has to be in Vietnam for Customs
clearance for both air and sea shipments, passport
required for Customs clearance
- Customers are allowed only one air and one
surface shipment
- Customs inspects 100% of all shipments
- All items must be "used"
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Luxury goods, including
TV's, stereos, computers, radios, VCRs, cassette
recorders, motorcycles, automobiles, tobacco,
alcohol and foodstuff are heavily taxed
- Alcoholic beverages
and tobacco products must be on inventory with
exact number of bottles and type of alcohol
and quantity of tobacco. If you wish to import
alcohol it is advisable that it be less than
two cases.
- Cultural items such
as books, compact discs, video and cassette
tapes, video recorders, computer discs, calendars
and document files will be inspected by the
Cultural Department (these items should be listed
clearly on the packing list with the quantity
of each item) or it is recommended the Customer
bring CD’s, cassette tapes, and radio tapes
as accompanied baggage
- The charge for inspecting
these items are for the Customer's account
- Medicine (must provide
prescription)
- Electrical and electronic
items are dutiable and note brand, model and
serial number on inventory
- Telephones and fax machines
require an Import License and must be registered
in Vietnam
- Unauthorized use of
these items can result in fines and confiscation
- Antiques brought into
Vietnam should be photographed at origin and
declared to Customs upon arrival to avoid any
problems at time of export from Vietnam
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms and ammunition
- Narcotics
- Pornographic, cultural
or politically sensitive material
- Radio transmitters
- Satellite dishes
- Any political or historical
books about Vietnam
- Vietnamese Government
will confiscate above items if imported
MOTOR VEHICLES
- All autos must be new
(less than 100 km) and left-hand drive
- Motor vehicles for diplomatic/international
organizations, and under terms of certain foreign
investment licenses can be imported duty free.
All others are subject to 150% duty, the value
as assessed by customs officials
- Motorcycles are strictly
limited to those of 125cc engine size or smaller
- An Import Permit is
required
- Certificate of Registration
- Car papers
PETS
- Pets are duty-free
- Documents required:
- Rabies vaccination
papers
- Health Certificate
(not more than seven days old)
- Sanitary Certificate
- Letter authorizing
Destination Agent to handle Customs clearance
on Customer's behalf
- Provide Destination
Agent with the type of pet, name, breed,
sex, color, size or weight and age of the
animal
- There are currently
no acceptable kennels for domestic pets in Vietnam,
so plan pets' arrival accordingly.
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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