IMPORT OF RAW MATERIALS USED IN AQUACULTURE
Question:The company is trading in complementary food products, environmental treatment used in aquaculture, currently wants to import goods belonging to the mineral group and amino acid group, both of which are in 2 groups. In Appendix II (Circular 26/2018 / TT-BNNPTNT), a list of chemicals, probiotics, microorganisms and feed ingredients allowed to be used in aquaculture in Vietnam. Does CFS need parties to import goods that contain minerals and amino acids as above?
Reply: 1. / Regarding import of environmental treatment raw materials: - Pursuant to Point 11, Part B, Section III LIST OF GOODS FOR WHICH IMPORT AND EXPORT IS SUBJECT TO ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT, THE CONDITIONS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT, ANNEX III-
Decree No. 69/2018 / ND-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government:
| B | Import goods | Management form |
| 11 | a) Raw materials for the production of biological products, microorganisms, chemicals and substances for treating and improving the environment in aquaculture. | Regulations on quality control of imported raw materials. |
| b) Complete products on the List of products permitted for sale in Vietnam or included in the list of conditional import products. | Promulgating the List of products permitted for circulation in Vietnam (the List of ordinary imported products) and the List of conditional import products. |
| c) Completed products not on the List of products permitted for sale in Vietnam or included in the List of conditional import products. | Import license, specifying conditions, quantities and procedures for issuance |
- If an individual imports environmental treatment and improvement substances in aquaculture on the list of products permitted to be circulated in Vietnam, the quality of the products circulated in the market must be checked in accordance with Article 7 of the Circular. No. 26/2018 / TT-BNNPTNT dated November 15, 2018 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Note, Individuals should refer to Section 20-Appendix 1-Article 1 and Part VI- Appendix 2- Circular No. 15/2018 / TT-BNNPTNT to implement the policy of goods being substances for environmental remediation. . At the same time, it is necessary to compare the purpose of business and regulations on quality inspection of imported goods to comply with the case of the Individual.
2. / About CFS for food supplements and environmental improvement:
- Pursuant to Point 11, Part B, Section III LIST OF GOODS FOR WHICH IMPORT AND EXPORT IS SUBJECT TO ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT, THE CONDITIONS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT, ANNEX III-Decree No. 69/2018 / ND-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government:
- Pursuant to Section 2- APPENDIX V ON THE LIST OF GOODS AND COMPETENCE TO MANAGE CFS according to the Government's Decree No. 69/2018 / ND-CP of May 15, 2018, stipulating that goods must be submitted to CFS. HS code when importing:
| No. | Goods | Management authority |
| 2 |
a) Plant varieties, livestock breeds, aquatic breeds; agricultural, forestry, aquatic and salt products; cattle, poultry and domestic animals;
b) Agricultural, forestry and fishery supplies; fertilizer; food and raw materials for production of animal feeds; aquatic feeds, supplements to aquatic feeds;
c) Products in farming, harvesting, processing, preserving and transporting agricultural, forestry, fishery and salt products;
d) Additives and chemicals used in agriculture, forestry and fisheries; biological products, chemicals for treating and improving the environment used in aquaculture; plant and animal protection drugs;
d) Tools and equipment used exclusively in aquaculture.
| Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development |
Please refer to the content mentioned above for implementation. If problems arise, the company is requested to contact the Customs Sub-department where the declaration is registered for specific instructions.