Vietnam issues new circular on issuance of certificates of origin
In case of changes to relevant legal documents, implementation shall be based on the latest amended or supplementary regulations.
The circular authorises two groups of entities to carry out the work: the import and export department under the MoIT, and organisations assigned by provincial-level People's Committees. The latter are required to organise the implementation of C/O issuance within 90 days from the effective date of the circular.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) recently issued a fresh circular detailing the issuance of certificates of origin (C/O) and written approvals for self-certification. The circular takes effect from today. It authorises two groups of entities to carry out the work: the import and export department under the MoIT, and organisations assigned by provincial-level People's Committees.
Both are responsible for issuing C/Os and written approvals, provided they meet the required conditions regarding human resources, physical infrastructure, fee collection accounts and digital infrastructure connected to the eCoSys electronic certification system, according to domestic media reports.
The circular emphasises the principle of uniform and comprehensive state management over goods origin, while ensuring strict compliance with Vietnam's international commitments. It also affirms that implementation must not disrupt the enforcement of treaties or international agreements related to origin.
The technical infrastructure of this system is managed by the department of e-commerce and digital economy, which is also responsible for ensuring data connectivity with the National Single Window portal.
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