Vietnam

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.