The inspection of import and export goods is a critical step in the customs clearance process for items subject to mandatory inspection. Understanding this process helps businesses minimize risks and save time during customs procedures. The list below is designed to help businesses identify goods requiring inspection prior to customs clearance.
List of import/export goods subject to inspection before custom clearance
For products and goods that may pose safety risks (Group 2 products and goods), inspection by state authorities is required to assess their quality before customs clearance.
(As stipulated in Articles 32 and 34 of the 2007 Law on Product and Goods Quality)
| No. | Responsible Agency | List name | Details |
| 1 | Ministry of Information and Communications | List of information and communication technology products and goods requiring certification and declaration of conformity | List under Decision no. 2261/QĐ-BTTTT |
| 2 | Ministry of Science and Technology | Group 2 products and goods under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology | List under Decision no. 2711/QĐ-BKHCN |
| 3 | Ministry of Public Security | Group 2 products and goods under the management of the Ministry of Public Security, including HS codes | List under Decision no. 9981/QĐ-BCA |
| 4 | Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development | Products and goods likely to pose safety risks under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development | List under Circular no. 16/2021/TT-BNNPTNT |
| 5 | Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs | Group 2 products and goods under the management of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs | List under Circular no. 01/2021/TT-BLĐTBXH |
| 6 | Ministry of Transport | List of products and goods requiring certification before customs clearance (for imports) and before being introduced to the market (for production and assembly). List of products and goods require certification or declaration of conformity. | List under Circular no. 12/2022/TT-BGTVT |
| 7 | Ministry of Industry and Trade | List of goods subject to specialized inspection regarding quality (Group 2 products and goods) | List under Decision no. 1182/QĐ-BCT |
Conclusion
Understanding which goods are subject to inspection before customs clearance is essential for businesses engaged in import-export activities. Businesses should regularly update their knowledge of these goods and related regulations to optimize their operations.
We hope UNI’s article will assist businesses in streamlining their import-export activities effectively and sustainably.
To learn more about customs clearance procedures and the relevant documents, please refer to the article: CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES FOR IMPORT AND EXPORT GOODS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
The latest information about customs situation will be continuously updated in the customs newsletter of UNI CUSTOMS CONSULTING. We invite businesses to stay informed!