On March 11, 2020,
Decision 868/QD-BYT of the Ministry of Health stipulates the issuance of export permits for medical
masks in the period of preventing and controlling Covid-19. This
Decision applies to agencies and organizations assigned by the Government to
export medical masks for the purpose of international aid and assistance under
Clause 1 of Resolution No. 20/NQ-CP of February 28, 2020 of the Government.
Accordingly, the
Ministry of Health applies the export licensing regime for medical masks in the
stage of COVID-19 disease prevention and only allows export for the purpose of
international aid and assistance of the Government of Vietnam. Maximum of 25%
of output for export, 75% of output for domestic disease prevention and
control.
Medical masks must meet
the minimum standards of TCVN 8389-1:2010; TCVN 8389-2:2010; TCVN 8389-3:2010
and has a circulation number issued by the competent health authority as
prescribed.
A dossier of grant of a
medical mask export permit includes: A written request for export license (01
original, made according to form No. 01 promulgated together with this
Decision); Valid copies of documents of the Government, the Prime Minister or
notices of the Government Office on the assignment of export of medical masks
for the purpose of international aid and assistance. For effective preparation
of dossiers, it is suggested to consult with import, export and customs lawyers
whom specialize in international trade and government regulations.
Within 01 day (within 24
hours) after receiving the complete and valid dossier of the unit, the
Department of Medical Equipment and Health Works under the Ministry of Health
considers granting an export permit. In case of refusal to grant a permit, the
Ministry of Health shall issue a written reply clearly stating the reason. The
export permit is sent to the unit requesting the export to submit to the
Customs Office when carrying out export procedures.
The Decision takes
effect from the date of signing, the unit assigned by the Government to export
medical masks is only granted the medical mask export permit when it has all
valid dossiers as prescribed. This is to ensure domestic masks for the
prevention and control of domestic epidemics.
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