G/TFA/N/VNM/1  
 
16 November  2018 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION OF CATE GORY COMMITMENTS  UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRA DE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM VIET NAM  
The following communica tion, dated  15 November  2018, is being circulated at th e request of the 
delegation of  Viet Nam for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Following up on the notification dated 31 July 2014 (WT/PCTF/N/VNM/1), Viet Nam hereby notifies  
additional category commitments in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of th e Trade Facilitation 
Agreement (WT/L/931).  
 
For ease of reference, Viet Nam' s full list of category commitments can be found in the table  attached  
here with. 
  
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- 2 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 1  Publication and Availability of Information  
Article  1.1 Publication  B 31 December 2021  31 December 2021  - 
Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  C 31 December 2021  31 December 2022  • Support the set -up of the Vietnam Trade 
Information Portal.  
• Supplement the information to The Vietnam 
Trade Information Portal and have the 
information translated into English.  
• International support in developing 
procedures, processes and other required  
inputs for Trade Portal.  
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points A - - - 
Article 1.4  Notification  A - - - 
Article 2  Opportunity  to Comment, Information before Entry into Force and Consultations   
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information 
Before Entry into Force  A - - - 
Article 2.2  Consultations  A - - - 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 C 31 December 2021  31 December 2022  • Experts are required for experience -sharing 
in implementing advance ruling on origin, 
value.  
• Funds are required for facilities and 
equipment investment.  
Article 4  Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 A - - - 
Article 5  Other Measures to Enhance  Impartiality, Non -Discrimination and Transparency  
Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or 
Inspections  B 31 December 2020  31 December 2021  - 
Article 5.2  Detention  B 31 December 2021  31 December 2022  - 
Article 5.3  Test Procedures  C 31 December  2023 31 December 2024  • Support in the form of experience sharing 
for testing procedures and methods . 
• Training by experts from developed 
countries.  
• Call for Public Private Partnership in 
establishing qualified testing labs.  
• Provide support for reviewing th e capacity 
and the implementation of standards and 
technical regulations of the labs.  
• Support and maintain the system which 
publishes the list of labs qualified for first 
test and second test.   
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- 3 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
• Improve capacity of staff managing the 
labs. To review and develop a set of criteria 
for determining qualified labs.  
Article 6  Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation and Penalties  
Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation  A - - - 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
for Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  A - - - 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  B 31 December 2021  31 December 2021  - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance of Goods  
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  C 31 December 2023  31 December 2024  • Support in the form of experience sharing 
and information related to pre -arrival 
proces sing. 
• Capacity building for officials in the borders . 
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  B 31 December 2019  31 December 2020  - 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  B 31 December 2021  31 December 2022  - 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 31 December 2023  31 December 2024  • Support in the form of experience sharing 
for developing and imple menting risk 
management policy.  
• Provide support for setting up a centralized 
IT system for information provision and 
exchange among customs authorities an d 
partners.  
• Sharing of other countries'  legal regulations 
on cooperation in information provision and 
exchange.  
• Organize workshop on experience sharing in 
intra & inter agency information provision 
and exchange.  
• Provide and share materials on risk 
manageme nt framework by countries 
successfully implemented.  
• Organize workshops on:  
 international experience -sharing in 
develo ping risk management 
framework;   
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- 4 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
 prepare a proposal on developing 
customs risk management framework;  
 experience sharing in effective 
impleme ntation of risk management 
framework.  
• Organize workshops on international 
experience -sharing; organize training and 
capacity building courses  on: 
 Information collection and processing;  
 Risk management over passengers on 
entry, exit by sea and air routes;  
 Risk management over sea and air 
vehicles;  
 Risk management over goods 
transported by express courier services;  
 Risk management over  enterprises 
being customer brokers;  
 Risk management over goods processed 
for exportation.  
• Organize overseas trips to gain experience 
in: 
 Information collection and processing;  
 Risk management over passengers on 
entry, exit by sea and air routes;  
 Risk management over sea and air 
vehicles;  
 Risk management over goods 
transported by express courier services.  
• Facilities & equipmen t, software and 
experts.  
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  B 31 December 2021  31 December 2021  - 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  B 31 December 2021  31 December 2021  - 
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  B 31 December 2023  31 December 2023  - 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
Article 7.9  Perishable G oods B 31 December 2021  31 December 2022  -  
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- 5 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 31 December 2023  31 December 2024  • Provide necessary infrastructure and 
facilities for authorities in the border for 
cooperation toward common internet base.  
• Capacity building for officials in the borders 
to exercises their duty more effectively.  
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for I mport  under Customs Control  
 A - - - 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of C opies A - - - 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  B 31 December 2021  31 December 2021  - 
Article 10.4  Single Window  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2021  • Experts with international experience to 
provide training; provide funds for training.  
• Provide funds, technical and technology 
assistance.  
• Provide training and coaching for related 
parties for the application and operation of 
the single window system.  
Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  A - - - 
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  A - - - 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10.8  Rejected G oods B 31 December 2021  31 December 2022  - 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward 
and Outward Processing  C 31 December 2023  31 December 2024  • Provide training for customs officers 
carrying out Temporary Admission 
procedure as specified in the Convention 
and officers granting ATA Carnet (English 
training).  
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
   Article 11.1 -
11.4  A - - - 
   Article 11.5 -
11.10   C 31 December 2023  31 December 2024  • Provide  GPS facilities.  
• Provide training for customs officers 
regarding system operation.  
   Article 11.11 -
11.15   C 31 December 2023  31 December 2024  • Support in the form of experience sharing  in 
guarantees implementation . 
• Training for customs officers in 
implementation of guarantees mechanism   
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- 6 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
• Support in the form of experience  sharing in 
cooperation with stakeholders related to 
guarantees.  
   Article 11.16 -
11.17   B 31 December 2021  31 December 2022  - 
Article 12  Customs C ooperation  
 B 31 December 2023  31 December 2023  - 
 
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