Diaper products DO NOT fall under the list of prohibited import goods. They are also neither cosmetics nor medical devices (thus, cosmetic product notification or medical device classification is not required). Instead, they are categorized as general consumer goods subject to specialized quality management by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT)
Importing fresh fruit into Vietnam is a strictly controlled sector due to the high risk of spreading plant pests, exotic insects, and pesticide residues. This commodity is under the direct specialized management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Importing fresh meat (pork, beef, poultry, etc.) into Vietnam is currently one of the sectors subject to the strictest control procedures. Unlike confectionery, fresh meat carries a high risk of diseases and hygiene safety; therefore, it is under the direct management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
To legally and smoothly import confectionery into Vietnam, your enterprise must comply with a strict sequence of procedures, ranging from food safety inspection to customs clearance. Confectionery falls under the food product category; therefore, this process is tightly managed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Health.
A comprehensive 5-step guide to chemical import procedures in Vietnam. Discover updated legal frameworks (Decree 82/2022/ND-CP), declaration exemptions, GHS labeling, storage/transportation compliance, and common customs pitfalls to avoid penalties.
The process and procedures for importing machinery and equipment into Vietnam are quite complex, as this commodity group is strictly regulated by multiple Ministries and Departments. To give you a clear picture, this process is broken down into the following core steps and key considerations:
The import procedures for cosmetics in 2026 require mandatory cosmetic product declaration at the Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) and customs clearance according to current regulations.
In Vietnam, the License to trade in civil cryptography products and services is a mandatory requirement for organizations and enterprises wishing to manufacture or trade in the field of information security using cryptographic techniques.
Cat litter is not a product subject to specialized management or licensing requirements, so businesses can import it normally. However, importing cat litter made from soybeans (plant-based) requires plant quarantine inspection.