Three seaport entry limit for wine, cosmetics

May 15, 2011 | 06:26

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Wine, cosmetics and mobile phones will only be imported through the three international seaports of Haiphong, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City from June 1, according to a document recently promulgated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

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The document says that businesses must present an assignment paper or letter of attorney proving that they are authorized distributors or importers of the above-mentioned products, as well as other papers required by current regulations.

Import procedures will only be processed at the three seaports.

This is part of MoIT’s effort to tighten management over imports in order to protect consumers’ legitimate interests and health, prevent counterfeit and low-quality products, and prevent trade fraud.

MoIT also asked relevant ministries, agencies and localities to instruct relevant traders to strictly obey these regulations, and enhance control, inspection and punishment of offenders.

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