Circular No. 42/2026/TT-BCT: Detailed List of Dual-Use Goods under the Management Authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade
Regulations on the Detailed List of Dual-Use Goods under the management authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade are issued under Circular No. 42/2026/TT-BCT dated July 29, 2026.
1. Circular No. 42/2026/TT-BCT – List of Dual-Use Goods
The list comprises 31 groups of dual-use goods, focusing on areas such as electronics, chemicals, high-tech metals & alloys, special materials, high-tech equipment, and UAVs.
2. Important Notes on Declaring Regulatory Document Codes on Customs Declarations
According to Official Letter No. 19916/CHQ-GSQL dated August 5, 2026, issued by the Customs Department, when registering customs declarations for goods subject to export, temporary import for re-export, transit, transshipment, and temporary transit, enterprises should note the following:
- Goods subject to the List of licensed dual-use goods: declare the regulatory document code “VX”.
- Goods not subject to the List of licensed dual-use goods: declare the code “KO”.
- Where goods are simultaneously subject to management under other regulatory documents: enterprises must still declare the corresponding regulatory document code as prescribed.
3. Enterprises Should Proactively Review Goods Before Export
Enterprises exporting relevant goods should proactively review the list and prepare the following information:
- Product name
- HS code
- Model
- Catalogue / Datasheet
- Technical specifications
- Intended use
The above information serves as the basis for determining whether the goods are subject to control and whether an export license is required.
Circular No. 42/2026/TT-BCT
Detailed List of Dual-Use Goods under the Management Authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
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