Law on Fisheries (Amended), No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023
Measures / Standards
# Name Type Agency Description Law Valid To Apply To
1 Prohibition to import destructive fishing tools Prohibited Goods Ministry of Agriculture and Environment The import of artificial fishing gear for aquatic animals is prohibited in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 9999-12-31 ALL
2 Requirement to obtain import permit - Animal Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment importers of live animals must conform with specific conditions in annex No. 2 of the decision No. 0795/MAF and submit for the import permit with documents as specified in annex No. 3 to the department of livestock and fisheries to issue the permit according to documents in annex 4
  1. Law on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters (Amended) No. 08/NA dated 11 November 2016
  2. Decision on the Import, Export, and Transit of Animal and Animal Products No. 0795/MAF, dated 18 April 2019
  3. Decision on Import, Export and Transit of Aquatic Animals and Aquatic Products No. 4211/MAF, dated 29 November 2019.
  4. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023
  5. Decree on the movement, import, export, and transit of animals, aquatic animals, animal and aquatic products, No. 644/GOL, date 25 November 2024.
 9999-12-31 ALL
3 Import permit for aquatic animals Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Importers of aquatic animals must conform with specific requirements in annex 1 of this decision no. 4211/MAF and submit the import request application as specified in annex 3 to the department of livestock and fisheries to issue the import permit according to the form in annex 4
  1. Law on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters (Amended) No. 08/NA dated 11 November 2016
  2. Decision on the Import, Export, and Transit of Animal and Animal Products No. 0795/MAF, dated 18 April 2019
  3. Decision on Import, Export and Transit of Aquatic Animals and Aquatic Products No. 4211/MAF, dated 29 November 2019.
  4. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023
  5. Decree on the movement, import, export, and transit of animals, aquatic animals, animal and aquatic products, No. 644/GOL, date 25 November 2024.
 9999-12-31 ALL
4 Inspection requirement for imported animals Inspection Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment the import of live animals must be inspected by the vet checkpoint borders
  1. Law on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters (Amended) No. 08/NA dated 11 November 2016
  2. Decision on the Import, Export, and Transit of Animal and Animal Products No. 0795/MAF, dated 18 April 2019
  3. Decision on Import, Export and Transit of Aquatic Animals and Aquatic Products No. 4211/MAF, dated 29 November 2019.
  4. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023
  5. Decree on the movement, import, export, and transit of animals, aquatic animals, animal and aquatic products, No. 644/GOL, date 25 November 2024.
 9999-12-31 ALL
5 Inspection requirement for the import of aquatic animals Inspection Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment The import of aquatic animals must be inspected by the veterinarians at the border checkpoints
  1. Law on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters (Amended) No. 08/NA dated 11 November 2016
  2. Decision on the Import, Export, and Transit of Animal and Animal Products No. 0795/MAF, dated 18 April 2019
  3. Decision on Import, Export and Transit of Aquatic Animals and Aquatic Products No. 4211/MAF, dated 29 November 2019.
  4. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023
  5. Decree on the movement, import, export, and transit of animals, aquatic animals, animal and aquatic products, No. 644/GOL, date 25 November 2024.
 9999-12-31 ALL
6 Requirement to obtain import permit - animal products Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment importers of animal products (semen, fertile, baby animals, meat, and meat products) must conform with specified conditions in annex No. 2 of the decision No. 0795/MAF and submit for the import permit with documents as specified in annex No. 3 to the department of livestock and fisheries to issue the permit according to documents in annex 4
  1. Law on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters (Amended) No. 08/NA dated 11 November 2016
  2. Decision on the Import, Export, and Transit of Animal and Animal Products No. 0795/MAF, dated 18 April 2019
  3. Decision on Import, Export and Transit of Aquatic Animals and Aquatic Products No. 4211/MAF, dated 29 November 2019.
  4. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023
  5. Decree on the movement, import, export, and transit of animals, aquatic animals, animal and aquatic products, No. 644/GOL, date 25 November 2024.
 9999-12-31 ALL
7 Requirement for Import license for aquatic animal products Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment the importer of aquatic animal products must be conform to specific requirements as specified in annex 1 of the decision no. 4211/MAF and submit the import request application as specified in annex 3 to the department of livestock and fisheries according to form set in annex 4
  1. Law on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters (Amended) No. 08/NA dated 11 November 2016
  2. Decision on the Import, Export, and Transit of Animal and Animal Products No. 0795/MAF, dated 18 April 2019
  3. Decision on Import, Export and Transit of Aquatic Animals and Aquatic Products No. 4211/MAF, dated 29 November 2019.
  4. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023
  5. Decree on the movement, import, export, and transit of animals, aquatic animals, animal and aquatic products, No. 644/GOL, date 25 November 2024.
 9999-12-31 ALL
8 Inspection Requirement for Animal Products Inspection Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment The Import of Animal Products must be inspected by the vet at the checkpoint borders
  1. Law on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters (Amended) No. 08/NA dated 11 November 2016
  2. Decision on the Import, Export, and Transit of Animal and Animal Products No. 0795/MAF, dated 18 April 2019
  3. Decision on Import, Export and Transit of Aquatic Animals and Aquatic Products No. 4211/MAF, dated 29 November 2019.
  4. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023
  5. Decree on the movement, import, export, and transit of animals, aquatic animals, animal and aquatic products, No. 644/GOL, date 25 November 2024.
 9999-12-31 ALL
9 Import Inspection Requirement - Aquatic Animal Products Inspection Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment the import of aquatic animal products must be inspected by the veterinarians at the border checkpoints
  1. Law on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters (Amended) No. 08/NA dated 11 November 2016
  2. Decision on the Import, Export, and Transit of Animal and Animal Products No. 0795/MAF, dated 18 April 2019
  3. Decision on Import, Export and Transit of Aquatic Animals and Aquatic Products No. 4211/MAF, dated 29 November 2019.
  4. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023
  5. Decree on the movement, import, export, and transit of animals, aquatic animals, animal and aquatic products, No. 644/GOL, date 25 November 2024.
 9999-12-31 ALL
10 Requires import permit - CITES Category I aquatic animals including carcasses, parts and aquatic animal products Prohibited Goods Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Import of CITES-listed aquatic animals, including carcasses, parts, and products, requires a government permit issued upon the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
11 Requires export permit - CITES Category I aquatic animals including carcasses, parts and aquatic animal products Prohibited Goods Ministry of Agriculture and Environment export of CITES-listed aquatic animals, including carcasses, parts, and products, requires a government permit issued upon the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
12 Request for an Import Permit for Aquatic Animals Listed under CITES Appendices II and III Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment The importation of aquatic animals listed in CITES Categories II and III, including their carcasses, parts, and products, requires a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment upon the recommendation of the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
13 Request for an Export Permit for Aquatic Animals Listed under CITES Appendices II and III Licensing Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment The exportation of aquatic animals listed in CITES Categories II and III, including their carcasses, parts, and products, requires a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment upon the recommendation of the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
14 Request for a re-export permit for aquatic animals. Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment The re-export of aquatic animals, including carcasses, parts, and aquatic animal products, requires permission from the relevant sectors in accordance with the administrative regulations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
15 Requires transportation - aquatic animals General Ministry of Agriculture and Environment The transport of aquatic animals, including carcasses, parts, and aquatic animal products, have to ensure quality and safety and comply with the specific conditions and good operational standards for each type, as prescribed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
16 Registration required - aquatic species Registration Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Aquatic species that have been researched, tested, and imported for commercial sale or farming purposes have to be registered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
17 Request for import permit -aquaculture equipment Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Individuals, legal entities, and organizations, whether domestic or foreign, intending to import aquaculture equipment are required to obtain permission from the Agriculture and Environment sector. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
18 Request for import permit - fishing tool equipment Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Individuals, legal entities, and organizations, whether domestic or foreign, intending to import fishing gear, aquatic animal monitoring equipment, and aquatic animal suction devices must obtain permission from the Agriculture and Environment Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
19 Aquatic animals have to be processed in accordance with established standards SPS Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Aquatic animal processing refers to the transformation of aquatic animals into aquatic products through various methods using machinery or manual labor, in compliance with prescribed processing and sanitary standards Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
20 Required packaging - aquatic products SPS Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Aquatic products have to be packaged in safe and high-quality containers that prevent rapid deterioration and do not contain harmful substances. The packaging have to be specifically suitable for each type of aquatic product, comply with hygiene standards, and use materials appropriate to the characteristics of the product to ensure quality and safety. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
21 Required labeling - aquatic products TBT Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Aquatic products have to be labeled accurately and clearly, providing detailed information about the product. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
22 Requirements for the Storage and Transportation of Aquatic Products SPS Ministry of Agriculture and Environment The storage and transportation of aquatic products have to comply with the specific requirements for each type of product and follow good storage and transportation practices to ensure product safe Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
23 Request for Approval to Conduct the Import Business of Aquatic Animals and Fishery Products Registration Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Individuals, legal entities, or organizations intending to engage in the import business of aquatic animals and fishery products have to obtain a business license from the Agriculture and Environment Sector Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
24 Request for Approval to Conduct the export Business of Aquatic Animals and Fishery Products Registration Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Individuals, legal entities, or organizations intending to engage in the export business of aquatic animals and fishery products have to obtain a business license from the Agriculture and Environment Sector. Law on Fisheries (Amended) No. 41/NA, date 17 July, 2023 (not set) ALL
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