Simplified procedures for importing scrap materials as production materials.

This is highlighted in Circular 03/2018 / TT-BTNMT dated 14/8/2018 on the amendment and abolishment of procedures related to specialized inspection under MONRE’s management functions. Accordingly, the Circular No. 41/2015 / TT-BTNMT on amendment of and addition to Circular No. 41/2015 / TT-BTNMT on the procedures for the issuance of a certificate of eligibility for environmental protection in importing discarded materials for production. Specifically:

  • In the composition of the dossier of request for certification, only one (01) report on conditions for environmental protection in the import of discarded materials shall be required instead of 07 as prescribed by the current regulations;
  • No longer require a business registration certificate or enterprise registration certificate; Certificate of tax code registration in the dossier;
  • Individuals who are allowed to import scrap materials may submit a dossier on the National Portal.

Also, increase the validity of the Qualification Certificate from 02 years to 03 years from the date of issue. Circular 03/2018 / TT-BTNMT is effective from 01/10/2018.