Vietnam New & Used Vehicle Import Regulations

Eligibility for Importing a Vehicle (Car) into Vietnam

Vietnamese people residing overseas who are permitted to repatriate.
Vietnamese citizens who are sent by the State bodies (National Assembly, Government, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Supreme People’s Court, Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities) to carry out assignment, to work, or to act as specialists in foreign countries for a period of at least three years (excluding research students, apprentices, and undergraduates studying abroad, and employees).
Each of the above-said subjects is permitted upon repatriating or returning home at the end of his/her term of office to import one car which is his/her personal property being used overseas.

Approximate Customs Duties (Charges) on Vehicle Import in Vietnam

Charges on Importing cars will be reduced to between 47%-70% depending on vehicle engine sizes from 90% now.
Vietnam has 11 years to complete the tariffs reduction program.
The new tariffs will be for an engine less than 1.5 liters, 47%: 1.5-2.0 liters, 52%; 2.0 liters under 3.0 liters, 58%; 3.0 liters and more, 70%.
Vietnam will allow the import of motorbikes with a capacity of more than 175 cubic centimeters on July 31, 2007.

Conditions (Rules & Regulation) Required for Imported Cars in Vietnam

1.	An imported car must have the left-handed steering wheel and be manufactured within 5 years up to the time of importation. The car’s engine must be possible to use unleaded petroleum.
2.	The delivery of the car to Vietnam shall be carried out before the eligible subject performing exit procedures in the country where he/she is residing.

Required Documents for Imported Vehicle for Custom Procedures in Vietnam

1.	A written request for import certified by the local authority or the competent agency.
2.	Decision of the State body permitting the repatriation or sending a person to go abroad on assignment or on business.
3.	Passport
4.	Car registration paper issued by the competent authority of the local country at least six months before the date of returning home.
5.	Car License
6.	Bill of lading (B/L)