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Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT: Group 2 ICT Product List and Current MOST Management Notes
A practical regulatory reference for import-export, logistics, legal and compliance teams.
QUICK SUMMARY
- Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT was issued by the former MIC for Group 2 ICT products.
- It fully expired from 31 December 2025; current dossiers should be reviewed under MOST and Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN.
QUICK SUMMARY
Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT is the 2024 Group 2 ICT/telecommunications product list originally issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications. For dossiers handled from 31 December 2025 onward, enterprises should cross-check the current framework under the Ministry of Science and Technology, especially Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN.
The Circular took effect on 15 May 2024 and is recorded by the National Legal Database as fully expired from 31 December 2025. Current dossiers should be checked against Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN.
Importers, manufacturers, distributors, brand owners, EPE/FDI enterprises, project contractors, companies importing Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/4G/5G/RFID/SRD devices and logistics providers handling sectoral dossiers.
Model, catalogue, datasheet, HS code, applicable QCVN, conformity certificate, conformity declaration receipt, import quality inspection dossier and ETA should be reviewed before shipment arrival.
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
| Field | Content | Operational note |
|---|---|---|
| Original document title | Circular prescribing the list of products and goods likely to cause unsafety under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Information and Communications | Keep the original title as issued in 2024. |
| Number | 02/2024/TT-BTTTT | Use the exact number when reviewing historical dossiers. |
| Issuing authority | Ministry of Information and Communications | Original legal information on the Government legal-document portal; signed by Minister Nguyen Manh Hung. |
| Current management/reference authority | Ministry of Science and Technology | For implementation under Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN, check the MOST portal and the National Legal Database. |
| Issuance date | 29 March 2024 | As published on the Government portal and the National Legal Database. |
| Effective date | 15 May 2024 | The starting date for the product list and transitional provisions. |
| Validity status | Fully expired from 31 December 2025 | Replaced by Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN; check the applicable law at the time of dossier processing. |
| Scope | Group 2 product list, management principles, certain exemptions from conformity certification/declaration, and cases where some QCVN requirements are suspended or not yet mandatory. | Do not conclude policy solely from the trade name; HS code, description, function, integrated modules and QCVN must be reviewed. |
| Regulated entities | Organizations and individuals manufacturing, trading, importing or involved in quality management of Group 2 products and goods in Vietnam. | Directly affects importers, distributors, factories and sectoral-dossier handlers. |
KEY CONTENT TO NOTE
The Circular applies only to products and goods with the relevant HS code and product description listed in the Group 2 catalogue. Trade names such as router, Wi-Fi module, IoT device or server are not sufficient.
Appendix I covers products requiring conformity certification and conformity declaration. Appendix II covers products requiring conformity declaration. Misclassification may affect dossier sequence, customs timeline and market-release planning.
A Group 2 product integrating another Group 2 product must comply with all relevant QCVNs. Devices with LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, RFID or SRD modules should be mapped by technical function.
Some cases involving up to 03 units per type, self-use imports or destructive testing may be exempt under strict conditions. Such exemptions should not be assumed for commercial goods.
The Circular allowed suspension or non-mandatory application of certain QCVN requirements until 30 June 2025. From 1 July 2025, some products may require supplementary or new conformity documentation.
Where the HS classification of imported goods within the Circular’s scope is unclear, sectoral authorities may coordinate with customs. Enterprises should prepare catalogue, datasheet and technical descriptions.
AFFECTED ENTERPRISES / PRODUCT GROUPS
| Analysis group | Scope to review | Documents to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprises | Importers/exporters, manufacturers, distributors, brand owners, EPE/FDI enterprises, project contractors, ICT/telecom importers, logistics providers and customs brokers. | Contracts, PO, invoice, packing list, B/L or AWB, entity information, import purpose, market circulation or internal-use plan. |
| Product groups | Radio transmitting/receiving equipment, mobile terminals, base stations, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/SRD/RFID/NFC devices, ICT products with transmission modules and ICT/telecom Group 2 products. | Catalogue, datasheet, user manual, specification, original label photos, model list, serial list, chipset/module information, frequency band and output power. |
| Affected steps | Pre-import review, quality inspection registration, sample testing, conformity certification, conformity declaration, customs declaration, market circulation and post-clearance review. | Quality inspection registration, test reports, conformity certificates, conformity declarations, receipt notices, labels and CR mark where applicable. |
| Trigger conditions | HS code, appendix description, technical function, applicable QCVN, wireless module, import purpose, quantity per type and validity period. | Proposed HS code, QCVN matrix, technical description and a model–module–QCVN dossier mapping table. |
IMPACTS ON IMPORT–EXPORT AND LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
HS code, product description, model, wireless function, applicable QCVN and quality inspection dossier should be aligned before customs declaration.
Conformity certificates, conformity declarations, receipt notices, test reports, original labels, manuals and technical documents should be reviewed, especially for multi-module devices.
Group 2 ICT goods should be checked at ordering or pickup stage. If QCVN obligations are identified only after arrival, storage, demurrage/detention or project delay risks increase.
Conformity, quality inspection, labelling and model/serial data should be stored by shipment to support post-clearance audit and market surveillance.
ENTERPRISE REVIEW CHECKLIST
| Dossier group | Documents required | Common issue | Pre-ETA control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product identification | Catalogue, datasheet, user manual, label photos, model/serial list, module information, frequency bands, output power and manufacturer standards. | Using generic product names or missing integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/RFID/NFC/SRD/4G/5G modules. | Create a model–function–module–QCVN–HS mapping before finalising documents. |
| Commercial documents | Invoice, packing list, sales contract/PO, B/L or AWB, C/O where preferential tariff is claimed. | Invoice description does not reflect technical function; model differs from catalogue or label. | Cross-check product name, model, quantity, origin, manufacturer, proposed HS code and technical description. |
| Conformity dossier | Test report, conformity certificate, conformity declaration, receipt notice and CR mark/label where applicable. | Missing QCVN, outdated reports or unverified certificate validity and transition dates. | Review all QCVNs applicable to the product and each integrated module. |
| Import quality inspection | Quality inspection registration, sectoral-portal dossier, importer details, shipment documents and relevant conformity files. | Late filing after arrival or insufficient technical evidence for authority review. | Lock the dossier before ETA and assign responsible staff for sectoral, customs and port/warehouse steps. |
| Legal validity | Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT, Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN, new QCVNs and related guidance. | Using expired rules after 31 December 2025 or missing replacement QCVNs. | Check import date, dossier filing date, ETA and legal validity at the time of processing. |
TECHNICAL TERM NOTES
Products and goods likely to cause unsafety and subject to QCVN, conformity assessment or quality inspection management.
Assessment by a designated or recognised certification body that a product complies with applicable QCVN.
A declaration by the organization/individual that a product complies with QCVN, submitted according to the sectoral procedure.
Vietnam national technical regulation; mandatory technical requirements for products within its scope.
Short-range device, radio-frequency identification and near-field communication devices; frequency and power must be reviewed.
Estimated Time of Arrival; a critical control point for import dossiers and logistics planning.
RELATED LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO REVIEW
| Document group | Name / number | Issuing authority | Role in procedure | Review note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original circular | Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT | Ministry of Information and Communications | Regulates the list of potentially unsafe products and goods under MIC management at the time of issuance; effective from 15 May 2024. | The National Legal Database records that it became fully expired from 31 December 2025; use it mainly for historical dossiers. |
| Replacement / current circular | Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN | Ministry of Science and Technology | Regulates the current list of potentially unsafe IT and telecommunications products and goods under MOST’s management responsibility. | Effective from 31 December 2025; the National Legal Database shows Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT as the expired document. |
| Documents superseded by Circular 02/2024 | Circular 04/2023/TT-BTTTT and Circular 10/2023/TT-BTTTT | Ministry of Information and Communications | Previous documents on Group 2 product lists and temporary suspension/non-mandatory application of certain QCVNs. | Expired from the effective date of Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT. |
| Direct legal bases | Law on Product and Goods Quality 05/2007/QH12; Law on Standards and Technical Regulations 68/2006/QH11 | National Assembly | Legal basis for product quality, standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment. | Review together with Decree 132/2008/ND-CP and its amendments for quality-inspection dossiers. |
| ICT / radio-frequency legal bases | Law on Information Technology 67/2006/QH11; Law on Radio Frequencies 42/2009/QH12; amending Law 09/2022/QH15 | National Assembly | Basis for reviewing IT equipment, radio equipment, transmitting/receiving modules, frequency bands, output power and frequency-use conditions. | Important for goods with Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, NFC, SRD, 4G/5G or radio access equipment. |
| Government decrees | Decrees 132/2008/ND-CP, 74/2018/ND-CP, 154/2018/ND-CP, 13/2022/ND-CP, 48/2022/ND-CP | Government | Basis for product-quality management, specialized inspection, business conditions and MIC’s management functions at the time of issuance. | For current dossiers, also review new organizational and management-assignment regulations. |
| Conformity procedure circulars | Circulars 30/2011/TT-BTTTT, 15/2018/TT-BTTTT, 10/2020/TT-BTTTT | Ministry of Information and Communications | Procedures for conformity certification, conformity declaration and quality inspection for ICT products. | Check amendments/replacements when handling dossiers from 2025–2026 onward. |
| Frequency / HS references | Circular 08/2021/TT-BTTTT; Circular 31/2022/TT-BTC | MIC / Ministry of Finance | Relevant to radio devices exempt from radio-frequency licensing and Vietnam’s import–export nomenclature for HS review. | Final HS depends on description, structure, function, integrated modules and actual dossiers. |
| New QCVN to monitor | Circular 41/2025/TT-BKHCN and QCVN 136:2025/BKHCN | Ministry of Science and Technology | Relevant to radio access equipment operating in the 6 GHz band. | Effective from 1 January 2027; review for Wi‑Fi 6E/Wi‑Fi 7 or 6 GHz-band products. |
VIEW / DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
Priority sources include the Government legal-document portal, the National Legal Database and the website of the authority issuing the replacement Circular.
FULL TEXT OF THE LEGAL DOCUMENT
Because the Circular contains technical appendices with product names, HS codes, QCVNs and application notes by device group, this article embeds the official PDF preview for direct full-text review.
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FAQ
1. Is Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT still effective?
No. It is recorded as fully expired from 31 December 2025. It remains relevant for reviewing historical dossiers during its effective period.
2. Which document replaced it?
Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN, effective from 31 December 2025, should be checked for current dossiers.
3. Should review be based on product name or HS code?
Both HS code and appendix description must be checked, together with technical function, integrated modules and applicable QCVNs.
4. What is the difference between Appendix I and Appendix II?
Appendix I products require conformity certification and conformity declaration. Appendix II products require conformity declaration.
5. Can small-quantity imports be exempt?
Some exemptions exist but are conditional and narrow. They should not be automatically applied to commercial imports without reviewing all requirements.
6. Should conformity documents be prepared before ETA?
Yes. For ICT Group 2 goods, QCVN, test reports, certificates, declarations and quality inspection dossiers should be reviewed before ETA to control logistics cost and delay risk.
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Compare Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT, current Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN under the Ministry of Science and Technology, replacement/additional QCVNs and transition dates to avoid using an outdated legal basis.
Cross-check invoice, packing list, B/L/AWB, contract/PO, catalogue, original label, C/O, quality inspection registration, test report, conformity certificate and conformity declaration.
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