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Decree 72/2022/ND-CP: printing activities, printing equipment import and compliance notes for import-export businesses
Decree 72/2022/ND-CP directly affects imported printing equipment, import declaration procedures, equipment age criteria and recordkeeping obligations in printing activities. This article places the regulation in the practical context of import-export operations, clarifying its scope, affected parties, and the checks required before it is relied on for a shipment dossier. Before implementation, businesses should verify the effective date, amendments, and relevant official guidance applicable to the transaction, while retaining the source and document version used for later explanation or audit.
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Document title | Decree 72/2022/ND-CP amending Decree 60/2014/ND-CP and Decree 25/2018/ND-CP on printing activities |
| Number | 72/2022/ND-CP |
| Issuing authority | The Government |
| Issuance date | 04 Oct 2022 |
| Effective date | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Signatory | Vu Duc Dam |
| Regulatory scope | Printing activities, printing equipment, printing establishments and photocopy services |
| Current-status note | Certain related provisions have been amended/partly repealed by a 2026 decree; Decree 116/2026/ND-CP should be checked for current application |
EFFECTIVE DATE AND CURRENT APPLICATION
The Decree took effect on 01 Jan 2023. For current application, Decree 116/2026/ND-CP should be checked because it has amended/partly repealed certain provisions related to printing activities.
KEY POINTS TO NOTE
- Identify printing equipment by HS code, function, technology, model and manufacturing year, not merely by commercial name.
- Check equipment age criteria: 10 years, 20 years or 03 years depending on the equipment group.
- Determine whether an import declaration for printing equipment is required before shipment arrival.
- Cross-check dossier data across invoice, packing list, B/L/AWB, catalogue, labels and technical documents.
- Keep records of contracts, finished products or design files and relevant documents for statutory retention.
AFFECTED BUSINESSES / PRODUCT GROUPS
| Affected group | Goods / dossier | Affected stage |
|---|---|---|
| Importers of printing equipment | Prepress equipment, industrial printing machines, post-press machines, colour photocopiers and printers with colour photocopying function. | Pre-import review, specialized declaration and customs clearance. |
| Printing establishments | Enterprises, cooperatives, business households and branches performing prepress, printing or post-press processing. | Licensing, activity registration, change registration and recordkeeping. |
| Logistics/customs teams | Parties handling HS, technical documents, declaration dossiers and international transport. | ETA planning, dossier consistency and post-clearance file control. |
IMPACT ON IMPORT-EXPORT / LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
| Area | Operational requirement | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Customs declaration | HS and product description must match the actual function, technology, model and year of manufacture. | Incorrect description may trigger additional document requests or delayed clearance. |
| Specialized management | Regulated equipment may require an import declaration and confirmation. | Late preparation may cause storage, demurrage or project delay. |
| Post-clearance | Declaration confirmation and technical files should be retained by shipment. | Insufficient records may create compliance risk during inspection. |
CHECKLIST FOR BUSINESSES
- Catalogue/datasheet showing technology, function, speed, paper size, model and manufacturing year.
- Draft HS classification under Chapter 84 based on technical characteristics.
- Import declaration dossier for printing equipment if applicable.
- Official source check against Decree 72/2022/ND-CP and Decree 116/2026/ND-CP.
- Recordkeeping file after customs clearance.
TERMINOLOGY NOTES
| Term | Operational meaning |
|---|---|
| Printing equipment | Machinery/tools used for prepress, printing, post-press processing or photocopying. |
| Equipment age | The period from the manufacturing year to the import year, calculated by year. |
| Import declaration for printing equipment | A specialized-management declaration procedure before importing regulated printing equipment. |
| National Single Window | An electronic portal used for selected import-related administrative procedures. |
| Post-clearance | Records, explanations and compliance checks after customs clearance. |
RELATED LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO CHECK
| Document group | Document | Authority | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal decree | Decree 60/2014/ND-CP | Government | Base regulation on printing activities. |
| Amending decree | Decree 25/2018/ND-CP | Government | Earlier amendments to Decree 60/2014/ND-CP. |
| Current amendment | Decree 116/2026/ND-CP | Government | Must be checked for current application because it amends/partly repeals related printing-activity provisions. |
| Guiding circulars | Circular 03/2015/TT-BTTTT, Circular 22/2018/TT-BTTTT and amendments | Sectoral authority | Detailed guidance and import-export goods list in printing/publication activities. |
VIEW / DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL DOCUMENT
Before application, businesses should verify the official Vietnamese source, especially for printing-equipment import declarations and printing-establishment procedures.
FULL TEXT OF THE LEGAL DOCUMENT
Decree 72/2022/ND-CP contains multiple appendices and statutory forms from Form No. 01 to Form No. 15c. To avoid omitting form fields or distorting the official layout, the full text is provided below through the official signed PDF viewer.
Primary official source: Government legal-document portal / Official Gazette. The English content in this article is for operational reference only and is not an official legal translation.
FAQ
When did Decree 72/2022/ND-CP take effect?
It took effect on 01 Jan 2023.
Is a newer decree relevant?
Yes. Decree 116/2026/ND-CP should be checked for current application.
Do all imported printers need declaration?
No general conclusion should be made. The answer depends on equipment type, function, speed, size and legal exceptions.
How is equipment age determined?
It is determined from the manufacturing year to the import year.
Does this Decree change customs duty?
No. It is not a tariff document, but it affects specialized-management requirements that may impact clearance.
What should be prepared before ETA?
Technical documents, labels/year of manufacture, invoice, packing list, transport documents and declaration dossier if applicable.
Should the appendix/forms be checked by product name or by HS code?
Both should be checked. For equipment import, HS code, actual function, model, technology and the official form fields must be aligned before submission.
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