Issuing business codes for temporary import and re-export of frozen foods is a process that requires strict compliance with legal regulations to help the State and businesses easily manage transparency in their business activities. career. The following article will provide the steps in the procedure for granting the above Business Code. We welcome you to follow us!

What is the business code for temporary import and re-export of goods?

Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 26 of Decree 69/2018/ND-CP, the temporary import and re-export business code is a separate code for each group of goods that an enterprise is granted to do temporary import and re-export business. goods within the scope of that commodity group.

Conditions for a business to be granted a business code for temporary import and re-export of frozen foods?

Conditions for an enterprise to be granted a business code for temporary import and re-export of frozen foods are specified in Article 23 of Decree 69/2018/ND-CP as follows:

1. There is a deposit amount of 10 billion VND paid at a credit institution in the province or city where the enterprise has a warehouse or yard.
2. There are warehouses and yards to serve the business of temporary import and re-export of frozen foods, specifically:

• Warehouses and yards have a minimum capacity of 100 40-foot refrigerated containers, with a minimum area of ​​1,500 m2. Warehouses and yards are separated from the outside by hard fences, built with a minimum height of 2.5 m; There is a road for trucks carrying containers to move in and out of warehouses and yards; There are entrance gates and signs of businesses using warehouses and yards.
• Warehouses and yards have sufficient power sources (including grid power and backup generators of equivalent capacity) and accompanying specialized equipment to operate refrigerated containers according to the capacity of warehouses and yards.
• Warehouses and yards must be owned by the enterprise or leased by the enterprise; must be located in the area planned for the warehouse and yard system serving the business of temporary import and re-export of frozen foods or in the area prescribed by the People’s Committee of the border province after agreement with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Finance. Government and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

1. Warehouses and yards that have been previously declared for the purpose of granting a temporary import and re-export business code cannot be sublet for use for the purpose of applying for a temporary import and re-export business code of frozen foods. again, according to Clause 3, Article 26 of this Decree.

Process for granting business code for temporary import and re-export of frozen foods

Prepared documents

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 27 of Decree 69/2018/ND-CP, Clause 1, Article 7 and Appendix VI issued with Circular 12/2018, documents to be prepared include:

• Document requesting issuance of temporary import and re-export business code: 1 original.
• Business registration certificate or Enterprise registration certificate: 1 copy with the business stamp.
• Document from the credit institution confirming the enterprise’s payment of the deposit amount as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 23 or Article 24 or Article 25 of this Decree: 1 original copy.
• Documents proving that the enterprise owns a warehouse or yard or has a contract to rent a warehouse or yard to serve the business of temporary import and re-export of frozen foods as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 23 of this Decree: 1 copy with the stamp of the business.
• Document from the electricity agency where the enterprise has a warehouse or yard certifying that the warehouse or yard has enough grid power to operate refrigerated containers according to capacity: 1 original copy.

Competent authority and time limit for resolution

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 27 of Decree 69/2018/ND-CP, the competent authority to issue business codes for temporary import and re-export of frozen food is the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The time limit for resolving this procedure is about 14 days from the date of receipt of complete and correct documents, according to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 27 of Decree 69/2018/ND-CP.

Implementation steps

Pursuant to Clause 1 and Clause 3, Article 27 of Decree 69/2018/ND-CP, the order for an enterprise to be granted a Business Code for temporary import and re-export of frozen food is:

Step 1: Enterprises submit 1 set of documents to request a temporary import and re-export business code directly or by post or online (if applicable) to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Step 2: Within 7 working days from the date of receipt of complete and prescribed documents, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall conduct an inspection or authorize the Department of Industry and Trade of the province where the enterprise has its warehouse or yard to inspect and confirm. warehouse and yard conditions.

Step 3: Within 7 working days from the date of inspection results of warehouse and yard conditions, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall consider granting a business code for temporary import and re-export of frozen food to businesses. In case of not granting a temporary import and re-export business code, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall respond in writing and clearly state the reason.

For temporary import and re-export business codes of goods subject to special consumption tax and temporary import and re-export business codes of used goods, within 7 working days from the date of receipt of the application. If the application is complete and in accordance with regulations, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will consider granting a temporary import and re-export business code to the enterprise.

In case of not granting a temporary import and re-export business code, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall respond in writing and clearly state the reason.

Consulting services on procedures for granting business codes for temporary import and re-export of frozen foods

Procedures for granting business codes for temporary import and re-export of frozen foods are important procedures so that businesses with business activities in this field can operate continuously and in accordance with the law. Therefore, if you encounter difficulties during the process of applying for a Business Code above, please contact Long Phan.  We are always ready to assist you:

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