Importing Civil Cryptography Products (CCP) in Vietnam: NACIS's requirements guidance.

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NACIS's requirements to register a civilian encryption product

Are they considering importing CCPs (Civil Cryptography Products) into Vietnam? 

This guide outlines the essential steps to navigate the licensing process mandated by the Law on Cyber Information Security. The regulations are further detailed in Decrees and Circulars related to Civil Cryptography Products & Services Trading Management, overseen by the National Agency of Cryptography and Information Security (“NACIS”) under the Government Cipher Committee (“GCC”).

Licenses Required to Import Civil Cryptography Products (CCP) from NACIS

To import Civil Cryptography Products (CCP) into Vietnam, there are 2 licenses we need to submit to NACIS:

1. Trading License: Demonstrates that a company is approved to trade the specified Civil Cryptography Products as Regulation. The Trading License will include business information such as Company Name, Address, License Expired Date, and the List of approved products, and services you can operate. 
   

2. Import/ ExportLicense: Details the number of imported/ exported products and their intended use.

Requirements for a Trading License

To obtain a trading license, your company must be operating legally in Vietnam. According to regulation by the government, the following types of products require licenses for import:

- Products for cryptographic key generation, management, or storage

- Cryptographic components in PKI systems

- Products for securing stored data

- Products for securing data exchanged over networks

- Products for securing IP streams and channels

- Products for securing analog and digital voice communications

- Products for securing wireless communications

- Products for securing fax and telegraph communications

How to Obtain Licenses for importing or exporting CCP From NACIS

If your import/export product falls into any of the above categories, you need to prepare the following documents to register for a trading license before submitting to NACIS:

Technical Specification Document: This must state the product's purpose, the encryptions used, their operations, and the configuration details of CCP. It should be written in Vietnamese and accompanied by:

• Datasheet

• Product specifications for the encryptions

• Details of encryption technology operations

These documents can be in English and must be official documents from the manufacturers or listed on the public website of the brand or any entity accepted by NACIS Vietnam.

Additional Documents:

• Business Registration Certificate License

• Business Operating PlanPurposes for obtaining these licenses

• Cyber Security Solutions for your business operating plan

• Infrastructure and maintenance solutions

• Credentials of your technical team

NACIS may require additional documentation throughout the process. Upon submission, NACIS will review your package and provide feedback. Once accepted, it typically takes around 20 working days to obtain the trading license.

Import or Export License Registration for CCP

After receiving your trading license, you can apply for an import license. This registration includes:

• Application for license to export/import civil cryptographic products indicating: 

• Product name

• Product Specification 

• Manufacturing year and Country of Origin

• Planned import/ export volume 

• Purpose of Import or Export 

• Updated Trading license of business which contains the Product line you are planning to import 

NACIS will review your submission, and provide feedback, and if everything is in order, you will receive your import license in approximately 10 - 15 working days.

How do you handle if your company is not eligible for the Trading Licence Registration? 

You are the manufacturer in the Export Processing Zone and you are not As a manufacturer in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) without Vietnamese trading rights, you need to import equipment for internal security or production upgrades. However, you lack the import and trading licenses required for CCP. 

An importer of record (IOR) provider can help! Their expertise in CCPs allows them to:

• Classify your equipment accurately: They ensure your equipment falls under the correct customs category for smooth import processing.

• Streamline the import process: Their experience simplifies the import procedures, saving you time and hassle.

By using an IOR provider, you can efficiently import CCP for your EPZ operations without needing separate trading and import licenses.

How Tron Chan Can Assist You

Tron Chan, a NACIS-verified company, can streamline your import process to Vietnam, including Special Economic Zones (SEZs) like Free Tax Zones (FTZs), Free Trade Zones (FTZs), and Export Processing Zones (EPZs).

We offer comprehensive import services, including:

• License acquisition: We assist you in obtaining the necessary licenses for importing your products.

• Trade Compliance Consultancy as Classification and Harmonized System (HS) code determination - ensuring you pay the correct duties and avoid customs delays;

• Regulatory analysis and Tailored compliance solutions: Based on our analysis, we create a customized trade compliance plan that minimizes risk and ensures efficient import clearance. 

• Customs clearance: Our team handles all customs procedures to ensure smooth product entry into Vietnam.

• Delivery nationwide: We deliver your products to any location in Vietnam, including SEZs.
  

Tron Chan is dedicated to ensuring your imports comply with Vietnamese regulations, allowing your business to operate efficiently.

Contact us today to expand your business in Vietnam with NACIS-compliant imports!