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Pursuant to Articles 12, 13, and 17 of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade on 15 May 2025, detailing several provisions relating to trade remedy measures, on 2 March 2026 the competent authority issued Notice No. 15/TB-PVTM regarding the receipt of applications for exemption from the application of trade remedy measures for the 2026 period.
According to the notice, enterprises that fully satisfy the exemption conditions in each specific case listed in the attached appendix may submit applications for exemption with respect to the volume of goods expected to be imported or used in 2026. This mechanism serves as an important instrument to ensure flexibility in the implementation of trade remedy measures, while facilitating enterprises with genuine demand that does not undermine the legitimate protective objectives of the measures currently in force.
The application dossier for exemption shall comply with Article 16 and Appendix II of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT. Enterprises are required to prepare comprehensive documentation demonstrating their satisfaction of the exemption criteria, including information on the technical specifications of the product, intended use, actual demand, domestic supply capacity (if any), and other relevant documents as required by the reviewing authority. The provision of accurate, truthful, and timely information is a key factor to ensure that the application is duly considered.
Notably, where an enterprise has been granted an exemption for 2026 but the allocated volume is nearly exhausted, it may submit a supplementary application for exemption in accordance with Clause 4, Article 17 of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT at any time during 2026. This provision enables enterprises to proactively adjust their import and production–business plans in line with actual demand arising during the year, thereby minimizing potential disruptions to supply chains.
Regarding submission procedures, pursuant to Clause 3, Article 17 and Article 18 of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT, enterprises must submit their dossiers within the prescribed time limit via the Online Public Service Portal at https://dichvucong.moit.gov.vn, or directly, or by post to the receiving address specified in the notice. Timely submission is decisive for the possibility of being granted exemption during the 2026 review period.
In the context where trade remedy measures are increasingly utilized to safeguard domestic industries against surges in imports, the exemption mechanism plays a balancing role among the interests of the parties concerned. Enterprises should therefore proactively review their import plans, assess actual demand, and prepare the necessary documentation in a timely manner to mitigate risks arising from material shortages or increased costs due to the absence of exemption.
Notice No. 15/TB-PVTM and its appendix may be downloaded and consulted in accordance with the official guidance published in the information disclosure system of the issuing authority.
To protect their legitimate interests, manufacturers and exporters should familiarize themselves with the procedure and actively contact Vietnam Antidumping Law Firm specializing in anti-dumping and trade remedy for timely assistance.
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