Ministerial Order No.0982 on Withdrawal of Import Licensing for Tractors Specifically Used for Agricultural Production.

This Ministerial Order establishes a regulatory reform by abolishing the requirement for import licenses for tractors used specifically in agricultural production. The primary objective is to streamline business operations and reduce administrative hurdles for farmers, production groups, and cooperatives, thereby promoting mechanized farming and increasing national agricultural productivity. By removing the requirement for import licenses, the government aims to lower the costs and time associated with acquiring essential farming machinery.
The Ministerial Order states that while the import license from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce is no longer required, importers must still comply with technical inspections and registration requirements under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. For individual families, the duty-free or simplified import is limited to one tractor per household, requiring certification of purpose from local village authorities. For production groups or cooperatives, the certification must be obtained from the District Office of Agriculture and Forestry to ensure the machinery is utilized for its intended agricultural purpose rather than commercial resale.