Circular No. 33/2014/TT-BNNPTNT providing the order and procedures for plant quarantine upon import, export and transit and post-import quarantine of articles subject to plant quarantine.

This Circular, consisting of 21 articles divided into six Chapters, provides the order and procedures for plant quarantine and grant of plant quarantine certificates for import, export and transit of articles subject to plant quarantine; and post-import plant quarantine. In case of plant quarantine treaties containing different provisions, such treaties prevail. This Circular applies to Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals engaged in the import, export and transit of, or post-import activities involving, articles subject to plant quarantine in Vietnam. The general requirements for plant quarantine are: To conduct inspection in a prompt manner and detect Vietnam's plant quarantine objects and control objects and exotic harmful organisms on articles upon import, export and transit or after import. To promptly apply appropriate measures for handling articles infested with Vietnam's plant quarantine objects or control objects or exotic harmful organisms.