| THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ------- | SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness ---------- |
| No. 42/2005/QH11 | Hanoi, June 14, 2005 |
LAW
ON AMENDMENT OF AND ADDITION TO A NUMBER OF ARTICLES OF THE LAW ON CUSTOMS
Pursuant to the 1992 Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as mended by Resolution 51-2001-QH10 passed by Legislature X of the National Assembly at its 10th Session on 25 December 2001;
This Law amends and adds to a number of articles of the Law on Customs passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on 29 June 2001.
Article 1. A number of articles of the Law on Customs shall be amended and added to as follows:
1. To amend and add to article 2 as follows:
"Article 2 Governing scope
This Law regulates State administration of customs with respect to goods being imported, exported or in transit and means of transportation of domestic or foreign organizations and individuals entering, exiting or in transit in the customs territory; and regulates the organization and operation of Customs."
2. To add a new clause 18 at the end of article 4 as follows:
"18. Customs territory means the area within the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the area in exclusive economic zones, the continental shelf of Vietnam and places where the Law on Customs is applicable."
3. To add a new article 5a after article 5 as follows:
"Article 5a. Activities of international co-operation by Customs
Vietnam Customs shall, in accordance with its functions, in accordance with law and within the scope of the authority delegated to it, be responsible:
1. To exercise the rights, discharge the obligations and represent the interests of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at the World Customs Organization.
2. To negotiate and sign bilateral international agreements with foreign Customs and to organize implementation of such agreements.
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