MoIT Revokes VCCI’s Authority To Issue C/O, CNM, And REX Codes – Exporters Must Proactively Transition

On April 21, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 1103/QĐ-BCT, officially revoking the authority of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to issue Certificates of Origin (C/O), Certificates of Non-Manipulation (CNM), and REX codes.

This is a major shift in the origin certification management system, directly impacting export enterprises that are currently benefiting from preferential tariffs under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) such as EVFTA, CPTPP, RCEP, and UKVFTA.

C/O, CNM, and REX codes are mandatory for goods to be eligible for preferential tariffs under FTAs. The change in the issuing authority will directly affect export procedures, especially for sectors effectively utilizing tariff preferences such as agriculture, forestry, fishery, textiles, footwear, and electronics.
Accordingly, MOIT has revoked a series of previous decisions that authorized VCCI, including:

• Decision No. 1234/QĐ-BCT (2018): issuance of Form A, Form B, non-preferential C/O, and CNM;
• Decision No. 1076/QĐ-BCT (2020): issuance of GSTP Form C/O;
• Decision No. 2795/QĐ-BCT (2022): registration of REX codes under the GSP of Norway and Switzerland.

From now on, all types of C/O, CNM, and REX codes will be issued by MOIT through the electronic system eCoSys – the official C/O management platform.

• The Import and Export Department will be responsible for receiving applications, issuing documents, and notifying importing partners about this change;
• The Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy will operate the eCoSys system, ensure data management, issue electronic documents, and handle REX code registrations.

Recommendations for enterprises:

• Cease submitting C/O applications through VCCI;
• Register for an eCoSys account and familiarize with the new procedure;
• Closely follow updates and guidance from the Import and Export Department to ensure compliance, and avoid disruptions in tariff benefits and delivery schedules.

Vantage Logistics – Your Export Compliance Partner, Supporting Export Enterprises, provides consulting services on customs procedures and export documentation, especially for C/O, CNM, and REX files.
We are ready to support enterprises with:

• Registration and usage of the eCoSys system;
• Reviewing and preparing complete documentation tailored for each market;
• Consulting on new regulations under FTAs.

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Contact the Vantage team to ensure your export activities remain smooth and fully compliant with the latest regulations.