Consolidated Document No. 11/VBHN-BCT: Auction of Used Vehicle Import Tariff-Rate Quotas under CPTPP
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The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Consolidated Document No. 11/VBHN-BCT on 2 March 2026, integrating Circular 04/2020/TT-BCT and amending Circular 08/2026/TT-BCT (effective 25 February 2026). The document governs the full auction procedure for tariff-rate quotas (TRQ) on the importation of used vehicles from CPTPP member countries. TRQs are allocated through a competitive auction mechanism held annually in Q1 (no later than 15 April). Successful bidders are notified within 14 days and must present the Ministry's allocation notice to customs authorities when importing. Vehicles must satisfy CPTPP rules of origin with valid certificates, and must meet Vietnam's technical, safety, and environmental standards. The annual quota increases progressively from 66 vehicles (2020) to 150 vehicles (2034), then remains fixed from 2035 onward. Annex I was updated to replace the term "engine capacity (công suất)" with the correct term "engine displacement (dung tích)" pursuant to Circular 08/2026.
Consolidated Document 11/VBHN-BCT — Auction of Used Vehicle Import TRQs under CPTPP
Scope and Applicability
Applies to Vietnamese traders and any entity or individual involved in importing used vehicles under Vietnam's CPTPP commitments.
Quota Categories and Volumes
Vehicles under HS codes 87.02, 87.03, and 87.04, split equally between engine displacements ≤ 3,000 cm³ and > 3,000 cm³:
- 2026 total: 102 vehicles; 2030: 120 vehicles; 2034: 150 vehicles
- From 2035 onward: fixed at 150 vehicles per year
Auction Principles
- Annual auction held in Q1, closing no later than 15 April
- Auction Council established by the Ministry of Industry and Trade
- No minimum bid price required to participate or receive an allocation
- Quotas allocated in descending bid order
- Auction information published at least 30 days in advance
- Results published within 14 days of the auction session
Import Procedures
Traders must hold a vehicle import business licence; those without one may commission a licensed trader. Customs clearance requires presentation of the Ministry's quota-rights allocation notice.
Vehicle Eligibility Requirements
- Must have been registered in the exporting country prior to arrival at Vietnamese border
- Must comply with CPTPP rules of origin and carry a valid origin certificate
- Must meet Vietnam's technical standards, safety, and environmental regulations
- Vehicle type must match the scope of the importer's business licence