On September 1, 2026, the Vietnamese Government issued Decree 341/2026/ND-CP, detailing several provisions and implementation measures of the Cybersecurity Law regarding civil cryptography.

This regulation is particularly important for businesses involved in the import, export, or trading of electronic devices, networking equipment, and products with encryption functions. If a product falls under the regulated category but its import policy is not verified in advance, businesses may face licensing requirements, customs clearance delays, and disruptions to delivery schedules.

How Does Decree 341/2026/ND-CP Affect Import and Export Activities?

One of the key provisions of the Decree concerns the import and export of civil cryptographic products.

Under the regulation, businesses importing or exporting products listed in the List of Civil Cryptographic Products Subject to Import and Export Licensing must obtain an Import and Export License for Civil Cryptographic Products before carrying out the transaction.

The license is issued by the Government Cipher Committee of Vietnam and remains valid for the period specified in the Decree.

Not Every Electronic Device Requires a License

Many businesses mistakenly assume that every electronic or security-related device automatically requires an import license. In reality, this is not always the case.

Whether a product falls under regulatory control depends on several factors, including:

• The product's HS Code

• Product name and description

• Technical specifications and encryption-related functions

• The official List of Civil Cryptographic Products

For this reason, businesses should verify the applicable import policy before submitting customs declarations to avoid additional documentation requirements or customs clearance delays.

Product Categories That Require Special Attention

Below are several common product categories that may be related to civil cryptography regulations and should be reviewed before importation.

1. Networking Equipment with Encryption Functions

These products are widely imported by IT and telecommunications companies.

 Cisco ISR (IPsec VPN)                       Fortinet FortiGate                             Sophos XGS

These devices commonly integrate encryption technologies to protect data transmitted across networks.

2. Storage Devices with Data Encryption

Many storage devices now come with built-in hardware encryption.

           Samsung T7 Touch                               Kingston IronKey

These products often include encryption features and should be assessed based on their technical specifications.

3. Authentication and Information Security Devices

These products are commonly used by enterprises, banks, and data centers.

    YubiKey                                HSM                                          Smart Card

These devices are designed for authentication, encryption key management, or secure access control.

4. Telecommunications Equipment

Some telecommunications products also integrate encryption capabilities.

      Enterprise VoIP phones                           Enterprise Wi-Fi                   Industrial 5G modems

Important Note: The examples above do not automatically require an import license. Licensing requirements depend on the product's HS Code, technical specifications, and whether it falls within the regulated list under Decree 341/2026/ND-CP.

Electronic Devices That Do Not Automatically Require a License

Many common electronic devices are generally not automatically classified as regulated civil cryptographic products, including:

     Computer monitors                 Keyboards and mice             Computer speakers

 Standard USB webcams          HDMI, USB, and LAN cables

However, businesses should still verify import policies if these products include dedicated encryption functions.

What Should Businesses Prepare Before Importing?

To ensure smooth customs clearance, businesses should follow these steps:

Step 1: Identify the exact product name, model, functions, and technical specifications.

Step 2: Determine the correct HS Code.

Step 3: Compare the product against the List of Civil Cryptographic Products Subject to Licensing.

Step 4: If the product falls under regulatory control, apply for the required license from the Government Cipher Committee before importation.

Step 5: Check whether any additional specialized regulatory requirements apply.

Why Should Businesses Verify Policies Before Shipment?

For technology products, determining import requirements during the quotation stage or before shipment offers significant advantages.

Without prior verification, businesses may encounter:

• Missing import licenses

• Additional document processing time

• Customs clearance delays

• Delivery schedule disruptions

• Increased logistics costs

This is especially important for products with VPN capabilities, data encryption, authentication functions, or integrated cryptographic technology.

Songwin Supports Your Import and Export Compliance

For shipments subject to specialized regulatory requirements, Songwin International Logistics Vietnam helps businesses:

• Verify import policies before shipment

• Review HS Codes and technical specifications

• Advise on licensing procedures when applicable

• Coordinate customs clearance and logistics documentation

If your business is preparing to import routers, firewalls, networking equipment, encrypted storage devices, HSMs, security keys, or other products with encryption functions, verifying the applicable import policy in advance can save valuable time and reduce customs risks.

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