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Vietnam automotive Circulars and regulatory procedures

Use these pages to understand what procedure and documentation may apply to an automotive project in Vietnam. English titles are descriptive unless an official English title has been verified; the Vietnamese instrument remains controlling.

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Circular 45/2026/TT-BXD: amendments affecting vehicle and component procedures

Practical English guidance on changes taking effect in 2026 that should be checked against the current import, production, testing and certification workflow for international automotive teams operating in Vietnam.

Circular 54/2024/TT-BGTVT: imported motor vehicles and components

Practical English guidance on inspection, quality certification and COP-related procedures for imported vehicles and regulated components for international automotive teams operating in Vietnam.

Circular 55/2024/TT-BGTVT: manufactured and assembled motor vehicles and components

Practical English guidance on Vietnamese procedures for type certification, production quality control, COP and changes for locally manufactured or assembled products for international automotive teams operating in Vietnam.

Circular 69/2025/TT-BXD: energy-labelling procedures for road vehicles

Practical English guidance on the applicable declaration and procedural work related to vehicle energy labelling for international automotive teams operating in Vietnam.

Circular 71/2025/TT-BXD: technical requirements for motor-vehicle inspection facilities

Practical English guidance on procedures and technical conditions relevant to the defined scope of vehicle inspection facilities for international automotive teams operating in Vietnam.

Circular 24/2026/TT-BXD: updates to motor-vehicle certification and COP procedures

Practical English guidance on procedural updates that must be read with the current certification and COP framework for international automotive teams operating in Vietnam.

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QCVN and Circulars answer different questions

A QCVN primarily identifies technical requirements. A Circular describes procedural, documentation, assessment and responsibility requirements. Most real projects need both layers.

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Amendments, effective dates and transitional provisions must be reviewed in the current Vietnamese source. LotusTSE does not present these summaries as legal translations.

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