Vietnam's trade office in Singapore has outlined the Import Certificate and Delivery Verification process in a notice published by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The source identifies October 5 as the date of the Singapore Customs update. It does not describe a new requirement for every shipment from the article's publication date.
Different functions at each stage
ICDV applies when controlled goods and the exporting country's requirements call for an import certificate.
The IC concerns specified goods, declared end use and the end user. The notice says the importer applies before shipment.
It lists a ten-Singapore-dollar processing fee and one-year validity, alongside account and documentation requirements.
An IC does not replace the separate import-permit step through TradeNet.
Delivery Verification confirms that goods covered by the IC have arrived. Where required by the exporting country, the notice gives a 14-day submission period after arrival.
Consistent documentation matters
The trade office highlights matching descriptions, HS codes, quantities, values and end-user information across the relevant records.
It also discusses conditions for ownership changes and re-export, recommending early clarification with the competent authorities.
The notice does not confirm certification or clearance of any individual shipment.
Its central distinction is that ICDV is a targeted control mechanism, not a universal procedure for all imports.
Practical application still depends on the relevant customs guidance and the circumstances of the goods concerned.