Pocket Knife → Vietnam

Pocket Knife import prohibited

Details

Pocket Knife import prohibited. Enforcement in Vietnam carries fines from VND 10,000,000 to VND 2,000,000,000 under Penal Code Art. 250-251 (narcotics smuggling); Law on Customs Art. 8. In the reverse direction (taking pocket knife out of Vietnam): allowed — Pocket knives may be exported from Vietnam in checked baggage; carry laws at the destination govern what you may do with them on arrival.

Leaving with this item

Pocket knives may be exported from Vietnam in checked baggage; carry laws at the destination govern what you may do with them on arrival.

Practical advice

Do not bring pocket knife to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) · https://www.customs.gov.vn