In the context of concerns about risks of network information security and personal data disclosure, on August 23, 2024, MIC is consulting on the draft National technical regulation on baseline cybersecurity requirements for Surveillance Camera (QCVN 135:2024/BTTTT):
-Scope: surveillance camera equipment using Internet protocol
-Related parties: manufacturers, importers
-Description of products and goods: Digital cameras, which can be connected via Internet protocol to perform part or all of the monitoring and recording.
– Compliance measures: Conformity certification and declaration of conformity
-Proposed applicable HS codes: 8525.60.00, 8525.81.10, 8525.81.90, 8525.82.10, 8525.82.90, 8525.83.10, 8525.83.90, 8525.89.10, 8525.89.90
– Equivalent international standards:
ETSI EN 303 645 v2.1.1 (2020-06) “Cyber; Cybersecurity for Consumer Internet of Things: Baseline Requirements”.
ETSI TS 103 701 v1.1.1 (2021-08) “Cyber; Cybersecurity for Consumer Internet of Things: Conformance Assessment of Baseline Requirements”; Cybersecurity for Consumer Internet of Things: Conformance Asses.
– This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2026
– Managing agency: Authority of Information Security (under MIC)
In-depth analysis:
– HS code 8525.60.00 expected to be applied to cameras using Internet protocol is also the HS code applied to Wireless Digital Image Transmission Equipment listed in the List of goods subject to type approval (announced in Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT), which means that this device is capable of undergoing 02 type approval compliance procedures, managed by 02 different agencies (both under MIC), Vietnam Telecommunication Authority and by Authority of Information Security.
– Most of the indicators and requirements in the draft standard are demonstrated to comply by testing the device’s functions or through evaluating the product’s documents
Type Approval Impacted? Yes
Spectrum Impacted? No
Imports Impacted? Yes