Government agencies
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Customs, standards, ports and export bodies in 28 countries, each linked to its official site.
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28 countries and 146 agencies. Each country has its own profile with the full list.
Ghana
12 agencies
Customs · Export promotion · Standards and testing · +5 more
Nigeria
6 agencies
Customs · Export promotion · Standards and testing · +3 more
Kenya
6 agencies
Customs · Standards and testing · Trade ministry · +3 more
Côte d'Ivoire
5 agencies
Customs · Standards and testing · Ports and shipping · +2 more
Senegal
4 agencies
Customs · Export promotion · Ports and shipping · +1 more
South Africa
5 agencies
Customs · Trade ministry · Standards and testing
Egypt
5 agencies
Customs · Standards and testing · Investment · +1 more
Morocco
6 agencies
Customs · Investment · Food and drug · +2 more
Ethiopia
6 agencies
Customs · Investment · Standards and testing · +3 more
Tanzania
6 agencies
Customs · Standards and testing · Export promotion · +3 more
Rwanda
5 agencies
Customs · Investment · Standards and testing · +2 more
Agencies in Vietnam
4 agencies
- 01
Vietnam Customs
Clears goods in and out, collects duties and runs the customs declaration system.
Customs- When you need it
- When goods enter or leave the country.
- Most asked
- Where do I file the customs declaration?With the customs authority, usually through a licensed broker and the national single window.
Official site Last checked 10 Oct 2026 - 02
Ministry of Industry and Trade
Sets trade policy, licences and trade remedies.
Trade ministry- When you need it
- When you need trade policy or a government introduction.
- Most asked
- Who sets trade policy?The trade ministry sets the rules and can point you to the office that issues a permit.
Official site Last checked 10 Oct 2026 - 03
Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade)
Helps exporters register, find buyers and meet market rules.
Export promotion- When you need it
- When you are looking for buyers or export support.
- Most asked
- Who helps me find buyers abroad?The export promotion agency. Many run trade missions, buyer lists and market guides.
Most asked across countries
Common questions on every route, and the agency that usually answers each.
Who issues the certificate of origin?
Usually the national chamber of commerce. For trade-deal rates, customs may check or countersign it.
Certificate of origin issuerWho checks that my product meets the standard?
The national standards body or conformity regulator. Some markets need its mark before goods clear.
Standards and testing
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