CUSTOMS STRENGTHENS ORIGIN VERIFICATION AND PRODUCT LABELING INSPECTIONS: WHAT IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS NEED TO KNOW Vietnam Customs is strengthening inspections related to the determination of product origin and the management of import and export labeling to enhance regulatory compliance, prevent trade fraud, and ensure proper implementation of origin regulations.According to the guidance outlined in Official
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THT CARGO LOGISTICS INTERNAL TRAINING: CHEMICAL PERMITS GUIDELINES & IMPORTANT COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS In international trade and customs operations, especially for FDI manufacturers, chemicals remain one of the most highly regulated product groups in terms of import policies, specialized permits, and compliance requirements. Even a small mistake when determining applicable regulations or preparing documentation can lead
CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN IMPORTING MACHINERY INTO VIETNAM: HOW ENTERPRISES CAN PREPARE TO AVOID RISKS The import of machinery and equipment plays a vital role for manufacturing enterprises, particularly FDI companies investing in greenfield projects or expanding their factories in Vietnam. However, this commodity group involves stringent regulatory compliance, technical documentation, HS code classification, and customs
IMPORT-EXPORT PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR NEW FDI PLANTS IN VIETNAM: WHAT TO PREPARE FROM DAY ONE Vietnam continues to be a premier manufacturing destination for foreign investors from Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe. However, alongside investment budgeting, plant construction, and recruitment — a factor that is frequently underestimated but directly affects operational timelines is logistics
CUSTOMS RISKS FOR FDI EXPORT PROCESSING ENTERPRISES (EPEs): KEY CONTROLS TO AVOID TAX RE-ASSESSMENTS AND OPERATIONAL DISRUPTIONS Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs) are entitled to numerous tax incentives and preferential customs mechanisms; however, these privileges come with stringent control requirements regarding cargo, raw materials, warehousing, finalization reports, and surveillance systems. In practice, many FDI enterprises face
PRODUCTS REQUIRING EXPORT LICENSES A Practical Solution to Avoid Customs Delays and Compliance Risks Exporting goods is not simply a matter of booking cargo space and filing customs declarations. For many regulated products, businesses are required to obtain export licenses or complete specialized inspections before the shipment can be cleared for export. If these requirements
REGION II CUSTOMS INTENSIFIES MANAGEMENT OF PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING FOR EXPORT REGIMES: HOW SHOULD ENTERPRISES PREPARE? Region II serves as a vital hub concentrating major industrial zones and manufacturing clusters in the South, such as Viet Huong, Vietnam – Singapore (VSIP), Thu Dau Mot, Song Than, and My Phuoc. This area maintains a dynamic density
OPTIMIZING CARGO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE: SOLUTIONS FOR MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES TO MAINTAIN STABLE SUPPLY CHAINS Against a backdrop of continuous global supply chain volatility, import-export operations are no longer just a supporting function, but have become a direct factor influencing manufacturing capacity, delivery schedules, and corporate competitiveness. For manufacturing enterprises—particularly FDI companies, businesses within industrial zones, processing
IMPORT-EXPORT CHECKLIST FOR NEW MANUFACTURING FDI ENTERPRISES IN VIETNAM For an FDI factory in Vietnam, import-export operations typically begin very early: importing machinery, equipment, production lines, raw materials, components, packaging, and samples, followed by exporting finished products overseas. However, before handling the very first shipment, businesses should look beyond basic commercial documents like contracts, commercial
VIETNAMESE AIR COMPRESSORS FACE DUAL U.S. INVESTIGATIONS: TRADE REMEDY CHALLENGES AND SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT The U.S. export market is witnessing an increasing use of trade remedy measures against imported products. Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially initiated dual investigations, including Anti-Dumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) investigations, concerning air compressors imported from