Welcome back to THT Cargo Logistics’ weekly regulatory update. Over the past week, several important regulatory developments issued by Vietnam Customs and the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council have drawn significant attention from FDI enterprises, Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs), manufacturers, and import-export businesses. Below are three key policy updates that businesses should be aware
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HCMC RESOLUTION NO. 12/2026/NQ-HĐND: EXEMPTION OF SEAPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FEES FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2029 On June 19, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council issued Resolution No. 12/2026/NQ-HĐND, providing an exemption from fees for the use of infrastructure facilities, public service works, and public utilities within the Ho Chi Minh City
OFFICIAL LETTER 17657/CHQ-GSQL: CUSTOMS GUIDANCE ON TEMPORARY IMPORT OF USED MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT FOR REPAIR BY EXPORT PROCESSING ENTERPRISES (EPEs) On 18 June 2026, the Customs Department issued Official Letter No. 17657/CHQ-GSQL, providing guidance on customs procedures for the temporary import of used machinery and equipment from overseas into Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs) for repair,
OFFICIAL LETTER No. 17769/CHQ-NVTHQ: GUIDELINES ON CUSTOMS PROCEDURES AND TAX POLICIES FOR EXPORT PROCESSING ENTERPRISES (EPEs) On June 22, 2026, the Customs Department issued Official Letter No. 17769/CHQ-NVTHQ, providing guidance on customs procedures, tax policies, and the handling of surplus raw materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, and assets owned by Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs). This official
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
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