When a 3% Material Consumption Variance Leads to Customs Tax Reassessment: A Risk Many Export Processing Enterprises Discover Only During Year-End Finalization THT Cargo Logistics — Customs Compliance Insights for FDI Enterprises This is a situation THT Cargo Logistics has encountered repeatedly while supporting Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs) across Southern Vietnam’s industrial parks. The production
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PEAK SEASON IN OCEAN FREIGHT: HOW FDI MANUFACTURERS CAN PREPARE TO AVOID SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS Peak season in ocean freight is more than just a period of rising freight rates. For FDI manufacturers operating with fixed production, shipping, and delivery schedules, it is also a time when supply chain risks increase significantly, including limited vessel
CHECKLIST BEFORE SHIPPING AIR CARGO: 7 STEPS TO HELP FDI MANUFACTURERS REDUCE ROLL-OVER AND DELAY RISKS For FDI manufacturers exporting goods by air, especially urgent shipments, samples, components, machinery, equipment, or orders with strict delivery deadlines, proper preparation before booking is very important. Many air cargo shipments are delayed, generate extra costs, or get rolled
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
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