UPDATE ON GOODS MANAGEMENT FOR EXPORT PROCESSING ENTERPRISES (EPEs) UNDER OFFICIAL LETTER 15225/CHQ-GSQL Based on the guidance of the General Department of Customs under Official Letter No. 15225/CHQ-GSQL dated April 14, 2026, businesses operating as Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs) should pay close attention to the principles for determining goods classification and usage to ensure compliance
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UPDATE ON ANTI-CIRCUMVENTION MEASURES FOR HOT-ROLLED COIL (HRC) IMPORTS The Customs authority has issued new guidance for implementing Decision 612/QD-BCT on temporary anti-circumvention trade remedies for Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC) products. Importers should pay close attention to the following requirements to ensure compliance and avoid unexpected tax exposure. 1. Scope of Application The measure applies to
Ministry of Industry and Trade Revises Import-Export Procedures: What Benefits for FDI Enterprises? The Ministry of Industry and Trade revises 36 import-export procedures, focusing on C/O and self-certification of origin. What should FDI enterprises prepare to maximize FTA benefits? Overview: Accelerating Administrative Reform in Import-Export Activities The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a
Strait of Hormuz in Turmoil: Iran Imposes Cryptocurrency Transit Fees – Implications for Global Supply Chains Amid ongoing geopolitical instability, the global maritime transport industry is facing a new shock. The Strait of Hormuz – a critical artery for global energy supply – has become the center of attention as Iran officially proposes and implements
📢 HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT – HUNG KINGS COMMEMORATION DAY & REUNIFICATION DAY (APR 30 – MAY 1, 2026) THT Cargo Logistics would like to respectfully inform our valued Customers and Partners of the upcoming public holiday schedule to help you proactively plan your operations and shipment arrangements. Hung Kings Commemoration Day Holiday Period 26/04/2026 Back to
FROM APRIL 1, 2026: CUSTOMS AUTHORITY IMPLEMENTS UNIFIED UNIT CODE SYSTEM NATIONWIDE Starting from April 1, 2026, the Customs authority will officially implement a unified unit code system across all operational platforms. This marks an important milestone in the digital transformation of customs. Although this change does not affect tax policies, businesses must update their
UPDATE ON IMPORT-EXPORT TARIFF SCHEDULE 2026 (UPDATED AS OF APRIL 5, 2026) To support the business community in quickly and efficiently accessing tax policies and import-export goods management regulations, the Sub-Department of Customs Region VIII has updated and refined the Import-Export Tariff Schedule 2026 (updated as of April 5, 2026), ensuring alignment with the latest
UPDATE ON FOOD SAFETY POLICY: TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN NEW REGULATIONS On April 6, 2026, the Government issued Resolution No. 13/2026/NQ-CP regarding the temporary suspension of several regulations related to food safety management. This is an important update that businesses should take note of to ensure compliance with current regulations. According to the Resolution, the
UPDATE ON OFFICIAL LETTER 14371/CHQ-NVTHQ: CUSTOMS VALUATION FOR R&D COSTS The Customs Authority has issued Official Letter 14371/CHQ-NVTHQ (March 24, 2026), providing guidance on customs valuation for research and development (R&D) costs. This is an important update that directly impacts customs declaration and tax obligations for businesses. According to the guidance, expenses such as design
UPDATE ON IMPORT-EXPORT LICENSING FOR CONTROLLED CHEMICALS (2026) The Chemicals Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued an important update regarding the issuance of import and export licenses for chemicals listed under special control. This is a critical update that businesses must pay close attention to in order to ensure compliance and