Decree 275/2026/ND-CP Takes Effect on 25 August 2026: What Should Enterprises Review Regarding Chemical Compliance? On 08 July 2026, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 275/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties for violations in the field of chemicals and industrial explosives. The Decree will officially take effect from 25 August 2026, replacing the relevant regulations under
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CASE STUDY | HS CODE ALONE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH: HOW ONE CAS No. CAN CHANGE THE ASSESSMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIAL SHIPMENT For raw materials containing chemical components, determining import requirements should not stop at the product name and HS Code. In a review involving raw material intended for cosmetic manufacturing, one chemical
Domestic Enterprises Outsourcing Processing to Multiple Export Processing Enterprises Can Choose the Customs Clearance Location Official Letter No. 19945/CHQ-GSQL dated August 6, 2026 addresses issues regarding the location for carrying out customs procedures for domestic enterprises outsourcing processing to export processing enterprises. Key point: Where a domestic enterprise outsources processing to multiple export processing enterprises
Circular No. 42/2026/TT-BCT: Detailed List of Dual-Use Goods under the Management Authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Regulations on the Detailed List of Dual-Use Goods under the management authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade are issued under Circular No. 42/2026/TT-BCT dated July 29, 2026. Effective date: Circular No. 42/2026/TT-BCT takes effect
Circular No. 26/2026/TT-BCT: What Should Businesses Do Before August 1, 2026 to Avoid Disruptions in Certificate of Origin (C/O) Issuance? Import-Export Regulatory Update – Effective from August 1, 2026 On July 14, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 26/2026/TT-BCT, introducing new regulations on the decentralization of authorities responsible for issuing Certificates
UPDATE ON GUIDANCE FOR THE LIQUIDATION OF USED COMPUTERS BETWEEN EXPORT PROCESSING ENTERPRISES UNDER OFFICIAL LETTER NO. 18634/CHQ-GSQL On 08 July 2026, Vietnam Customs issued Official Letter No. 18634/CHQ-GSQL providing guidance on handling issues related to the liquidation of used computers between Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs). The key point that businesses should pay special attention
UPDATE ON NEW REGULATIONS FOR CUSTOMS VALUATION UNDER DECREE NO. 167/2025/ND-CP Decree No. 167/2025/ND-CP, effective from 15 August 2025, amends and supplements a number of regulations on customs valuation inspection and determination for exported and imported goods. To minimize customs clearance risks, businesses should pay close attention to the following methods of determining customs value
VAT POLICY UPDATE FOR TEMPORARY IMPORT – RE-EXPORT GOODS UNDER OFFICIAL LETTER No. 1485/CST-XNK On May 28, 2026, the Department of Tax, Fee and Charge Policy Supervision and Management issued Official Letter No. 1485/CST-XNK, providing guidance on the Value-Added Tax (VAT) policy applicable to goods imported under the Temporary Import – Re-export regime. This guidance
New Legal & Regulatory Updates Effective from July 1, 2026: 5 Key Changes Every Import–Export Business Should Know Starting July 1, 2026, a series of new legal regulations officially take effect in Vietnam, directly impacting customs declaration, import-export taxation, logistics operations, warehousing, and customs compliance. For importers, exporters, manufacturers, and FDI enterprises, these changes are
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