Category Archives: CUSTOMS & LOGISTICS REGULATIONS

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 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

REGULATIONS ON ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES IN THE CUSTOMS SECTOR UNDER DECREE 169/2026/NĐ-CP To support businesses in promptly updating new regulations related to administrative penalties in the Customs sector, THT Cargo Logistics would like to summarize key highlights under Decree 169/2026/NĐ-CP and implementation guidance issued by the Customs authority. The new Decree will directly impact customs declaration

OFFICIAL LETTER 16499 GUIDELINES ON IMPORTED GOODS LABELING SIZE REQUIREMENTS IN 2026 To support businesses in promptly updating the latest regulations related to imported goods labeling, THT Cargo Logistics would like to summarize the key contents of Official Letter No. 16499/CHQ-GSQL dated May 20, 2026 issued by the Customs Department regarding labeling requirements under Decree

SUMMARY OF UPDATED CUSTOMS UNIT CODE CHANGES EFFECTIVE FROM JUNE 1, 2026 To support businesses in promptly updating changes related to the Customs unit code system under the Regional Customs model, THT Cargo Logistics would like to summarize the key points based on: Official Letter No. 489/CNTT-QLVH dated May 19, 2026 issued by the Customs

UPDATED GUIDELINES ON DECLARING CHEMICAL COMPONENTS FOR IMPORT & EXPORT GOODS UNDER OFFICIAL LETTER 16292/CHQ-GSQL Chemical declaration has always been one of the most complex customs procedures, requiring a high level of accuracy from enterprises. To help businesses promptly update the latest regulatory requirements, THT would like to summarize the key contents of Official Letter

DETAILED GUIDE TO RESETTING VNACCS PASSWORDS AND NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW ACCOUNTS During import-export operations, issues related to system passwords or changes to Digital Signatures are unavoidable. To help businesses quickly resolve technical disruptions, THT has summarized the latest procedures for resetting VNACCS passwords and National Single Window accounts. I. PROCEDURE FOR RESETTING VNACCS PASSWORDS &

NEW GUIDELINES ON CUSTOMS VALUATION AND CIRCULATION OF IMPORTED GOODS In import-export operations, customs valuation determination may sometimes take longer than expected, causing concerns about potential business delays. To address this issue, THT would like to update enterprises on the latest guidance issued by the Customs Department under Official Dispatch No. 15808/CHQ-NVTHQ (dated April 29,