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
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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
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
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