Category Archives: CUSTOMS & LOGISTICS REGULATIONS

UPDATE ON IMPORT-EXPORT TARIFF SCHEDULE 2026

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

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

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)

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