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
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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
POST-CLEARANCE AUDIT FOR FDI MANUFACTURERS IN VIETNAM: WHAT CUSTOMS FOCUSES ON AND HOW COMPANIES SHOULD PREPARE Many FDI manufacturers tend to think: “Once the shipment is customs-cleared, the matter is closed.” In reality, customs clearance is only the first step. After import or export procedures are completed, customs authorities may still review customs declarations, supporting
Specialized Inspection for Imported Electrical and Electronic Goods: Hidden Risks That Can Delay FDI Factory Production Plans For FDI manufacturers in electronics, semiconductors, precision engineering, and industrial production, imported electrical and electronic goods are often critical to production continuity. However, specialized inspection can become a major clearance risk if it is not reviewed early enough.
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
OCEAN FREIGHT PEAK SEASON: FDI MANUFACTURERS NEED TO STAY PROACTIVE TO AVOID SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS Peak season in ocean freight is more than just a period of rising freight rates. For FDI manufacturers with fixed production, shipping, and delivery schedules, it is also a time when multiple risks intensify: vessel space shortages, empty container shortages,
When a 3% Material Consumption Variance Leads to Customs Tax Reassessment: A Risk Many Export Processing Enterprises Discover Only During Year-End Finalization THT Cargo Logistics — Customs Compliance Insights for FDI Enterprises This is a situation THT Cargo Logistics has encountered repeatedly while supporting Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs) across Southern Vietnam’s industrial parks. The production
PEAK SEASON IN OCEAN FREIGHT: HOW FDI MANUFACTURERS CAN PREPARE TO AVOID SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS Peak season in ocean freight is more than just a period of rising freight rates. For FDI manufacturers operating with fixed production, shipping, and delivery schedules, it is also a time when supply chain risks increase significantly, including limited vessel
CHECKLIST BEFORE SHIPPING AIR CARGO: 7 STEPS TO HELP FDI MANUFACTURERS REDUCE ROLL-OVER AND DELAY RISKS For FDI manufacturers exporting goods by air, especially urgent shipments, samples, components, machinery, equipment, or orders with strict delivery deadlines, proper preparation before booking is very important. Many air cargo shipments are delayed, generate extra costs, or get rolled