The Customs Department will officially pilot the centralized clearance model at Regional Customs Sub-Department III and Regional Customs Sub-Department V according to a three-phase roadmap, with Phase 1 commencing on October 1, 2025.  1. Implementation Roadmap:  a. Phase 1 (From October 1, 2025):�...

On August 15, 2025, Hon Gai Port Customs issued Official Letter No. 1339/HQHG-KTGSKS1 on supervising the process of specialized import-export goods sampling within the customs operational area. This document aims to enhance transparency, objectivity, and compliance in specialized inspections of impo...

On August 15, 2025, the Customs Department issued Official Letter No. 19569/CHQ-GSQL providing guidance on Re-import Procedures for Goods Returned for Repair, specifically for right-hand drive cars and components previously exported abroad for repair. Details are as follows: 1. Import management pol...

On August 14, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2310/QD-BCT on the official imposition of anti-dumping (AD) duties on certain galvanized steel products originating from China and South Korea:  1. Case code: AD19  2. Subject goods: Galvanized steel (galvanized steel sheet...

On July 30, 2025, the Bac Ninh Provincial Tax Department issued Official Letter No. 1446/BNI-QLDN3 regarding the refund of value-added tax (VAT) for imported goods subsequently sold to export processing enterprises (EPEs). The details are as follows:  1. Eligible entities for VAT refund: Enterprise...

On 11 August 2025, the General Department of Customs issued Official Letter No. 18518/CHQ-GSQL, providing detailed guidance on the protection of Intellectual Property in the Customs Sector. The document outlines key requirements for businesses, including registration for inspection and supervision o...

On August 12, 2025, the Sub-Department of Customs Region III issued Official Letter No. 5067/HQKV3-NVHQ, providing detailed guidance on the application of Value-Added Tax (VAT) for re-imported goods returned by foreign customers. This regulation clarifies the tax treatment for enterprises facing the...

On July 31, 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1643/QĐ-TTg, approving a plan to simplify import and export procedures and cut various administrative procedures under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Key changes include removing certain document requirements, shortening processing times...

On August 5, 2025, the General Department of Customs issued Official Letter No. 17615/CHQ-NVTHQ guiding the physical inspection of goods for Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) and tax refund policies for re-exported goods.  1. Physical Inspection of Goods for Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs):...