On 10 September 2026, the Regional Customs Sub-Department III issued Official Letter No. 8869/HQKV3-NVHQ clarifying the exemption conditions under current law with respect to the incorrect declaration of the tax rate for a shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Legal analysis from the Customs au...

On 05/9/2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology issued Circular 56/2026/TT-BKHCN providing for the import of used machinery, equipment and technology lines. The Circular takes effect immediately from 05/9/2026, replacing the previous management mechanism under Decision 18/2019/QD-TTg, as amende...

On September 11, 2026, the Minister of Industry and Trade officially issued Decision No. 2232/QĐ-BCT regulating the new functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Import-Export Department. This Decision officially takes effect from September 15, 2026, replacing Decision No. 523/Q...

On 07 September 2026, the Customs Department issued Official Letter No. 21353/CHQ-GSQL guiding customs procedures for assets currently temporarily exported for lease to export processing enterprises. The following are important points to note: 1. Re-import of the goods before the merger is not manda...

On 07 September 2026, the National Committee for Standards, Metrology and Quality issued Official Letter No. 3506/TĐC-HCHQ to clarify the management principles applicable to pre-printed labels bearing brand and origin information. The following are some notable points: 1. A standalone label is not ...

On 09 September 2026, the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health issued Official Letter No. 3486/CNTY-KD&TYCĐ to resolve difficulties in the customs clearance of consignments of terrestrial animal products and fresh and frozen aquatic products imported for use as food, while ensur...

On September 02, 2026, the Ministry of National Defense issued Circular No. 126/2026/TT-BQP, prescribing the List of high-risk civil cryptography products under the management of the Minister of National Defense. Effective date: from September 02, 2026 1. List of Products Under Management Scope The ...

On September 04, 2026, the General Department of Customs issued Official Letter No. 21310/CHQ-GSQL guiding customs procedures and the application of type codes for goods of export processing enterprises. 1. Procedure for Re-importing Defective Goods for Repair or Recycling (Applying Code G13) Trader...