HS CODE stands for Harmonized System Code, a unique number assigned to classify all traded goods internationally. Determining the HS CODE of traded goods based on legal provisions and product characteristics is referred to as 'Classification (Nomenclature).’ The reason why accurate classification is crucial lies in the fact that various aspects such as Duty and Tax rates, import/export requirements, exemptions, refunds, and FTA rules of origin are determined by the HS CODE of the goods. Frequently disputes between companies, customs authorities, exporters and importers, and exporting and importing countries arise due to inconsistent classification. Recently, there have been many cases where Vietnamese...
SOME AMENDMENTS REGARDING ORIGIN OF GOODS IN THE AKFTA AGREEMENT
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just issued Circular No. 04/2024/TT-BCT, amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 20/2014/TT-BCT. Circular No. 04/2024/TT-BCT takes effect from May 11, 2024. Circular No. 04/2024/TT-BCT amends Article 4, ANNEX I (Rules of Origin) issued together with Circular No. 20/2014/TT-BCT to granting exporters/manufacturers the right to choose the formula for calculating Regional Value Content (RVC) in terms of direct or indirect calculation method for fixed use throughout a financial year and for post-audit verification. Moreover, the Circular amends Clause 1, Article 5, APPENDIX V (Procedures for issuance and inspection of C/O) to legalizing...
HO CHI MINH CUSTOMS PROPOSES REDUCING VAT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department proposed that the Ministry of Finance advise the Government to apply a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate by 2% for all groups of goods and services currently subject to the 10% VAT rate, to be uniform at the stages of import, production and consumption. According to Ho Chi Minh Customs Department, during the implementation of the Decree on VAT reduction, a number of difficulties and problems arose related to identifying and distinguishing goods and services that are not eligible for VAT reduction from goods that are subject to VAT reduction. In order to...
VMA, CONTROLLING SHIPPING LINE SURCHARGE INCREASES
Regarding the situation where foreign shipping lines are charging many types of fees and surcharges to Vietnamese import-export enterprises, The Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA) has assigned maritime port authorities and branches authorities to examine freight rates and surcharges of shipping lines, avoiding situations where shipping lines violate competition laws. Previously, the implementation of Circular No. 39 issued by the Ministry of Transport led to a 10% in the charges for loading and unloading services at seaports, causing several shipping lines to raise cargo handling surcharges at ports. In addition, foreign shipping lines are also collecting 10 other types of surcharges, including...
OFFICIAL LETTER FOR TYPE CODE G13-TEMPORARY IMPORT UNDER TAX EXEMPTION
On 6th March 2024, The General Department of Customs has issued Official Letter 927/TCHQ-TXNK related to taxes on goods temporarily imported for re-export for warranty, repair. Based on serial number 19 Type code table and issued instructions for use attached to Decision No. 1357/QĐ-TCHQ dated May 18, 2021 of the Director General of The General Department of Customs, Type code G13-Temporary import under tax exemption for use in case of: Goods temporarily imported for warranty, repair or replacement; Re-imported goods of various types of business export, export of processed products, export of products manufactured for export, export of products of export...
ETIHAD CARGO “SECURETECH” SERVICE, FOR SAFE TRNSPORTATION OF ELECTRONIC CARGO
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched SecureTech. This new product is the ninth addition to the carrier's suite of premium products and is dedicated to the safe and secure transportation of consumer electronics, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets and other lithium battery-powered devices. Etihad Cargo recently achieved IATA CEIV Li-batt certification, ensuring the carrier's handling of electronics is in accordance with the highest safety and efficiency standards. What is SecureTech? A new product dedicated to the safe and secure transportation of consumer electronics, to meet growing demand driven by new...