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April 20243 articles
- Ocean freight
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Upcoming holidays of CFS at Haiphong port
Today we are so pleased to provide you with the news about THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS OF CFS AT HAIPHONG PORT. Hung Kings Commemoration Day 1 day off: Thursday 18th April, 2024. Reunification Day and…
- Customs & tax
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Importance of the correct HS code and utilizing pre-determination of code
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…
- Customs & tax
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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…
March 20244 articles
- Customs & tax
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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…
- Ocean freight
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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…
- Customs & tax
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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…
- Trade
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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…
February 20243 articles
- Ocean freight
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ZIM shipping line launched new sea route from Ha Long to USA
Early morning on 23rd February 2024, the first container ship of ZIM arrived at Cai Lan International Container Port, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province. The launching of this route allows the…
- Customs & tax
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Customs guided duty of FDI enterprises using the tax exemption list
To facilitate FDI enterprises in using the Tax Exemption List, Customs sub-department of investment goods management - Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department provided detailed instructions for…
- Air freight
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The situation of exploiting flights in foggy conditions near Tet holiday
In the first days of February, at airports in the Northern, there was fog, low clouds, and reduced visibility below flight operation standards which negatively affected flight operations. Especially…
January 20242 articles
- Trade
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Switzerland officially waive import taxes of industrial goods
From 1st January 2024, industrial goods are officially waived import taxes when imported to Switzerland from all of the countries over the world. This is an important trade policy, implemented by…
- Customs & tax
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The issuance of hard copy of C/O form AI for exporting goods in ASEAN-India trade in goods agreement (AITIGA)
Following Notice No. 1089/XNK-XXHH of Agency of Foreign Trade (AFT) on the issuance of electronic C/O for 11 C/O forms E, AI, AJ, AANZ, AHK, RCEP, S, VC, VJ, VN-CU and CPTPP which were announced to…
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