11 vehicles of dragon fruits cleared in first day of re-opening of Tan Thanh border gate

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In the first day of re-opening customs clearance for imported and exported goods after an interruption due to the China’s suspension for trading goods to prioritise the prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic at Tan Thanh border gate, Tan Thanh Customs worked with the authorities at the border gate to carry out clearance procedures for 11 vehicles of fresh dragon fruit. 10 vehicles and drivers returned to Vietnam (one vehicle is still loading and unloading on the Chinese side).

During the day, the branch also made procedures for four vehicles on exit to China to transport goods to Vietnam and three of them completed their entry procedures and moved inland. So far, there are currently 18 vehicles waiting for customs clearance to China at the cargo warehouse at the border gate

Detoxification and disinfection for vehicles through Tan Thanh border gate conducted. Photo: Son Hai

According to Lan, on the first day of re-opening the customs clearance, the unit coordinated with authorities to strictly supervise and control customs clearance process. Therefore, goods, vehicles and drivers are cleared conveniently while ensuring strict disease control process of the concerned border agencies of the both sides

As recorded at Tan Thanh border gate on this first day, 100 percent of all vehicles met the conditions of sale contracts; Vietnamese cargo vehicles were disinfected and complied with the commitment to return immediately after finishing loading and unloading of goods; operators of vehicles used protective clothing and wore masks and did not get out of the vehicles.

Lan said the re-opening of Tan Thanh border not only reduces pressure on Huu Nghi international border gate but also increases the country's export capacity of agricultural products to the Chinese market.

However, the Chinese side said customs clearance had not been implemented for border residents, so Tan Thanh Customs has been strengthening information for businesses, farmers, small traders that there is not a sale contract between the two parties, they should not bring goods to the border gate to avoid losses of parking fees, travel fees and time and reduction in goods quality.

Nguyen Cong Truong, Vice Chairman of Lang Son People's Committee said that to get the above results, Lang Son province has applied many creative solutions, while strengthening dialogues with Chinese agencies while urging and directing the implementation of epidemic prevention measures at the border with the motto of enhancing customs clearance capacity but ensuring elimination of risks of epidemic infection

Here are some photos taken at Tan Thanh border gate on the first day of re-opening

Vehicles waiting for customs clearance. Photo: Mai Huong

Medical officers check body the temperature of drivers. Photo: Mai Huong

Drivers are guided to wear protective clothing to prevent Covid-19 infection Photo: Son Hai

A driver goes through exit procedures for vehicles. Photo: Mai Huong

Drivers do not get out of vehicles during the cross-border transportation of goods. Photo: Mai Huong

Customs clearance for vehicles are guided. Photo: Mai Huong