Circular on procedures for border gate transfer for goods stuck at border gates amid pandemic

VCN – The General Department of Customs is developing a draft circular on customs procedures; customs inspection and supervision of imported goods transferred from a border gate to another border gate for imported shipments stuck at border gates amid the pandemic.
Offer strong support to clear goods and backlog at Cat Lai Port Offer strong support to clear goods and backlog at Cat Lai Port
Six solutions to reduce container backlog at Cat Lai Port: MOIT Six solutions to reduce container backlog at Cat Lai Port: MOIT
Customs urgently remove congestion at Cat Lai port Customs urgently remove congestion at Cat Lai port
Solutions are quickly being developed to deal with congestion at ports. Photo: TH
Solutions are quickly being developed to deal with congestion at ports. Photo: TH

On August 5, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Customs Mai Xuan Thanh chaired an online meeting to consult local customs units (HCM City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau) and Saigon Newport Corporation on the draft contents.

Deputy General Director Mai Xuan Thanh said to solve the congestion of goods at Cat Lai port, the General Department of Customs has issued Official Letter 3847 to guide local customs units to work with Saigon Newport Corporation to carry out temporary customs procedures to deal with the congestion of goods at Cat Lai port.

However, under the direction of the leader of the Ministry of Finance, it is necessary to issue a circular on customs procedures; Customs inspection and supervision of imported goods transferred from a border gate to another border gate for imported shipments stuck at import border gates during the pandemic period.

At the meeting, representatives of the participating units gave opinions on the draft contents, including the time of sending send the goods transportation plan, documents and procedures; execution time; as well as responsibilities of the seaport operators and shipping lines.

The Deputy General Director requested after this meeting the units urgently finalise the draft circular and submit it to the Ministry of Finance for consultancy from relevant units for promulgation.

On the morning of August 5, Mai Xuan Thanh chaired an online meeting to execute Official Dispatch 3847 on temporary instructions for customs procedures and inspection and supervision to solve cargo congestion at Cat Lai port.

Accordingly, imported goods stuck at Cat Lai port will be transported to other seaports in HCM City and inland ports or inland container depots in other provinces and cities for storage, including imported goods of enterprises in Dong Nai province will be transported to ICD Tan Cang - Long Binh or ICD Tan Cang Nhon Trach; imported goods of firms in Binh Duong province will be transported to ICD Tan Cang Song Than; and imported goods of businesses in the western provinces will be transported to Tan Cang Hiep Phuoc port.

Backlogged goods that have gone through the counting, classification and valuation according to Article 12 of Circular 203/2014 of the Ministry of Finance will be transported from Cat Lai port to Tan Cang Hiep Phuoc port.

The General Department of Customs asked Saigon Newport Corporation to notify customers who are import-export companies, shipping lines, shipping agents about the congestion at Cat Lai port so they can have a plan to unload their goods and store goods at Cai Mep port, and change the destination port from Cat Lai port to Cai Mep port.

At the same time, Saigon Newport Corporation is requested to contact with specialised inspection units at seaports to speed inspection progress and return specialised inspection results to reduce clearance time for imported goods and quickly release the goods from the port.

With backlogged goods at port, HCM City Customs proposes solutions With backlogged goods at port, HCM City Customs proposes solutions

To solve cargo congestion at Cat Lai port, the Ministry of Finance also sent an official dispatch to the Ministry of Transport. In which, the Ministry of Transport is requested to direct the Vietnam Maritime Administration to direct the Port Authority to make a plan to regulate shipping lines/shipping agents, goods to Cat Lai port and other seaports in Vietnam to solve the cargo congestion at Cat Lai port.

By N. Linh/ Huyen Trang

Related News

Unit 4: Stopping dozens of cases of transportation in counterfeits through border gates

Unit 4: Stopping dozens of cases of transportation in counterfeits through border gates

VCN - More than 20 cases of importing and exporting counterfeits and goods infringing intellectual property rights were promptly stopped by the Anti-Smuggling and IPR Protection Enforcement Unit (Unit 4) under the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department, General Department of Customs.
Large space for Vietnamese fruit export conquering the world market

Large space for Vietnamese fruit export conquering the world market

VCN - Although there has been very impressive growth in recent times, Vietnam's fruit exports still have large space to continue to create new steps in the future.
Quang Tri Customs launches online vehicle management application

Quang Tri Customs launches online vehicle management application

VCN - To reduce time and costs for businesses, contributing to the socio-economic development of the province, Quang Tri Customs Department has launched "online vehicle management application at border areas " at Lao Bao and La Lay Border Gate Customs Branches.
Customs processes 5.2 million administrative applications

Customs processes 5.2 million administrative applications

VCN - In the third quarter of 2024, the Customs agency received 5,257,467 administrative applications in the customs sector.

Latest News

"One law amending four laws" on investment to decentralize and ease business challenges

"One law amending four laws" on investment to decentralize and ease business challenges

VCN - According to the Government, the draft Law amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Planning Law, Investment Law, Law on Investment under Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and Bidding Law (referred to as "One law amending four laws") focuses on amending conflicting regulations that are causing obstacles, to facilitate investment, production, and business activities.
One law amending seven financial laws: New driving force for economic growth

One law amending seven financial laws: New driving force for economic growth

VCN - Draft 1 of the Law amending 7 laws in the financial sector has been officially submitted and discussed at the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly. According to the Law-making program, the Law will be developed and promulgated following a simplified procedure and will be approved at this session. The simultaneous amendment of many provisions in the laws in the financial sector and their early approval demonstrate the determination and great efforts of the National Assembly, the Government, and the Ministry of Finance in creating a system of open and appropriate policies, promoting investment resources in the economy, thereby promoting economic growth in the new period.
Ensure harmony of interests of “3 parties” when applying 5% VAT on fertilizers

Ensure harmony of interests of “3 parties” when applying 5% VAT on fertilizers

VCN - In the short term, applying 5% VAT on fertilizers may increase selling prices, but in the long term, farmers will benefit from this policy. When the fertilizer manufacture is deducted input tax, it will help reduce investment cost and production cost.
Tax, fee, and land rent exemption, reduction, and deferral policies: a driving force for business recovery and growth

Tax, fee, and land rent exemption, reduction, and deferral policies: a driving force for business recovery and growth

Recently, the implementation of a series of policies on tax, fee, and land rent exemption, reduction, and deferral has provided timely support for businesses to recover and develop, thereby making positive contributions to economic growth.

More News

Revamping commodity management and trade protection

Revamping commodity management and trade protection

VCN - Completing commodity management policies combined with applying trade defense measures plays an important role in protecting the interests of businesses and the Vietnamese economy. Close coordination between management agencies not only helps prevent trade fraud but also creates favorable conditions for exporting businesses, minimizing risks from anti-dumping lawsuits.
Tax support policy is a "lift" for business bounceback

Tax support policy is a "lift" for business bounceback

VCN- Sharing with Customs Magazine, economic expert, Associate Professor, Dr. Dinh Trong Thinh highly appreciated the effectiveness of tax and fee reduction measures implemented by the Government and the Ministry of Finance. These policies not only enable businesses to reduce input costs and increase profits, but also promote consumption and production of businesses.
VAT policy for on-the-spot imports

VAT policy for on-the-spot imports

VCN- The General Department of Vietnam Customs has instructed Dong Nai Food Industry Corporation on VAT policy for imported tobacco leaves separated from stems.
Applying tax on animal feed ingredient faces problems due to specialized regulations

Applying tax on animal feed ingredient faces problems due to specialized regulations

VCN - The unified application of regulations of specialized legal documents related to value-added tax (VAT) policies on imported raw materials for animal feed has caused many problems. Notably, the accurate identification for imported raw materials for animal feed not only causes difficulties for the enterprise but also for the enforcement authority.
Ministry of Finance proposes to choose the option of reducing land rent by 30% in 2024

Ministry of Finance proposes to choose the option of reducing land rent by 30% in 2024

VCN - The Ministry of Finance has just completed the draft Decree of the Government regulating the reduction of land rent in 2024. Accordingly, in the latest Draft, the Ministry of Finance directly proposed to choose the reduction level according to option 2 of 30%.
Ensuring reasonableness upon enforcement of regulations in "1 law amending 7 laws"

Ensuring reasonableness upon enforcement of regulations in "1 law amending 7 laws"

VCN - According to the representative of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Ministry of Finance and the National Assembly Committees are urgently collecting opinions to complete the draft Law amending seven Laws, to ensure that the issued regulations are reasonable and remove difficulties for businesses.
Ensuring global trade security requires cooperation, exchange and processing of information before the goods arrive

Ensuring global trade security requires cooperation, exchange and processing of information before the goods arrive

VCN - As import and export activities increase, security risks also increase. Therefore, to meet the requirements of both strict security control and shortening clearance time, facilitating trade, one of the effective solutions is to cooperate, exchange and process information before the goods arrive.
New regulations on foreign indirect investment in Vietnam drafted

New regulations on foreign indirect investment in Vietnam drafted

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is drafting a circular to better manage foreign investment protocols and hopefully make them speedier.
Considering amending regulations on suspension from exit due to tax arrears

Considering amending regulations on suspension from exit due to tax arrears

VCN - To facilitate the implementation of suspension from exit, the General Department of Taxation directs specialized units to study and amend and supplement current regulations to ensure both improving the efficiency of tax debt collection and creating conditions for enterprises and taxpayers to develop stable production and business as well as facilitate travel and trade activities.
Read More

Your care

Latest Most read
"One law amending four laws" on investment to decentralize and ease business challenges

"One law amending four laws" on investment to decentralize and ease business challenges

VCN - According to the Government, the draft Law amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Planning Law, Investment Law, Law on Investment under Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and Bidding Law (referred to as "One law amending four laws") fo
One law amending seven financial laws: New driving force for economic growth

One law amending seven financial laws: New driving force for economic growth

VCN - Draft 1 of the Law amending 7 laws in the financial sector has been officially submitted and discussed at the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly. According to the Law-making program, the Law will be developed and promulgated following a simpl
Ensure harmony of interests of “3 parties” when applying 5% VAT on fertilizers

Ensure harmony of interests of “3 parties” when applying 5% VAT on fertilizers

VCN - The representative of the Vietnam Fertilizer Association cites data from the Ministry of Finance, as saying that about VND10,000 billion of VAT has not been deducted from business expenses from 2015 to present.
Tax, fee, and land rent exemption, reduction, and deferral policies: a driving force for business recovery and growth

Tax, fee, and land rent exemption, reduction, and deferral policies: a driving force for business recovery and growth

Recently, the implementation of a series of policies on tax, fee, and land rent exemption, reduction, and deferral has provided timely support for businesses to recover and develop, thereby making positive contributions to economic growth.
Revamping commodity management and trade protection

Revamping commodity management and trade protection

Completing commodity management policies combined with applying trade defense measures plays an important role in protecting the interests of businesses and the Vietnamese economy.
Mobile Version