Complete examination of 60 containers of fined wood
It took more than three weeks to complete the examination of 60 wood containers. |
According to the leader of Unit 3, inspection results showed that, initially, there were more than 1,000 m3 of wood inside containers. The examination and collecting samples for assessment were completed. Currently, the unit is waiting for the final result to make a record and handle.
From August 17, Unit 3 worked with HCM City Customs Department, Dong Nai Customs Department to inspect 60 containers of suspected senegal rosewood imported into Vietnam via Cat Lai port (HCM City).
More than 1,000 m3 of woods was imported illegally |
This shipment was transported from Nigeria to Cat Lai port – HCM City. According to the bill of lading, the consignee in Vietnam was a company located in Binh Duong. However, this company declined to receive the goods.
According to the initial determination of professional authority, it was likely this was senegal rosewood. This type of wood was listed in Appendix II in the "List of wild fauna and flora species in the annexes to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora" attached to the notice No. 296/TB-CTVN-HTQT dated November 27, 2019 of CITES Management Authority in Vietnam - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. This type of wood must have a license (Cites) of both the exporting country and the importing country to import.
Related News
Dong Nai Customs: Striving to collect budget revenue early
14:22 | 06/11/2024 Customs
Cat Lai Port sees over 1,000 export shipments cleared by customs each day
08:56 | 30/10/2024 Customs
Ho Chi Minh City: Determined to become the leading logistics center in the region
09:23 | 06/10/2024 Import-Export
HCM Customs suggests businesses for implementing “5-together motto”
19:14 | 14/09/2024 Customs
Latest News
Drug trafficking ring busted: Synthetic drugs concealed in pickled bamboo containers
15:50 | 26/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
High-risk of foreigners colluding with drug traffickers to produce drugs in Vietnam
11:08 | 26/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Exposing methods of hiding drugs and contraband goods through Cha Lo international border gate
09:00 | 24/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Prevent counterfeit goods on e-commerce platforms
13:54 | 22/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
More News
Customs sector strengthens anti-smuggling for e-commerce products
19:09 | 21/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
At the end of the year, there is concern of counterfeit and smuggled goods entering into Ho Chi Minh City
09:31 | 20/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Rise in e-commerce violations sparks concern
09:31 | 20/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Lang Son intensifies crackdown on smuggling and trade fraud
15:19 | 19/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Numerous FDI enterprises face suspension of customs procedures due to tax debt
09:57 | 18/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Concerns over counterfeit goods in e-commerce and express delivery
10:00 | 17/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Illegal transport of currency and gold tends to increase near Lunar New Year
19:29 | 14/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Smuggling forecast for the Lunar New Year 2025 will be complicated
10:24 | 13/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Tax authorities crack down on invoice fraud to legalize smuggled goods
09:41 | 12/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Your care
Drug trafficking ring busted: Synthetic drugs concealed in pickled bamboo containers
15:50 | 26/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
High-risk of foreigners colluding with drug traffickers to produce drugs in Vietnam
11:08 | 26/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Exposing methods of hiding drugs and contraband goods through Cha Lo international border gate
09:00 | 24/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Prevent counterfeit goods on e-commerce platforms
13:54 | 22/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Customs sector strengthens anti-smuggling for e-commerce products
19:09 | 21/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling