Vinh Xuong International Border Gate Customs: Resources and solutions are ready to facilitate trade

VCN - The consolidation of the Vinh Xuong international land border gate will bring many opportunities to increase goods transporting through this important border gate; hence, the Customs here are ready to facilitate trade.
An Giang border gate customs officer carries out procedures for imported goods. Photo: T.H
An Giang border gate customs officer carries out procedures for imported goods. Photo: T.H

Consolidation of land and waterway border gates

The ceremony announcing the new opening of Vinh Xuong international land border gate, merging with Vinh Xuong waterway international border gate into an international land and waterway Vinh Xuong border gate, put into operated from February 23, 2023. The synchronous consolidation of these two international border gates aimed to facilitate competent agencies and units at Vinh Xuong international border gate to carry out the task of managing the import and export of goods and people on exit and entry, enterprises inside and outside the province, contributing to the socio-economic development of the province.

Sharing about the opening of the new Vinh Xuong international land border gate and its merging with the Vinh Xuong waterway international border gate, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Chairman of the People's Committee of An Giang Province said that Vinh Xuong international border gate is on the right bank of Tien river, together with Thuong Phuoc international border gate of Dong Thap province which is on the left bank of Tien river, has coordinated the waterway transportation from the region to Cambodia.

The opening of Vinh Xuong land international border gate is an important premise for Vietnam - Cambodia to conduct planning, attract investment, upgrade infrastructure, research appropriate mechanisms and policies, facilitate import and export activities, promote cooperation and comprehensive development in the fields of investment, border economy, intermodal transportation, thereby, bringing benefits to the people and enterprises of the two countries, contributing to promoting socio-economic development of An Giang (Vietnam) and Kandal (Cambodia) provinces, especially localities in the border areas of the two provinces.

In addition, the pair of Vinh Xuong and Kaorm Samnor international border gate is considered dynamic and has a high growth rate. According to Vinh Xuong International Border Gate Customs Branch, in 2022, the unit carried out clearance procedures for import and export goods with a turnover of over US$750 million and over 261,000 tons of goods in transit. The primary exported goods are fuel, iron and steel of all kinds; imported goods are paper scrap, iron scrap, and natural river sand.

Besides facilitating the import and export of goods, Vinh Xuong International Border Gate Customs Branch always focuses on facilitating people on exit and entry, with the number of people on entry and exit increasing year by year and reaching nearly 300,000 turns by 2022. In particular, there are many international tourists. In addition, Vinh Xuong border gate also received many high-quality cruise ships and large cargo ships by waterway transport.

Expectations for border economic development

In 2023, An Giang set the objective of reaching US$1.17 billion in export turnover. Along with the international waterway border gate, Vinh Xuong international land border gate will have an important position and role in the development of the local border gate economy, promoting closer cooperation between Vietnam and other countries in the region, including Thailand, Myanmar, China, Cambodia, Laos, etc., to increase exports to these markets.

According to An Giang International Border Gate Customs Branch, the Vinh Xuong waterway border gate was international in the past. In contrast, the Vinh Xuong land border gate was the main gate, so some shortcomings have arisen in the management, such as management methods, types of import and export goods and requirements for human resources, equipment, and investment resources at these two border gates are different. However, when both border gates become international, it will facilitate the allocation of investment resources, shared infrastructure, flexibility in operating the apparatus, and import and export of goods through the border gate.

The new opening of Vinh Xuong international land border gate is aimed at implementing the orientation of planning the Vietnam - Cambodia land border gate system (Decision 1490/QD-TTg dated August 26, 2013, of the Prime Minister); demonstrates the high unity between the people and the government of An Giang province and Kandal province (Kingdom of Cambodia), contributing to overcoming the inadequacies in management and operation when the land and waterway border gates are located next to each other. However, it does not agree on the type and function of border gate inspection and control.

Furthermore, import and export turnover through Vinh Xuong International Border Gate reached over US$750 million in 2022. When both land and waterway have become international border gates, goods, vehicles, and people transporting through these gates will increase sharply. Therefore, it will attract more investors to deploy the project. This is an essential condition to promote the export of goods by land in the coming time.

To facilitate import-export activities and goods transit through Vinh Xuong international border gate, the Customs Branch management has prepared human resources and supporting solutions for clearing goods quickly and conveniently.

Previously, at the end of September 2022, the General Department of Vietnam Customs issued a decision to recognize the location of gathering, inspection and supervision of imported and exported goods at the Vinh Xuong border gate.

This location is owned by Huu Nhan Petroleum Company Limited, located at Vinh Xuong trade and service area in Vinh Xuong international border gate area (An Giang province). The location has a total area of more than 10,040 m2, including warehouse area; the area of storage yards for export goods; the area of storage yards for imported goods; the area of parking lots for means of transport; an area where conducting a physical inspection of goods; the area of the warehouse for storing the infringing goods and the area of the customs office.

By Lê Thu/Thanh Thuy

Related News

Hanoi Customs partners with businesses to boost import-export activities

Hanoi Customs partners with businesses to boost import-export activities

VCN - After a decade of fostering customs-business partnerships, Hanoi Customs Department has developed three collaborative models: Customs-Business Partnership, Customs-Import and Export Service Provider, and Customs-Business Association.
Da Nang Customs joins efforts to establish free trade zone proposal

Da Nang Customs joins efforts to establish free trade zone proposal

VCN - The Da Nang Customs Department is actively collaborating with local authorities and agencies to develop a proposal for the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ), aiming to drive new economic growth for both the city and the wider region.
State budget revenue for 2024 nears target

State budget revenue for 2024 nears target

VCN - Data from the Ministry of Finance reveals that by the end of October 2024, state revenue is on the brink of reaching the annual target. Cumulative budget revenue for the first 10 months of 2024 is estimated at VND 1,654.2 trillion, amounting to 97.2% of the current appropriation, an impressive 17.3% surge compared to the same period in 2023.
Facilitating trade and bolstering customs enforcement at Vinh Xuong border crossing

Facilitating trade and bolstering customs enforcement at Vinh Xuong border crossing

VCN - With the characteristics of managing international border gates with both waterways and roads, Vinh Xuong International Border Gate Customs Branch (An Giang Customs Department) always has flexible solutions to ensure both convenience and strict control of import and export goods.

Latest News

Appointment of new Directors for the Customs Reform and Modernization Board and Anti-Smuggling and Investigation Department

Appointment of new Directors for the Customs Reform and Modernization Board and Anti-Smuggling and Investigation Department

VCN - On November 21, 2024, at the headquarters of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, Director General Nguyen Van Tho presided over the ceremony to announce the appointment of new leaders for the Customs Reform and Modernization Committee and the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department.
Binh Duong Seaport Customs Branch supports and facilitates enterprises

Binh Duong Seaport Customs Branch supports and facilitates enterprises

VCN – Binh Duong Seaport Customs Branch (Binh Duong Customs Department) upgrades technology and modern equipment, creating conditions for businesses to clear goods quickly and effectively.
Promoting Vietnam-Laos Customs cooperation

Promoting Vietnam-Laos Customs cooperation

VCN - On November 19, 2024, in Hanoi, Vietnam Customs held the Vietnam - Laos Customs Directors General Conference.
Ho Chi Minh City: Imported gasoline, iron and steel greatly affect state budget revenue

Ho Chi Minh City: Imported gasoline, iron and steel greatly affect state budget revenue

VCN - Carrying out customs procedures for special imported goods, such as iron and steel, gasoline, Saigon Port Customs Sub-department, Region 3 is expected to generate large revenues, but the state budget revenue from these two items has decreased sharply.

More News

Quang Nam Customs facilitates trade and increases revenue

Quang Nam Customs facilitates trade and increases revenue

VCN – Goods imported and exported across Quang Nam province’s border gates surges in the second half of the year. Quang Nam Customs Department has implemented solutions to facilitate enterprises, increasing the State revenue.
Quang Tri Customs: Revenue from imported coal plunges

Quang Tri Customs: Revenue from imported coal plunges

VCN - Coal and wood of all kinds are items that contribute greatly to the state budget revenue of Quang Tri Customs Department, but are fluctuating in a downward direction.
Closely control imported products traded via e-commerce

Closely control imported products traded via e-commerce

VCN – The General Department of Vietnam Customs has directed local customs departments to strengthen control and supervision for imported goods traded via e-commerce.
Mong Cai Customs sets new record in revenue collection

Mong Cai Customs sets new record in revenue collection

VCN - The Mong Cai Border Gate Customs Branch, under the Quang Ninh Customs Department, has set a new record for the highest state revenue collected to date.
Lao Cai Customs attracts over 100 new businesses for customs procedures

Lao Cai Customs attracts over 100 new businesses for customs procedures

VCN - Compared to the same period in 2023, the number of businesses handling procedures at Lao Cai border gate customs branch (under Lao Cai Customs Department) has grown by 109 companies.
Vietnam Customs attends WCO’s flagship conference

Vietnam Customs attends WCO’s flagship conference

VCN - The 2024 World Customs Organization (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition with the theme “Digital Frontiers: Customs Embracing Innovation with Traditional and New Partners” hosted by Brazil’s Secretariat of the Federal Revenue, took place from November 12-14, 2024 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Quang Ninh Customs sees revenue boost of nearly VND 900 Billion from new enterprises

Quang Ninh Customs sees revenue boost of nearly VND 900 Billion from new enterprises

VCN - Efforts to attract and support businesses have significantly boosted state revenue for the Quang Ninh Customs Department, thanks to a proactive approach in facilitating customs procedures.
Roadmap set for pilot program of smart border gate initiative

Roadmap set for pilot program of smart border gate initiative

VCN - The General Department of Vietnam Customs has been appointed as the lead agency to implement the tasks outlined in the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 865/QD-TTg, dated August 17, 2024, which approves the pilot program to establish smart border gates at specialized goods transport routes around markers 1119-1120 and markers 1088/2-1089 within the Huu Nghi (Vietnam) – Youyi Guan (China) international border gates.
Get opinions on perfecting regulations on procedures, inspection, supervision and customs control

Get opinions on perfecting regulations on procedures, inspection, supervision and customs control

VCN - In order to perfect regulations and measures to implement the Customs Law on customs procedures; customs inspection, supervision and control, on November 7, 2024, the General Department of Customs organized a Workshop to collect opinions from local customs units and the business community on the draft Decree amending and supplementing Decree 08/2015/ND-CP and Circular amending and supplementing Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC.
Read More

Your care

Latest Most read
Appointment of new Directors for the Customs Reform and Modernization Board and Anti-Smuggling and Investigation Department

Appointment of new Directors for the Customs Reform and Modernization Board and Anti-Smuggling and Investigation Department

Director General Nguyen Van Tho presided over the ceremony to announce the appointment of new leaders for the Customs Reform and Modernization Committee and the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department.
Binh Duong Seaport Customs Branch supports and facilitates enterprises

Binh Duong Seaport Customs Branch supports and facilitates enterprises

VCN - According to Binh Duong Seaport Customs Branch, the branch has processed import and export procedures for over 600 enterprises, up 41% compared to the same period of the year, with import and export turnover of US$431 million, up 12.3% year-on-year.
Promoting Vietnam-Laos Customs cooperation

Promoting Vietnam-Laos Customs cooperation

VCN - In his opening speech at the conference, on behalf of Vietnam Customs, Director General Nguyen Van Tho warmly welcomed Director General Phoukhaokham Vannavongxay, and the high-ranking delegation of Laos Customs for visiting and working with Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City: Imported gasoline, iron and steel greatly affect state budget revenue

Ho Chi Minh City: Imported gasoline, iron and steel greatly affect state budget revenue

VCN - According to the Saigon Port Customs Sub-department, Region 3, the State budget revenue from gasoline accounts for about 80% of the Sub-department's revenue.
Quang Nam Customs facilitates trade and increases revenue

Quang Nam Customs facilitates trade and increases revenue

VCN - Ky Ha Seaport Customs Branch has processed customs clearance for dozens of import and export shipments of goods across Chu Lai port, the branch has implemented many solutions to allocate human resources to support and facilitate businesses.
Mobile Version