Vietnam Customs Decree 169/2026/ND-CP: New Penalties & Compliance Checklist

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At a glance: On May 15, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 169/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the customs sector. Effective July 1, 2026, this new decree will completely replace Decree No. 128/2020/ND-CP. Following this, on June 22, 2026, the Customs Department issued Official Letter No. 7743/CHQ-PC, instructing the entire sector to urgently deploy and …

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EU Mandates 3 Product Identifiers for Low-Value Imports From July 1 – Action Required From June 15

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At a glance: From July 1, 2026, the EU ends its de minimis exemption for shipments valued at €150 or less, introducing a €3 customs duty per declaration line. Alongside this, the EU now requires three product identifiers — Merchant Product Identifier, Non-standardised Manufacturer Product Identifier, and Standardised Manufacturer Product Identifier (where applicable) — for …

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