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Vietnam Logistics & Customs Regulation Update: 15 Key Changes Effective July 1, 2026

by adminNews, Regulatory Update, Trade Compliance, Trade Policy, Vietnam Trade July 6, 2026July 6, 2026No Comments

At a glance: July 1, 2026 marks one of the largest regulatory resets Vietnam’s trade and logistics sector has seen in years. Over 200 legal instruments – roughly 29 laws, 49 decrees, and 72 circulars – took effect on a single day, spanning tax administration, customs, product quality, e-commerce, civil aviation, high technology, and chemicals. …

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

by adminCustoms, Regulatory Update June 23, 2026June 23, 2026No Comments

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 …

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

by adminCustoms, News June 15, 2026June 15, 2026No Comments

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 …

EU Steel Safeguard Overhaul Takes Effect July 1: What Vietnamese Exporters Need to Know

by adminNews, Trade Policy June 12, 2026No Comments

At a glance: On July 1, 2026 – less than three weeks away – the EU’s new steel safeguard regulation replaces the framework that has been in place since 2018. Import quotas drop by approximately 47%, out-of-quota duties double from 25% to 50%, and a new “melt and pour” origin rule threatens to reduce Vietnam’s …

Vietnam Moves to Define “Made in Vietnam”: A Long-Overdue Reform With Significant Trade Implications

by adminNews, Vietnam Trade June 11, 2026June 11, 2026No Comments

At a glance: On June 9, 2026, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade formally submitted to the Government a draft Decree establishing clear criteria for what qualifies as “Made in Vietnam” for goods circulating in the domestic market. The move closes a regulatory gap that has existed for years – and arrives at a critical …

Vietnam Faces Three Simultaneous Section 301 Investigations: A Complete Picture

by adminNews June 10, 2026June 10, 2026No Comments

At a glance: In the span of three months, USTR has opened or advanced three separate Section 301 investigations directly targeting Vietnam – covering intellectual property, forced labor, and structural excess manufacturing capacity. Each carries different tariff exposure and sits at a different stage of the process. Together, they represent the most concentrated application of …

Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling U.S. Customs Enforcement: What Vietnam-Origin Shippers Need to Know

by adminNews, Trade Compliance June 9, 2026No Comments

At a glance: On June 3, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order directing a comprehensive overhaul of U.S. customs enforcement, targeting transshipment fraud, undervaluation, and forced labor imports. The order does not impose new tariffs, but it significantly raises the compliance bar for importers of Vietnamese-origin goods, with a 180-day implementation deadline of approximately …

Vietnam Customs Goes Digital: Centralized Clearance Model Now Live in Hai Phong, New Penalty Framework Effective July 1

by adminRegulatory Update June 8, 2026June 8, 2026No Comments

At a glance: Vietnam’s General Department of Customs officially launched the Centralized Clearance Model (CCM) on a full digital platform at Customs Sub-Department Region III (Hai Phong) as of June 1, 2026, under Decision 702/QĐ-CHQ. A revised penalty framework takes effect July 1, 2026, tightening enforcement around declaration data accuracy and post-clearance audit compliance. Businesses …