ANNOUNCEMENT: E-FORM D TRANSACTION CANNOT BE FOUND IN VIET NAM CUSTOMS SYSTEM

Reference is made to the attached announcement from the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

The General Department of Viet Nam Customs has notified MITI that their system has been non-operational since August 6, 2024, leading to instability and delays in sending and receiving e-Form D transactions. Exporters and traders who are affected are encouraged to seek assistance by contacting the Viet Nam Customs Authority at bophanhotrotchq@customs.gov.vn

ANNOUNCEMENT: IMPLEMENTATION OF PRODUCT SPECIFIC RULES (PSR) UNDER AKFTA (HS 2022)

Please be informed that the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will implement the updated Product Specific Rules (PSR) under the ASEAN–Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA), in line with the transition from HS 2017 to HS 2022, effective 1 May 2026.

ANNOUNCEMENT: POSTPONEMENT OF NEW REGULATORY PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPORTATION OF CRYSTAL SUGAR AND WHITE SUGAR

Please be informed to refer to the attached revised announcement regarding the postponement of the new regulatory procedures for the importation of crystal sugar and white sugar.

ANNOUNCEMENT: POSTPONEMENT OF NEW REGULATORY PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPORTATION OF CRYSTAL SUGAR AND WHITE SUGAR

Please be informed, referring to the attached circular from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, the implementation of the two-stage import permit application procedure for white sugar or crystal sugar has been postponed until further notice.