Author Archives: Trà Giang JSC

When Is the Manifest Filing Deadline? Risks of Late Amendments

Understand Vietnam's 12/24-hour inbound sea-manifest deadlines, carrier cut-offs, amendment workflow and the operational and compliance...

What Is a Cargo Manifest? How Do Manifest Errors Affect Cargo Pickup?

“Manifest” is an operational term for cargo-declaration and bill data filed or supplied under mode-specific...

Why Must Specialized Import Permits Be Reviewed Before Booking?

Carrier booking does not prove import eligibility. Review permit scope, cargo data, routing and regulatory...

How to Check Goods Descriptions Across the Invoice, Packing List and Bill of Lading

Invoice, Packing List and transport descriptions need not be word-for-word identical, but cargo identity, model,...

How Does a Special Relationship Between Buyer and Seller Affect Customs Value?

A related-party relationship does not automatically disqualify transaction value. Importers must disclose it and prove...

Customs Declaration Pre-Submission Checklist: What Businesses Must Verify Before Official Filing

A 12-group internal control framework for reviewing procedure codes, HS, value, tax, origin and transport...

What is ETA? Why should the document set be locked before cargo arrival?

ETA is the estimated arrival time. A controlled document freeze helps detect discrepancies early and...

How Many Days Before ETA Should Import Documents Be Customs-Ready?

Standard ocean imports should be customs-ready 3–5 working days before ETA; review draft C/O at...

Document Review Checklist Immediately After Receiving a Pre-alert

Review a shipment pre-alert across transport, commercial and customs layers, including bills, invoice, packing list,...

How Do Customs Clearance and Release of Goods Differ?

Compare clearance and release of goods, and clarify that removal for preservation is a supervision...