Author Archives: Trà Giang JSC

Third-Party Invoicing on Proof of Origin: Conditions and Records to Review

A practical guide to third-party invoicing on proof of origin, including FTA-specific indicators and the...

Common Errors That Cause Import–Export Documents to Mismatch

A practical analysis of mismatches across invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin proof, licences and...

How do MFN tariffs and special preferential import tariffs differ?

A practical comparison of Vietnam’s MFN and special preferential import tariffs under FTAs or other...

When a Certificate of Origin May Be Rejected During Import Customs Clearance

Ten operational risk groups that may lead to rejection of origin documents, acceptable minor discrepancies...

What Is an AEO Priority Enterprise? Conditions and Customs-Clearance Benefits

AEO recognition grants qualified enterprises reduced controls and priority Customs handling, subject to strict eligibility...

What Information Should a Packing List Contain?

A practical Packing List should show items, quantities, packages, net/gross weight, dimensions, CBM and package...

What Is a Commercial Invoice? Mandatory Information and Common Errors

Learn when Commercial Invoice fields are legally or operationally mandatory, how to reconcile the document...

HBL vs MBL: Key Differences and How to Reconcile Bills of Lading

HBL and MBL may relate to the same cargo but sit at different contractual layers....

Sea Waybill vs Surrendered Bill vs Original Bill: What Is the Difference?

A practical comparison of Sea Waybill, Surrendered Bill and Original Bill covering negotiability, document function,...

Advance Determination of HS Code, Customs Value and Origin: Procedure and Legal Use

A practical guide to advance HS classification, customs valuation and origin determinations in Vietnam, including...