Category Archives: CUSTOMS PROCEDURES

A collection of guidance on customs procedures, declaration processes, dossiers, channel classification, issue handling, and practical notes for import-export procedures.

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...

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...

How Do Customs Clearance and Release of Goods Differ?

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

Must Royalties and Licence Fees Be Added to Customs Value?

A practical test for adding royalties to customs value, covering exclusions, evidence, allocation and the...

Additions to the Customs Value of Imported Goods

A practical guide to the conditions, eight addition categories to review, supporting documents, allocation controls...

What Is a Customs Valuation Consultation? Documents to Prepare

A guide to Vietnam customs valuation consultation, including eight statutory record groups, consultation forms, the...

Business export vs. export of export-manufacturing products: what is the difference?

B11 and E62 differ by goods status and material origin. E62 may cover output made...

What is customs value? Basis for valuing imported goods

A practical guide to transaction value, additions, deductions, the six customs valuation methods and supporting...

Why May Customs Reject a Declared Customs Value?

Distinguish sufficient grounds for rejection from valuation doubts, with the current 30-day consultation timeline, evidence...