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.

Business imports, export-production imports and processing imports: key differences

Compare domestic business imports, export-production materials and processing materials by contract, ownership, tax and inventory...

Customs Regime Classification: Why Businesses Must Not Choose a Code by Habit

A customs regime code must reflect transaction substance, ownership and intended use. This guide explains...

Post-clearance supplementary declaration: When is it required?

A practical guide to the 60-day window, customs-request deadline, evidence and tax effects of correcting...

When may information on a customs declaration be amended?

Explains when a customs declaration may be supplemented before and after clearance, the required evidence...

When Can a Customs Declaration Be Cancelled?

A practical guide to the ten customs declaration cancellation cases, supporting documents, process and the...

Expired Customs Declaration: Causes and Handling Options

Distinguish filing deadlines, the 15-day validity period and the corresponding on-the-spot import declaration deadline, with...

Draft and Official Customs Declarations: What Is the Difference?

Distinguishes internal drafts, IDA/EDA, IDB/EDB and IDC/EDC, explaining why a declaration number does not prove...

What data should be reviewed before transmitting a customs declaration?

A practical framework for reviewing parties, regime, HS, value, transport, licences and source documents before...

How should 5%, 10% and 100% customs physical inspection rates be understood?

The 5%, 10% and 100% figures are operational descriptions of scope within a shipment, not...

Why can a customs declaration be rerouted for inspection?

Explains the risk-management basis, common triggers and response workflow when a Vietnamese customs declaration is...