Vietnam launches Hai Phong customs pilot from June 1

All customs dossiers will then be processed through a single clearance team.

Vietnam’s Hai Phong region’s customs department will launch a pilot centralised customs clearance model from June 1 to cut clearance times by 30-50 per cent and lower logistics and compliance costs.
Customs dossiers will then be processed through a single clearance team.
Administrative procedures and inconsistent implementation of regulations are the major challenges for businesses, EuroCham Vietnam said.

Deputy president of the Hai Phong Business Association Vu Ngoc Lam called on customs authorities to provide more detailed guidance for companies on electronic documentation, declaration classification, supplementary declarations, cargo release procedures and tax and fee payments under the new system, according to a domestic media outlet.

He also urged the authorities to maintain dedicated support channels for businesses and strengthen data connectivity among customs agencies, ports, shipping lines, logistics firms, warehouses and import-export enterprises.

Administrative procedures and inconsistent implementation of regulations across localities remain major challenges for businesses, Nguyen Hai Minh, deputy president of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, said.

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