Customs Department

Import and export in the second half of January 2026 increased sharply

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In the second half of January 2026, Vietnam's total import and export turnover increased by more than 23% compared to the first half of the month, bringing the monthly turnover to increase by 39% compared to the same period.

Customs requests quick customs clearance of imported food when suspending the application of Decree 46

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The Customs Department requests regional customs sub-departments to arrange 24/7 on-duty forces, prioritizing quick resolution of imported food shipments.

Customs discovers nearly 5 tons of frozen food and smuggled cigarettes

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Customs forces continuously seized nearly 5 tons of frozen food of unknown origin and smuggled cigarette leaves on the northern border line.

Customs Department announces 10 outstanding events of 2025

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The Customs Department voted and announced 10 outstanding events of Vietnam Customs in 2025.

Strengthening inter-sectoral coordination against smuggling and trade fraud

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The Customs Department has just issued a notice on the dissemination of Resolution No. 397/NQ-CP on the Government's Action Plan to combat, prevent and repel smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods and infringement of intellectual property rights by 2030.

Vietnam and Cambodia Customs promote cooperation against smuggling and drug crimes

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The 6th Vietnam - Cambodia Border Customs Conference in Da Lat affirmed its determination to coordinate border control and prevent smuggling and drugs.

Tax and Customs reform creates breakthroughs, businesses record results

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The persistent efforts to reform and transform digitally of the Tax and Customs sectors have created breakthroughs, recognized by the business community as a driving force for development.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung was appointed Deputy Director of the Customs Department

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The Ministry of Finance has just transferred and appointed Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung to the position of Deputy Director of the Customs Department from October 15, 2025.

Enterprises with tax debts of more than 64 billion VND were stopped import-export procedures by Customs

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Area II Customs issued a decision to enforce and stop import-export procedures for two enterprises with large tax debts in Ho Chi Minh City.

Budget revenue from import-export activities reached over VND 298 trillion

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Import-export turnover in August reached 83.06 billion USD, surplus of 3.72 billion USD; budget revenue from import-export activities reached more than 298 trillion VND.

Customs decreased by more than 53% of units, budget revenue for 6 months reached 221,500 billion VND

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The Customs sector reduced 53.77% of units after restructuring the organization; budget revenue from import and export in the first 6 months of the year reached 221,500 billion VND.

Temporarily suspend customs declaration reception from 10:00 p.m. on June 30 to 5:00 a.m. on July 1, 2025

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The Customs Department announced the temporary suspension of customs declaration reception from 10:00 p.m. on June 30 to 5:00 a.m. on July 1, 2025 to upgrade the information technology system.

Customs launches Vietnam Customs Data application, replacing paper reports

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The Vietnam Customs Data application helps the customs sector digitize import-export reports, providing timely data for economic management and operation.

Customs require immediate customs clearance of main crop agricultural products, especially durian

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The Customs Department requires priority in clearing immediately exported agricultural, forestry and fishery products, especially durian, perishable goods and main agricultural products,

Announcing the personnel decision of the 16th Regional Customs Branch

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Binh Duong - The XVI Regional Customs Branch is headquartered in Binh Duong province, managing 3 provinces: Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc and Tay Ninh.