Vietnam uses VNACCS (Vietnam Automated Cargo Clearance System) for electronic customs declarations. Vietnam General Department of Customs (GDC) administers imports. Vietnam's CPTPP and EVFTA (EU-Vietnam FTA) memberships give exporters significant tariff advantages into Vietnam.

Vietnamese Customs

  • VNACCS / VCIS — Vietnamese customs electronic system
  • Import Declaration (To Khai Hai Quan) — filed by licensed customs brokers
  • National Single Window (NSW) for multi-agency clearance
  • Key ports: Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai), Hai Phong, Da Nang

Vietnamese Import Duty

MFN rates: 0–35% (preferential for most WTO members). CPTPP: significant reduction for Japan, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. EVFTA: 0% on most EU goods by 2027. ASEAN ATIGA: 0% for ASEAN origin. VAT 10% at import.

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VNACCS (Vietnam Automated Cargo Clearance System) operated by the General Department of Customs. All import declarations filed electronically through licensed customs brokers.