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Customs Clearance Services
Customs clearance is a mandatory process before conducting import and export activities. Let's explore what customs clearance services entail and the conditions and procedures involved with KVN Logistics through the article below!
1. What is Customs Clearance?
Customs clearance is the process of reviewing documents and inspecting goods before they are imported into or exported out of a country. After opening the customs declaration and determining the declaration channel, and the exporter pays the taxes, the next steps are customs clearance.
This is an essential step in the process of importing and exporting a shipment. Any shipment imported into a country or territory must be declared to the local authorities by a customs broker. By now, you should have a clear understanding of what customs clearance involves.
2. Conditions Required for Goods to be Cleared
Each type of goods will have different customs clearance conditions. Customs clearance procedures are performed after completing the customs procedures. Below are some important considerations for customs procedures:
Entities Permitted to Clear Goods:
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Customs clearance procedures apply to goods and means of transport, excluding people.
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For goods, they must not be on the list of prohibited imports and exports as stipulated by Vietnamese law. Additionally, goods need to meet specific requirements regarding types, models, and quantities, depending on each specific case.
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For means of transport entering or exiting the country or transiting, they must comply with the rules outlined in the customs dossier for the vehicle. The dossier specifies types of transport such as airplanes, sea ships, cars, international railways, and other types of transport used temporarily for import-export purposes not for commercial intent.
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Thus, goods and means of transport will be legally cleared when they meet all conditions regarding accompanying documents and invoices.
Ensuring the Customs Clearance Process:
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To be allowed to clear goods, all customs procedures must be completed according to regulations. The execution of customs clearance procedures must adhere to legal principles.
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It is important to identify the responsible person for conducting customs clearance procedures and executing customs operations. This person must have the knowledge and understanding to ensure that the customs clearance process is accurate and legal.
3. Basic Export Customs Clearance Process
The customs clearance process for export goods and means of transport is outlined in three steps:
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Step 1: Registering and Declaring Customs:
- The declarant can register the customs declaration either electronically or directly at the customs office. The declarant is responsible for accurately and fully declaring details about the goods, such as type, quantity, and model.
- The customs declarant must submit or present related documents such as invoices, sales contracts, delivery documents, transportation contracts, export permits, and other documents as required by law.
- Both paper and electronic documents are accepted in the customs dossier. It is imperative that documents are accurate, appropriate, undamaged, and legal.
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Step 2: Bringing Goods to the Designated Collection Point:
- Export goods are brought to a designated collection area for customs authorities to inspect and confirm the actual goods.
- The collection point for goods is specified in Clause 3, Article 22 of the Customs Law 2014 and includes:
- Border gate areas (including road border gates, international intermodal rail stations, international civil airports)
- International postal border gate areas
- Seaports or inland water ports with export, import, exit, entry, and transit activities
- Inland established export and import ports
- Customs Sub-Department offices (where the customs declarant submits the dossier)
- Other areas designated by the General Director of the General Department of Customs
- Production facilities, project sites, fair and exhibition venues
- Bonded warehouses, tax suspension warehouses, places for collecting LCL cargo
- Areas for joint inspection between Vietnam Customs and neighboring countries' customs at road border gates
- If necessary, inspection points at other areas decided by the General Director of the General Department of Customs
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Step 3: Paying Taxes and Fees:
- Individuals or organizations that declare customs must fully pay all taxes, fees, and charges as required by law before being allowed to export goods across the border.
- Taxes, fees, and charges may include export taxes, import taxes, customs fees, loading and unloading fees, vehicle tickets, tax 26, etc.
The above article explains the concept of customs clearance and related issues by KVN Logistics. We hope the article provides valuable insights. If you are encountering difficulties in the process of customs clearance for import and export goods, consider our comprehensive customs services for the quickest support.