Topic: violations

Draft proposes adding numerous sanctions and increasing fines for administrative violations.

Key highlight of decree is stricter regulations on handling violations committed by cross-border service providers operating in Vietnam.

Total value of goods seized estimated at $519 million.

Violations possibly caused huge losses to State funding and assets.

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has established a group of specialized officers to help businesses avoid violations and improve compliance with customs laws. The pilot program has been implemented at 266 businesses. The customs sector hopes that after two years, all enterprises within the program will be fully compliant with customs laws.