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Market guides and Vietnam customs policy updates from our operations team — helping you ship compliantly and cost-effectively.

Market Guide · Oct 2026

How Much Does China–Vietnam Freight Really Cost?

What exactly are you paying for on a China–Vietnam shipment? We break down pickup & warehousing, export customs, the international leg, Vietnam clearance & taxes and last-mile delivery — and explain how DDP double-clearance differs from formal-declaration imports in terms of the importing entity, tax invoices and receipts, with a practical inquiry checklist.

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Policy Watch · Oct 2026

Vietnam Draft Rule: 12 Commodity Groups Facing Stricter Port-of-Entry Customs

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is drafting a circular that would require tobacco, alcohol, beer, passenger cars under 16 seats, aircraft and yachts, gasoline, certain high-power air conditioners, industrial explosives and other categories to clear customs at the port of entry — with exceptions for plant-construction equipment, bonded warehouses, CFS, oil depots and ICDs. Details to be confirmed in the official text.

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Policy Watch · Sep 2026

Vietnam's New Used-Machinery Import Rules: Three Red Lines

Circular 56/2026/TT-BKHCN took effect on September 5, 2026. Importers of second-hand equipment must watch three red lines: permissible equipment age, manufacturing standards and inspection certificates. We answer the most frequently asked questions.

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Policy Watch · Sep 2026

Vietnam Customs: JSON Message Reform & the 2027 Customs Law

According to public Vietnam Customs information, the JSON message reform effective October 15 and the Customs Law revision expected in March 2027 will push technical compliance to a new level. Here are three practical actions to take now.

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Compliance · Aug 2026

Vietnam Customs Law 2027: Seven Red Lines for Cross-Border Sellers

Post-clearance audits stretching five years back and 'three-documents-in-one' strict supervision are coming for e-commerce and bonded warehousing. DONHO explains the seven compliance red lines — and how to secure green-lane benefits.

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Compliance · Jul 2026

Vietnam Special Line: New Rules on Raw-Material Import Tax Refunds

Vietnam's new customs policy effective July 1, 2025 significantly changed tax-refund rules for imported raw materials. As a Vietnam-line forwarder, we outline the compliance essentials and documentation you need.

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