What are specific requirements for customs supervision of tax-free goods of the Vietnam's export processing enterprises (EPEs) in case there is a system for analyzing camera image data?

What are specific requirements for customs supervision of tax-free goods of the Vietnam's export processing enterprises (EPEs) in case there is a system for analyzing camera image data? 

Pursuant to Subsection 2.2, Section II of the Decision 247/QD-TCHQ in 2022 stipulating methods for connection and data exchange of surveillance cameras between export processing enterprises and customs authorities according to Clause 10 Article 1 of Decree 18/2021/ND-CP and customs supervision of export processing enterprises by cameras as follows:

a) The customs authority's camera data analysis system shall automatically monitor 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays; connect with the customs management programs (declaration management, risk management, manifest management) and data from Ministries and Central Authorities (vehicle tracking data via GPS of the Ministry of Transport), analyze and warn the official about risks for monitoring.

b) The customs officials shall monitor the risk warnings from the camera administration system of the customs authority. In case there is a warning, the customs official shall:

- Analyze information based on the warning information, compare declaration information, route information, movement time and camera image information of the EPE.

- Propose actions according to the law.

c) In case there is information or signs of risks, the customs official shall supervise directly camera images on screen.

What are specific requirements for customs supervision of tax-free goods of the Vietnam's export processing enterprises (EPEs) in case the customs authority suspects that the EPE has committed commercial fraud through analysis of camera image data? 

Pursuant to Subsection 2.3, Section II of the Decision 247/QD-TCHQ in 2022 stipulating methods for connection and data exchange of surveillance cameras between export processing enterprises and customs authorities according to Clause 10 Article 1 of Decree 18/2021/ND-CP and customs supervision of export processing enterprises by cameras as follows:

The customs official shall report to the head of the customs authority to organize an inspection and determination of violations and handle according to regulations of the law.

What are regulations on implementation of customs supervision of tax-free goods of the Vietnam's export processing enterprises (EPEs)?

Pursuant to Section III of the Decision 247/QD-TCHQ in 2022 stipulating methods for connection and data exchange of surveillance cameras between export processing enterprises and customs authorities according to Clause 10 Article 1 of Decree 18/2021/ND-CP and customs supervision of export processing enterprises by cameras as follows:

1. The Customs Departments of provinces and cities shall strictly manage and direct the affiliated supervisory sub-department of customs of EPEs to make plans and organize implementation of this Decision.

2. The Customs Administration Department and the Import-Export Tax Department shall cooperate with and assist the Customs Departments of provinces, cities and EPEs in the process of connecting and exchanging surveillance camera data in customs profession.

3. The Customs Statistics and Information Technology Department shall cooperate with and assist the Customs Departments of provinces, cities and EPEs in the process of connecting and exchanging surveillance camera data in technical aspects.

The Customs Departments of provinces and cities should report promptly difficulties beyond their competence arising during the implementation to the General Department of Customs for settlement.

What are technical requirements for camera systems of EPEs in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Section III of the Decision 247/QD-TCHQ in 2022 stipulating technical requirements for camera systems of EPEs in Vietnam as follows:

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