What are regulations on goods in transit through the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) in Vietnam?

What are regulations on goods in transit through ACTS in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 6 of the Decree 46/2020/ND-CP stipulating goods in transit through ACTS in Vietnam as follows:

1. Goods placed under the ACTS procedure which are transported from Vietnam across the territory of a Contracting Party must comply with the provisions on management of goods in transit of that Contracting Party.

2. Goods placed under the ACTS procedure which are transported across the territory of a Contracting Party and imported to Vietnam must comply with the provisions on management of goods in transit of that Contracting Party and the relevant provisions on management of imports of Vietnam.

3. Goods placed under the ACTS procedure which are transported across the territory of Vietnam must comply with the provisions on management of goods in transit laid down in relevant laws.

4. Based on the result of classification of customs declarations on the ACTS and provided information relating to the goods in transit (if any), Directors of Customs Sub-departments shall decide to carry out the examination of customs dossiers and/or the physical inspection of goods. The physical inspection of goods shall be carried out with machinery and other technical devices. If the Customs Sub-department does not have sufficient machinery and technical devices or the inspection of goods by using machinery and technical devices is not sufficient for determining the actual conditions of goods or any violations are suspected, the customs officials shall carry out the physical inspection of goods.

5. Charges which may be incurred in Vietnam in respect of goods placed under the ACTS procedure shall be paid in accordance with regulations of the law on fees and charges.

If goods transported across the territory of Vietnam under the ACTS procedure are sold domestically in Vietnam, procedures for goods to be sold domestically must be completed in accordance with regulations of the Law on Customs.

The time limit for completion of customs procedures for goods transited through the ACTS shall comply with regulations in Article 23 of the Law on Customs.

In Vietnam, what does "Unlawful removal of goods from the ACTS procedure” mean?

Pursuant to Clause 16, Article 3 of the Decree 46/2020/ND-CP stipulating Unlawful removal of goods from the ACTS procedure as follows:

16. “Unlawful removal of goods from the ACTS procedure” means the removal of goods from the ACTS procedure without the consent of a competent authority or the presentation of necessary documents proving that the goods are placed another customs procedure.

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