- Vietnam will impose VAT on imported goods worth less than US$39.40 shipped by express delivery starting February 18, 2025.
- The decision aims to level the playing field between imported and local products, encourage local manufacturing and consumption, and enable domestic manufacturers to compete with global rivals.
- The original exemption simplified administrative procedures, reduced customs processing time, and minimized paperwork for low-value goods.
- Vietnam has upgraded its customs system, streamlining processes and speeding up goods clearance.
- The increasing scale of small-value shipments due to e-commerce growth prompted the government to eliminate the VAT exemption.
Source: research.hktdc.com
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