Deploying tailored supply chain architecture, pre-shipment quality inspection, and customs brokerage across Vietnam's key trade corridors.
End-to-end multi-country LCL/FCL cargo consolidation operating out of Hai Phong and Cat Lai ports. Fully integrated with Vietnam’s General Department of Customs (GDVC) e-manifest systems, offering seamless export clearance to North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Comprehensive pre-shipment QA/QC inspection, bill of materials (BOM) origin auditing, and technical compliance consulting for PV modules and mounting structures produced in Vietnam to satisfy strict US AD/CVD and UFLPA regulatory standards.
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Expert HS code classification, valuation defense, post-customs audit (KTST) risk mitigation, and Certificate of Origin (C/O Form E, Form EUR.1, Form CPTPP) authorization management for multinational enterprises importing into and exporting from Vietnam.
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FMC-licensed ocean and air freight solutions bridging Vietnam hubs with major entry ports in the USA, Canada, UK, and EU. Includes full door-to-door delivery tracking, specialized customs entry, and priority ocean carrier allocations.
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ISO-compliant on-site factory verification, inline production monitoring, and container loading supervision. Ensures structural integrity, custom brand compliance, and elimination of product defects before goods depart Vietnam ports.
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Scheduled weekly sea freight groupage consolidation for medium enterprises. Complete regulatory documentation drafting including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Free Sale, and Phytosanitary validation.
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High-speed WMS-integrated warehousing operating in Export Processing Zones (EPZ) and Bonded Logistics Parks. Facilitates tax-deferred order pick/pack, duty drawback applications, and global direct-to-consumer parcel dispatch.
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Specialized logistics bridging South China manufacturing hubs (Guangzhou/Shenzhen) with Vietnam secondary assembly, paired with Amazon FBA labeling, quality control inspection, and expedited customs clearance into Western fulfillment networks.
Get CatalogAs global supply chains pivot under the "China + 1" strategy, Vietnam has emerged as the premier manufacturing powerhouse of Southeast Asia. However, navigating Vietnam's rapidly evolving regulatory architecture requires specialized trade compliance consulting to avoid punitive tariffs, customs seizures, and post-clearance audits.
All import and export declarations in Vietnam pass through the Automated Customs Clearance System (VNACCS/VCIS). Declarations are routed into three strict channels: Green Channel (Luồng Xanh) for instant clearance, Yellow Channel (Luồng Vàng) requiring document inspection, and Red Channel (Luồng Đỏ) triggering physical cargo inspection. Our trade consultants optimize commodity classifications (HS Codes) and custom valuation profiles to maximize Green Channel clearance rates.
Governed by Decree No. 08/2015/ND-CP and updated under Decree No. 59/2018/ND-CP, the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) mandates strict compliance regarding customs value determination, specialized inspection licenses (e.g., MIC, MARD, MOIT permits), and post-customs clearance audit (KTST - Kiểm tra sau thông quan) windows extending up to 5 years after importation.
Vietnam boasts one of the world's most aggressive FTA networks, including the European Union-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA), CPTPP, RCEP, and ASEAN-China FTA (ACFTA). Capturing tariff concessions requires impeccable proof of origin. We assist exporters in establishing origin criteria under Regional Value Content (RVC) or Change in Tariff Classification (CTC) rules to secure valid Certificate of Origin (C/O Form E, Form EUR.1, Form CPTPP) documentation.
Under Decree No. 18/2021/ND-CP, qualifying entities operating as Export Processing Enterprises (EPEs) within Vietnam's Industrial Zones enjoy 0% import duty and zero VAT on raw materials brought in for export processing. Our trade consultants manage EPE customs setup, scrap destruction audits, and annual liquidations to guarantee tax integrity.
Trade compliance and logistical execution vary significantly across Vietnam's distinct regional industrial corridors. Here is how our tailored consulting operates on the ground.
Challenge: Electronics OEMs and solar panel manufacturers in Northern Vietnam face stringent anti-circumvention audits from US Customs (CBP) regarding Chinese raw component content.
Solution: We execute localized supply chain origin mapping, implement strict traceability for raw wafer/polysilicon imports, manage Hai Phong port bonded storage, and draft compliant C/O Form B/E documentation to verify substantial transformation.
Challenge: High-volume retail suppliers exporting from Cat Lai Port suffer frequent customs delays due to tariff valuation disputes and lack of pre-shipment quality audits.
Solution: Establishing pre-clearance price benchmark databases, managing bonded logistics warehouses in VSIP Binh Duong, and performing ISO 17020 inline quality inspections prior to container sealing.
Challenge: Importing out-of-gauge (OOG) infrastructure equipment for central green-tech projects requires multi-ministry import approvals (MOIT/Ministry of Transport).
Solution: Direct coordination with Vietnam central ministries for specialized machinery permits, duty exemption registrations under Investment Law incentives, and breakbulk port handling in Da Nang.
The global economic realignment has positioned Vietnam as the central beneficiary of supply chain diversification. However, global regulatory bodies—most notably U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and European customs authorities—have heightened their scrutiny regarding trade circumvention, illegal transshipment, and forced labor compliance under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
Founded in 1995 (Green & Blue Group), G&B International brings nearly three decades of global customs authority, proprietary logistics technology, and robust infrastructure to every transaction.
Licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC #4159N/F) as an Ocean Freight Forwarder & NVOCC, holding U.S. Customs ISA Certification (#GL0110004) for expedited customs processing.
Certified Dangerous Goods Operation (#A03043) and FAA Membership, authorizing safe, fully compliant transport of specialized chemical, lithium-ion, and heavy industrial exports from Asia.
Contracted logistics provider for KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) and pioneer of 4th Generation Logistics (4GL) management, providing total end-to-end supply visibility.
Headquartered in Wood Dale, IL, with company-owned bonded warehouse facilities in Elk Grove Village, IL, and gateway operations at LAX, JFK, Chicago, Hai Phong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
Answers to common regulatory challenges encountered when procuring from or exporting to Vietnam.
Declarations are placed in the Red Channel (requiring physical cargo inspection) primarily due to high-risk importer/exporter compliance profiles, newly declared HS codes with tax rate discrepancies, ambiguous customs value declarations, or suspicion of misdeclared origin. Utilizing our pre-filing compliance audit service minimizes Red Channel occurrence rates to under 3%.
To qualify under Decree 18/2021/ND-CP, an enterprise must be located in an industrial zone, export 100% of its manufactured output (or sell strictly to other EPEs), and maintain custom-approved physical security fences and camera monitoring systems linked directly to Vietnam Customs. We provide structural setup and compliance verification for prospective EPE investments.
Exporters must submit the detailed Bill of Materials (BOM), production process flowcharts, import customs declarations for raw materials, domestic purchase invoices, and proof of value-add calculation (RVC formula) to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) or MOIT. Our trade consultants manage the entire filing and approval workflow.
Importers must maintain a complete chain-of-custody audit trail from raw material extraction to final assembly in Vietnam. This includes transportation bills of lading, purchase orders, factory time cards, and payment receipts. G&B International performs comprehensive tier-1 to tier-4 supply chain audits to ensure complete UFLPA compliance prior to vessel departure.
Vietnam Customs authority can initiate a Post-Clearance Audit up to 5 years after the declaration date. The audit inspects financial books, customs declarations, transfer pricing, and inventory accounting. Our compliance team provides mock audit assessments and legal defense representation during active GDVC audits.
Yes. Under Vietnamese tax law, non-EPE manufacturers who import raw materials, pay import duties, and subsequently re-export finished products within designated timelines are entitled to a 100% duty drawback. We audit liquidation reports and process duty refund claims directly with provincial customs authorities.
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