Important Notice: Vietnam Customs Regulation Update

Effective Date: November 16, 2026

Dear KMD Members,

Vietnam Customs will introduce new clearance requirements for international express shipments starting November 16, 2026.

Please review the following changes before arranging shipments to Vietnam.

1. Individual Customs Declaration Required

All shipments entering Vietnam, regardless of their declared value, will require an individual customs declaration.

This requirement applies to both document and non-document shipments.

2. Recipient Identification Information Required

The following information must be provided for customs clearance:

• B2B Shipments: Tax Identification Number (TIN)

• B2C / C2C Shipments: Personal Identification Number

• Foreign Recipients: Passport Number

Missing or incorrect information may result in customs clearance delays or shipment holds.

3. New Customs Clearance Fee

A customs fee of VND 10,000 per shipment (approximately USD $0.38) will apply, including low-value shipments below the de minimis threshold.

• Document Shipments: DHL will cover this fee, with no charge to the customer.

• Non-Document Shipments: The fee will be charged to the customer.

For non-document shipments, the party responsible for payment will depend on the carrier's billing arrangements.

We recommend that all customers shipping to Vietnam provide accurate recipient information to avoid unnecessary customs delays.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.