Vietnam Customs handles violations involving over VND 20 trillion in goods in nearly 10 months
From December 15, 2025, to October 14, 2026, Vietnam Customs handled 18,825 violations involving goods valued at an estimated VND 20.4636 trillion. Import and export revenue reached VND 447.362 trillion by October 31, or 99.2% of the annual budget target.
Vietnam Customs reported that, from December 15, 2025, to October 14, 2026, customs authorities nationwide detected, seized and handled 18,825 violations involving goods valued at an estimated VND 20.4636 trillion. Of these, 1,757 cases involving goods valued at an estimated VND 2.4668 trillion were handled from September 15 to October 14, 2026. Customs initiated criminal proceedings in two cases and referred information on 20 cases or recommended prosecution.
Vietnam Customs said smuggling and trade fraud along border routes remain complex.（VietVance）
In October 2026, revenue from import and export activities totaled VND 46.449 trillion. By October 31, cumulative revenue had reached VND 447.362 trillion, or 99.2% of the VND 451 trillion annual budget target. Cumulative recovery and handling of tax arrears over the same period totaled VND 2.3522 trillion.
Vietnam Customs reports its October 2026 results and November work plan.（VietVance）
From September 15 to October 14, 2026, customs authorities assigned 2,023,108 declarations to risk channels. Green, yellow and red channels accounted for 71.66%, 26.28% and 2.06%, respectively. During the same period, customs authorities issued 178 post-clearance audit decisions and completed 173 audits. Additional tax assessments and penalties totaled VND 443.97 billion, of which VND 420.78 billion was collected.
Vietnam Customs Director Nguyễn Văn Thọ called for stronger checks of customs valuations, product codes and origins, and prompt action against related fraud. The agency also plans to simplify administrative procedures, expand data sharing, and advance electronic tax payments and round-the-clock customs clearance. Implementation of the digital customs information system project will begin after approval.
Source: VietVance
