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What Is MFN Tariff?  MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff refers to the preferential import duty rate that one World Trade Organization (WTO) member grants to another. Despite the name, MFN is not necessarily the lowest rate available, but rather the standard rate given to all WTO members under normal trade relations. In cases where a […]

Learn what Terminal Handling Charge (THC) is, how it's calculated, how it differs from handling fees, and how to optimize logistics costs in import-export.

In import-export operations, CO (Certificate of Origin) and CQ (Certificate of Quality) are two essential documents verifying the origin and quality of goods. These certificates not only help businesses comply with customs regulations but also enable preferential tariff treatment and build trust with global customers. What is CO? CO – Certificate of Origin is an […]

What Is Cargo Roll-Over? Cargo roll-over (also known as rolled cargo or roll-over in logistics) occurs when a shipment that was confirmed for a specific sailing is not loaded onto the intended vessel as scheduled and is instead delayed to a later sailing. This term is common in the logistics and international shipping industry, especially […]

What is CO Form EAV? CO Form EAV (Certificate of Origin Form EAV) is a document certifying the origin of goods exported from Vietnam to member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), including: Russia Belarus Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Armenia This form is issued to help goods enjoy preferential import tariffs under the Vietnam–EAEU Free Trade […]

What is Cross Docking? Cross Docking is a modern logistics technique that eliminates the need for long-term storage in warehouses. Instead, goods are received and quickly transferred directly to outbound transportation for final delivery. This process saves time, reduces warehousing costs, and optimizes the supply chain. In Vietnam, where logistics costs remain high—accounting for around […]

What is FBA? FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) is an order fulfillment service provided by Amazon. It allows sellers to store their products in Amazon’s fulfillment centers, where Amazon handles order processing, packing, shipping, and customer service on their behalf. With FBA, sellers only need to send their inventory to Amazon’s warehouse — from that point, […]

Tìm hiểu tiêu chí SP (Specific Process) trong C/O là gì và vai trò quan trọng của nó trong việc xác định xuất xứ hàng hóa để hưởng ưu đãi thuế quan theo các FTA.

What Is a Reimbursement Fee? A reimbursement fee is a charge incurred during the issuance of a bill of exchange when one party (exporter or importer) requests to be reimbursed for expenses advanced on behalf of the other party. This is a financial mechanism that ensures fairness in international transactions, where one party may have […]

CTC (Change in Tariff Classification) is a rule used to determine the origin of goods based on changes in HS codes. Learn more about the CTC rule, the levels of tariff shift, and how it is applied under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

Learn what RVC (Regional Value Content) means, how to calculate it, and its importance in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) like AKFTA, EVFTA, CPTPP. Full guide with examples and requirements for applying RVC in C/O issuance.

Learn all about Product Specific Rules (PSR) – a key factor in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that determines whether goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment.