May 30, 2022 in CUSTOMER ADVISORY
Customer Advisory: Ho Chi Minh City – Port Infrastructure Fee – Updates
Reference to the Customer Advisory released on March 18,2022, Ho Chi Minh City government has further revised its Port Infrastructure Fee (PIF) on April 19, 2022. The new changes are effective from April 20, 2022 (see reference document here). PIF is applicable to all import/export cargo dropped off or transited via Ho Chi Minh City Port Systems effective April 1, 2022.
As per the latest information from Port Authority, the fees are as below:
| Seq | Cargo | Basis | Unit rate (VND) |
| 1 | Temporary import and re-export, bonded warehouses, Transit and Transshipment Goods via Ho Chi Minh City Port Systems | ||
| 20 feet container | Per Container | 2,200,000 | |
| 40 feet container | Per Container | 4,400,000 | |
| Liquid & non-containerized | Per Metric Ton | 50,000 | |
| 2 | Import/ Export Cargo via Ho Chi Minh City Port Systems | ||
| 2.1 | Customs declaration outside Ho Chi Minh City Customs Station | ||
| 20 feet container | Per Container | 500,000 | |
| 40 feet container | Per Container | 1,000,000 | |
| Liquid & non-containerized | Per Metric Ton | 30,000 | |
| 2.2 | Customs clearance at Ho Chi Minh City Customs Station | ||
| 20 feet container | Per Container | 250,000 | |
| 40 feet container | Per Container | 500,000 | |
| Liquid & non-containerized | Per Metric Ton | 15,000 | |
Source: Resolution 10/2020/NQ-HDND, VNACCS Systems & PIF payment systems of HCMC People Committee
All importers/exporters are responsible for the payment of PIF for their cargoes going through Ho Chi Minh City Port Systems. APLL Vietnam is currently reviewing the final fees to be collected and customers will be notified separately on the exact details.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact your APL Logistics Account Manager or local APL Logistics office.
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