Discuss and work with Chinese agencies to coordinate in implementing solutions to reduce congestion

According to information from the Department of Markets for Asia and Africa - Ministry of Industry and Trade , in the face of congestion at the border gate, on the morning of May 24, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade had a meeting with the Trade Counselor of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Chinese Embassy in Vietnam, which emphasizes the important priority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in maintaining and ensuring the supply chain, especially facilitating the clearance of agricultural products and fruits at the peak of the harvest season. in June and July; suggested that the Chinese side coordinate to improve customs clearance efficiency at the border gate, establish a priority green channel for fruit clearance, and orient businesses of the two countries to diversify border gates for import and export goods delivery .

Ministry of Industry and Trade to handle congestion at Huu Nghi border gate area (Lang Son)

In the following days, the Ministry of Industry and Trade continued to maintain regular exchanges with the Chinese side (Embassies, Customs) and directed the Vietnam Trade Office Branch in Nanning, Guangxi to promote the authorities. The Chinese side's border gate capacity will immediately channel fruit (durian) to customs clearance at Tan Thanh - Po Chai border gate to reduce pressure on Huu Nghi border gate.

In addition, coordinate propaganda to businesses of the two countries to actively channel export goods (especially agricultural products and fruits) through other border gates that are eligible for fruit import from China. adjacent to the provinces of Cao Bang (Ta Lung, Tra Linh), Quang Ninh (Mong Cai), Ha Giang (Thanh Thuy) and Lao Cai (Kim Thanh). At the same time, continue to reduce the clearance time for each vehicle of agricultural products. Extending customs clearance time at Huu Nghi Quan border gate on the Chinese side to 21:00.

Immediately after the above meeting, on May 26, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Official Letter No. 409/XNK-TMQT to the Departments of Industry and Trade of the provinces, cities and business associations exporting goods to the Chinese market. Proactively capture information about the customs clearance situation, discuss with partners to delay delivery, regulate the delivery of goods to the border gate and accelerate the clearance of customs clearance to the border gates approved by China. fruit import license.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade also directs relevant units to facilitate the issuance of C/O certificates for enterprises that change border gates for export.

In particular, in order to actively promote the Chinese side to coordinate to facilitate customs clearance, to prevent the recurrence of serious congestion at the border gate, especially during the peak time of harvesting a variety of agricultural products. , fruit exports to China coming, on May 31, 2023, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Diensent a letter to the Director General of the General Administration of Customs of China, Yu Jianhua. In the Official Letter, the Minister suggested that the General Director pay attention, direct and create favorable conditions for the Customs of border localities on the Chinese side to implement customs clearance support measures such as increasing customs clearance time. At the border gate, fruit clearance flows through qualified border gates, etc., thereby contributing to maintaining bilateral trade stability, ensuring the supply chain of goods according to the common perception of the two countries' senior leaders.

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With the active participation of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Lang Son provincial departments, agencies, local authorities and Customs have actively coordinated and organized the distribution of durian imports through Tan Thanh - Po Fishing and extending the clearance time through Huu Nghi Border Gate on May 26, 2023 to 21:00.

According to preliminary information from the Management Board of Dong Dang Border Gate Economic Zone, Lang Son province, the number of cars waiting at Huu Nghi border gate by the end of May 31, 2023 has decreased to 479 vehicles compared to the previous peak days. At that time (as of May 28, 2023, there were 709 vehicles in stock) although the number of trucks transporting export goods continued to pour into this area. The number of durian trucks passing through the Tan Thanh - Po Chai border gate area has also increased.

Faced with this situation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade once again recommends businesses to actively monitor and grasp the clearance situation at border gates, especially border gates in Lang Son province in the near future. In addition, meeting the regulations of the Chinese side on testing, quarantine, quality supervision and business registration under Order No. 248 (notice enterprises producing and exporting dried fruit products). dry, frozen also need to do business registration). Urgently discuss with Chinese import partners to divert customs clearance through other border gates eligible for fruit import from China adjacent to Cao Bang provinces (Ta Lung border gates, Tra Linh), Quang Ninh (Mong Cai border gate), Ha Giang (Thanh Thuy border gate) and Lao Cai (Kim Thanh border gate).

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is continuing to work with Chinese partner agencies to implement the Prime Minister's direction at Official Dispatch No. 492/CD-TTg dated May 31, 2023 and promote measures to improve efficiency. Customs clearance rates at border gates of the two countries, especially with Guangxi during the peak time of fruit harvest in Vietnam.

Previously, the Government issued Official Letter No. 492/CD-TTg dated May 31, 2023 of the Prime Minister directing ministries, branches and localities to immediately implement urgent solutions to reduce congestion of agricultural products in the province. northern border area. The official stated that, in order to reduce congestion and promote the export of agricultural products that are in favorable seasons; The Prime Minister requested that it be necessary to focus on drastically directing a number of solutions.

Regarding the immediate solution, the Prime Minister asked the Presidents of the People's Committees of the provinces: Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Lao Cai, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lai Chau, Dien Bien; Ministers of Industry and Trade, Finance, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Development according to their assigned functions and tasks, direct functional agencies to urgently review import and export regulations. agricultural products between Vietnam and China; proactively organize corresponding diplomatic activities, closely coordinate with relevant authorities of your country to create favorable conditions, simplify procedures, increase time for customs clearance and increase efficiency. customs clearance, not to repeat the situation of agricultural products being stuck at the border gate in hot weather and easily damaged.

Ministers of Industry and Trade, Agriculture and Rural Development shall coordinate with localities, businesses and distribution businesses to further promote the consumption of agricultural products that are in season. harvested in the domestic market.

In particular, the Prime Minister requested the concerned ministers, heads of branches and localities to promptly correct and handle negative acts related to export, import and customs clearance of goods at border gates. .

Regarding long-term solutions, the Minister of Industry and Trade shall assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Ministers of: Agriculture and Rural Development, Foreign Affairs, Transport and relevant agencies according to their functions and tasks. assigned to implement measures to promote export of agricultural products in the form of official quotas, diversify modes of transport of agricultural products for export (road, sea, rail, air...).