Customs sector collects over VND309.8 trillion of taxes this year
VOV.VN - The customs sector has collected more than VND309.8 trillion worth of taxes by the end of December 26, up 7.2% compared to last year’s corresponding period, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
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These triumphs were attributed to the effective implementation of the decree by the Director of the General Department of Vietnam Customs and drastic solutions for simplifying administrative formalities to facilitate import-export activities.
The customs sector’s efforts have contributed to bringing Vietnam’s total import-export value this year to an estimated US$482.23 billion, up 12.6% over last year, a significant increase.
Vietnam also enjoyed a trade surplus of US$7.21 billion this year, a whopping US$5.1 billion higher than the figure registered last year.