ICD Transimex (Thanh My Loi) – An Important Import-Export Transshipment Point in HCMC
ICD Transimex Thanh My Loi is located in Thu Duc City, near major traffic arteries and conveniently connected to Cat Lai, Hiep Phuoc, and Cai Mep Port, as well as the key industrial parks in HCMC, Dong Nai, and Binh Duong. Many businesses choose this ICD to:
- Carry out on-the-spot import-export
- Store, consolidate, and split shipments
- Complete customs procedures quickly, reducing seaport congestion
What Is On-the-Spot Import-Export? Why Do Businesses Favor It?
On-the-spot import-export is a form in which goods do not need to leave Vietnamese territory but are still treated as a legal export–import activity under customs regulations.
Common cases:
- A Vietnamese business sells goods to an export processing enterprise
- An FDI enterprise sells goods to a domestic enterprise
- Processing or manufacturing under the direction of a foreign trader
Advantages:
- No international shipping cost
- Shorter clearance time
- Optimized cash flow and tax procedures
- Suitable for urgent, high-value orders
What Does the On-the-Spot Import-Export Service at ICD Transimex Include?
When using the on-the-spot import-export service at ICD Transimex, a business receives end-to-end support instead of having to handle many complex steps on its own.
1. Advising on the Right Type and Customs Code
- Determining the correct type of on-the-spot import-export
- Checking whether the goods fall under specialized management
- Advising on tax obligations, VAT, and tax exemption/refund (if any)
2. Preparing and Checking Documents
- Sales contract
- Commercial invoice
- Packing List
- Delivery instruction from the foreign trader (if any)
- On-the-spot export–import declaration
3. Electronic Customs Declaration
- Filing the on-the-spot export–import declaration on the customs system
- Monitoring channel classification (green – yellow – red)
- Coordinating a response if a document or physical inspection arises
4. Coordinating Handover at the ICD
- Dispatching domestic trucks into ICD Transimex
- Confirming the handover between the exporting and importing parties
- Completing the customs clearance confirmation documents
The Actual On-the-Spot Import-Export Process at ICD Transimex
- The two parties sign a sales contract
- Preparing the on-the-spot export–import document set
- Filing the on-the-spot export declaration
- Filing the corresponding on-the-spot import declaration
- Goods are handed over at ICD Transimex
- Completing clearance and archiving the file
If the documents are accurate, this process can be completed in just 1–2 working days.
Important Notes When Doing On-the-Spot Import-Export at ICD Transimex
From practical experience, businesses should pay special attention to:
- The information on the two declarations must match (value, quantity, HS code)
- The timing of the export and import declarations must be synchronized
- Carefully check the payment terms and the party liable for tax
- You should not file on your own if you are unfamiliar with the process, as declarations are easily amended or lead to administrative penalties
Why Use a Professional On-the-Spot Import-Export Service?
Many small businesses often do it themselves to save costs, but in reality:
- Processing documents takes time
- It's easy to get the type or HS code wrong
- Warehousing costs and delivery delays arise
Using the on-the-spot import-export service at ICD Transimex helps:
- Save time
- Reduce legal risk
- Stay in control of the delivery schedule
- Optimize overall costs
Contact for Consultation:
- 0936911656 (HCMC) – Embassy Freight Services (VN) Southern Region
- 0937361637 (Hanoi)- Embassy Freight Services (VN) Northern Region
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