Changes to Intellectual Property Customs Recordal under the Revised Customs Law
The Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Customs Law No. 11/2026/QH16, promulgated on 23 August 2026 and taking effect from 1 March 2027 (“Law No. 11”), introduces a number of important changes to the inspection, supervision and suspension of customs procedures applicable to imported and exported goods, and in particular to goods in transit, in connection with intellectual property (“IP”) rights. These changes represent a significant step forward for Vietnam, bringing its regulations closer to international practice. Some of the notable changes are as follows: