VNACCS/VCIS is officially put into operation
VNACCS/VCIS - a modern system dedicated to electronic processing of air/sea cargo to enable faster and more efficient customs clearance was officially handed over to Vietnam Customs on April 25.
Vietnam Customs successfully preliminarily tested the system, part of a Japanese ODA project with total funding of JPY2.661 billion, on November 15, 2013.
Subsequently, they began installation of the system in Hai Phong and Hanoi as of April 1, 2014, and after successful transactional testing, accepted final delivery on April 24.
However, Sakurai Hiroki said there has been congestion for the e-clearance system in Hai Phong, adding that the fact that customs staff is unfamiliar to the use of the system.
Sakurai Hiroki said that users can find it difficult to get used to the system at first but when becoming familiar with the system, they will realize that it is very convenient, efficient and practical.
He added that the system has run smoothly in the process of operation in Japan. With its fast processing speed and high reliability, NACCS is seen as an important part in boosting Japan’s economic development.
In just a second right after customs documents come, the system can respond immediately and provide 24- hour service running 365 days in a year.
Since Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2007, foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country has increased rapidly. Declaration documents have risen markedly from 1.16 million in 2002 to 4.16 million in 2010, placing a heavy burden on customs officers.
The Vietnam Automated Cargo Clearance System (VNACCS) aims to improve the business environment as it helps reduce administrative costs and the time of handling custom clearance formalities. In addition, it will contribute to stimulating Vietnam’s economic growth and strengthening connectivity between Vietnam and the global economies through ASEAN’s one-stop-shop mechanism.
