The Quang Ninh People’s Council has issued Resolution No. 04/2026/NQ-HDND, effective from April 28, 2026, through December 31, 2028, setting border gate fees at VND 0 per vehicle trip for transport vehicles carrying imported goods subject to the fee.

The policy delivers direct financial relief to the import and export business community at a time when logistics costs in Vietnam remain among the highest in the region.

Resolution 04/2026/NQ-HDND was issued on April 28, 2026, amending and supplementing Resolution No. 96/2025/NQ-HDND dated December 16, 2025, on the rates, collection, remittance, management, and use of fees for infrastructure works, service facilities, and public utilities within border gate zones.

The most significant change introduced by the Resolution is the application of a zero-fee rate per vehicle trip for transport vehicles carrying imported goods under the categories defined in Article 3, Section 1 of Resolution 96/2025/NQ-HDND. This eliminates a recurring fixed cost within the import transport chain across the province, providing tangible and immediate savings for businesses operating through Quang Ninh’s border gates.

The policy applies uniformly across all border gate zones in Quang Ninh, covering key locations including Mong Cai, Hoanh Mo, and Bac Phong Sinh. With the policy running through December 31, 2028, businesses have a stable planning horizon to factor in reduced logistics costs when building long-term operational and commercial strategies.

Impact on logistics costs and border trade

Logistics costs in Vietnam currently account for approximately 18 to 20 percent of GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance. While border gate fees are a single component of the broader cost structure, they recur with every shipment and accumulate significantly over time for businesses that import regularly through land border crossings.

Industry experts have noted that waiving infrastructure fees on imported goods is a flexible and targeted move by Quang Ninh to sharpen the competitiveness of its border gates, attract greater cargo volumes, and drive growth in cross-border trade.

When costs fall, clearance times shorten, and processes become more transparent, the positive effects extend well beyond import and export activity to benefit the entire supply chain.

Quang Ninh strengthens its role as a northern border trade hub

Resolution 04/2026/NQ-HDND reflects Quang Ninh’s broader commitment to proactively adjusting the border gate fees in response to market conditions and the practical needs of businesses. With a border gate network stretching from Mong Cai to Hoanh Mo and Bac Phong Sinh, the province is steadily reinforcing its position as the most important cross-border trade hub in northern Vietnam.

With a clear focus on supporting businesses, Mong Cai international border gate customs continues to serve as a reliable implementation partner, helping translate local support policies into tangible on-the-ground outcomes and ensuring that import and export activity through the province operates safely and without interruption. This is an encouraging signal for importers currently planning to expand their activities through Quang Ninh’s border crossings in the period ahead.

Source: compiled

20/5/2026