HCMC — Lang Son Province has introduced new infrastructure fees at its border gates, with effect from May 8, according to a resolution passed by the People’s Council of the northern province.
The fees apply to trucks transporting goods for import and export through border crossings in the province, according to the management board of the Dong Dang–Lang Son Border Gate Economic Zone.
Trucks carrying import-export goods weighing under two tons to over 18 tons will be charged between VND100,000 and VND800,000 per trip, depending on cargo type and vehicle size.
Exported ore shipments will incur a surcharge of five times the standard fee, reaching up to VND4 million per heavy truck.
Trucks transporting fruit and agricultural products will be charged from VND800,000 to VND4 million per trip. If the goods originate from third countries, the fee will range from VND400,000 to VND2 million.
Other types of cargo are subject to fees ranging from VND1 million to VND5 million per truck.
Transshipment trucks not entering the domestic market will pay 30% of the applicable fee. Trucks delivering imported goods inland must pay an additional 30%.
The Border Gate Management Center, under the management board of the Dong Dang–Lang Son Border Gate Economic Zone, has been assigned to collect the fees. The policy applies to all organizations and individuals operating freight trucks that use border gate infrastructure.
