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Vietnam approves customs law changes to strengthen IP enforcement
Vietnam has amended its customs law to enhance powers for intercepting counterfeit and IP-infringing goods, including goods in transit and those traded via e-commerce platforms, responding to concerns from a U.S. trade investigation.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Vietnam's customs powers now extend to stopping counterfeit goods in transit and via e-commerce, meaning you can no longer overlook border enforcement if you trade through or in Vietnam. This opens a door to target grey market imports that previously slipped through.
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3 sources · first reported 23 Aug 2026 · latest 4 Sep 2026
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