http://www.pwccustoms.com PricewaterhouseCoopers Asia Pacific Customs and Trade News en-en 2004-2010 PricewaterhouseCoopers http://www.pwccustoms.com/webmedia/633693587102146926_pwc.gif http://www.pwccustoms.com http://www.pwccustoms.com/home/eng/vi_import_duties_royalty_mar2010.html In the Notice 22/TB-BTC issued on 13 January 2010, the Ministry of Finance takes the view that royalties which are paid on a periodic basis to foreign parties under a license contract for the use of brands, patents or know-how, and of which the value cannot be determined upon importation, should no longer be added to the dutiable value of imported goods. http://www.pwccustoms.com/home/eng/vi_import_duties_royalty_mar2010.html Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:21:00 +0800 http://www.pwchk.com/home/eng/webcast_value_chain_feb2010.html In this webcast, we explained why an integrated value chain transformation approach is critical to a successful Asia Pacific restructure. http://www.pwchk.com/home/eng/webcast_value_chain_feb2010.html Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:52:00 +0800 http://www.pwccustoms.com/home/eng/trade_int_novdec2009.html This issue of Trade Intelligence includes a feature story entitled "Life after APEC 2009 - Business as usual?"; coverage on the WTO and updates on selected WTO disputes; information on ASEAN developments, including updates on implementation of ASEAN plus FTAs; an extensive coverage on various free trade negotiations being conducted; and comprehensive country reports across the Asia Pacific region, including among others: waves of duty changes in Australia, China and Vietnam; and tightening of export control regimes in China, Hong Kong and Japan. http://www.pwccustoms.com/home/eng/trade_int_novdec2009.html Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:28:00 +0800 http://www.pwccustoms.com/home/eng/cn_customs_spare_parts_jan2010.html China is slowly throwing off its role as "factory of the world" and becoming an important market in its own right. The new demand for after-sales service can open up major opportunities to differentiate products, create competitive advantages and increase margins. In this "China Customs: Don't get caught on your heels: Why spare parts matter in Asia", we share with you the unique characteristics of spare parts management and the way to improve the spare parts management. http://www.pwccustoms.com/home/eng/cn_customs_spare_parts_jan2010.html Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:07:00 +0800 http://www.pwccustoms.com/home/eng/c&italert_dec2009_pdf.html The General Administration of Customs (GAC) issued Circular [2009] No.51 on "Temporary Measures for Promotion of H2000 Outsourced Processing Administration System". This Circular sets out the provisions on outward processing under processing trade. http://www.pwccustoms.com/home/eng/c&italert_dec2009_pdf.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:56:00 +0800