CLIENT CONTEXT
G.P LLC – an agricultural export company – was blocked by customs authorities due to errors in its export contract documentation. This issue resulted in goods worth billions of VND being held at the port for nearly two weeks, severely affecting international delivery schedules and the company’s reputation.
LEGAL CHALLENGE
The error stemmed from internal staff using an outdated contract template that failed to comply with the updated Decree 69/2018/ND-CP on export procedures. The foreign buyer also refused to accept the goods without validation from Vietnamese customs.
LEGAL STRATEGY
Lawyer Mỹ Anh promptly worked with the company’s legal department and customs officials to amend the documentation. Meanwhile, LPA assisted the company in drafting an explanatory letter and negotiating with the partner to extend the delivery deadline, avoiding potential international disputes.
LEGAL PROCEDURE
The amended documents were submitted within 48 hours of the incident. With LPA’s guidance, the company met all technical and legal requirements. After a 3-day review, customs approved the clearance and validated the contract.
RESULT
The company not only successfully cleared the shipment on time but also preserved its partnership with the foreign buyer. LPA later provided internal training on legal procedures and contract standards to minimize future risks.
