Nghe An: 10-month import-export turnover estimated at 560 million USD

(Baonghean.vn) - With the province's strong investment attraction policy, in the first 10 months of the year, the total export turnover of goods is estimated at 559.7 million USD.

At the customs branches under the Customs Department, import procedures for many investment projects of large enterprises and corporations have been carried out. Therefore, the number of declarations, import-export turnover, and state budget revenue have all increased compared to the same period.

Since the beginning of the year, the total state budget revenue has reached 1,055 billion VND, reaching 110% of the legal target (960 billion VND), up 55% over the same period.

Import-export turnover for 10 months. Graphics: Huu Quan

In the third quarter alone, 173 enterprises completed customs procedures, including: 7 state-owned enterprises, 155 joint stock and limited liability companies, and 11 foreign-invested enterprises.

According to the statistics, in the first 10 months of the year, the total export turnover of goods is estimated at 559.7 million USD, an increase of 27.73% over the same period in 2016. The import turnover of goods is estimated at 483.9 million USD, an increase of 24.62% over the same period in 2016.

Loading and unloading goods at Cua Lo port. Photo: Tung Chi

Mr. Chu Quang Luan - Director of Nghe An Customs Department said: Recently, the import and export activities of some traditional goods have been maintained stably and have tended to increase, ensuring regular tax revenue for units. In addition, there have been some new imported goods such as cold-rolled steel, machinery and equipment of Hoa Sen Nghe An Company Limited.

The amount of tax that Hoa Sen Group Corporation paid in the third quarter was 94.6 billion VND in the second quarter.

"Customs modernization and administrative reform are regularly focused on by the industry, and customs procedures are thoroughly and effectively applied. Thereby, contributing to simplifying procedures, saving costs and time for businesses, creating maximum conditions for the development of import and export activities" - Director of Nghe An Customs Department said./.

Tung Chi