The news comes shortly after the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) announced its capture of US-bound Chinses aluminum worth US$4.3 billion forging Vietnamese origin.

If not properly addressed, illegal transshipment would increase the risk of Vietnamese compliant traders facing slower export procedures in the US, as well as higher customs duties, said an expert of the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

The majority of imported cars in Vietnam in November came from Thailand and Indonesia.

The government is determined to deal with the case in compliance with the law and ensure lawful rights of enterprises and consumers.

In January, Vietnam imported nearly 4,000 cars worth US$106 million, up 14% month-on-month in volume but down nearly 49% in value.