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🇻🇳 China → Vietnam

Shipping from China to Vietnam

Vietnam is a short sea and air lane from China's southern ports, serving Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai) and Haiphong, plus Hanoi by air. Useful for regional assembly and re-export.

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL
  • Air Freight
  • Ocean LCL

    • Major Nodes

    • Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai)
    • Haiphong
    • Hanoi (HAN)
    • Ho Chi Minh (SGN)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per container; LCL per CBM; air per chargeable kg.

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  • HS code
  • Weight & volume
  • Delivery city
  • Incoterm

    • Shipping Methods to Vietnam

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve Vietnam are shown.

    Ocean FCL (Cat Lai / Haiphong)

    Containers to southern or northern ports.

    Transit: 3–7 days
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    Air Freight

    To HAN/SGN.

    Transit: 2–4 days
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    Ocean LCL

    Shared containers.

    Transit: 5–10 days
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    Shipping Cost to Vietnam

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air freight
    • Terminal handling
    • Vietnamese duty (if DDP)
    • Local trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per CBM
    • Per kg (air)

    What Moves Price

    • North vs South port
    • Duty rates
    • Fuel surcharges
    • Inland distance
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to Vietnam

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)3–7 days
    Airport to Airport (air)2–4 days
    Door to Door (all-in)6–12 days all-in
    • Southern ports serve Ho Chi Minh; Haiphong serves the north.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai)
    • Haiphong

    Airports

    • Hanoi (HAN)
    • Ho Chi Minh (SGN)

    Trucking connects ports to Hanoi and the southern provinces.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice
    • Packing list
    • HS code
    • Import declaration

    Customs Notes for Vietnam

    • Vietnam uses HS tariff.
    • EVFTA preferences may apply for EU-bound re-export.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Share cargo & city
    2. 2Book & pick up
    3. 3Export clearance & load
    4. 4Short transit
    5. 5Vietnamese clearance
    6. 6Local delivery

    FAQ — Shipping to Vietnam

    Which port should I use?+
    Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh) for the south; Haiphong for the north.
    Good for re-export to EU?+
    EVFTA preferences can apply for qualifying goods re-exported to the EU.

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