• China is Vietnam’s largest trading partner, largest import market and second largest export market.
• Vietnam is China’s largest trading partner, largest export market and second largest source of imports in ASEAN.

Vietnam borders Cambodia, Laos, Guangxi and Yunnan in China, and is across the sea from the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. China-Vietnam trade volume is rising rapidly.

You can turn to CFC for all logistics services. We take care of transport and everything involved for shipments from China to Vietnam, and you are always assured of flexible delivery of your international goods. We always remain your central point of contact for all your supply chain management.

Vietnam Customs

Transited goods to Viet Nam are subjected to customs procedure under customs supervision and inspection according to Viet Nam law.

Vietnamese traders are entitled to import goods according to the business lines stated in their business registration certificates.

For the initial transaction for importation/exportation of goods, businesses need to register and use the VNACCS/VCIS. Through the system VNACC/VCIS, companies declare the customs declaration and then submit them with relevant documents through the system.

Vietnam’s customs procedures are complex and subject to change with little to no warning. For up-to-date information on clearance regulations, processing times, or applying for the priority program, it is advised to consult with government officials or a professional service firm that can guide the business with any cumbersome procedures and legalities.

Most goods imported into Vietnam are subject to value-added tax. The VAT rate is usually 10%, but some are only subject to 8% on certain goods and services.

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership – RCEP

The RCEP, considered the largest FTA of world trade, is between the ten ASEAN members (Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) and China, South Korea, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.

The RCEP entered into force for Vietnam on Jan. 1, 2022.

RCEP Tariff Rates

After determining the classification of goods according to Vietnam’s HS Code, the importer can estimate the import tariff rate applicable to such goods.

With the certificate of origin – Form RCEP, preferential tariff rates are applied.

Contact CFC to issue your own certificate of origin – Form RCEP to benefit from the China-Vietnam FTA.

Sea Freight from China to Vietnam

In recent years, Vietnam’s maritime transportation has developed rapidly. From north to south, they are: the northern port group from Quang Ninh Province to Ninh Binh Province, the north-central port group from Thanh Hoa Province to Ha Tinh Province, the central port group from Quang Binh Province to Quang Ngai Province, the south-central port group from Binh Dinh Province to Binh Thuan Province, the southern port group and the Mekong Delta port group.

We arrange your sea freight to Vietnam from China easily and quickly. From port to port or door to door. We have experience with all types of sea freight to Vietnam for over 20 years. So you can contact us for an LCL or FCL transport simply. Your transport and customs clearance are fully taken care of by us.

Top Container Ports in Vietnam

Vietnam has 43 major seaports, which can be roughly divided into three port groups: the north (7), the center (17) and the south (19).

• Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam’s largest port city in the south.
• Haiphong is the largest port city in the north.
• Da Nang is the largest port city in the central.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Vietnam

To compute the total cost of shipping to Vietnam, take into account the type of container, the fuel price, the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship fees, the origin and destination ports and the shipping route.

For instance, the port-to-port container rate from FOB Shanghai China to Ho Chi Minh is $400 for 1x40HC.

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Vietnam

The average transit time to ship a container to Vietnam from China via sea freight is from 6 days to 10 days. The exact timeline will depend on the shipping method, distance, transportation route, customs clearance, weather conditions, logistic networks, holidays, carrier performance and others.

Air Freight from China to Vietnam

The volume of air transport between China and Vietnam has grown rapidly. Vietnam Airlines, Vietjetair and Jetstar Pacific of Vietnam and China’s Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Okay Airways are involved in the operation of China-Vietnam routes.

The main destinations of Vietnam are Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc Island, Haiphong, Dalat and Van Don, while the main departure of China are Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Changsha, Xiamen, Nanning and Hangzhou.

Top Airports in Vietnam

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City are currently the two largest hub airports, both of which meet the 4E standard.

Air Freight Cost from China to Vietnam

Air freight prices are very versatile. A lot of parameters are influencing the prices for this transport method, like the kerosene prices, the airlines, the type of goods, the volumetric weight, the origin airport and the destination airport.

For instance, the door-to-door air rate from China to Ho Chi Minh is $3.50 per kilograms except Vietnam customs fees may apply.

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Vietnam

Considering the flight duration only, the direct flight takes rough 4-5 hours. For an express freight you can add around 2 or 3 days. And 4-5 days for a classic air freight for your goods to be delivered.

Rail Freight from China to Vietnam

Since the railway departments of China and Vietnam started container freight transportation in 2017, the freight volume has increased significantly.

The China-Vietnam rail train departs from Guangxi and travels from Nanning South Station to Anyuan Station in Vietnam in as fast as 14 hours. The train has obvious advantages in timeliness and cost, attracting cardboard and decorative paper from inside and outside Guangxi, as well as Northwest chemical products, East China diesel engines, and South China auto parts to gather in Nanning, and then be exported to Vietnam via the China-Vietnam freight train.

Today, the cargo transported by China-Vietnam trains is becoming increasingly diverse, from the initial single basic building materials and light industrial products to high-end electronic products, precision machinery and equipment, daily necessities and specialty agricultural products.

Truck Freight from China to Vietnam

The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is a regional cooperation program involving six countries: Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

China, specifically Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, plays a significant role in the GMS, focusing on deepening trade and economic ties with Vietnam through initiatives like the Pan-Tonkin/Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation scheme.

• Route 1: Starts from Nanning Comprehensive Bonded Zone, exits through Guangxi Youyiguan Port, enters Vietnam Youyi Port, passes through Vietnam Lang Son, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, and finally arrives in Hanoi, Vietnam. The entire transportation distance is about 400 kilometers, and it is expected to take 2 days;
• Route 2: Starts from Kunming Comprehensive Bonded Zone, exits through Yunnan Hekou Port, enters Vietnam Lao Cai Port, passes through Vietnam Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Viet Tri, and finally arrives in Hanoi, Vietnam. The entire transportation distance is about 700 kilometers, and it is expected to take 2 days.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Vietnam by LAND?⬇️

	North Vietnam	South Vietnam
16KG+	53500 VND/kg	61500 VND/kg
51KG+	42200 VND/kg	50000 VND/kg

Working with CFC

With our strong international logistics network, you outsource the entire logistics process with confidence. From transport to customs affairs, laws and regulations, documentation and warehousing: CFC is your reliable supply chain partner from China to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Haiphong, Can Tho, Da Nang, Hue and other city in Vietnam.

Contact our expert staff now and find out how CFC can make your logistics in Vietnam easier. On business days, you will receive a response within an hour on average.

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