“From China to Vietnam – Simple Guide
China and Vietnam share a 1,281-kilometer border and a turbulent history. In recent years, however, economic and trade relations have developed in a positive direction. The trade volume between the two countries continues to increase, and Vietnam is developing into an attractive investment destination for Chinese companies.
If you want to import from China to Vietnam, then you are a good partner. The Asian giant is currently Vietnam’s largest trading partner and largest source of imports. As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Vietnam is also China’s fifth largest export market.
Learn about freight options from China to Vietnam
Besides land transportation, sea and air freight from China to Vietnam are also attractive options for your logistics needs. Both countries have long coastlines, multiple international ports and many international airports. The proximity of the two countries and short transit times are beneficial for companies with time-critical supply chains.
Air Freight from China to Vietnam:
The biggest advantage of air freight is its speed. Items leaving China can arrive in Vietnam within 1-2 days. This is the best option for high-value items as they take less time in transit. However, with this speed, there are some tradeoffs.
Air freight is usually more expensive than ocean freight. It’s also better for small items, as airlines have weight and volume restrictions. Airfreight also uses more fuel than alternatives, so if the carbon footprint is an issue for you and your company’s ethics, you’ll want to choose ocean freight.
Keep in mind that air freight usually only involves delivering the goods to airports in Vietnam, not to the final destination of the inventory. Additional shipping facilities must be provided to deliver your shipment to its final destination. The exception is, of course, if you have arranged door-to-door shipping. As mentioned above, door-to-door delivery allows arranging the transportation of goods from the airport to the final destination, as well as customs clearance through Vietnam Customs.
Shipping from China to Vietnam
LCL (LCL): By LCL shipping, your cargo shares container space with other companies’ products imported from China to Vietnam. LCL is often the most cost-effective method for businesses shipping smaller shipments.
Full Container Load (FCL): With FCL shipping, you have exclusive use of the shipping container. Your shipment will be completely sealed in the container from origin to destination. FCL shipping is not only faster than LCL, but also cheaper.
How much does it cost to ship goods from China to Vietnam?
The final cost of shipping your goods from China to Vietnam will depend on several factors such as:
The nature of the goods
Selected shipping method (FCL, LCL, Air)
cargo weight
Cargo size
distance between origin and destination
Terms of Delivery
Not sure whether to choose air or sea freight? If your consignment weighs less than 100kg, you may find little difference in cost between air and LCL sea freight. For shipments over 100kg, sea freight usually becomes more economical.
If your shipment weighs less than 35kg, you may wish to opt for an international courier service instead of hiring a freight forwarder.
Vietnam customs clearance
What duties and taxes will I pay for my goods?
In terms of value, China is ahead of the US as Vietnam’s first export and import partner. Due to Vietnam’s participation in the ASEAN Community, tariffs and procedures between the two countries have been relaxed and reduced. This is formally adjudicated in the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA). The agreement reduces tariff barriers to zero on 90 percent of goods imported from China. Therefore, there is a good chance that the goods you import into Vietnam will be “”duty-free””.
Are goods imported from China tax-free?
Even if you hire a freight forwarder, you still need to provide the mandatory documents that Chinese and Vietnamese customs officials will almost certainly expect to see:
1. Commercial Invoice
2. Packing list
3. Certificate of Origin
4. Letter of credit or other payment terms (depending on the contract between the parties involved)
5. Air waybill or sea waybill (you can leave it to TJ chinafreight)
How is TJ chinafreight logistics freight forwarder different from other freight forwarders?
It is safe to say that each freight forwarder is unique in itself. The way they approach operations, experiences, and connections sets them apart from others in the same field. If you choose TJ chinafreight as your freight forwarder, we will offer you some special services. This is how we are different from everyone else.
If you want to import goods from China to Vietnam and have other questions, please send us a message using the template below – or email us directly at info@tj-logistics.com.cn. We are happy to support you as you navigate your shipment step by step.”
