💰 Current Freight Rates
Price data updating. Contact us for current rates.
Trade Terms Explained — Who Pays for What
The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to Vietnam is already inside the price. The table below maps the eleven common Incoterms® against the twelve cost stages of a door-to-door shipment, so you can see exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins.
- Seller — Cost and arrangement sit with the seller / shipper.
- Buyer — Cost and arrangement sit with the buyer / consignee.
- Negotiable — Not fixed by the rule — agree it in the contract.
| Term | 1 Loading on truck | 2 Export customs declaration | 3 Carriage to port of export | 4 Unloading at port of export | 5 Loading on vessel / aircraft | 6 Main carriage | 7 Cargo insurance | 8 Unloading at port of import | 9 Loading on truck at import | 10 Carriage to destination | 11 Import customs clearance | 12 Import duties & taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW Ex Works | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck | Buyer Buyer — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FCA Free Carrier | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FAS Free Alongside Ship | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FOB Free On Board | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CFR Cost and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CPT Carriage Paid To | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU) | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAP Delivered At Place | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DDP Delivered Duty Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Seller Seller — Import customs clearance | Seller Seller — Import duties & taxes |
EXW Ex Works
Buyer takes over at the seller's door and carries every cost from there. Lowest quoted price, highest buyer workload.
FCA Free Carrier
Seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier the buyer nominated.
FAS Free Alongside Ship
Sea and inland waterway only. Seller delivers alongside the vessel; loading is on the buyer.
FOB Free On Board
Sea and inland waterway only. Risk passes once the goods are on board. The most common buying term.
CFR Cost and Freight
Seller pays the main carriage but carries no insurance obligation; risk still passes on loading.
CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight
As CFR, plus the seller must buy and pay for cargo insurance (minimum cover unless you agree more).
CPT Carriage Paid To
Any mode. Seller pays carriage through to the named destination; insurance is not obligatory.
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid
As CPT, plus the seller must insure the cargo through to the named destination.
DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU)
Seller delivers unloaded at the named terminal. Renamed DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) in Incoterms® 2020.
DAP Delivered At Place
Seller delivers to your address ready for unloading; import clearance and duty stay with the buyer.
DDP Delivered Duty Paid
Seller carries everything through to your door, duty and tax included. Highest quoted price, least buyer workload.
Two things worth flagging. Under CIF and CIP the seller is obliged to buy cargo insurance and pay the premium; under every other term insurance is optional, and we recommend buyers arrange their own cover so a loss or damage in transit is recoverable. And this table is a working summary for planning purposes — the binding definitions are the ones published by the International Chamber of Commerce in the Incoterms® rules, so confirm the exact term wording in your sales contract before you ship.
📋 Service Details
China to Vietnam Air Freight — how the lane runs
This is our air freight service from China to Vietnam. Departure is from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Yiwu or Shanghai; entry is through SGN (Ho Chi Minh City), HAN (Hanoi), DAD (Da Nang), with clearance handled by General Department of Vietnam Customs (Tổng cục Hải quan).
Vietnam is the shortest deep-sea lane out of South China — Shekou to Hai Phong is often 3–5 days. Northern Vietnam is also served overland through the Youyi Guan (Pingxiang) and Mong Cai crossings, which suits LCL and urgent replenishment for the Bac Ninh and Bac Giang electronics cluster.
Route facts
| Destination country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia Pacific |
| Mode | Air Freight |
| Gateways used | SGN (Ho Chi Minh City), HAN (Hanoi), DAD (Da Nang) |
| Transit, China to gateway | 2–4 business days |
| Clearance / dwell | 2–5 days |
| Peak season | Sep–Nov |
Delivery cities on this lane
Each city below has its own guide covering the gateway that serves it, the inland leg after clearance and the local delivery requirements.
- China to Ho Chi Minh City — commercial capital and largest consumer market. Via SGN air / Cat Lai sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Hanoi — political capital and northern business centre. Via HAN air / Hai Phong sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Hai Phong — the north's main port city and industrial zone. Via HAN air / Hai Phong sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Da Nang — central Vietnam gateway and IT services hub. Via DAD air / Da Nang sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Binh Duong — the country's densest industrial-park province. Via SGN air / Cat Lai sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Dong Nai — manufacturing province adjoining Ho Chi Minh City. Via SGN air / Cai Mep sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Bac Ninh — electronics assembly cluster north of Hanoi. Via HAN air / Hai Phong sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Bac Giang — fast-growing electronics and component manufacturing province. Via HAN air / Hai Phong sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Can Tho — Mekong Delta commercial centre. Via SGN air / Cat Lai sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Nha Trang — coastal tourism and seafood-processing city. Via CXR air / Cam Ranh sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Hue — central heritage city with light manufacturing. Via DAD air / Da Nang sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Vung Tau — offshore energy base next to the deepwater terminals. Via Cai Mep sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Clearance requirements into Vietnam
VAT 8–10%; duty 0–35%, with 0% available on most tariff lines under ACFTA/RCEP with a valid Form E. The de-minimis position is VND 1,000,000 (roughly USD 40) on express parcels.
Conformity: Form E certificate of origin to claim ACFTA duty relief; MIC/Circular 04 type approval for radio equipment; energy-efficiency labelling for appliances.
Known friction points: Used machinery is subject to Decision 18/2019 age limits. Cosmetics need a product announcement filed by the consignee. Duty relief under Form E is only granted if the origin document matches the invoice exactly — a very common cause of held shipments.
Documents we file under DDP
- Commercial invoice showing HS codes and the true transaction value
- Packing list with carton count, gross and net weight, and dimensions
- Air waybill
- Certificate of origin where it reduces the duty rate
- Product certification or conformity documents where the commodity requires them
Packing notes
- Chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000)
- Use ISPM-15 treated wood for any pallet or crate — untreated timber is a common hold
- Mark every carton with the consignee name, city and carton number of total
- Declare lithium batteries, magnets, liquids and powders before booking, not after
Other modes into Vietnam
Duty rates, thresholds and conformity rules change by ministerial decision. The figures here are buyer-planning references, not a customs ruling — confirm the current position for your HS code with General Department of Vietnam Customs (Tổng cục Hải quan) or your broker before shipping.
📊 China to Vietnam — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | SGN (Ho Chi Minh City), HAN (Hanoi), DAD (Da Nang) |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | General Department of Vietnam Customs (Tổng cục Hải quan) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | VND 1,000,000 (roughly USD 40) on express parcels |
| Import tax & duty regime | VAT 8–10%; duty 0–35%, with 0% available on most tariff lines under ACFTA/RCEP with a valid Form E |
| Local currency | VND |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 2–5 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | Form E certificate of origin to claim ACFTA duty relief; MIC/Circular 04 type approval for radio equipment; energy-efficiency labelling for appliances |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
🧰 Free 3D Loading Tools for This Air Route
This page covers a Air freight service from China to Vietnam. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Carton Packing Calculator
Air freight to Vietnam is billed on chargeable weight, so tight carton packing directly lowers your cost per shipment. Enter your product size and see the optimal carton layout in 3D before you book.
Open Packing Tool →✅ Vietnam Air Freight Checklist
- Book 2-3 days before your target ETD; same-day air bookings usually carry premium rates.
- Label every carton with destination, carton number, and total count (e.g. 3/12).
- Shrink-wrap and corner-protect cartons — air cargo is transloaded multiple times.
- Confirm whether the Vietnam rate includes fuel and security surcharges or lists them separately.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Air DDP Door-to-Door from China to Vietnam take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 2–5 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP terms.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Vietnam?
Clearance is handled by General Department of Vietnam Customs (Tổng cục Hải quan). The regime is: VAT 8–10%; duty 0–35%, with 0% available on most tariff lines under ACFTA/RCEP with a valid Form E, with a de-minimis position of VND 1,000,000 (roughly USD 40) on express parcels. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
Which ports or airports does this route use into Vietnam?
Sea cargo to Vietnam clears through Hai Phong, Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City), Cai Mep–Thi Vai; air freight clears via SGN (Ho Chi Minh City), HAN (Hanoi), DAD (Da Nang). We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward delivery to your address and build it into the DDP price.
What does DDP shipping to Vietnam include on this route?
DDP means one price covering freight, the duty/tax owed to General Department of Vietnam Customs (Tổng cục Hải quan), and last-mile delivery to your door in Vietnam. There are no surprise charges at destination.
When does capacity tighten on the China–Vietnam lane?
Space and rates tighten around Sep–Nov, plus the China-side windows of Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (early Oct). Book 1–2 weeks earlier in these periods.
Can you ship special cargo (batteries, branded goods) to Vietnam?
Yes — battery cargo by air follows IATA PI966/PI967; we run certified battery channels via SGN (Ho Chi Minh City), HAN (Hanoi), DAD (Da Nang). Brand-goods and DG paperwork are handled within the DDP service. Surcharges apply.
⭐ Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to Vietnam with us.
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Vietnam through this team. Door delivery was arranged with minimal back and forth. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to Vietnam for mixed cartons. Door delivery was arranged with minimal back and forth. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Theo doi lo hang ro rang trong suot qua trinh.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Vietnam. The handover and document checks were efficient. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Vietnam through this team. The handover and document checks were efficient. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
We tested this lane to Vietnam with a mid-volume order. Door delivery was arranged with minimal back and forth. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Vietnam. Door delivery was arranged with minimal back and forth. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We tested this lane to Vietnam with a mid-volume order. Door delivery was arranged with minimal back and forth. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Vietnam through this team. Door delivery was arranged with minimal back and forth. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Giao hang dung hen va khong co phi phat sinh bat ngo.
This was a DDP shipment to Vietnam for mixed cartons. The handover and document checks were efficient. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Vietnam through this team. Door delivery was arranged with minimal back and forth. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Vietnam. Door delivery was arranged with minimal back and forth. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Vietnam. The handover and document checks were efficient. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Would use the same line again for general cargo. Giao hang dung hen va khong co phi phat sinh bat ngo.
Inland Delivery Coverage — Vietnam
We deliver beyond the arrival gateway. Each city below has its own destination guide covering the gateway it clears through, typical inland transit time and the local customs picture.
Note — these are reference guides, not quotes. The city pages describe routing, gateways and clearance for each destination. They do not carry rate tables. For pricing to any city listed here, use the rate table on this page or ask us for a quote.
- Ho Chi Minh City SGN air / Cat Lai sea inland same day Guide only — no rates
- Hanoi HAN air / Hai Phong sea inland +1 day Guide only — no rates
- Hai Phong HAN air / Hai Phong sea inland same day Guide only — no rates
- Da Nang DAD air / Da Nang sea inland same day Guide only — no rates
- Binh Duong SGN air / Cat Lai sea inland same day Guide only — no rates
- Dong Nai SGN air / Cai Mep sea inland same day Guide only — no rates
- Bac Ninh HAN air / Hai Phong sea inland +1 day Guide only — no rates
- Bac Giang HAN air / Hai Phong sea inland +1 day Guide only — no rates
- Can Tho SGN air / Cat Lai sea inland +1 day Guide only — no rates
- Nha Trang CXR air / Cam Ranh sea inland +1 day Guide only — no rates
- Hue DAD air / Da Nang sea inland +1 day Guide only — no rates
- Vung Tau Cai Mep sea inland same day Guide only — no rates
Shipping Vietnam cargo by industry
This rate is for the lane. What decides whether the cargo arrives intact is the commodity — how it prices, how it must be packed and loaded, and which compliance step holds it at the border. These guides cover that per industry.
- Metal Products Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Architectural Hardware Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Production Line Equipment General Machinery & Industrial Equipment
- Aerial Work Platform Construction, Mining & Material Handling
- Switchgear New Energy, Power & Electrical
- Automotive Electronics Automotive & Vehicles
- Sanitary Ware Building Materials & Construction Products
- Pallet Wood, Bamboo & Paper Products
- Conveyor Belts Plastics, Rubber & Packaging
- Electronic Components Electronic Components & Semiconductors
- Computer Hardware Telecom, Computing & Data Centre
- Kitchen Appliances Home Appliances, HVAC & Commercial
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