Shipping to Vietnam: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

This guide is designed to show you everything you need to know about setting up your shipping strategy in Vietnam. Unlock your growth, by utilizing our tools and expertise, in serving millions of shipments to Vietnam and beyond.

Vietnam eCommerce Facts & Figures

US$6.4k

Annual GDP Per Capita

95.26M

Current Total Population

52.7%

Daily Internet Users

US$6.4k

Annual GDP Per Capita

95.26M

Current Total Population

52.7%

Daily Internet Users

Fun fact

Shipping Rates & Couriers to Vietnam

Easyship offers a wide range of couriers & services that ship to Vietnam. Link your own courier account, or use our pre-negotiated rates to show the fastest, cheapest and best value deliver options for every customer.

From

US

Average cost:

US$30.04

Average delivery time

13 working days

From

HK

Average cost:

HK$122.49

Average delivery time

11 working days

From

SG

Average cost:

SG$28.45

Average delivery time

6 working days

From

AU

Average cost:

AUD$45.27

Average delivery time

6 working days

Vietnam Shipping Tips & Information

Get helpful Vietnam shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.

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  • Top courier services when shipping to Vietnam include, Hong Kong Post - E-Express, Fedex - International Economy & UPS - Worldwide Saver.
  • When shipping to Vietnam, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
  • Popular eCommerce platforms in Vietnam are eBay, Shopify & Magento.
  • Payment methods used by Vietnam are Bank card & cash on delivery
  • Consumers generally don't expect free shipping in Vietnam.
  • Sunday is considered a non-working day. You may experience delays for your shipments on this day.
  • Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates. Please refer to the official Holidays Page

Vietnam Import Tax & Custom Fees

Vietnam calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here or use our calculator to see fees.

Duties & Tax Details for Vietnam

Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND)

Calculation Method: CIF

Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs

Tax Threshold: 1000000 VND

Tax (VAT/GST): 10%

Duty Threshold: 1000000 VND

Import Duty Product Categories

Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate

Mobiles: 0%

Tablets: 0%

Computers: 0%

Cameras: 12%

Accessories: 20%

Accessories (Battery): 30%

Health & Beauty: 0%

Fashion: 30%

Watches: 20%

Jewelry: 20%

Pets Accessories: 20%

Dry Food & Supplements: 10%

Home Appliances: 25%

Home Decor: 25%

Toys: 20%

Sports: 5%

Luggage: 12%

Audio Video: 20%

Documents: 0%

Gaming: 25%

Books & Collectibles: 25%

We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.

Shipping Documentation to Vietnam

Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.

Battery Statement
Commercial Invoice
Tax Documents & Shipping labels

Vietnam Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Confused on Vietnam customs and regulations? Before shipping to Vietnam (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for Vietnam and other countries at Easyship.

Restricted items
Currency
Drugs
Endangered animals
Prohibited items
Counterfeit goods
Cultural Heritage Goods
Drugs
Explosives
Firearms
Objectionable Publications

The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.

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