Sourcing from Vietnam to China
Vietnam is one of the largest manufacturing exporters in Southeast Asia, and China is one of the markets we ship to most. This page covers what Chinese buyers need to know — duties, compliance and transit times — and connects you to verified manufacturers by industry.
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- Duties & trade agreements
- The ASEAN–China FTA and RCEP both apply, so most goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a Form E or RCEP Certificate of Origin. Vietnamese agricultural and aquatic products additionally need to be on the approved-exporter lists.
- Compliance
- GACC customs clearance; GACC registration is mandatory for overseas food manufacturers, and CCC certification applies to listed product categories.
- Shipping & transit
- Roughly 2–7 days ocean freight to southern ports, plus established road and rail crossings at Lang Son and Lao Cai for shorter lead times.
Duties and rules change — verify current rates for your HS code before ordering.
Vietnamese manufacturing by industry
Sector guides for Chinese buyers, each with the factories we work with.
- Importing footwear from Vietnam to ChinaDuties, MOQs and verified footwear manufacturers →
- Importing furniture from Vietnam to ChinaDuties, MOQs and verified furniture manufacturers →
- Importing garment from Vietnam to ChinaDuties, MOQs and verified garment manufacturers →
- Importing steel from Vietnam to ChinaDuties, MOQs and verified steel manufacturers →
Common questions from Chinese buyers
How do I find verified suppliers in Vietnam from China?
Send one sourcing request describing what you need — quantity, destination and any specification. It goes to manufacturers in the matching category and their quotes come back to you by email, usually within 24–48 hours. You do not need an account to send one.
What import duties apply when shipping from Vietnam to China?
The ASEAN–China FTA and RCEP both apply, so most goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a Form E or RCEP Certificate of Origin. Vietnamese agricultural and aquatic products additionally need to be on the approved-exporter lists. Rates change, so confirm the current figure for your HS code before ordering.
How long does shipping from Vietnam to China take?
Roughly 2–7 days ocean freight to southern ports, plus established road and rail crossings at Lang Son and Lao Cai for shorter lead times.
What compliance requirements apply to Chinese imports?
GACC customs clearance; GACC registration is mandatory for overseas food manufacturers, and CCC certification applies to listed product categories.
What is the minimum order quantity from Vietnamese manufacturers?
MOQs vary by industry and factory — some handicraft and homeware suppliers work from a few hundred units, while garment and industrial manufacturers typically start higher. Ask in your request and suppliers quote against your volume.
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Tell us what you need shipped to China. We match it to verified manufacturers and their quotes come back to you — usually within 24–48 hours.