Sourcing from Vietnam to Germany
Vietnam is one of the largest manufacturing exporters in Southeast Asia, and Germany is one of the markets we ship to most. This page covers what German buyers need to know — duties, compliance and transit times — and connects you to verified manufacturers by industry.
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- Duties & trade agreements
- Tariffs are being progressively eliminated under the EU–Vietnam FTA (EVFTA) with an EUR.1 / origin declaration.
- Compliance
- CE marking and EU customs/REACH compliance apply; check category-specific EU rules.
- Shipping & transit
- Roughly 25–35 days ocean freight to Hamburg/Rotterdam, then onward EU distribution.
Duties and rules change — verify current rates for your HS code before ordering.
Vietnamese manufacturing by industry
Sector guides for German buyers, each with the factories we work with.
- Importing footwear from Vietnam to GermanyDuties, MOQs and verified footwear manufacturers →
- Importing furniture from Vietnam to GermanyDuties, MOQs and verified furniture manufacturers →
- Importing garment from Vietnam to GermanyDuties, MOQs and verified garment manufacturers →
- Importing steel from Vietnam to GermanyDuties, MOQs and verified steel manufacturers →
Common questions from German buyers
How do I find verified suppliers in Vietnam from Germany?
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 Germany?
Tariffs are being progressively eliminated under the EU–Vietnam FTA (EVFTA) with an EUR.1 / origin declaration. Rates change, so confirm the current figure for your HS code before ordering.
How long does shipping from Vietnam to Germany take?
Roughly 25–35 days ocean freight to Hamburg/Rotterdam, then onward EU distribution.
What compliance requirements apply to German imports?
CE marking and EU customs/REACH compliance apply; check category-specific EU rules.
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.
Ready to source from Vietnam?
Tell us what you need shipped to Germany. We match it to verified manufacturers and their quotes come back to you — usually within 24–48 hours.