Sourcing from Vietnam to Singapore
Vietnam is one of the largest manufacturing exporters in Southeast Asia, and Singapore is one of the markets we ship to most. This page covers what Singaporean buyers need to know — duties, compliance and transit times — and connects you to verified manufacturers by industry.
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- Duties & trade agreements
- Both countries are in ASEAN (ATIGA) and the CPTPP, so most goods enter duty-free with a valid Form D or origin declaration. Singapore applies GST on imports rather than tariffs on most lines.
- Compliance
- Singapore Customs clearance and an IN permit via TradeNet; controlled categories (food, health products, electrical goods) carry their own agency approvals.
- Shipping & transit
- Roughly 3–6 days ocean freight from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore — the shortest lane of any market we serve, which is why it also works as a consolidation and re-export hub.
Duties and rules change — verify current rates for your HS code before ordering.
Vietnamese manufacturing by industry
Sector guides for Singaporean buyers, each with the factories we work with.
- Importing footwear from Vietnam to SingaporeDuties, MOQs and verified footwear manufacturers →
- Importing furniture from Vietnam to SingaporeDuties, MOQs and verified furniture manufacturers →
- Importing garment from Vietnam to SingaporeDuties, MOQs and verified garment manufacturers →
- Importing steel from Vietnam to SingaporeDuties, MOQs and verified steel manufacturers →
Common questions from Singaporean buyers
How do I find verified suppliers in Vietnam from Singapore?
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 Singapore?
Both countries are in ASEAN (ATIGA) and the CPTPP, so most goods enter duty-free with a valid Form D or origin declaration. Singapore applies GST on imports rather than tariffs on most lines. Rates change, so confirm the current figure for your HS code before ordering.
How long does shipping from Vietnam to Singapore take?
Roughly 3–6 days ocean freight from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore — the shortest lane of any market we serve, which is why it also works as a consolidation and re-export hub.
What compliance requirements apply to Singaporean imports?
Singapore Customs clearance and an IN permit via TradeNet; controlled categories (food, health products, electrical goods) carry their own agency approvals.
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 Singapore. We match it to verified manufacturers and their quotes come back to you — usually within 24–48 hours.