Sourcing from Vietnam to the United Kingdom
Vietnam is one of the largest manufacturing exporters in Southeast Asia, and the United Kingdom is one of the markets we ship to most. This page covers what UK 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 UK Global Tariff applies post-Brexit; many lines are low- or zero-duty — confirm the rate for your HS code.
- Compliance
- UKCA marking where applicable and HMRC import declarations; product-safety rules apply by category.
- Shipping & transit
- Roughly 30–40 days ocean freight to Felixstowe/Southampton.
Duties and rules change — verify current rates for your HS code before ordering.
Vietnamese manufacturing by industry
Sector guides for UK buyers, each with the factories we work with.
- Importing footwear from Vietnam to the United KingdomDuties, MOQs and verified footwear manufacturers →
- Importing furniture from Vietnam to the United KingdomDuties, MOQs and verified furniture manufacturers →
- Importing garment from Vietnam to the United KingdomDuties, MOQs and verified garment manufacturers →
- Importing steel from Vietnam to the United KingdomDuties, MOQs and verified steel manufacturers →
Common questions from UK buyers
How do I find verified suppliers in Vietnam from the United Kingdom?
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 the United Kingdom?
The UK Global Tariff applies post-Brexit; many lines are low- or zero-duty — confirm the rate for your HS code. Rates change, so confirm the current figure for your HS code before ordering.
How long does shipping from Vietnam to the United Kingdom take?
Roughly 30–40 days ocean freight to Felixstowe/Southampton.
What compliance requirements apply to UK imports?
UKCA marking where applicable and HMRC import declarations; product-safety rules apply by category.
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 the United Kingdom. We match it to verified manufacturers and their quotes come back to you — usually within 24–48 hours.