Sourcing from Vietnam to the United States
Vietnam is one of the largest manufacturing exporters in Southeast Asia, and the United States is one of the markets we ship to most. This page covers what US buyers need to know — duties, compliance and transit times — and connects you to verified manufacturers by industry.
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- Duties & trade agreements
- There is no US–Vietnam free-trade agreement, so standard MFN import duties apply by HS code — but Vietnamese goods are not subject to the China Section 301 tariffs, which is a major reason brands have shifted sourcing here.
- Compliance
- Imports clear US Customs (CBP); product-specific rules may apply (FDA for some goods, CPSC for consumer products, CARB/TSCA formaldehyde limits for wood).
- Shipping & transit
- Roughly 20–35 days ocean freight to US West/East Coast ports; air freight for samples and urgent orders.
Duties and rules change — verify current rates for your HS code before ordering.
Vietnamese manufacturing by industry
Sector guides for US buyers, each with the factories we work with.
- Importing footwear from Vietnam to the United StatesDuties, MOQs and verified footwear manufacturers →
- Importing furniture from Vietnam to the United StatesDuties, MOQs and verified furniture manufacturers →
- Importing garment from Vietnam to the United StatesDuties, MOQs and verified garment manufacturers →
- Importing steel from Vietnam to the United StatesDuties, MOQs and verified steel manufacturers →
Common questions from US buyers
How do I find verified suppliers in Vietnam from the United States?
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 States?
There is no US–Vietnam free-trade agreement, so standard MFN import duties apply by HS code — but Vietnamese goods are not subject to the China Section 301 tariffs, which is a major reason brands have shifted sourcing here. Rates change, so confirm the current figure for your HS code before ordering.
How long does shipping from Vietnam to the United States take?
Roughly 20–35 days ocean freight to US West/East Coast ports; air freight for samples and urgent orders.
What compliance requirements apply to US imports?
Imports clear US Customs (CBP); product-specific rules may apply (FDA for some goods, CPSC for consumer products, CARB/TSCA formaldehyde limits for wood).
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 States. We match it to verified manufacturers and their quotes come back to you — usually within 24–48 hours.