Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to Vietnam.

Overview of shipping goods to Vietnam.

When shipping goods to Vietnam, the recipient is required to pay import duties, regardless of whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, shipments to Vietnam are also subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) and a Special Sales Tax.

Vietnam's customs duties and taxes.

Sales tax for shipments to Vietnam.

When shipping goods to Vietnam, Value Added Tax (VAT) will be charged on imported goods at the standard rate of 10%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive of Tax) price plus duties (if any).
 

Minimum customs duties for shipping goods to Vietnam.

Shipments to Vietnam are calculated on a CIF (Cost, Interest, and Export) basis. Shipments valued at VND 1,000,000 or less are exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), but a Special Sales Tax may still be levied.

Other taxes and customs fees for shipping goods to Vietnam.

Shipments to Vietnam are subject to a Special Sales Tax, levied on certain goods at rates between 10% and 65%.

Location and contact information for the Customs Department for sending goods to Vietnam.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on sending goods into Vietnam can be found on the Vietnam Customs website:  https://www.customs.gov.vn/home.aspx?language=en-US

How to send goods to Vietnam.

For shipments to Vietnam, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS., FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight services.