How to Ship to Vietnam from the US
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies, with a young, tech-savvy population that has embraced ecommerce. US goods including electronics, health supplements, cosmetics, and fashion are popular. The Vietnamese-American diaspora in the US (one of the largest in the world) also generates significant personal shipment traffic — especially before Tet (Lunar New Year).
Vietnam's customs authority applies duties on most imports. The de minimis is VND 1,000,000 (~$40 USD) for personal imports — below this, no duty or VAT applies. Above the threshold, Vietnamese VAT (10%) and import duties (varying by product category) apply. Vietnam Post (VNPost) handles USPS final-mile delivery; courier services are faster.
Typical 1 lb cost
$20-$38 USD
Typical transit
5-14 business days
Carrier Options to Vietnam
USPS Priority Mail International
7-14 business days. Final delivery by Vietnam Post. Affordable for light packages.
DHL Express Worldwide
3-5 business days. Strong Vietnam coverage including Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
FedEx International Priority
3-5 business days. Reliable for major Vietnamese cities.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
4-6 business days. Good for commercial and business shipments.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400 USD. CN23 + commercial invoice for items over $400. Include HS codes for accurate Vietnamese customs classification.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Narcotics and controlled substances (Vietnam has strict drug laws)
- ✕Firearms and weapons without Vietnamese government authorization
- ✕Pornographic or politically sensitive material
- ✕Counterfeit goods
- ✕Certain food products without Vietnam Ministry of Health approval
- ✕Used clothing (commercial quantities)
Vietnam-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 De minimis is ~$40 USD — below this, personal imports may clear without duties or 10% VAT
- 💡 Vietnamese addresses use a specific format: house/apartment, alley (ngõ)/street (đường), ward (phường/xã), district (quận/huyện), city/province
- 💡 Vietnamese postal codes are 6 digits (e.g., 100000 for central Hanoi); include them
- 💡 Plan ahead for Tet (Lunar New Year) — shipping volume surges and delivery times extend significantly
- 💡 DHL is most reliable for Vietnam; Vietnam Post tracking can have gaps
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