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Car Shipping to Vietnam

Shipping a Car from the USA to Vietnam

Shipping Your Car to Vietnam? Car Shipping to Vietnam from the USA starts at a cost of $1,550 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 22 – 45 days, depending on the make and model of the vehicle and whether the origin in the USA is on the east or west coast. Below, our 2024 guide will explore everything you need to know about car shipping to Vietnam.

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Read on below for our US to Vietnam Vehicle Shipping Checklist, Vehicle Import Options, US to Vietnam Car Shipping Costs & Time Frame, US to Vietnam Vehicle Shipping Options, Ports Served in the US & Vietnam, and other details for Car Shipping from USA to Vietnam.

US to Vietnam Vehicle Shipping Checklist

Here’s a rough breakdown of the process you’ll need to go through to ship your vehicle to Vietnam.
  • Once you’ve identified the standards your vehicle must meet, gather all necessary documentation including:

    • Sales Contract / Bill of Sale

    • Car Registration

  • Understand the costs of shipping a vehicle, including:

    • Freight and insurance charges when shipping your vehicle

    • Wharf, transport, storage and delivery charges after your vehicle arrives

    • Duties, taxes and fees

    • Cleaning the undercarriage of foreign soil

    • Registration and insurance requirements in the relevant Vietnam State or Territory

    • Other charges such as import processing, customs brokers’, and logistics service provider charges

  • Select an international car shipping company and preferred shipping method to transport your vehicle from the United States to Vietnam
  • Determine your vehicle’s departure and destination ports
  • Confirm the vehicle is clean and free of foreign soil.

More information on the process of shipping a vehicle to Vietnam can be found here.

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Vehicle Import Options

As you engage in the vehicle shipping process, some of the most important questions to consider include:

  • Whether you plan to permanently keep the car in Vietnam or if it’s just a temporary move,

  • Whether you have been the owner of the car for over 12 months.

  • Whether the car is older than 20 years.

These questions and more will determine whether your car is eligible for shipping to Vietnam. Your actual tax rate is based on these details. You should never assume your scenario is the same as someone else’s. Some vehicles such as used cars may have eligibility requirements that differ from those for newer vehicles. The import of right-hand-drive motor vehicles is prohibited in Vietnam.

To obtain an estimate of the cost to ship a car to Vietnam, fill out our free quick quote form.

Vehicle Import Approval

Upon arrival of your vehicle shipment to Vietnam, the vehicle must be declared in Customs.

You’ll need the following documentation:

  • Copy of Passport, Valid Visa & Work Permit
  • Household Registration Book (Issued by the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security)
  • Copy of Title & Vehicle Registration
  • Copy of Bill of Lading
  • Customs Declaration for Import/Export
  • Vietnam Automobile Import Application Form & License
  • Authorization Letter for Customs Clearance by Destination Agent

Things to Consider

  • Vehicles must have been registered in the owner’s country for at least six months prior to shipping to Vietnam and have a minimum mileage of 10,000 km.
  • Used motor vehicles (including passenger cars, cargo trucks, pickup trucks, and specialized cars) may be shipped into Vietnam if they have not been used for more than 5 years from the year of manufacture and are being imported by the original owner.
  • You may also ship a motorcycle into Vietnam, if the engine is 175cc or larger. However, import duties on motorcycles can be very high, sometimes more than 100% of the motorcycle’s value.

US to Vietnam Car Shipping Costs & Time Frame

Using a baseline of a compact car being imported using the roll-on/roll-off method from the Port of Los Angeles to the Port of Saigon, our estimate for car shipping from USA to Vietnam starts at a cost of $1,550 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 22 – 45 days.

However, the cost to ship a car to Vietnam can vary according to factors such as the model and make of your vehicle, your current location, the nearest departure port in the USA, your shipping method of choice, availability of your chosen services and your final destination. Additionally, you’ll need to consider costs such as storage, cleaning, other vendor fees, and Vietnam taxes & duties.

Taxes & Duties for Car Shipping from USA to Vietnam

Prior to shipping a vehicle from US to Vietnam, verify your vehicle’s specifications and compliance with Vietnamese requirements.

If you are shipping a vehicle to Vietnam from the USA, your car will be subject to local customs duties levied by the Vietnamese government.

Vietnam Vehicle Import Taxes and Duties:

  • VAT – 10% of the sum of CIF value (cost, insurance and freight) + applicable duties.
  • Vehicle Imports are also subject to a 10%-65% Special Sales Tax.

Please Note: The amount of taxes and import duties payable when shipping a car to Vietnam from the US will vary and depends on the details of your shipment.

To obtain an estimate of the cost to ship a car to Vietnam, fill out our free quick quote form.

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Quotes are available online for domestic and international vehicle shipping services. Depend on us for reliable and expedited vehicle relocation services - Our dedicated team of shipping specialists are always a phone call away to answer any questions you may have.

US to Vietnam Vehicle Shipping Options

Car Shipping from USA to Vietnam can be performed using a shared container, a sole container or a roll-on/roll-off service.

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Roll-On/Roll-Off – Your vehicle will be driven onto a spacious loading area on the delivery vessel, like a parking structure, and secured for shipping. This is our most economical shipping alternative, since only added charges are customs clearance and port expenses.

This method is suitable for shipping and handling bulkier vehicles like work trucks.

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Shared Container Service – Our recommended option! Your vehicle is securely loaded into a 40ft enclosed container, along with various vehicles that will share the additional charges for container transportation. (Additional charges include: terminal handling, trucking and unloading fees, as well as customs clearance expenses)

All vehicles are loaded and stacked using our industry-leading R-RAK steel loading system into the shipping container. Although you’ll enjoy the added security of a fully enclosed container with no exposure to the elements, the container must reach capacity before shipping out so you might experience a longer wait time before your vehicle ships out to Vietnam.

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Full Container Load – Just like our shared container service, you’ll have the added advantage of a fully enclosed shipping container that will contain solely your vehicle. Since there’s no wait for the container to reach capacity, you’ll enjoy a shorter wait before the vehicle ships out. However, added terminal handling expenses won’t be shared with other vehicle owners.

Upon receiving your vehicle, we’ll photograph and record the vehicle’s condition and loading process into our guaranteed condition report. All vehicles are loaded utilizing our cutting-edge steel loading framework that doesn’t rely on outdated wooded ramps and nails, which can damage your vehicle.

Once your vehicle is loaded into its own shipping container, it is locked and secured for transport so that it can’t be accessed before reaching its destination in Vietnam. Since the car will be fully enclosed in a secure container, we invite our customers to transport additional items inside the vehicle. However, please make sure everything is packed securely, as we won’t be responsible for any damages.

After arrival in Vietnam, our shipping agents will access the container, record the vehicle’s condition and photograph the unloading process. In comparison to our Roll-On/Roll-Off Service, enclosed container transport to Vietnam is safer, as well as quicker thanks to regular departures every week.

Additional Services

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Sourcing Vehicles – Take advantage of the network of reputable car buyers we’ve developed over our nearly thirty years in the shipping industry. For a nominal fee, our shipping experts will assist overseas clients with sourcing and buying vehicles.

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Other Services – Some of the auto transport services we offer in overseas territories include domestic pickup, vehicle import assistance, tracking of your shipment, customs clearance in the USA and a full vehicle inspection report.

Ports Served in the US and Vietnam

Departure Ports – United States

The location your vehicle will depart from depends on the method of car shipping to Vietnam, where your vehicle is located, your budget and which services the nearest port offers. We have multiple departure locations in the USA, including Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Miami, Savannah and more.

Destination Ports – Vietnam

Here are the Vietnam entry ports that we can ship your vehicle to.

  • Cantho
  • Chân Mây Port
  • Danang
  • Hai Phong
  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • PhĂş Mỹ, BĂ  Rịa–VĹ©ng TĂ u
  • Saigon
  • Qui Nhơn

Cleaning Your Vehicle’s Undercarriage

Before shipping your vehicle to Vietnam, the undercarriage must be cleaned and free of foreign soil to prevent the introduction of invasive plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms. This can be accomplished through steam cleaning or other thorough cleaning methods.

CFR Classic can assist with finding an appropriate cleaner to help ensure you comply with this requirement. We do not recommend washing the interior of the vehicle as it can cause mold during transport. Vacuuming the interior is usually more than sufficient.

Plating Your Vehicle in Vietnam

The imported vehicle must be registered locally at the designated police traffic office. Proof of insurance, certificate of vehicle inspection and all other required documentation, including passport and vehicle registration declaration will be submitted at the traffic office.

Upon customs clearance and registration, you’ll be issued a temporary Vietnamese License Plate, valid for twenty days. Foreign license plates are prohibited in Vietnam.

A permanent plate will then be issued to you and must be attached to the vehicle.

To obtain an estimate of the cost for car shipping from USA to Vietnam and other services, fill out our free quote form.

Other Vietnam/US Shipping Options

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