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Shipping from Vietnam to USA
Trade Overview
Vietnam–USA is a key trade lane managed directly by Airlift through its own operational office in Ho Chi Minh City and destination offices in New Jersey and Los Angeles. Airlift facilitates full-container movements from major Vietnamese ports, including Ho Chi Minh and Hai Phong, with structured routing via key transshipment hubs. This lane supports consistent export volumes across furniture, textiles, footwear, and electronics commodities, backed by local coordination and destination customs support.
(Based on Airlift’s actual shipment performance over the last 12 months.)
Quick Facts : Vietnam USA
Service TypeFull Container Load (FCL) & Less than Container Load (LCL)
Operational ControlAirlift-owned office in Ho Chi Minh; destination coordination via Airlift offices in New Jersey and Los Angeles
Major Origin PortsHo Chi Minh (Cat Lai), Hai Phong
Major Destination PortsLos Angeles, Long Beach, Houston, New York
Typical Transit Time Range28–46 days (P10–P90 based on actual shipment data)
Container Types Supported20FT, 40FT, High Cube
Primary CommoditiesFurniture, textiles, footwear, electronics
Additional Cargo TypesHousehold appliances, packaging materials, retail inventory
Customs HandlingExport filing via VNACCS; import handled through Airlift USA offices
Major Ports (Based on Actual Export Volume)
Top Origin Ports:
Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai), Hai Phong
Top Destination Ports:
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Houston, New York
Transit Times (Based on Historical Airlift Data – P10 to P90)
Origin from Ho Chi Minh
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Los Angeles
28–34 days
Long Beach
28–35 days
Houston
32–40 days
New York
35–45 days
Origin from Hai Phong
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Los Angeles
30–36 days
Houston
34–42 days
New York
36–46 days
Transit durations include feeder and transshipment routing through Singapore or Port Klang based on carrier schedule.
Common Commodities Shipped
Top 4 (by container volume):
- Furniture and home goods
- Textiles and garments
- Footwear
- Electronics
Additional Commodities Handled:
Household appliances, packaging materials, retail inventory.
Customs & Compliance
At Origin – Vietnam
- Export declaration via VNACCS
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List required
- Certificate of Origin issued where applicable for trade agreements
At Destination – USA
- ISF filing required before vessel departure
- U.S. Customs entry with bond
- Compliance with applicable CBP and federal regulations (e.g., FDA, CPSC)
Service Options
- Full Container Load (FCL)
- Less than Container Load (LCL)
- Buyer’s consolidation available for multiple suppliers
- Door delivery services available on request
Why Airlift
- Direct operational control via Airlift’s Vietnam office
- Destination handling supported by Airlift’s offices in New Jersey and Los Angeles
- Coverage across major Vietnamese and U.S. ports
- Documentation managed through Airlift’s internal teams and licensed brokers
- Shipment visibility available through Airlift’s digital platform
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