Official Container Consolidation Service China – Vietnam

1. What is Official Container Consolidation?

Official container consolidation is the solution for businesses that want to import goods from China to Vietnam through legal channels but do not have enough cargo to fill a container. Their goods can be combined with shipments from other companies heading to the same destination to optimize container space. This helps businesses reduce costs while ensuring shipment quality and legal compliance.

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2. Advantages of Official Container Consolidation

– Legal compliance of goods: Official import/export requires complete sales contracts binding both buyer and seller under trade agreements between countries, or between a country and global organizations, regions, or associations. This ensures legality of the shipment, avoiding seizure or penalties for goods without origin documents.

– Maximum cargo safety: With modern warehouses and equipment at both ends, cargo is loaded into containers directly in China and unloaded in Vietnam without unnecessary intermediaries. This minimizes handling, reduces the risk of breakage, and prevents missing parts for bulky or fragile shipments.

– Lower transportation costs: Instead of paying the full container cost, businesses share costs proportionally. Each shipper pays their share of transportation fees, reducing overall expenses.

– Faster and more reliable delivery: Official shipments avoid border delays. Average delivery takes only 3–5 days.

3. Limitations of Container Consolidation

– If cargo volume is insufficient to fill a container, shipping time may extend to 8–10 days while waiting for consolidation.

4. Cost Components of Official Container Consolidation

Total Official Shipping Cost = A. Import-Export Agency Fee + B. Base Freight + C. Import Duty & VAT + D. Specialized Inspection Fees (if applicable) + E. Warehouse Charges (if applicable)

A. Import-Export Agency Fee

  • Consolidated cargo: 500,000 VND / item
  • Full container: depends on product category, contact for quotation
  • This applies when using Viet Trung’s agency service, no need to be listed as importer on customs declaration.

B. Base Freight

Depends on weight (kg) or volume (m³) and shipping route. Below are sample rates:

Freight rates for light cargo (by m³)

Freight rates light cargo

Freight rates for heavy cargo (by kg)

Freight rates heavy cargo

Freight rates for apparel (by kg)

Freight rates apparel

C. Import Duty & VAT

  • Import duty: 0–30% depending on goods category (our staff will provide specific consultation)
  • VAT: 8% (common rate)
  • With C/O Form E (China under ACFTA), import duty may be waived.

D. Specialized Inspection Fees (if required)

– Toys: 7–8.5 million VND per shipment
– Home electronics, food: 6–12 million VND per shipment
– Food safety: ~1,000,000 VND per shipment
(Only applies if goods fall under mandatory inspection list)

E. Additional Charges (if any)

– China warehouse storage: Free 5 days, 30 RMB/m³/day from day 6
– Vietnam warehouse storage: Free 2 days, 20,000 VND/m³/day from day 3
– Heavy cargo lifting (≥200kg at Pingxiang warehouse): 70–200 RMB/item
– Full container handling surcharge: 1,500–2,000 RMB depending on truck size

Example Cost Calculation

Example: A 1-ton apparel shipment from Guangzhou to Hanoi, no specialized inspection, with C/O Form E:

– Import-Export agency fee: 500,000 VND
– Freight: 10,000 VND/kg × 1,000 kg = 10,000,000 VND
– Import duty: 0% (exempt under Form E)
– VAT: 8% × shipment value (50M VND) = 4,000,000 VND
Total Estimated Cost: 14,500,000 VND

Compensation Policy

Normal goods (non-fragile):
– If damage occurs due to transportation and packaging meets standards, Viet Trung compensates up to 100% of declared value.
– If external packaging is intact but goods are damaged inside, Viet Trung is not liable.

Fragile goods:
– Customers must notify Viet Trung in advance and ensure proper packaging.
– If notified and properly packed, Viet Trung compensates up to 100% of declared damaged goods.
– If no prior notice is given, Viet Trung is not liable.

Lost shipments: Compensation 100% of declared value.
All damage claims require VIDEO proof of unloading process.

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– Hanoi: 189 Quan Hoa Street, Nghia Do Ward | Tel: 0965551166
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