Exporting directly into the Vietnamese market
Direct marketing will be difficult in Vietnam. Issues of language and labelling requirements will make it very complex. Credit card usage is low. Controls on foreign exchange might make payments difficult.
Useful information and contacts
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Vietnam B2B
Vietnam Trade Fair
Vietnam Importers.com
Get general advice on exporting directly into offshore markets in the Export guide.
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Dealing with Customs and other regulations
The Government has taken significant steps to streamline customs procedures and cut the red tape that entangles exporters and importers alike. Licensing of importing companies has been liberalised. Private companies can now apply for their own import and export licences.
To look up current and phased tariff rates for Vietnam under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area use the tariff finder.
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Meeting labelling and product requirements
Labelling requirements are based on the type of goods. Labels for simple unprocessed food must contain:
- quantity
- production date
- expiry date.
Labels for processed food must contain:
- quantity
- production date
- expiry date
- composition or quantified composition
- information, warning of safety and hygiene
- instructions on preservation and use.
Labels for food ingredients must contain:
- quantity
- production date
- expiry date
- quantified composition
- instructions on use, preservation.
The United States Department of Agriculture has published an unofficial translation of Vietnam’s labelling requirements.
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Further information
For general advice on sales and marketing in offshore markets go to the Export guide.
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(Additional sources used on this page: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu)
