Why Vietnam
- Duty (EVFTA): the EU–Vietnam free trade agreement removes duties on goods originating in Vietnam — most product groups are already at 0%, with the remainder phasing out by 2030.
- Costs and quality: lower production costs than in China with fast-growing factory competence — global electronics, furniture and footwear manufacturing is moving to Vietnam.
- Diversification (“China + 1”): a second production base lowers the risk of supply-chain disruption and strengthens your hand in negotiations with Chinese suppliers.
- Strong categories: furniture and interior equipment, textiles and footwear, electronics and components, plastics, coffee and food products.
Transport from Vietnam to Poland
- FCL and LCL sea freight from Haiphong (north) and Ho Chi Minh / Cat Lai (south) — approx. 35–45 days to Gdańsk/Gdynia,
- a rail option via China (approx. 30–37 days) — faster than sea, cheaper than air,
- air freight in 5–8 days for samples and urgent batches,
- customs clearance in Poland with EVFTA preference verification and delivery to your warehouse.
We run the Vietnamese direction the same way as the Chinese one: factory vetting, pre-shipment quality control, a complete document set for preferential duty and a single point of contact from quote to unloading.
Duty and EVFTA — where the advantage lies
The EU–Vietnam trade agreement (EVFTA) has been in force since August 2020 and gradually removes duties on goods originating in Vietnam — nearly all rates will be gone by 2030. The condition is documented origin (exporter's statement in the REX system). We check the CN code and the rate before you order — the duty difference often decides the profitability of the whole project.
Vietnam or China — how to do the maths?
Purchase prices are often comparable, sometimes lower. Vietnam's advantage is duty (EVFTA) and diversification; China's — the depth of the supply chain and the choice of factories. In practice many companies split orders: they keep the base in China and move part of production to Vietnam. We'll calculate the landed cost for both scenarios on your numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How long does transport from Vietnam to Poland take?
Sea freight from Haiphong or Ho Chi Minh to Gdańsk/Gdynia takes approx. 35–45 days, the rail option via China approx. 30–37 days, and air freight 5–8 days. Add clearance and domestic delivery — we give a realistic date at the quote stage.
Will I pay duty on goods from Vietnam?
Thanks to the EVFTA most goods originating in Vietnam are already at 0%, and the remaining duties phase out by 2030. The condition is documented origin (exporter's statement in the REX system). We check this before the order, not after.
Do you handle small batches from Vietnam?
Yes — with LCL groupage we ship even single pallets, with consolidation in Vietnamese ports. For small batches we calculate the full landed cost, so the decision rests on complete maths, not just the goods price.
See also: container transport from China, import from Türkiye, USA transport and product sourcing in Asia.
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