Delivery
7–12 daysHo Chi Minh City to your US address, with tracking.
Shipping
$7 / kgActual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
Service fee
0.5%Of the order value, $5 minimum. Only if we buy for you.
Whether you are a Vietnamese American missing the taste of home or a collector who found the perfect item on a Vietnamese website, shipping from Vietnam to the United States is easier than most people think. Here is what to expect on cost, timing and customs.
How long does it take?
By air express, parcels from Ho Chi Minh City reach most US addresses in 7 to 12 days. Add 2 to 5 days before that if we are buying the items for you, for domestic delivery to our warehouse. Peak periods such as the weeks before Lunar New Year and Christmas can add a few days.
How much does shipping cost?
We charge $7 per kilogram to the USA. Carriers bill the higher of the actual weight and the volumetric weight, calculated as length × width × height in centimetres divided by 5000.
| Parcel | Weight charged | Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee and snacks, small box | 2 kg | $14 |
| Clothes, vacuum-packed | 5 kg | $35 |
| Mixed order, 40 × 30 × 30 cm box | 7.5 kg (volumetric) | $52.50 |
If we also buy the items, add our service fee of 0.5% of the order value ($5 minimum).
What can you send to the USA?
- Usually fine: clothing, áo dài, shoes, accessories, books, handicrafts, cosmetics in sealed packaging, roasted coffee, tea, packaged sweets and snacks.
- Prohibited: anything containing meat (chà bông, lạp xưởng, beef jerky, meat-flavoured instant noodle sachets), fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds and plants.
- Restricted: medicines and supplements, loose lithium batteries, perfume and other flammable liquids.
Food shipped to the US must be declared clearly in English, for example "Roasted ground coffee, 500 g" rather than "food". Our carrier files the FDA prior notice required for food shipments. More detail in our guide to prohibited items (Vietnamese).
Import duty after the end of de minimis
Until 2025, parcels worth under $800 entered the US duty-free. Since August 29, 2025 that exemption no longer applies, so any parcel may be charged duty depending on what it contains. Duty is paid by the recipient, usually to the courier before delivery. Declaring the true value avoids delays and keeps your parcel covered by our compensation policy.
Customs rules change often. The information above reflects the situation in November 2026. For high-value items such as watches or electronics, ask us for an estimate before ordering.
How to ship from Vietnam to the USA with us
- Send us links or a list of what you want from Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop or any shop in Vietnam. Family in Vietnam can also drop items at our Ho Chi Minh City warehouse.
- Get an itemised quote within 24 hours: items, service fee and US shipping, plus a warning about anything US customs will not accept.
- Pay by PayPal, Wise or bank transfer. We buy, inspect and photograph every item for you to approve.
- We pack and ship with tracking. Your parcel arrives in 7–12 days, declared in English for smooth customs clearance.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Vietnam to the USA take?
About 7 to 12 days by air express once the parcel leaves our warehouse in Ho Chi Minh City, including customs clearance in most cases.
How much does it cost to ship 1 kg from Vietnam to the USA?
Our rate is $7 per kilogram, charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
Will I pay import duty in the US?
Possibly. Since August 29, 2025 the US no longer exempts low-value parcels from duty, so even small shipments can be charged. Duty is paid by the recipient.
Can I send Vietnamese food to the USA?
Packaged, labelled foods such as coffee, tea, sweets and dried snacks are usually fine. Anything containing meat is prohibited by the USDA, and fresh fruit and vegetables are not allowed.
Want something from Vietnam? Send us the product links and get an itemised quote within 24 hours, with nothing to pay until you agree. Request a free quote or message us on WhatsApp.