Shipping Vietnam – Korea: Types of shipping, transit time,  Import/export duty and procedure

When transporting goods between Vietnam and Korea, you may face one or more of the following issues:

Do not clearly understand state regulations on conditions and required documents when importing goods to Vietnam or exporting goods to Korea to benefit businesses/individuals?

The need to calculate taxes and the time and costs involved in shipping goods from Korea to Vietnam or vice versa.

Are you looking for a reputable, professional freight forwarder / customs broker for your shipment from Korea to Vietnam or from Vietnam to Korea?

With our extensive experience in transporting goods between Vietnam and Korea, this article by HP Global aims to provide guidance and general answers to these questions.

Methods of Cargo Transportation between Vietnam and Korea

Common methods of cargo transportation between Vietnam and Korea include:

• Sea Transportation (FCL/LCL): Transporting goods by sea, most common methods are Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) options.
• Air Transportation
• Express Delivery Services (Courier)

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Ocean freight shipping time Vietnam – Korea

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Which ports in Korea do goods commonly arrive at for imports from Vietnam? Similarly, which ports in Vietnam do goods usually arrive at for imports from Korea?

Major International Ports in Vietnam and Korea:

Korea main sea ports	Vietnam’s main sea ports
Incheon , Korea ( Port Code: KRINC)	Ho Chi Minh  Area (VNSGN HO CHI MINH; VNVUT VUNG TAU; VNCLI CAT LAI; VNCMT CAI MEP)
Busan , Korea ( Port Code: KRPUS)	Hai Phong Area （VNHPH HAIPHONG, VNCLH LACH HUYEN…）
Gwangyang , Korea ( Port Code: KRKAN)	Da Nang （VNDAD DANANG）
Pyeong Taek , Korea ( Port Code: KRPTK)	Quy Nhon （VNUIH）

In addition, there are other seaports in Korea that engage in cargo import-export with Vietnam, such as:

• SEOUL ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRSEL)
• TAEGU ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRTAE)
• TAESAN ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRTSN)
• ULSAN ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRUSN)
• PAJU,KOREA ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRZZZ)
• Chinhae ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRCHF)
• Masan ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRMAS)
• Mokpo ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRMOK)
• Pohang ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRKPO)
• Tonghae ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRTGH)
• Ulsan ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KRUSN)
• Yosu (Yeosu) ( Korea (Republic), Port code:KR YOS)

Shipping Containers Between Vietnam and Korea

The table below lists common shipping times for containers between several major international ports in Korea and Vietnam. For more specific information about corresponding services or from other ports in Korea, please contact HP Global’s advisory team at Hotline: ++84 984.870.199 / ++84 886115726 WhatsApp: +8486 5996476 – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com.

Port name and port code	Sea freight shipping time from Vietnam to Korea (Export from Vietnam to Korea)			Sea freight shipping time from Korea to Vietnam (Export from Korea to Vietnam)
	Hai phong Area	Da Nang	Ho Chi Minh Area	Hai phong Area	Da Nang	Ho Chi Minh Area
Incheon (KRINC)	6 – 8 days direct	7 – 12 days transit	7 – 11 days direct	5 – 8 days direct	9 – 15 days transit	6 – 9 days direct
Busan (KRPUS)	5 – 10 days direct	8 – 10 days transit	5 – 7 days direct	6 – 9 days direct	6 – 13 days transit	5 – 8 days direct
Gwangyang (KRKAN)	10 – 14 days transit	8 – 12 days transit	8 – 12 days direct	6 – 10 days transit	7 – 12 days transit	6 – 11 days direct
Pyeong Taek (KRPTK)	6 – 8 days direct 7 – 10 days transit	9 – 13 days transit	7 – 8 days direct 6 – 10 days transit	6 – 9 days direct 12 – 14 days transit	9 – 15 days transit	7 – 8 days direct 9 -16 days transit

In case you do not find the seaport information you need in the table above or want to have the most update information, please do not hesitate to contact us for up-to-date information on shipping times, schedules and shipping quotes from Vietnam to Korea and vice versal – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com

Air cargo transit time: Vietnam – Korea

Transportation time by air from Vietnam to Korea and from Korea to Vietnam?

Which airports in Korea do goods commonly arrive at for imports from Vietnam? Similarly, which airports in Vietnam do goods usually arrive at for imports from Korea?

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Major International Air Ports in Vietnam and Korea

Major International Airports in Korea	Major International Airports in Vietnam
Incheon, Korea ( IATA code: ICN)	Noi Bai – Ha Noi (IATA Code: VNHAN)
	Da Nang (IATA Code: VNDAD)
	Tan Son Nhat – Ho Chi Minh City (IATA Code: VNSGN)

In addition, there are other airports in Korea that engage in cargo import-export with Vietnam, such as:

• BUSAN NEW PORT ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:BNP)
• KWANGYANG ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:KAN)
• POHANG ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:KPO)
• KWANGJU ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:KWJ)
• MOKPO ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:MOK)
• OSAN ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:OSN)
• Jeju ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:CJU)
• Gimpo ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:GMP)
• Gimhae ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:PUS)
• Cheongju ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:CJJ)
• Daegu ( Korea (Republic), IATA code:TAE)

For air cargo transportation, if it’s a direct service between Korea airports and Vietnam, the transit time is usually within the day. For transit services (through one or several airports), the duration typically ranges from 1 – 2 days.

-> See more information about Vietnam’s main airports: Overview of International Airports in Vietnam

In case you do not find the airport information you need in the table above or want to have the most update information, please do not hesitate to contact us for up-to-date information on shipping times, schedules and shipping quotes from Vietnam to Korea and vice versal – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com

Trade relations between Vietnam and Korea

Currently, there are FTAs of VKFTA, AKFTA, RCEP between Vietnam and Korea. Cargo imported from Vietnam to Korea, if meets the requirements of the agreement (C/O, transportation…) can enjoy special preferential import duty, if not, cargo can enjoy preferential import duty.

>> To check the updated legal documents related to special preferential import duty under the above FTA, see in below article: List of FTA Vietnam Joined

→ To check the updated trade relations (MFN, FTAs) between Vietnam and Korea at the article: Overview Of Trade Relations Between Vietnam And The World

• Trade turnover between Vietnam and Korea -> see at: Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Korea

Noticeable Commodities Exported from Vietnam to Korea

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List of Noticeable Commodities Exported from Vietnam to Korea

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For Updated Export Turnover among Commodities From Vietnam to Korea -> See more at link: Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Korea

>> See more “List of taxable export commodity in Vietnam”

• To check import taxes and import procedures for goods from Vietnam to EU countries in general, and Korea specifically, you can use the convenient tool provided by the European Commission through the following link: https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/home

Noticeable Commodities Imported into Vietnam from Korea

List of Noticeable Commodities Imported from Korea to Vietnam

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Cosmetics	Import Cosmetics to Vietnam: Procedure and Duty

For Updated Import Turnover among Commodities From Korea to Vietnam -> See more at link: Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Korea

Import Export Duty in Vietnam

Quick search import export duty for every HS code in Vietnam

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The Procedure for Cargo Transporting Between Vietnam and Korea

Once the goods are ready for delivery at the exporter’s warehouse, the standard process for transporting a shipment includes the following steps:

Step 1: Transport from the exporter’s warehouse to the export port.

Step 2: Export customs clearance.

Step 3: Cargo loading and unloading at the port.

Step 4: International transportation.

Step 5: Import customs clearance (note: certain items require permits, declarations, quality inspections, etc., to meet the customs clearance criteria).

Step 6: Cargo handling at the import port.

Step 7: Transporting goods from the warehouse/port to the importer’s warehouse.

HP Global Provides Shipping Services for Goods between Vietnam and Korea

With years of experience in shipping goods between Vietnam and Korea, handling thousands of shipments annually, we confidently deliver professional and optimal management to you. We are committed to advising and providing you with transportation solutions that match the best market prices.

HP Global is a freight forwarder with a top reputation in Vietnam.

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