Import from Vietnam to India
Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance: Vietnam to India
How long does shipping from Vietnam to India take?
Ocean freight from Ho Chi Minh City or Hai Phong to Chennai usually takes around 10 to 20 days port to port, often with a transhipment, while air freight typically takes 2 to 4 days. We confirm the schedule when we quote.
Cloud Sea Shipping handles imports from Vietnam into India through Chennai. We arrange sea and air freight, coordinate with your Vietnamese supplier and manage Indian customs clearance and delivery.
Vietnamese Ports and Indian Arrival Points
Common loading ports are Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai and Cai Mep), Hai Phong and Da Nang, with air cargo from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. In India we clear cargo through Chennai Port and Chennai International Airport.
Common Imports from Vietnam
Typical import categories include electronic components, machinery and parts, textile and footwear inputs, nuts, spices and other agricultural products, and furniture. Tell us your commodity and we will confirm handling and paperwork.
Indian Import Requirements for Vietnamese Goods
Indian importers need a valid IEC, a commercial invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, and the Bill of Entry is filed electronically. Food and agricultural products need FSSAI and plant-quarantine compliance, and electronics may need BIS registration. Eligible Vietnamese goods may qualify for reduced duty under the ASEAN-India trade agreement with a valid certificate of origin, so ask your supplier for the right form before shipping. Our customs consultancy team can confirm what applies.
Why Choose Cloudsea for Vietnam to India Imports
- Sea (FCL and LCL) and air freight into Chennai
- Bill of Entry filing and Indian customs clearance
- HS code, duty and approval checks before the cargo ships
- Coordination with your overseas supplier or their forwarder
- Delivery to your premises anywhere in India
