Vietnam to United States Trade Corridor

Vietnam to United States: $124.0B bilateral trade, +14.5% YoY, rank #44 corridor, 4.5% average applied tariff, FTA status: No FTA.

Key facts

  • Bilateral trade: $124.0B
  • Year on year growth: +14.5%
  • Corridor rank: #44 on ExportIQ
  • Average applied tariff: 4.5%
  • Trade agreement status: No FTA
  • Typical transit time: 18-25 days
  • Key ports: Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai), Hai Phong, Los Angeles, New York

Trade relationship

Vietnam-US trade has surged as manufacturers diversify from China. Vietnamese electronics (Samsung, Apple suppliers), textiles, and furniture now make Vietnam America's sixth-largest goods supplier.

Top traded products between Vietnam and United States

The largest product groups on this corridor are Electronics (smartphones, components), Apparel, Furniture. Together they make up 50% of bilateral trade.

HS ChapterProductValueShare
85Electronics (smartphones, components)$35.0B28.2%
62Apparel$15.0B12.1%
94Furniture$12.0B9.7%
64Footwear$8.0B6.5%
84Machinery$7.0B5.6%
03Seafood$3.0B2.4%

Tariffs and trade agreements

The average applied tariff is 4.5%. Free trade agreement status: No FTA.

Applicable trade agreements:

  • WTO

Required certifications

Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 4 certifications.

  • TCVN
  • FDA
  • FCC
  • ISO 9001

Trade logistics and key ports

Estimated transit time is 18-25 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.

  • Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai)
  • Hai Phong
  • Los Angeles
  • New York

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Questions, answered

What are the top products traded between Vietnam and United States?
Electronics (smartphones, components), Apparel, Furniture
What is the average tariff rate for Vietnam to United States trade?
The average applied tariff rate is 4.5%. FTA status: No FTA.
How long does shipping take from Vietnam to United States?
Typical transit time is 18-25 days via Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and Hai Phong.
How large is trade between Vietnam and United States?
Bilateral trade is $124.0B, up 14.5% year on year. It ranks #44 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
Which certifications are required for Vietnam to United States exports?
Required certifications: TCVN, FDA, FCC, ISO 9001.