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Vietnam to US — Import Duty & Landed Cost

Vietnam is the #1 China alternative for a reason: no Section 301 surcharge. The same sneaker that pays 27.5%+ from China pays 20% from Vietnam. But MFN duty, reciprocal tariffs and transshipment rules still apply — model the real number first.

0%
Section 301
China-only surcharge
20%
Sneakers (6404.11)
vs 27.5%+ from China
0%
Wooden furniture
vs 25%+ from China
16–32%
Apparel
Same MFN as China base
Calculate Vietnam→US landed cost free

Vietnam vs China — same product, different duty

ProductFrom VietnamFrom ChinaAdvantage
Athletic sneakers (6404.11)20%27.5% + S1227.5+ pts
Wooden furniture (9403.60)0%25%+ combined25+ pts
Cotton t-shirts (6109.10)16.5%24% + S1227.5+ pts
Rubber boots (6401.92)37.5%62.5%25 pts
Headphones (8518.30)0%Varies + S301Varies

MFN + Section 301 comparison; the flat 10% Section 122 surcharge applies to both origins on top — the calculator applies the full current stack per scenario.

Vietnam→US imports — FAQs

Run Vietnam vs China side by side

Same product, two origin scenarios, full duty stack + freight + fees — see the real gap before you commit to a supplier.

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