1. Introduction: The Background of China – Vietnam Trade and Logistics Demand

Recently, with the continuous warming of China – Vietnam trade, an industry news has attracted wide attention. A Chinese furniture enterprise exporting a batch of valuable furniture to Vietnam originally chose an ordinary logistics method. However, due to customs declaration and clearance issues, the shipment was delayed. The enterprise not only faced high – amount compensation claims from customers but also damaged its reputation. In contrast, some enterprises using the China – Vietnam land freight dual – clearance service managed to have their goods delivered to the destination on time and safely, successfully completing the transactions. This incident highlights the importance of the China – Vietnam land freight dual – clearance service in China – Vietnam trade logistics.

In recent years, the economic and trade exchanges between China and Vietnam have become increasingly close. Such a large – scale trade has spawned a strong logistics demand. Among various logistics solutions, the China – Vietnam land freight dual – clearance service stands out. It is like a “fast – track” in the logistics industry, featuring high – efficiency, convenience, and safety, and has become the preferred choice for many enterprises and merchants. This article will comprehensively analyze the service content and precautions of this service.

2. What is the China – Vietnam Land Freight Dual – Clearance Service?

The “dual – clearance” refers to the one – stop service of export customs declaration and import customs clearance. By choosing this service, the cargo owner no longer needs to worry about the complex customs declaration and clearance procedures. A professional team will handle the whole process to ensure the smooth import and export of goods. Imagine that the cargo owner is sitting comfortably in a “logistics special vehicle” without having to worry about the “checkpoints” on the way and can reach the destination easily.

This service has a wide – ranging scope, covering the whole of China to major cities in Vietnam such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Whether it is from developed coastal areas or inland cities, goods can be efficiently transported to the major commercial centers in Vietnam through this service. The main transportation mode is land transportation, combined with truck transportation and cross – border transfer. This mode is not only flexible and convenient but also can meet the transportation needs of different types and scales of goods and ensure the timeliness and stability of transportation.

3. What Kinds of Goods Are Suitable for This Service?

3.1 General Goods

• Industrial Products: Industrial products such as molds, hardware, and screws are common types of goods in China – Vietnam trade. These goods usually have large weights and volumes. The China – Vietnam land freight dual – clearance service can provide sufficient transport capacity and suitable transportation conditions to ensure the safe delivery of goods. It’s like finding a stable “home” for these “big – sized” goods.
• Daily Commodities: Daily commodities such as furniture, shoe materials, lighting fixtures, and clothing are characterized by a wide variety and large quantities. Through this service, bulk transportation can be achieved, reducing transportation costs and ensuring that the commodities can be supplied to the Vietnamese market in a timely manner. It’s like building a fast “bridge” for commodities to meet Vietnamese consumers in time.
• Equipment and Supplies: New machines, accessories, and other equipment and supplies are crucial for the production and operation of enterprises. The China – Vietnam land freight dual – clearance service can provide professional transportation services to ensure that the equipment and supplies are not damaged during transportation and can reach the destination on time, guaranteeing the normal production of enterprises. It’s like adding a reliable protective cover to the “life – line” of enterprise production.

3.2 Special and Sensitive Goods

• Counterfeit Goods: Special instructions are required when transporting counterfeit goods. Due to issues related to intellectual property rights, the transportation of such goods needs to follow strict regulations and procedures. A professional China – Vietnam land freight dual – clearance service team will provide legal and compliant transportation solutions for cargo owners according to relevant laws and regulations. It’s like finding a legal “key” for the transportation of counterfeit goods.
• Food, Cosmetics, Tea, and Alcoholic Beverages: These goods need to meet inspection and quarantine requirements. The Vietnamese customs has strict quality and safety standards for imported food, cosmetics, etc. Relevant inspection reports and certification documents need to be provided before transportation. The service will assist cargo owners in completing these procedures to ensure the smooth customs clearance of goods. It’s like opening a safe customs – clearance path for these “delicious” and “beautiful” goods.
• Chemical Products: Chemical products are of certain danger and require safety documents such as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). A professional transportation team will take corresponding safety measures according to the characteristics of chemical products to ensure the safety during transportation. It’s like equipping chemical products with a professional “bodyguard”.
• Used Machinery and Equipment: Used machinery and equipment need relevant certification documents, such as the service life and maintenance records of the equipment. These documents can prove the legality and safety of the equipment and contribute to the smooth customs inspection. It’s like getting a legal “pass” for used machinery and equipment.
• Battery Products: Battery products require special packaging and declaration. Due to the certain danger of batteries, special protective measures need to be taken during transportation to prevent safety accidents. At the same time, accurate information such as the type and capacity of the batteries needs to be declared to ensure compliance with transportation and customs requirements. It’s like putting on a special “protective suit” for battery products.
• Taobao Items/E – commerce Parcels: With the development of cross – border e – commerce, the transportation demand for Taobao items and e – commerce parcels is also increasing day by day. The China – Vietnam land freight dual – clearance service can provide efficient logistics solutions for e – commerce merchants to ensure that the commodities can be delivered to consumers in a timely manner. It’s like building an exclusive “express highway” for e – commerce parcels.

3.3 Oversized and Overweight Goods

• Oversized Goods: Oversized goods with a single – piece volume exceeding 5 cubic meters require special transportation tools and arrangements during transportation. The China – Vietnam land freight dual – clearance service has professional transportation equipment and experienced teams that can properly handle the transportation problems of oversized goods. It’s like finding a spacious and safe “transportation warehouse” for oversized goods.
• Extra – long, Extra – wide, and Extra – high Goods: Goods with extra – long (5 meters), extra – wide (2.3 meters), and extra – high (2.6 meters) dimensions are difficult to transport. A professional transportation team will formulate reasonable transportation plans according to the actual dimensions of the goods to ensure the safe passage of goods through various transportation links. It’s like custom – making a set of exclusive transportation route maps for these “giant” goods.
• Overweight Goods: Goods with a single – piece weight exceeding 2 tons require strong transport capacity support. The service is equipped with large – scale trucks and professional transportation equipment to meet the transportation needs of overweight goods. It’s like equipping overweight goods with a super – powerful “transportation strongman”.

3. Transportation Time and Charging Standards

3.1 Reference Delivery Time

• General Goods: General goods are usually delivered within 4 – 6 days after loading. This delivery time is relatively stable and can meet the needs of most enterprises and merchants. Statistics show that the on – time delivery rate of general goods using the land freight dual – clearance service is as high as [X]%.
• Sensitive Goods: Due to the additional inspection and quarantine time required for sensitive goods, the need to handle special import licenses, and the relatively high probability of customs inspections, it takes 10 – 15 days for sensitive goods to be delivered after loading. It’s like sensitive goods need to pass through several more “checkpoints”, so it takes longer.

3.2 Charging Criteria

• Volume – weight Ratio: When calculating the freight, the volume – weight ratio of 1:230KG is adopted, that is, the larger value between the volume weight and the actual weight is used to calculate the cost. This charging method can more fairly and reasonably reflect the transportation cost of goods. For example, for a large – volume but light – weight item, the volume weight may be used for billing; for a heavy – weight item, the actual weight is used for billing.
• Basic Size Limits: The single – piece weight should be ≤2 tons, the length should be ≤2 meters, the width and height should be ≤1.5 meters, and the volume should be ≤3 cubic meters. If the goods exceed these basic size limits, additional fees may be incurred. It’s like setting a “transportation small frame” for goods, and additional fees are required if the frame is exceeded.

3.3 Additional Fees

• Oversized – item Crane Fees: For oversized items, a crane may be needed for loading and unloading, and these fees are reimbursed according to the actual amount. It’s like hiring a professional “strong assistant” for the loading and unloading of oversized items, and the fees are determined according to the actual situation.
• Special Packaging Requirements: If special packaging is required for goods, such as solid – wood packaging, fumigation treatment is needed, which will incur corresponding fees. It’s like putting a special “protective coat” on the goods and paying an extra fee for making this “coat”.
• Special Goods Handling Fees: According to the characteristics of goods, such as chemical products and counterfeit goods, special goods handling fees may be charged. It’s like providing some special “care services” for the transportation of special goods and charging corresponding service fees.

4. Packaging and Transportation Requirements

4.1 Packaging Specifications

• Overweight and Fragile Goods: Overweight and fragile goods must be packed in wooden boxes to ensure that the goods are not damaged during transportation. Wooden box packaging has strong compression – resistance and shock – resistance capabilities and can effectively protect the goods. Imagine that overweight and fragile goods are like precious treasures, and wooden box packaging is their strong “protective castle”.
• Solid – wood Packaging: Solid – wood packaging needs to be fumigated as required to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Fumigation treatment is a necessary procedure to ensure that the goods meet the requirements of the Vietnamese customs. It’s like giving the solid – wood packaging a comprehensive “disinfection cleaning” so that it can pass the customs inspection smoothly.
• Special Goods: Special goods need to be professionally packed as required. For example, battery products need to be packed with special protective materials to prevent battery short – circuits and leakage; chemical products need to be packed in sealed containers to prevent leakage and volatilization. It’s like custom – making a set of professional “protective armors” for special goods to make them safer during transportation.

4.2 Document Preparation

• Commercial Invoice and Packing List: These are essential documents for goods transportation, which can clearly record information such as the name, quantity, and value of goods, facilitating customs inspection and clearance. It’s like the “identity file” of goods, and customs officials can understand the detailed situation of goods by checking this “file”.
• Certification Documents for Special Goods: Special goods need relevant certification documents, such as inspection reports for food and cosmetics and MSDS for chemical products. These documents can prove the legality and safety of goods and contribute to the smooth customs inspection. It’s like the “health certificate” and “safety certificate” for special goods. With these, goods can pass through the customs “checkpoints” more smoothly.

5. Detailed Operation Process

1. Consultation and Quotation: Cargo owners can provide information about their goods, such as the name, quantity, weight, and size, to the service provider of the land freight dual – clearance service to obtain a detailed quotation. The service provider will formulate a reasonable transportation plan and charging standard according to the specific situation of the goods. It’s like cargo owners consulting a transportation “advisor” about the “price package” for goods transportation, and the “advisor” will give the most suitable plan according to the characteristics of the goods.
2. Order Placement and Reservation: After confirming the order, cargo owners need to arrange the loading time with the service provider. Both parties will negotiate and determine a suitable time to ensure that the goods can be loaded and transported on time. It’s like cargo owners and the transportation company jointly determining a “departure time” for the goods’ transportation journey.
3. Door – to – door Pick – up (Optional): The land freight dual – clearance service offers a door – to – door pick – up service. Cargo owners can choose to let the service provider pick up the goods at the designated location, which can save time and effort. It’s like the transportation company providing a considerate “door – to – door pick – up courier” service for cargo owners.
4. Export Customs Declaration: A professional customs declaration team will handle the export procedures. They are familiar with the regulations and procedures of the Chinese customs, can accurately fill in the customs declaration form, and provide necessary documents and materials to ensure the smooth export of goods. It’s like the customs declaration team is a “customs – clearance expert” for goods export, helping goods pass through the “gate” of the Chinese customs smoothly.
5. Cross – border Transportation: Vehicles with both Chinese and Vietnamese licenses are used for transportation. These vehicles are qualified for cross – border transportation and can pass through the China – Vietnam border smoothly, ensuring the transportation efficiency of goods. It’s like these vehicles are “transportation ambassadors” at the China – Vietnam border, capable of freely shuttling between the two countries with goods.
6. Vietnamese Customs Clearance: The local team will handle the import customs clearance procedures. They understand the policies and requirements of the Vietnamese customs and can communicate and coordinate effectively with the customs department to ensure the rapid customs clearance of goods. It’s like the local team is a “customs – clearance guide” for goods entering Vietnam, helping goods quickly pass through the “checkpoints” of the Vietnamese customs.
7. Destination Delivery: After customs clearance, the goods will be delivered to the designated receiving address. The service provider will accurately deliver the goods to the destination according to the requirements of the cargo owner. It’s like the transportation company is a “considerate deliveryman” for goods, safely and accurately delivering the goods to the hands of the recipients.
8. Receipt Confirmation: The recipient signs for the goods and provides feedback. This is the last step of the entire transportation process, ensuring that the goods are safely delivered and recognized by the recipient. It’s like the last baton in a transportation “relay race”, marking the successful completion of the goods transportation.

The operation process flowchart is as follows:
Consultation and Quotation -> Order Placement and Reservation -> Door – to – door Pick – up -> Export Customs Declaration -> Cross – border Transportation -> Vietnamese Customs Clearance -> Destination Delivery -> Receipt Confirmation

6. Frequently Asked Questions

6.1 What Goods Are Considered Sensitive Goods?

Sensitive goods include food, cosmetics, chemicals, batteries, counterfeit products, etc., as well as goods that require special documents and permits. These goods need special handling and transportation methods due to issues related to quality and safety, intellectual property rights, etc. Has your freight forwarder ever detailed the transportation precautions for these sensitive goods to you?

6.2 Why Does It Take Longer to Deliver Sensitive Goods?

The longer delivery time for sensitive goods is mainly because they require additional inspection and quarantine time to ensure that they meet the quality and safety standards of Vietnam; special import licenses need to be processed, which may take a certain amount of time; and the probability of customs inspections is relatively high. To ensure the legality and safety of goods, the customs conducts strict inspections on sensitive goods. As is often said in the logistics industry, sensitive goods are like “special guests” that require more time and procedures to “entertain”.

6.3 How to Avoid Customs Clearance Delays?

• Provide Accurate and True Goods Information: Cargo owners need to truthfully provide information such as the name, quantity, and value of goods to avoid customs clearance delays caused by false information. It’s like providing a real and reliable “goods resume” to the customs so that it can pass the “review” smoothly.
• Prepare All Required Documents in Advance: According to the type of goods, relevant certification documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and inspection reports need to be prepared in advance to ensure that the documents are complete and accurate. It’s like preparing all the “passes” and “IDs” for the customs – clearance journey of goods.
• Consult Professionals in Advance for Special Goods: For special goods, such as counterfeit goods and chemical products, consult professional logistics personnel in advance to understand the transportation and customs – clearance requirements and avoid customs clearance delays caused by ignorance of regulations. It’s like consulting an “expert tour guide” about the route and precautions before departure to avoid getting lost and wasting time.

6.4 How to Purchase Goods Transportation Insurance?

Cargo owners can choose to purchase goods transportation insurance. The premium is determined according to the value of the goods. Generally speaking, the higher the value of the goods, the higher the premium. When purchasing insurance, it is necessary to understand the claim – settlement process and precautions so that compensation can be obtained in a timely manner in case of goods damage. It’s like buying a “safety amulet” for goods. In case of an accident during transportation, corresponding compensation can be obtained.

7. Advantages of Choosing the Dual – Clearance Service

Advantages	Descriptions
One – stop Service	It provides door – to – door delivery. Cargo owners no longer need to worry about the transportation, customs declaration, and clearance of goods, which is time – saving and labor – saving. It’s like having a “logistics butler” serving you throughout the process.
Professional Customs Clearance	Familiar with the customs regulations of both China and Vietnam, it can adopt appropriate customs – clearance strategies according to different types of goods, ensuring smooth customs clearance and reducing the detention time of goods at the customs. It’s like the customs – clearance team is a “holder of the customs – clearance cheat – sheet” at the customs “checkpoints”.
Cost – controllable	The overall cost is transparent, with no hidden fees. Cargo owners can clearly understand the composition of the transportation cost when consulting for a quotation, which facilitates cost accounting and control. It’s like making a “transparent ledger” for the transportation cost.
Stable Delivery Time	With fixed schedules and regular departures, it can ensure the on – time

8. Precautions and Suggestions

1. Consult in Advance: For special goods, it is necessary to consult professional logistics personnel in advance to understand the transportation and customs – clearance requirements and avoid unnecessary troubles caused by ignorance of regulations. It’s like getting to know the “rules” of the destination before departure to avoid making mistakes.
2. Make Truthful Declarations: It is strictly prohibited to conceal, misreport, or omit information about goods. Making truthful declarations is a basic requirement for complying with laws and regulations and is also the key to ensuring the smooth transportation and customs clearance of goods. It’s like being honest in life, and the same goes for goods transportation. Only by making truthful declarations can goods pass through smoothly.
3. Standardize Packaging: Package goods according to requirements to ensure that they are not damaged during transportation. For overweight, fragile, and special goods, use appropriate packaging materials and methods. It’s like dressing goods in suitable “clothes” to make them more comfortable and safe during transportation.
4. Purchase Insurance: For high – value goods, it is recommended to purchase transportation insurance to reduce the risk of goods damage during transportation. It’s like adding a “protective shield” to high – value goods for more peace of mind.
5. Keep Vouchers: Properly keep all transportation documents, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading. These documents are important vouchers for goods transportation and can be used as a basis for inquiry and claim in case of need. It’s like keeping the “historical archives” of goods transportation for future reference.

In today’s increasingly prosperous China – Vietnam trade, the China – Vietnam land freight dual – clearance service is like a solid bridge connecting the trade between the two countries. Choosing this service means choosing an efficient, safe, and worry – free logistics service. Are you ready to let your goods take this “logistics express” and start a new journey in China – Vietnam trade?