Cambodia makes a large share of the bags, apparel, footwear and travel goods sold on Amazon US. Many of those factories sit in special economic zones near the Vietnamese border — close to some of the busiest container ports in Asia.
Two routes to the US
| Route | How it works | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Via Vietnam (Cai Mep / Cat Lai) | Truck from the factory through Bavet – Moc Bai to a Vietnamese port; load on direct US services | Most US-bound cargo; frequent sailings; mixed loads with Vietnamese goods |
| Via Sihanoukville | Load at Sihanoukville port, usually with transhipment at a regional hub | Factories in the south-west; when a suitable service is available |
Details of the cross-border leg: Bavet SEZ factories exporting via Vietnamese ports and Cambodia → Vietnam trucking.
Keep the origin Cambodian — on paper
- Goods made in Cambodia keep Cambodian origin when they only pass through Vietnam. The paperwork must show that: Cambodian export declaration, transit documents and a bill of lading that matches.
- Do not repack or relabel Cambodian goods as Vietnamese, or mix them unlabelled with Vietnamese cartons. US duties depend on origin, and CBP investigates transshipment — see origin and marking.
- Unit labels and retail packaging should say “Made in Cambodia”.
Amazon prep before the truck leaves
Since Amazon ended US prep services in 2026, labelling must be done in Cambodia — FNSKU units, box labels and pallet labels — see FBA prep at the factory. Doing it before the border crossing also means cartons are not opened again in Vietnam.
DDP to the fulfilment centre
- Cambodian export clearance at the factory or SEZ.
- Cross-border trucking and loading at the Vietnamese port (or Sihanoukville).
- US customs entry with an importer of record, duties for Cambodian origin paid — see US tariffs in 2026.
- Delivery to FBA, AWD or a 3PL by appointment — see inbound placement and appointments.
Related: DDP from Cambodia to the USA · Amazon delivery as a DDP option.
Amazon changes its inbound rules, fees and capacity limits regularly, and US duties change too. Use this article as general guidance and check the current requirements in Seller Central and your HTS code before each shipment.
Balance Trans delivers DDP from factories in Vietnam and Cambodia to Amazon fulfilment centres, AWD and US 3PL warehouses — export clearance, sea or air freight, US customs with an importer of record, duties paid and appointment delivery. See DDP to the USA or send your shipment plan for a quote.