Vietnam has a large aluminium processing industry, supplying extrusions for construction, solar mounting systems, furniture frames, ladders and household goods. Shipping these products to the US involves three key questions: which duties apply, how to prove origin, and how to move long or delicate profiles safely.
Main product groups
| Group | Examples | Logistics note |
|---|---|---|
| Extrusions and profiles | Bars, tubes, window and door profiles | Long lengths; surface protection |
| Building products | Windows, doors, curtain wall, railings | Fragile glass components; crating |
| Finished consumer goods | Ladders, cookware, outdoor furniture | Retail packaging; e-commerce delivery |
Duties to check
- Section 232 aluminium tariffs on aluminium and listed derivative products — see Section 232 for aluminium.
- Base HTS duty and any country-specific additional duties.
- AD/CVD exposure, especially for extrusions — see origin and circumvention.
Shipping options
- 20' containers for profiles up to about 5.9 m; 40' for up to about 12 m.
- Longer pieces require open-top or flat-rack containers — see packing aluminium.
- LCL for smaller orders of finished goods.
Aluminium trade measures change frequently. Use this article as general guidance and confirm current duty rates, derivative lists and reporting rules for your HTS codes before each shipment.
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