DDP Shipping from Vietnam to Los Angeles & California: Duties Paid, Door-to-Door
The fastest ocean gateway from Vietnam to the US. DDP delivery to Los Angeles, Southern California and the Inland Empire warehouse belt.
Route at a glance
| Port of entry | Los Angeles / Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Ocean transit | About 18–25 days port to port |
| Air | About 4–7 days door to door |
| Warehouse hubs | Inland Empire (Ontario, Fontana, Riverside) |
How DDP cargo reaches Los Angeles & California
Containers discharge at Los Angeles or Long Beach, clear US customs and are drayed to warehouses in the Inland Empire or across Southern California. Many shipments to other states also enter here and continue by rail.
What a DDP price to Los Angeles & California includes
- Pickup and export clearance in Vietnam or Cambodia
- Ocean or air freight and destination port charges
- Import clearance, duties, taxes and fees
- Final delivery to warehouse, store, Amazon or home
See: what a DDP price includes.
Cargo we commonly move on this route
Furniture for Californian retailersApparel and footwearE-commerce goods for Amazon FBA (ONT8, LGB8…)Food products (FDA)Home décorSteel shelving
Things to know about this route
- California's Proposition 65 may require warning labels for products containing listed chemicals.
- Port congestion and chassis shortages can cause delays in peak season — book early.
- Clean truck and port fees apply at LA/LB and are included in DDP quotes.
How it works
- Share products, HTS codes (if known) and delivery address
- Receive a DDP quote with duties, fees and freight itemised
- Pickup, export clearance and ISF / ACI filing
- Ocean or air freight to the destination port
- Import clearance, duties paid, final delivery
Frequently asked questions
How long from Ho Chi Minh City to Los Angeles by sea?
About 18–25 days port to port, plus clearance and delivery.
What is Prop 65?
A California law requiring warnings for exposure to certain chemicals; retailers often require compliance from suppliers.
Do you deliver to Amazon warehouses in California?
Yes, by appointment in line with Amazon's inbound rules.
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