Shipping from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City: Trucking, Customs & Door-to-Door Delivery
Regular commercial imports from Phnom Penh into Vietnam, and Cambodian exports routed through Vietnamese seaports.
Route at a glance
| Direction | Cambodia → Vietnam (import) |
|---|---|
| Border gate | Bavet – Moc Bai |
| Door-to-door time | Typically 1–3 days |
| Also for | Export via Cat Lai / Cai Mep |
How cargo travels from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
Trucks collect in Phnom Penh, clear Cambodian export at Bavet, and enter Vietnam at Moc Bai for import clearance or transit to Cat Lai and Cai Mep ports.
What does shipping to Ho Chi Minh City cost?
Prices depend on truck size, full or shared load, cargo type and who pays Cambodian taxes. A door-to-door quote normally covers:
- Pickup and line-haul trucking
- Customs clearance on both sides
- Border gate and handling fees
- Import duties and VAT (if DDP)
Read the full breakdown: trucking cost explained.
Cargo we commonly move on this route
Things to know about this route
- Vietnamese import rules apply — specialised inspection may be required.
- Cambodian-origin goods exported via Vietnam keep Cambodian origin when not processed.
- Form D from Cambodia reduces Vietnamese import duty for eligible goods.
How it works
- Send cargo details and addresses — receive an itemised quote
- We check invoice, packing list, HS codes, Form D and permits
- Pickup and Vietnamese export (or import) clearance
- Border crossing and clearance on the other side
- Delivery with photos and proof of delivery
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring goods from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes — commercial imports with Vietnamese customs clearance, delivered to your warehouse.
Can Cambodian factories export to the US through Vietnam?
Yes, as transit cargo through Vietnam to Cat Lai or Cai Mep.
What documents are needed for import into Vietnam?
Invoice, packing list, contract, Form D, and quarantine or specialised certificates where applicable.
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