Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Vietnam
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to <a href="/shipping-to/haiphong-vietnam/">Haiphong</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/hanoi-vietnam/">Hanoi</a>, and <a href="/shipping-to/ho-chi-minh-vietnam/">Ho Chi Minh</a>. The rate starts at USD 3 per cubic foot to Haiphong, and the carrier estimates 47–67 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Personal effects are accepted for foreigners with a work permit or temporary residence card and for overseas Vietnamese returning to live in Vietnam, usually as one duty-free shipment of used goods. Vietnamese customs is strict about electronics, books and media, so list every item clearly on the packing list.
Many Vietnamese-Canadian families send gifts and household goods home, and gift shipments have a modest duty-free allowance, after which duties apply. Commercial importers need a Vietnamese tax code and, for many goods, specialized inspections or licences, so confirm the requirements with the consignee first.
Commercial cargo rates to Vietnam
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haiphong | USD 4 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 370.96 |
| Ho Chi Minh | USD 4 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 370.96 |
| Hanoi | USD 8 / cu ft 67 days · min. USD 710.03 | USD 8 / cu ft 67 days · min. USD 710.03 | USD 7 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 679.49 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Vancouver to Haiphong
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 370.96
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 455.73
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 646.46
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Vietnam.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Haiphong
- From Toronto: USD 519.30, about 57 days
- From Montreal: USD 519.30, about 57 days
- From Vancouver: USD 455.73, about 47 days
Vancouver is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Haiphong. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Vietnam
- Haiphong: USD 455.73 from Vancouver, about 47 days
- Ho Chi Minh: USD 455.73 from Vancouver, about 47 days
- Hanoi: USD 710.03 from Vancouver, about 57 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 254.30.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 370.96 to Haiphong, against USD 370.96 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Vietnam classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Vietnam. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Vietnam
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Consignee Tax ID And HS Code Rerquired On BL
- Hanoi Cargo MIN 2 CBM
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Vietnam.
Shipping to Vietnam by service
By city: Haiphong, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Vietnam?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Vancouver to Haiphong costs about USD 455.73 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Vietnam need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Vietnam require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.