Vietnam Import Solutions for Australian Businesses

$28.8B
Australia-Vietnam Trade Value (2024)
3 FTAs
Trade Agreements Active
0-65%
Tariff Reductions Available
25-40 Days
Sea Freight Transit

Why Import from Vietnam to Australia

Vietnam has become a top manufacturing hub for Aussie businesses looking for quality products, competitive prices, and supply chain diversification.

Competitive Manufacturing Costs

Lower production costs than China, plus a skilled workforce and top-notch manufacturing capabilities.

Preferential Trade Agreements

Take advantage of AANZFTA, RCEP, and CPTPP—slashing tariffs up to 65%.

Manufacturing Excellence

World-class quality in textiles, furniture, electronics, footwear, and consumer goods.

Supply Chain Diversification

Reduce dependency on single-country sourcing and build resilience against trade disruptions.

Strategic Location

Central Southeast Asia position with excellent port infrastructure and global shipping access.

Political Stability

Pro-business policies, stable government, and strong commitment to export industries.

Common Import Challenges: How Epic Sourcing Helps

Importing from Vietnam comes with unique challenges. Here's how Epic Sourcing makes it easy for Aussie businesses.

Language &
Communication Barriers

Language differences can lead to mix-ups about specs, timelines, and expectations.

How Epic Sourcing Helps

Our bilingual team bridges the gap between you and Vietnamese suppliers. We handle all negotiations, keep communication crystal clear, and ensure nothing gets lost in translation—so you get exactly what you ordered.

Quality Consistency
Issues

Quality variations between production runs can hurt your brand reputation.

How Epic Sourcing Helps

We conduct on-ground inspections at every stage—pre-production, during production, and pre-shipment. Our local quality control team ensures consistent standards, so defects are caught before they hit Aussie shores.

Supply Chain
Disruptions

Port congestion, typhoons, and Tet holidays cause costly delays and stock shortages.

How Epic Sourcing Helps

We proactively plan around Vietnamese holidays and weather patterns, maintain buffer inventory strategies, and work with experienced freight partners to minimise disruptions and keep your supply chain running smoothly.

Complex Documentation
& Compliance

Wrong paperwork means customs delays, extra fees, and major headaches.

How Epic Sourcing Helps

We handle all export documentation, Certificates of Origin, and Aussie import compliance. Our team ensures FTA qualification to maximise your tariff savings—often reducing duties to 0%.

Payment Security
Risks

Managing payments and financial risk with unfamiliar Vietnamese suppliers can be stressful.

How Epic Sourcing Helps

Epic Sourcing acts as your trusted intermediary. We verify suppliers, manage secure payment terms, and protect your interests—reducing financial risk and giving you peace of mind.

Finding
Reliable Suppliers

Without boots on the ground, finding trustworthy, export-ready suppliers is tough.

How Epic Sourcing Helps

Access our network of pre-verified Vietnamese manufacturers. We conduct factory audits, capability assessments, and background checks—connecting you only with reliable suppliers who meet Aussie standards.

 Important: Tet Holiday Planning

Vietnamese New Year (Tet) sees factories shut down for 1-2 weeks, with reduced operations for weeks either side. Epic Sourcing plans your production schedules around Tet to avoid delays. Tet 2026: February 17 (official holidays Feb 14-22).

Maximise Savings Through Trade Agreements

Epic Sourcing helps you leverage Australia-Vietnam FTAs to reduce tariffs by up to 65%—saving you thousands on every shipment.

AANZFTA

Language differences can lead to mix-ups about specs, timelines, and expectations.

  • Preferential tariff rates
  • Simplified Certificate of Origin
  • Reduced non-tariff barriers
  • Enhanced customs cooperation

RCEP

Quality variations between production runs can hurt your brand reputation.

  • World's largest trade agreement
  • Additional tariff concessions
  • Cumulative rules of origin
  • Active since January 2022

CPTPP

Port congestion, typhoons, and Tet holidays cause costly delays and stock shortages.

  • High-standard trade agreement
  • Progressive tariff elimination
  • Strong IP protection
  • Enhanced trade facilitation

 Epic Advantage

To benefit from preferential tariff rates, your goods must meet Rules of Origin requirements. Epic Sourcing handles qualification, documentation, and Certificate of Origin procurement—ensuring you get maximum tariff savings on every shipment.

Your Epic Sourcing Journey: From Order to Delivery

We handle every step of your Vietnam import process—so you don't have to.
  • Supplier Matching & Verification
    We connect you with pre-verified Vietnamese suppliers from our trusted network. Factory audits, capability assessments, and export experience verification—all sorted by Epic.
  • Sampling & Negotiation
    Our team manages product sampling, price negotiation, MOQ discussions, and contract terms—ensuring you get the best deal with clear specs.
  • Production & Quality Control
    Epic's on-ground inspectors monitor production at every stage. Pre-production, during-production, and pre-shipment inspections ensure quality before goods leave Vietnam.
  • Documentation & Compliance
    We prepare all export documentation, secure Certificates of Origin, and ensure compliance with Aussie import requirements—maximizing your FTA tariff savings.
  • Freight & Logistics
    Epic manages sea or air freight from major Vietnam ports (Ho Chi Minh, Hai Phong, Da Nang) to Australia. We provide tracking and handle all the logistics.
  • Australian Customs Clearance
    We submit import declarations, pay duties/GST on your behalf, and coordinate with the Australian Border Force for smooth clearance—typically 1-3 business days.
  • Delivery & Ongoing Support
    Goods delivered to your warehouse. We provide final QC support and ongoing supplier relationship management for repeat orders.

 On-Ground Vietnam Presence

  • Local reps in major manufacturing hubs
  • Factory visits on your behalf
  • Production monitoring & oversight
  • Sourcing tours when you visit Vietnam

Let's talk sourcing

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