Export to Vietnam from India
Nhava Sheva sailings to Ho Chi Minh City and Haiphong, with export customs, FTA documentation and buyer-side coordination handled as one service.
Origin
JNPT (Nhava Sheva)
Destination
Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) / Haiphong
Transit
14–19 days
Distance
3,527 km
Export Overview
Shipping from India to Vietnam
Vietnam's manufacturing boom has made it one of India's fastest-growing export markets, not just a sourcing origin — factories there import raw cotton, animal feed and industrial inputs from India to feed their own export production. Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) serves the southern industrial zones that drive most of this demand, with Haiphong covering the north.
Indian exports to Vietnam are led by cotton (raw and yarn), maize and animal feed, marine products, pharmaceuticals, iron and steel, and machinery — several of these categories feed directly into Vietnam's own textile and food-processing export industries.
What India Exports
Typical Cargo on This Lane
How It Works
The Export Process
Booking & Documentation
Space is booked and the Shipping Bill, commercial invoice and packing list are prepared against your purchase order before the cargo reaches JNPT (Nhava Sheva).
Indian Export Customs
The Shipping Bill is filed through ICEGATE, GST zero-rating is applied under your LUT, and the export order is issued at JNPT (Nhava Sheva).
Ocean or Air Freight
Cargo moves to Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) / Haiphong, tracked from gate-in at JNPT (Nhava Sheva) through to discharge.
Destination Handover
Your Vietnam buyer or our destination partner coordinates import clearance and final delivery, with documentation sent ahead of arrival.
Paperwork
Export Documents
- Shipping Bill filed through ICEGATE
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List matching the purchase order
- Certificate of Origin (Form AI) for ASEAN-India FTA preferential duty
- Bill of Lading issued at Nhava Sheva
- Phytosanitary Certificate for raw cotton, maize and other agricultural exports
Incoterms
Choosing Your Shipping Terms
EXW
Buyer arranges everything from your factory gate onward.
FOB
You deliver to the Indian port; the buyer takes over from the ship's rail.
CFR
You pay freight to the destination port; risk transfers at the Indian port.
CIF
You pay freight and marine insurance to the destination port.
Our documentation team files the Shipping Bill and, for agricultural cargo like raw cotton and maize, arranges the phytosanitary certification Vietnamese customs requires on entry — a step that causes more clearance delays than any duty question when it is missing.
Why Apextar
Exporting to Vietnam, Handled End to End
Both Vietnamese Gateways Covered
Ho Chi Minh City for the south, Haiphong for the north — booked from the same Nhava Sheva sailing schedule.
FTA Documentation Handled
Certificate of Origin filed for ASEAN-India FTA preferential duty wherever your product qualifies.
FCL and LCL Export
Full containers for bulk raw-material shipments, or consolidated LCL for smaller finished-goods orders.
Buyer-Side Coordination
We liaise with your Vietnamese buyer so import clearance is not held up by missing paperwork on their end.
Good to Know
Export to Vietnam — FAQs
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What do I need to start exporting to Vietnam?
An active IEC and, ideally, a GST LUT for zero-rated export. Share your product and buyer details and we handle the Shipping Bill and booking.
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Do agricultural exports like cotton need special certification?
Yes — a phytosanitary certificate is required for raw cotton, maize and similar agricultural cargo entering Vietnam, which we arrange as part of documentation.
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Should I ship to Ho Chi Minh City or Haiphong?
Ho Chi Minh City suits buyers in southern Vietnam's industrial zones; Haiphong suits the north around Hanoi — we route based on your buyer's location.
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Is there a duty advantage under the ASEAN-India FTA?
Where your product meets the origin rules, yes — we file the Certificate of Origin to support your buyer's preferential duty claim.
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How do I get an export quote to Vietnam?
Share your product, HS code, volume and buyer's port via our quote form and we will respond with current rates and sailing options.
Ready to Export to Vietnam?
Share your product, HS code and buyer details, and our team will come back with current rates and documentation requirements.