Commonly used forms of express delivery to the US

Commonly used forms of express delivery to the US

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Shipping to the US by air
Shipping by air is an ideal choice because the goods will be sent quickly to the US "gui hang di my". The form of shipping by plane is suitable for small, compact parcels. Suitable for transporting goods for urgent purposes, high-value goods and some fragile goods. The advantage of this form is the speed, which helps save time compared to other forms. Shipping by plane has an outstanding advantage in that the goods are sent directly to the recipient (door to door).

In return, the cost of shipping from Vietnam to the US by plane will be higher than shipping by sea. This fee will ensure that the goods are not damaged due to the long transportation process as well as protect the goods from risks for high-value items and fragile goods.

Shipping by sea
For goods with a priority weight greater than 250kg or a volume greater than 1.5CBM, the sender must choose the form of sea transportation to ship the goods to the US. The time for the goods to arrive in the US is between 30-45 days and also depends on the state and port where the ship docks. Currently, there are two methods: LCL (Less than Container Load), which means that the goods do not fill a container, your order will be combined with others in a container for transportation, suitable for small, individual shipments. FCL (Full Container Load) means that the goods are enough for 1 container, your order will be sent in a separate container for transportation, suitable for large shipments

The advantage of sending goods by sea is that the shipping fee according to the seaport is cheaper than air freight. However, it takes quite a few days. Therefore, if you want the goods to arrive sooner, you can prioritize choosing the super fast and cheap shipping service to the US in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sending goods to the US by post
Shipping goods by post is one of the traditional and long-standing forms. The main reason why people still trust and use this form is because it comes from the State as well as the branch system that is present throughout the country.

However, it has a huge limitation that goods are often delayed with a long delivery time due to the way the Vietnamese postal system works. In addition, the price of super fast shipping is extremely expensive compared to the form of sending goods by plane.

 What items are allowed to be sent to the US?
Allowed and prohibited goods are subject to US and Vietnamese laws. Shipped goods are household electronics (rice cookers, induction cookers, microwave ovens, etc.). Common electronic devices and components (watches, computers, phones, etc.). Dried foods include cakes, candies, fast food, dried shrimp, dried squid, etc. Clothes, fabrics, shoes, hats, etc. Jewelry, jewelry, watches, etc. and other gifts. Validities of documents, papers, files, documents, etc. Handicrafts, fine arts. Shipping cigarettes to the US. Some types of drugs, liquids, powders, etc. (but must have the necessary documents for customs inspection to be convenient and quick)