Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing used-car markets in Asia (2024 market size estimated at about US$10.9 billion, with double-digit annual growth expected through 2029). It bans right-hand-drive vehicles, caps used imports at under 5 years, and applies heavy duties — especially on non-ASEAN sources. ASEAN-origin (Thailand/Indonesia) passenger cars enter at 0% under the AFTA/ATIGA agreement.
| Age limit | Used cars must be under 5 years old from the date of manufacture — vehicles over 5 years are banned. Private used vehicles must also carry a 2-year or 50,000 km warranty (whichever comes first). |
|---|---|
| Steering | Left-hand drive only. Right-hand-drive vehicles are banned (except a narrow list of special-use vehicles such as certain cranes, airport shuttles, port/warehouse handlers and sweepers). |
| Import duty & taxes | For non-ASEAN used cars the burden is heavy: a special consumption tax (SCIC) of 35–150% by engine displacement for passenger cars, plus a fixed import duty per engine band (for example about US$10,000–15,000 added on 1.0–1.5L units, or 150–200% of value). ASEAN-origin passenger cars enter at 0% under ATIGA. A 2025 tariff revision (effective 31 March 2025) cut some new-vehicle import tariffs from 64% to 32%. VAT is 10%. Confirm the current method with Vietnam Customs. |
| Main ports / entry | Hai Phong serves the north, Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) the south, and Da Nang the central region. Vehicles are typically containerised. |
| Authority & certification | Vietnam Customs; Ministry of Industry and Trade issues the import licence; quality, safety and environmental certification under Decree 60/2023/ND-CP (fully applicable from 1 August 2025) and the VINAPLAS / SPECVN framework. |
| Required documents | Import licence from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, original bill of lading (showing VIN, engine number, displacement, manufacture date, brand and model), customs import declaration, vehicle registration and deregistration certificate from the export country, and a roadworthiness / conformity certificate. |
Figures indicative. Vietnam bans right-hand drive, caps used imports at under 5 years, and applies heavy duty on non-ASEAN used cars while ASEAN-origin passenger cars enter at 0%. The 2025 tariff cut mainly affects new vehicles. Confirm current rates with Vietnam Customs. Sources: General Department of Vietnam Customs (customs.gov.vn); Ministry of Industry and Trade (moit.gov.vn); General Department of Taxation (gdt.gov.vn). Last reviewed 2026-10.
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EZ Auto is based in China (Zhengzhou, Henan) with 15–20 years in the country's car export trade. We export new and used Chinese vehicles across Southeast Asia, with sea freight from Chinese ports (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou) to the region's main gateways — Singapore as a trans-shipment hub, Ho Chi Minh City / Cat Lai, Manila, Laem Chabang, Port Klang, Tanjung Priok and Yangon — handling China export clearance and full documentation. Where a market prohibits used imports (Thailand, Indonesia) we supply new Chinese vehicles, including EVs; where used imports are permitted we advise on each country's real framework. Local import clearance is arranged by the buyer or a licensed broker; we provide all paperwork and per-country guidance. We do not operate local offices in Southeast Asia — every car is sourced and inspected in China before shipment.
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