Bonded Warehouse & Customs Compliance
Bonded Warehouse in Vietnam (Kho Ngoai Quan) — Tax Deferral & Customs Clearance for Cross-Border E-Commerce
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What Is a Bonded Warehouse in Vietnam?
A bonded warehouse (Vietnamese: kho ngoai quan) is a licensed, customs-supervised storage facility where imported goods can be held without the immediate payment of import duties. Businesses only pay tax when goods are formally released for domestic consumption — or re-export them entirely duty-free. In Vietnam, this is governed by Customs Law No. 54/2014/QH13, Decree 08/2015/ND-CP, and Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC.
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Key Highlights
Definition
A bonded warehouse (kho ngoai quan) is a legally designated, customs-supervised storage facility in Vietnam where imported goods are held without triggering import duty, until released for domestic consumption or re-exported.
Legal Basis
- Customs Law No. 54/2014/QH13 (Articles 62-63)
- Government Decree 08/2015/ND-CP implementing the Customs Law
- Ministry of Finance Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC on customs procedures
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- Legal import duty deferral — optimize cash flow from day one
- Account activation in 2 days, no deposit required
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- Delivery to 190+ countries — Vietnam as your ASEAN distribution hub
- IOSS-compliant for EU markets — full regulatory coverage
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From day one, Amilo is designed to address every need in our logistics system. We are committed to comprehensively serving supply chain businesses to help them quickly break into the Vietnamese market and beyond.
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Open your account in 2 days. No deposit required.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Bonded Warehouses in Vietnam
What is a bonded warehouse and can my business use one in Vietnam?+
A bonded warehouse (kho ngoai quan) is a storage facility licensed and supervised by the General Department of Vietnam Customs, where you can store imported goods without paying import duty upfront. Under Vietnam's Customs Law 2014, import businesses — including e-commerce sellers, distributors, and logistics companies — are all entitled to use one. Duty is only payable when goods are released from the warehouse for domestic sale or export.
How long can I defer import duty when using a bonded warehouse in Vietnam?+
Under current regulations, goods may be held in a bonded warehouse for up to 12 months from the date the customs declaration is registered. In exceptional cases, this period may be extended subject to approval by the relevant Customs authority. This makes bonded warehousing a highly effective cash flow management tool for businesses importing in large volumes but distributing gradually over time.
Where is Amilo's bonded warehouse located? Can I use it if my business is outside Ho Chi Minh City?+
Amilo's primary infrastructure is centered in Ho Chi Minh City and the surrounding industrial zones in Binh Duong and Long An provinces. However, Amilo offers free nationwide pickup, meaning businesses based in Hanoi, Hai Phong, or Da Nang can use the service without incurring additional domestic freight costs to get goods to the warehouse.
How is Amilo's bonded warehouse pricing structured?+
Amilo's bonded warehouse fees are calculated based on: (1) storage space or volume used, (2) duration of storage, and (3) the number of orders processed per month. There is no account opening fee and no deposit is required. For accurate pricing tailored to your specific volume and operational needs, contact Amilo's sales team directly — the initial consultation is free.
Is a bonded warehouse suitable for e-commerce businesses?+
Absolutely — bonded warehousing is one of the most strategically powerful models available for cross-border e-commerce sellers. By importing a large batch from China or another origin country into a bonded warehouse, you can process individual B2C orders in real time without locking up capital in import duties across the entire stock. Amilo integrates directly with Shopify, eBay, and other platforms via API for seamless order management.
Can I re-export goods from Amilo's bonded warehouse without paying Vietnamese import duty?+
Yes — this is one of the most significant legal advantages of bonded warehousing. Goods that have not been customs-cleared for the domestic market can be re-exported to any destination without triggering Vietnamese import duty. This is precisely why many ASEAN-focused businesses choose Vietnam as a transit and distribution hub, redirecting inventory to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia as demand dictates.
How long does it take to open an account and start using Amilo's bonded warehouse?+
Amilo guarantees account activation within 2 business days. No deposit is required and there is no registration fee. Once your account is live, you can immediately create shipments via the Amilo web interface or connect via API to your existing order management system. Amilo's customer care team provides direct support throughout the onboarding process.
How does Amilo differ from other bonded warehouse providers in Vietnam?+
Amilo differentiates on three core dimensions: (1) Technology — 130+ granular real-time tracking statuses and a self-service VIP portal; (2) International distribution network — coverage across 190+ countries, exclusive partnership with Landmark Global (Belgian Post); (3) Multi-market compliance — IOSS-certified for EU markets, DDP/DDU support for major trade lanes. All validated by real-world operations with global brands including Leflair and Zumvet.
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