Max age: Vehicles imported into Vietnam cannot be more than 5 years old.
Destination port: Ho Chi Minh City (primary port for used car imports).
Shipping
Shipping method: Container shipping.
Time of shipment: 10-17 days.
Vessel schedule: Weekly shipments via container.
Shipping line: Ben Line Agencies Vietnam.
Inspection (Vietnam Customs)
Once the vehicle arrives, it must be inspected by Vietnam Customs.
The inspection includes:
Checking the automobile import license.
Verifying the bill of lading.
Reviewing the customs declaration for both import/export.
Physical inspection of the vehicle to ensure compliance with regulations.
The vehicle owner may request to inspect before the official customs inspection, but it must be
done under the supervision of a customs officer.
Used Car Import Rules & Regulations
Right-hand drive vehicles: RHD vehicles are allowed to be imported into
Vietnam.
Age Restriction:
Imported vehicles cannot be more than 5 years old from the manufacturing date.
Ownership requirements:
The current owner must be the original owner; if the vehicle has changed ownership since the
original title was issued, the vehicle cannot be
imported into Vietnam.
Minimum mileage: The vehicle must have been driven for at least 10,000
kilometers.
Vehicle registration abroad: The vehicle must have been legally registered in
the
owner's home country for at least 6 months prior to export.