How to order computer parts from AliExpress or Chinese marketplaces to Ho Chi Minh City: customs taxes, delivery and collection

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TL;DR

Ordering electronics from China to Ho Chi Minh City may involve an emailed customs declaration and a separate tax payment. One roughly US$300 electronics order incurred around VND 1.5–2 million in tax; computer parts are often easier to buy locally or through Shopee Vietnam.

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An international electronics parcel may trigger an email requesting a customs declaration form. Check email carefully, as missing the form can extend an already lengthy delivery process.

44 days ago Customs declaration by email

For one electronics order worth about US$300, a separate tax bill of roughly VND 1.5–2 million was issued after the declaration. This is an example rather than a guaranteed rate for every shipment.

44 days ago VND 1.5–2 million tax

International parcels may not always be handled solely by a courier: some shipments required an in-person visit to a post office. Allow time for possible postal collection or paperwork.

44 days ago Post office

For computer parts in Ho Chi Minh City, check local new and used-equipment shops first. Some components are assembled in Vietnam, so importing through AliExpress may not be the most convenient option.

44 days ago Local computer-parts shops

Shopee Vietnam can be an alternative to ordering directly from a Chinese marketplace: some Chinese sellers list products that are shipped from China but purchased through the local platform.

44 days ago Shopee Vietnam