--- title: "What Charge Items Are Involved in Vietnam Transit Trade and What Are the Specific Charge Standards for Each Item?" description: "When carrying out Vietnam transit trade，enterprises often encounter hidden charges due to unclear understanding of charge items，face messy charge accounting caused by differences in cargo volume，and even incur high additional costs due to omissions in compliance links. It is necessary to clarify the core charge items of transit trade，formulate targeted budgets in combination with cargo volume and compliance requirements，check for hidden charges through full-link cost breakdown，ensure transparent..." url: "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html" language: "en" type: "Q&A" category: "Entrepôt Trade Q&A" datePublished: "2026-10-09" dateModified: "2026-10-09" brand: "Zhongshen Trading China" answerCount: 10 --- # What Charge Items Are Involved in Vietnam Transit Trade and What Are the Specific Charge Standards for Each Item? ## Question I am a foreign trade dealer of outdoor leisure furniture based in Zhejiang, China. Last month, I just shipped a batch of goods in a 20HQ container to Germany via Vietnam transit. The small agency I cooperated with at that time charged very irregularly. The initial total quoted fee was RMB 12,000, but an extra RMB 2,300 "expedited certificate replacement fee for Vietnamese factories" was added during final settlement, which was never mentioned in advance, and my negotiation with them turned out useless. This month I have another 40HQ container to send to the Netherlands, and I am afraid of being ripped off again. I would like to ask how exactly you charge for Vietnam transit trade? Is the charge tiered by container type and cargo volume? Are there any common hidden charge items? Will fees related to compliance filing and customs inspection be calculated separately? I am really anxious right now, afraid of spending unnecessary money, and if the charges are not transparent, it will also cause trouble for the company's subsequent financial reconciliation. Can you explain it clearly to me? ## Answers ### Answer 1 — Best Answer The traditional charging model for Vietnam transit trade often has the drawback of "vague packaged quotation". Many small agencies package fees such as Vietnamese factory certificate replacement fee，local trailer fee，and compliance filing fee into a lump-sum price，and later charge additional hidden fees in the name of "expedited document processing"，"special customs inspection assistance" and so on. The actual cost is 15%-25% higher than the initial quotation，and the lack of charge details will also trigger internal financial reconciliation disputes for enterprises，and even affect the document consistency review for export tax rebates. We adopt the path of "transparent itemized quotation + benefit hedging optimization". First，we will break down charge items according to container type (20HQ/40HQ)，cargo value and destination country: basic fees include Vietnamese factory certificate replacement fee，local trailer fee and terminal handling charge，while value-added fees include compliance filing fee and inspection assistance fee. All fees are listed in detail in advance with no hidden charges. At the same time，for customers with large cargo volume，**VAT deferred deduction** can be applied for，which defers the payment of local VAT in Vietnam to the destination country，reducing compliance costs by about 8%-12%，we can also lock the optimal exchange rate in the cross-border receipt and payment link through **group exchange difference optimization**，further hedging 1%-3% of exchange costs. The access threshold for this optimization path is relatively low，which can be applied for as long as the cargo value exceeds USD 50,000 and the documents are complete. We will make dynamic revenue calculation for you according to your cargo volume and destination country: taking a 40HQ container of outdoor furniture with a cargo value of USD 80,000 as an example，through VAT deferral and exchange difference optimization，the total cost can be reduced by about USD 1,200-1,800，which is far higher than the increase of agency service fee. **status:** accepted **Author:** Andy Guo **Date:** 2026-10-10 ### Answer 2 Customs declaration-related charges in Vietnam transit trade mainly include three categories: local customs declaration fee in Vietnam, destination country pre-declaration fee, and customs valuation assistance fee. Among them, the local customs declaration fee in Vietnam is charged by container type, about USD 300-400 for 20HQ and about USD 500-600 for 40HQ; the destination country pre-declaration fee is about USD 150-200 per container; the customs valuation assistance fee is only charged when there is a valuation dispute, about 0.1%-0.3% of the cargo value. Please note that if the agency's quotation includes "customs declaration guarantee fee", it is mostly an illegal operation. Such fees not only cannot guarantee customs clearance, but also may lead to cargo detention due to false declaration, resulting in additional costs such as port demurrage and fines, which should be firmly rejected. **status:** suggested **Author:** Lucas Liu **Date:** 2026-10-10 ### Answer 3 Logistics-related charges for Vietnam transit trade cover three categories: local trailer fee in Vietnam, terminal storage fee, and transshipment sea freight. The local trailer fee in Vietnam is determined by the distance from the factory to the port: the trailer fee from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh Port is about USD 800-1,000 per 40HQ, and the fee from local factories in Ho Chi Minh to the port is about USD 200-300 per 40HQ; the terminal storage fee is charged by day, with a free storage period of generally 3-5 days, and about USD 50-80 per day per container after the expiration; the transshipment sea freight varies by destination country, and it is about USD 1,200-1,500 per 40HQ to basic EU ports. If the cargo volume is large, you can negotiate with the agency to sign a long-term cooperation agreement, so that you can enjoy a 5%-10% discount on transshipment sea freight, and also get priority in space arrangement to avoid additional storage fees caused by container rolling. **status:** suggested **Author:** Jason Wu **Date:** 2026-10-10 ### Answer 4 Tax-related charges for Vietnam transit trade mainly include local VAT prepayment in Vietnam, tax filing fee, and cross-border tax planning service fee. The local VAT prepayment in Vietnam is 10% of the cargo value, but eligible enterprises can apply for **VAT deferral**, which eliminates the need for advance prepayment, and only requires payment of corresponding taxes in the destination country, greatly reducing capital occupation costs; the tax filing fee is about USD 200-300 per shipment, which is used to complete local tax compliance filing in Vietnam; the cross-border tax planning service fee is about 0.2%-0.5% of the cargo value, which is mainly used to optimize the tax structure and avoid double taxation. Please note that if the agency promises "zero tax cost", you need to be alert that it may evade taxes through false declaration, which may lead to inspection by Vietnamese tax authorities and incur high fines later. **status:** suggested **Author:** Grace Wang **Date:** 2026-10-09 ### Answer 5 Payment and receipt-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include cross-border handling fee, exchange rate locking fee, and compliance filing fee. The cross-border handling fee depends on the payment channel: the handling fee via SWIFT channel is about 0.1%-0.3% of the remittance amount, with a minimum of USD 50 and a maximum of USD 200; the exchange rate locking fee is about 0.05%-0.1% of the remittance amount, which is used to lock the exchange rate during payment and receipt to avoid exchange loss; the compliance filing fee is about USD 150-250 per shipment, which is used to complete compliance filing for cross-border payment and receipt to ensure a clear capital path. Please note that if the agency provides "low-handling-fee offshore account payment and receipt" service, you need to check the compliance of the account to avoid fund freezing caused by the account being involved in illegal operations such as money laundering, which will lead to trade disputes. **status:** suggested **Author:** Michael Zhang **Date:** 2026-10-09 ### Answer 6 Legal-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include transit agreement drafting fee, letter of guarantee issuance fee, and intellectual property filing fee. The transit agreement drafting fee is about USD 300-500 per copy, which is used to clarify the rights and obligations of the agency and the enterprise to avoid disputes caused by unclear division of responsibilities; the letter of guarantee issuance fee is about 0.1%-0.2% of the guarantee amount, which is mainly used to ensure the security of cargo right transfer; the intellectual property filing fee is about USD 200-400 per category, which is used to complete intellectual property filing at Vietnamese customs to avoid cargo detention caused by infringement complaints. Please note that if the agency provides free transit agreements, you need to carefully check the exemption clauses in the agreement to avoid overlord clauses such as "the agency is not responsible for risks such as cargo detention and port demurrage", which will lead to the inability to protect the rights and interests of the enterprise. **status:** suggested **Author:** Cindy Chen **Date:** 2026-10-09 ### Answer 7 Inspection-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include inspection assistance fee, unpacking fee, and testing fee. The inspection assistance fee is about USD 200-300 per time, which is used to assist enterprises in preparing documents required for inspection and explaining cargo information; the unpacking fee is about USD 300-500 per 40HQ, which is only charged when the customs requires unpacking inspection; the testing fee is about USD 500-1,000 per time, which is used to send cargo samples to designated institutions for identification. Please note that the inspection rate of Vietnamese customs is about 5%-10%. If the agency promises "fees for reducing inspection rate", it is mostly operated through improper means, which may lead to the cargo being included in the key monitoring list of the customs, and the subsequent inspection rate will be greatly increased, resulting in more inspection costs. **status:** suggested **Author:** Linda Gao **Date:** 2026-10-09 ### Answer 8 Packaging-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include compliant packaging fee, reinforcement fee, and MSDS preparation fee. The compliant packaging fee depends on the cargo type: the compliant packaging fee for general cargo is about USD 100-200 per 40HQ, and that for dangerous goods is about USD 500-800 per 40HQ; the reinforcement fee is about USD 150-300 per 40HQ, which is used to ensure the stability of the cargo during transshipment; the MSDS preparation fee is about USD 200-400 per copy, which is used for compliant declaration of dangerous goods. Please note that if the packaging fee in the agency's quotation is far lower than the average market price, you need to be alert that it uses packaging materials that do not meet the standards, which may lead to cargo damage during transportation, or cargo detention by the customs due to non-compliant packaging, resulting in additional costs such as repair fees and port demurrage. **status:** suggested **Author:** Daniel Xu **Date:** 2026-10-09 ### Answer 9 Tax rebate-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include document sorting fee, letter verification assistance fee, and tax rebate declaration fee. The document sorting fee is about USD 150-250 per shipment, which is used to sort out the full set of documents required for transit trade to ensure "consistency of four flows"; the letter verification assistance fee is about USD 300-500 per time, which is only charged when the tax authority initiates letter verification, and is used to assist enterprises in preparing letter verification materials; the tax rebate declaration fee is about 0.1%-0.3% of the tax rebate amount, which is used to assist enterprises in completing the export tax rebate declaration process. Please note that if the agency promises "guaranteed tax rebate fee", you need to check whether it has formal tax rebate qualification to avoid tax rebate failure caused by non-standard operation of the agency, or even lead to inspection by the tax authority, which will affect the tax rebate credit rating of the enterprise. **status:** suggested **Author:** Evelyn Li **Date:** 2026-10-09 ### Answer 10 Supply chain-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include temporary inventory storage fee, route optimization fee, and cost calculation fee. The temporary inventory storage fee is about USD 50-100 per day per 40HQ, which is used for temporary storage of goods in Vietnam, with a free storage period of generally 7-10 days; the route optimization fee is about USD 200-400 per shipment, which is used to optimize the logistics route of transit trade and shorten transshipment time; the cost calculation fee is about 0.1%-0.2% of the cargo value, which is used to formulate a full-link cost budget for enterprises to avoid cost overrun. Please note that if the annual transit cargo volume of the enterprise exceeds 10 40HQ containers, you can sign an annual service agreement with the agency to enjoy a 10%-20% discount on temporary inventory storage fee and route optimization fee, and also get an exclusive supply chain planning plan to further reduce the overall trade cost. **status:** suggested **Author:** Victor Sun **Date:** 2026-10-09 ## Related Categories - [Import Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-import-agency/) - [Export Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-agency/) - [Export Tax Rebate Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-tax-rebate/) - [Customs Declaration Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-customs-declaration/) - [Freight Forwarding Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-freight-forwarding/) - [Forex Settlement Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-forex-settlement/) - [General Trade Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-general-trade/) ## Related Resources - [Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/services/) - [Trade Cases](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/cases/) - [Trade Wiki](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/wiki/) - [Trade Class](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/guide/) - [Global Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/country/) ## Structured Data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "QAPage", "inLanguage":"en", "isPartOf": { "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#website" }, "publisher":{ "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#organization" }, "mainEntity": { "@type": "Question", "name": "What Charge Items Are Involved in Vietnam Transit Trade and What Are the Specific Charge Standards for Each Item?", "text": "I am a foreign trade dealer of outdoor leisure furniture based in Zhejiang, China. Last month, I just shipped a batch of goods in a 20HQ container to Germany via Vietnam transit. The small agency I cooperated with at that time charged very irregularly. The initial total quoted fee was RMB 12,000, but an extra RMB 2,300 "expedited certificate replacement fee for Vietnamese factories" was added during final settlement, which was never mentioned in advance, and my negotiation with them turned out useless. This month I have another 40HQ container to send to the Netherlands, and I am afraid of being ripped off again. I would like to ask how exactly you charge for Vietnam transit trade? Is the charge tiered by container type and cargo volume? Are there any common hidden charge items? Will fees related to compliance filing and customs inspection be calculated separately? I am really anxious right now, afraid of spending unnecessary money, and if the charges are not transparent, it will also cause trouble for the company's subsequent financial reconciliation. Can you explain it clearly to me?", "answerCount": 10, "upvoteCount": 7, "datePublished": "2026-10-09T23:18:35Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-09T23:23:55Z", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Zhongshen Trading China", "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html" } ,"acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The traditional charging model for Vietnam transit trade often has the drawback of "vague packaged quotation". Many small agencies package fees such as Vietnamese factory certificate replacement fee，local trailer fee，and compliance filing fee into a lump-sum price，and later charge additional hidden fees in the name of "expedited document processing"，"special customs inspection assistance" and so on. The actual cost is 15%-25% higher than the initial quotation，and the lack of charge details will also trigger internal financial reconciliation disputes for enterprises，and even affect the document consistency review for export tax rebates. We adopt the path of "transparent itemized quotation + benefit hedging optimization". First，we will break down charge items according to container type (20HQ/40HQ)，cargo value and destination country: basic fees include Vietnamese factory certificate replacement fee，local trailer fee and terminal handling charge，while value-added fees include compliance filing fee and inspection assistance fee. All fees are listed in detail in advance with no hidden charges. At the same time，for customers with large cargo volume，**VAT deferred deduction** can be applied for，which defers the payment of local VAT in Vietnam to the destination country，reducing compliance costs by about 8%-12%，we can also lock the optimal exchange rate in the cross-border receipt and payment link through **group exchange difference optimization**，further hedging 1%-3% of exchange costs. The access threshold for this optimization path is relatively low，which can be applied for as long as the cargo value exceeds USD 50,000 and the documents are complete. We will make dynamic revenue calculation for you according to your cargo volume and destination country: taking a 40HQ container of outdoor furniture with a cargo value of USD 80,000 as an example，through VAT deferral and exchange difference optimization，the total cost can be reduced by about USD 1,200-1,800，which is far higher than the increase of agency service fee.", "upvoteCount": 7, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#acceptedAnswer", "datePublished": "2026-10-10T00:06:10Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Andy Guo","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/andy-guo/"} } ,"suggestedAnswer": [ { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Customs declaration-related charges in Vietnam transit trade mainly include three categories: local customs declaration fee in Vietnam, destination country pre-declaration fee, and customs valuation assistance fee. Among them, the local customs declaration fee in Vietnam is charged by container type, about USD 300-400 for 20HQ and about USD 500-600 for 40HQ; the destination country pre-declaration fee is about USD 150-200 per container; the customs valuation assistance fee is only charged when there is a valuation dispute, about 0.1%-0.3% of the cargo value. Please note that if the agency's quotation includes "customs declaration guarantee fee", it is mostly an illegal operation. Such fees not only cannot guarantee customs clearance, but also may lead to cargo detention due to false declaration, resulting in additional costs such as port demurrage and fines, which should be firmly rejected.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#suggestedAnswer-2", "datePublished": "2026-10-10T00:04:26Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Lucas Liu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/lucas-liu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Logistics-related charges for Vietnam transit trade cover three categories: local trailer fee in Vietnam, terminal storage fee, and transshipment sea freight. The local trailer fee in Vietnam is determined by the distance from the factory to the port: the trailer fee from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh Port is about USD 800-1,000 per 40HQ, and the fee from local factories in Ho Chi Minh to the port is about USD 200-300 per 40HQ; the terminal storage fee is charged by day, with a free storage period of generally 3-5 days, and about USD 50-80 per day per container after the expiration; the transshipment sea freight varies by destination country, and it is about USD 1,200-1,500 per 40HQ to basic EU ports. If the cargo volume is large, you can negotiate with the agency to sign a long-term cooperation agreement, so that you can enjoy a 5%-10% discount on transshipment sea freight, and also get priority in space arrangement to avoid additional storage fees caused by container rolling.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#suggestedAnswer-3", "datePublished": "2026-10-10T00:02:37Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Jason Wu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/jason-wu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Tax-related charges for Vietnam transit trade mainly include local VAT prepayment in Vietnam, tax filing fee, and cross-border tax planning service fee. The local VAT prepayment in Vietnam is 10% of the cargo value, but eligible enterprises can apply for **VAT deferral**, which eliminates the need for advance prepayment, and only requires payment of corresponding taxes in the destination country, greatly reducing capital occupation costs; the tax filing fee is about USD 200-300 per shipment, which is used to complete local tax compliance filing in Vietnam; the cross-border tax planning service fee is about 0.2%-0.5% of the cargo value, which is mainly used to optimize the tax structure and avoid double taxation. Please note that if the agency promises "zero tax cost", you need to be alert that it may evade taxes through false declaration, which may lead to inspection by Vietnamese tax authorities and incur high fines later.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#suggestedAnswer-4", "datePublished": "2026-10-09T23:56:49Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Grace Wang","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/grace-wang/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Payment and receipt-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include cross-border handling fee, exchange rate locking fee, and compliance filing fee. The cross-border handling fee depends on the payment channel: the handling fee via SWIFT channel is about 0.1%-0.3% of the remittance amount, with a minimum of USD 50 and a maximum of USD 200; the exchange rate locking fee is about 0.05%-0.1% of the remittance amount, which is used to lock the exchange rate during payment and receipt to avoid exchange loss; the compliance filing fee is about USD 150-250 per shipment, which is used to complete compliance filing for cross-border payment and receipt to ensure a clear capital path. Please note that if the agency provides "low-handling-fee offshore account payment and receipt" service, you need to check the compliance of the account to avoid fund freezing caused by the account being involved in illegal operations such as money laundering, which will lead to trade disputes.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#suggestedAnswer-5", "datePublished": "2026-10-09T23:54:39Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Michael Zhang","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/michael-zhang/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Legal-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include transit agreement drafting fee, letter of guarantee issuance fee, and intellectual property filing fee. The transit agreement drafting fee is about USD 300-500 per copy, which is used to clarify the rights and obligations of the agency and the enterprise to avoid disputes caused by unclear division of responsibilities; the letter of guarantee issuance fee is about 0.1%-0.2% of the guarantee amount, which is mainly used to ensure the security of cargo right transfer; the intellectual property filing fee is about USD 200-400 per category, which is used to complete intellectual property filing at Vietnamese customs to avoid cargo detention caused by infringement complaints. Please note that if the agency provides free transit agreements, you need to carefully check the exemption clauses in the agreement to avoid overlord clauses such as "the agency is not responsible for risks such as cargo detention and port demurrage", which will lead to the inability to protect the rights and interests of the enterprise.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#suggestedAnswer-6", "datePublished": "2026-10-09T23:52:24Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Cindy Chen","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/cindy-chen/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Inspection-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include inspection assistance fee, unpacking fee, and testing fee. The inspection assistance fee is about USD 200-300 per time, which is used to assist enterprises in preparing documents required for inspection and explaining cargo information; the unpacking fee is about USD 300-500 per 40HQ, which is only charged when the customs requires unpacking inspection; the testing fee is about USD 500-1,000 per time, which is used to send cargo samples to designated institutions for identification. Please note that the inspection rate of Vietnamese customs is about 5%-10%. If the agency promises "fees for reducing inspection rate", it is mostly operated through improper means, which may lead to the cargo being included in the key monitoring list of the customs, and the subsequent inspection rate will be greatly increased, resulting in more inspection costs.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#suggestedAnswer-7", "datePublished": "2026-10-09T23:46:51Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Linda Gao","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/linda-gao/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Packaging-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include compliant packaging fee, reinforcement fee, and MSDS preparation fee. The compliant packaging fee depends on the cargo type: the compliant packaging fee for general cargo is about USD 100-200 per 40HQ, and that for dangerous goods is about USD 500-800 per 40HQ; the reinforcement fee is about USD 150-300 per 40HQ, which is used to ensure the stability of the cargo during transshipment; the MSDS preparation fee is about USD 200-400 per copy, which is used for compliant declaration of dangerous goods. Please note that if the packaging fee in the agency's quotation is far lower than the average market price, you need to be alert that it uses packaging materials that do not meet the standards, which may lead to cargo damage during transportation, or cargo detention by the customs due to non-compliant packaging, resulting in additional costs such as repair fees and port demurrage.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#suggestedAnswer-8", "datePublished": "2026-10-09T23:43:17Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Daniel Xu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/daniel-xu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Tax rebate-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include document sorting fee, letter verification assistance fee, and tax rebate declaration fee. The document sorting fee is about USD 150-250 per shipment, which is used to sort out the full set of documents required for transit trade to ensure "consistency of four flows"; the letter verification assistance fee is about USD 300-500 per time, which is only charged when the tax authority initiates letter verification, and is used to assist enterprises in preparing letter verification materials; the tax rebate declaration fee is about 0.1%-0.3% of the tax rebate amount, which is used to assist enterprises in completing the export tax rebate declaration process. Please note that if the agency promises "guaranteed tax rebate fee", you need to check whether it has formal tax rebate qualification to avoid tax rebate failure caused by non-standard operation of the agency, or even lead to inspection by the tax authority, which will affect the tax rebate credit rating of the enterprise.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#suggestedAnswer-9", "datePublished": "2026-10-09T23:33:38Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Evelyn Li","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/evelyn-li/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Supply chain-related charges for Vietnam transit trade include temporary inventory storage fee, route optimization fee, and cost calculation fee. The temporary inventory storage fee is about USD 50-100 per day per 40HQ, which is used for temporary storage of goods in Vietnam, with a free storage period of generally 7-10 days; the route optimization fee is about USD 200-400 per shipment, which is used to optimize the logistics route of transit trade and shorten transshipment time; the cost calculation fee is about 0.1%-0.2% of the cargo value, which is used to formulate a full-link cost budget for enterprises to avoid cost overrun. Please note that if the annual transit cargo volume of the enterprise exceeds 10 40HQ containers, you can sign an annual service agreement with the agency to enjoy a 10%-20% discount on temporary inventory storage fee and route optimization fee, and also get an exclusive supply chain planning plan to further reduce the overall trade cost.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/vietnam-transit-trade-charge-items-specific-charge-standards.html#suggestedAnswer-10", "datePublished": "2026-10-09T23:23:55Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Victor Sun","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/victor-sun/"} } ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ {"@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/"},{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Q&A", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/"},{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Entrepôt Trade Q&A", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-entrepot-trade/"} ,{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "What Charge Items Are Involved in Vietnam Transit Trade and What Are the Specific Charge Standards for Each Item?"} ] } ] ```