π»π³ Chinese Car Import Certifications β Vietnam 2026
Complete certification requirements for importing Chinese-made vehicles into Vietnam. Each certificate listed below covers issuing body, cost range, validity period, and where to obtain.
Required certifications for Vietnam
ASEAN COC
β ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement- Issuer
- Country-specific (DAB Vietnam, ISO Cambodia)
- Cost
- $150β350
- Validity
- per shipment
- Apply at
- origin
- β’ Differences between countries β verify per model and destination
Vietnam-specific notes from our policy audit
- β’ RHD banned
- β’ Needs 2yr/50k km warranty
- β’ Original owner β₯6mo / β₯10k km
- β’ Complete vehicle (no CBU permit)
2026 policy change for Vietnam
2025-03 tariff 64% β 32%; Decree 60/2023 full application
Calculate total landed cost
See worked examples of full landed cost (including certification) for 8 popular Chinese cars to Vietnam.
Vietnam Total Cost Calculator βFull buyer's playbook
Certifications are one piece. The complete framework covers supplier verification, payment, scams, RoRo vs container.
Chinese Car Exports 2026 Buyer's Guide βThis page consolidates publicly available certification information for Vietnam. Specific HS codes, vehicle trims, and shipping routes may have different requirements. Always confirm with a licensed customs broker before placing orders.
Last updated: 2026-05-27 Β· Author: Dayong Fan (θ倧ε), Founder of AutoGlobalAI.