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US import duty checks

Product: Sawn wood · Selected origin: Vietnam · Import country: United States · Heading: HS 4407

This four-digit heading is a starting point. The route does not establish a complete HTS classification or shipment duty rate. Confirm actual origin rather than relying on the shipping country.

Official checks

  1. Record materials, use, dimensions, processing, manufacturer and entry date. Read the HTS legal notes and identify the complete 10-digit code; duties are assigned at the 8-digit level. HTSUSCROSS
  2. Check applicable Chapter 99 provisions and notes for the entry date and actual origin, including trade remedies and how multiple measures combine. HTSUSCBP
  3. Read the exact exclusion description, valid dates, conditions and Chapter 99 reporting code. An apparent code match alone does not establish eligibility. CBPHTSUS
  4. Search AD/CVD orders, written scope descriptions and Commerce instructions for the product, origin and producer/exporter. Do not decide coverage solely from the HTS number. CBPCBP

2026-10-13: USITC · CBP §301 · CBP AD/CVD

Cross-Border Trade Guide

🇻🇳 Vietnam → 🇺🇸 United States

HS 4407 · WOOD SAWN OR CHIPPED LENGTH, SLICED ETC, OV6MM THAnnual bilateral volume: $25M

Estimated Duties

Check the complete HTS code

HTSUS / Chapter 99 / AD/CVD

Transit Time

18-25 days

End to end

Compliance

Lacey Act + APHIS

Legal origin + phytosan.

Export Rebate

0%

VAT zero-rated export

Key Rules

Vietnam 🇻🇳 → United States 🇺🇸

›Vietnam Export Certifications
›Required Export Documents (Vietnam)
›Export via VNACCS/VCIS
›Export via VNACCS/VCIS
›Shipping Timeline from US
›Shipping Timeline from Vietnam
›Shipping Timeline to Vietnam
›Commercial Invoice
✓CERTIFICATIONS
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Vietnam Export Certifications
No general export certification required. Strategic/military items need license.
§REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Required Export Documents (Vietnam)
Export declaration, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, Certificate of Origin (Form E/RCEP/CPTPP/EUR.1 per destination FTA), Export License (if controlled).
›PROCESS STEPS
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Export via VNACCS/VCIS
Electronic declaration through VNACCS. Green/yellow/red channel system. Most manufactured exports cleared quickly.
›PROCESS STEPS
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Export via VNACCS/VCIS
Electronic declaration through VNACCS. Green/yellow/red channel system. Most manufactured exports cleared quickly.
→SHIPPING & TIMELINE
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Shipping Timeline from US
US → China: Ocean (LA→Shanghai) 15-20 days, $2,500-4,000/FEU. Air 3-5 days, $5-8/kg. US → Japan: Ocean (LA→Tokyo) 10-14 days, $2,000-4,000/FEU. Air 2-3 days, $5-8/kg. US → EU: Ocean (NY→Rotterdam) 10-14 days, $2,000-3,500/FEU. Air 1-2 days, $4-7/kg. US → Korea: Ocean 12-16 days, $2,000-3,500/FEU. EEI filing: must be done before export. AES processing: near-instant.
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Shipping Timeline from Vietnam
Vietnam → US: 18-25 days ocean. Vietnam → China: 3-7 days. Vietnam → Japan: 5-8 days. Vietnam → EU: 20-30 days.
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Shipping Timeline to Vietnam
From China: 3-7 days ocean, $300-800/FEU. From US: 18-25 days. From Japan: 5-8 days. From EU: 20-30 days. Clearance: 1-3 days (green), 5-7 days (red).
§REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Commercial Invoice
Required for all shipments. Must include: seller/buyer info, description of goods, quantity, unit value, total value, country of origin, HTS classification. Must be in English.
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Packing List
Detailed list of goods in each package/container, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers.
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Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Transportation document issued by carrier. Ocean: Bill of Lading (B/L). Air: Airway Bill (AWB). Required for cargo release.
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CBP Form 3461 (Entry/Immediate Delivery)
Filed electronically through ACE (Automated Commercial Environment). Initiates the customs entry process.
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CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary)
Detailed declaration with tariff classification, duty rates, and payment. Filed electronically through ACE.
›PROCESS STEPS
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Get an Importer Number
Apply for an Importer Number by filing CBP Form 5106 or using your IRS business registration number. All importers need this before bringing goods into the US.
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Obtain a Customs Bond
A Customs Bond is required for all formal entries (goods valued over $2,500). Can be single-entry or continuous (annual). Typical cost: $50-500/year for continuous bond.
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File ISF 10+2 (Importer Security Filing)
Must be filed at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded onto vessel bound for the US. Contains 10 data elements from importer + 2 from carrier. Penalty: $5,000 per violation, up to $10,000 per filing. IMPORTANT (2025 change): CBP has decentralized ISF enforcement to individual ports. Penalties are now issued directly by port directors within 90 days, with NO prior warning. C-TPAT members may receive 50% penalty reduction.
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Submit Entry Documents (CBP Form 3461)
Entry documents must be filed within 15 calendar days of arrival. Can be filed up to 5 days before arrival. CBP will determine if goods can be released.
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Submit Entry Summary (CBP Form 7501) and Pay Duties
Entry Summary with duty payment must be filed within 10 working days of goods release. This is when tariffs, taxes, and fees are assessed and paid.
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Entry Types
Formal Entry (Type 01): Required for goods >$2,500 or restricted goods. Requires customs bond, CBP Form 3461 + 7501. Informal Entry (Type 11): For goods ≤$2,500. Simplified procedure, no bond required. FTZ Entry (Type 06): Admission to Foreign Trade Zone, duties deferred.
✓CERTIFICATIONS
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FCC Equipment Authorization
Required for all electronic devices that emit radio frequency energy. Two types: (1) Certification (FCC ID) for intentional radiators (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular). (2) Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) for unintentional radiators (computers, monitors).
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FDA Prior Notice & Registration
Required for food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, tobacco. Food facilities must register with FDA. Prior notice must be filed before food arrives in US (web, mail, or fax).
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CPSC Product Safety
Consumer products must comply with applicable CPSC safety standards. General products: GCC (General Certificate of Conformity) based on manufacturer testing. Children's products: CPC (Children's Product Certificate) from CPSC-accepted third-party lab.
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Export-Side Restrictions

Controls imposed by Vietnam

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Vietnam Export Controls
Minerals/rare earths: restricted. Wood products: legal source proof required. Military items: licensed. Electronics: no restrictions, export encouraged.
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Recent Advisories

Product recalls in the destination market

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2026-04-09Easymake Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violates Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Imported by ZFZG-US
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2026-04-09LED Lights Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Coin Batteries; Sold on Amazon by Happiness Light
2026-04-09Magnetic Drinkware Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Magnets; Sold on Amazon by Maitys

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Disclaimer: Coverage counts describe stored records, not a complete policy review. Verify applicable rules with the relevant customs authority before making trade decisions.