Bamboo and rattan exports to the UK market in December 2021 increased by 199.2% compared to November 2020 and increased by 427.2% over the same period in 2020. UK is one of potential market of Vietnam, since the effective of UKVFTA. SM Global handle many bamboo and rattan shipment from Vietnam to UK. This article will write about how to delivery this commodity.

1. Bamboo and rattan product from Vietnam to UK

a. Type of goods

Bamboo and rattan products are very diverse, from personal items such as hats, baskets, vases, to large products such as tables and chairs, lanterns. These products are loved for being eco-friendly, aesthetic tall and sophisticated.

b. Supplier in Vietnam

Currently, the country has over 1,000 bamboo and rattan craft villages, accounting for 24% of the total number of craft villages in the country. the North and Central regions focus a lot on rattan, bamboo and sedge products.

Famous bamboo and rattan craft villages include: Phu Vinh bamboo and rattan craft village; Tang Tien rattan and bamboo craft village; Ninh So bamboo and rattan craft village; Thach Cau rattan and bamboo craft village; Ngoc Dong rattan and bamboo village; Bao La bamboo and rattan craft village belongs to Quang Phu – Quang Dien – Thua Thien Hue…

c. Documentation and tax for exporting Bamboo and rattan product

Bamboo and rattan are not banned for exporting, but you need to make Phytosanitary and fumigation. Tax: export tax is 0%

Documentation for this goods include:

• Sales contract
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of lading
• Phytosanitary
• Custom declaration sheet
• C/O if any

For HS code, pls refer as below:

• HS code 460211: from bamboo;
• HS code 460212: from Rattan;
• HS code 460219: others;

2. Delivery cargo from Vietnam to UK

To export furniture cargo from Vietnam to UK, we can use both air and sea lines.

According to air freight, this is the fastest option, with transit times as short as several days. It will be the best option for urgent cargo, cargo with small volume of require special condition for delivery. As there are no direct flights between Vietnam and the UK, your cargo will have to transfer at least once. Also, your consignment will be subject to customs and security checks, which lengthens the overall travel time. Freight is much expensive than sea also.

If delivery cargo by air service, you can choose the routes as below:

Airport in Vietnam:

• Tan Son Nhat airport – IATA: SGN
• Noi Bai airport – IATA: HAN
• Da Nang International airport – DAD

Airport in UK

• Heathrow airport
• Gatwick airport
• Manchester airport
• Edinburgh airport

For ocean line, this may be better option due to cheaper freight and comfortable for more types of commodity. Shipping by sea line can use container 20 and 40, but if your cargo is smaller, LCL service is more economical method. However, ocean service has transit time much longer than air service.

As we mention, the location of factory will decide the port of loading cargo. in Vietnam, there are some main port as below:

• Port Name: Ho Chi Minh City – Port code: VNSGN
• Port Name: Haiphong- Port code: VNHPH
• Port Name: Danang- Port code: VNDAD
• Port Name: Quinhon- Port code: VNUIH

Haiphong and Hochiminh is the 2 main port of Vietnam with a huge cargo import and export each year

Besides, pls find some main sea ports in UK as below:

• Liverpool port
• Southampton port
• London port
• Immingham port

You can see transit time for some routes as below:

HPH/ HCM- Southampton: around 26- 40 days

HPH/ HCM- London: around 25-50 days

HPH/ HCM- Liverpool: around 40-50 days

HPH/ HCM- Immingham: around 55-65 days

SM Vietnam Global Logistics can provide all service for exporting cargo from Vietnam to UK with competitive rate and best service. If you have any question, don’t hesitate to contact to us.