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Enterprise IT hardware supplied direct to Vietnam
We supply system integrators, value-added resellers, project contractors and enterprise IT teams across Vietnam — Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces, Hanoi and Hai Phong in the north, and Da Nang — with new, factory-sealed Dell PowerEdge and xFusion FusionServer rack servers, storage and genuine spare parts. Every order is built to your specification in our China facility, burn-in tested, export-packed and shipped by sea, cross-border road/rail or air under one documented export plan. We hold no local inventory in Vietnam; stock is kept in China and shipped under a unified, documented plan, which also matches Vietnam’s strict import rules: only new sealed hardware is a compliant fit for shipments into Vietnam.
Vietnam’s data-center market reached roughly USD 2.2 billion in 2025, with about 161 MW of operational IT load and an announced pipeline near 741 MW. Capacity is heavily concentrated around Ho Chi Minh City and the south (about 89%), while Hanoi and northern Vietnam account for roughly 10%. Named programs include Viettel’s Tan Phu Trung campus (about 140 MW), the G42–Microsoft cooperation (around USD 2 billion), SAM by FPT–CTG (about 150 MW), CMC (about 120 MW) and STT GDC, with finance, telecom and e-government projects adding demand. China remains Vietnam’s largest source of imported goods at about 34%, and the Hanoi–Hai Phong corridor aligns naturally with cross-border truck and rail capacity from southern China.
For system integrators, VARs and tender contractors serving these builds, a typical order mixes current-generation 16G/17G rack servers, enterprise storage, full project fleets and maintenance spares. For Vietnam we supply new, factory-sealed units shipped from China — the only compliant route here, since Circular 11/2018/TT-BTTTT prohibits imports of used goods under HS 8471, and it lists the heading at 4-digit level — where a heading is listed at 4 digits, every 8-digit line beneath it is covered, and servers sit under 8471.50. Direct procurement brings project-batch pricing and build-to-order configuration across Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkSystem, xFusion, Inspur and Huawei storage, with planning transit of about 2–6 days by sea from southern China to Hai Phong or Cat Lai, 2–4 days by truck via Pingxiang–Huu Nghi and around 5–8 days door-to-door by China–Vietnam rail, plus 1–3 days by air. Local distributors remain the right choice for immediate shelf stock; we complement them on project volumes, while your Vietnamese importer handles IOR, QCVN and labeling formalities and we provide the supporting factory documents.
Import, duty and taxes into Vietnam
Vietnam applies three duty columns — special preferential (FTA), MFN preferential, and ordinary (by statute generally 150% of MFN). Under its WTO ITA accession commitment, automatic data-processing equipment under HS 8471, including servers (8471.50) and parts, enters at MFN 0%; the ordinary column for the heading is 5% and would only apply without MFN treatment, which Chinese-origin goods receive. Form E (ACFTA) and RCEP certificates are mostly relevant for companion lines such as parts or racks, since servers are already zero. The main universal levy is VAT.
- VAT at 8% for IT goods through 31 Dec 2026: Decree 174/2025/ND-CP extends the 2-percentage-point reduction to 8% and, for the first time, includes computers, peripherals and parts among the eligible goods (standard rate otherwise 10%, expected to resume from 1 Jan 2027 if not extended). Customs collects it on CIF plus duty (nil for servers); a registered B2B importer credits the import VAT as input tax, so it is largely a cash-flow item.
- QCVN conformity declaration — importer-side, confirm for rack servers: ICT goods are subject to EMC/safety conformity (QCVN 118, QCVN 132, CISPR 32-based). Wired desktops on the enforced list need a declaration; whether a particular rack server is classified the same way depends on the exact model, HS line and port interpretation (the regulator’s test list includes “server”). The declaration is lodged by a Vietnamese-registered organisation using ISO/IEC 17025 lab reports (Method 3 certification or Method 7 self-assessment, ~3 years’ validity); we supply factory test and safety reports. Have your importer/broker obtain written confirmation for the exact model before first shipment. From 2026 the medium-risk framework (Circular 36/14 of 2026) applies.
- Energy labelling: the compulsory MOIT energy-rating scheme (Decision 14/2023, TCVN 13371) covers desktop PCs and laptops from 2025, not enterprise rack servers as published; small-form-factor or workstation-class units should still be classified by the importer. Servers are not marketed with an energy label.
- Vietnamese supplementary label (nhãn phụ): Decree 43/2017 requires goods circulated in Vietnam to carry Vietnamese mandatory particulars. The factory English label may remain, but the importer affixes a Vietnamese supplementary label (product, origin “China”, manufacturer and importer details) before domestic distribution — the obligation and timing sit with the Vietnamese importer; we provide the label source data.
- Used IT equipment is prohibited: Circular 11/2018/TT-BTTTT bans import of used IT/telecoms products and lists HS 8471 at 4-digit level, which pulls in every 8-digit line beneath it (servers fall under 8471.50); Article 2(d) of the same Circular expressly bans tân trang (refurbished) goods whose HS code sits inside the list, so refurbished units are caught by the same prohibition. Bar narrow Prime-Minister exceptions, Vietnam leaves no used or refurbished route, and shipments into Vietnam are new units only; this also avoids mis-declaration risk under the high-scrutiny channel. From 1 January 2027 Circular 11/2018/TT-BTTTT is superseded by Circular 63/2026/TT-BKHCN — confirm the successor list before any 2027 shipment.
- Importer of record: the importer must be a Vietnamese-registered entity holding a tax code (MST) and registered with the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC); a foreign seller or forwarder cannot be IOR. Entries are filed electronically through VNACCS/VCIS via the National Single Window with a digital signature (pre-declaration up to 15 days before arrival, within 30 days after). We provide the invoice, packing list, BL/AWB and Form E where claimed.
- Encouraged-project and non-tariff-zone relief: encouraged investment projects importing fixed-asset machinery (Law 107/2016 Art. 16, Decree 134/2016 as amended in 2025) may be exempt; export-processing enterprises (EPE) and EPZ/non-tariff zones suspend duties on qualifying imports, with duty declared on entry to the domestic market.
- Electrical compatibility: Vietnam is 220 V/50 Hz (industrial three-phase 380 V), with mixed Type A/C sockets (regional variations). Data halls use IEC C13/C19 rack PDUs; servers ship with wide-range redundant PSUs, so wall sockets are not a constraint.
Duty, tax, document and electricity details verified against: Vietnam Trade Information Portal — MFN/preferential/ordinary duties, KPMG Vietnam — Decree 174/2025 VAT reduction (8%, IT included, to end-2026), Vietnam Trade Portal — Circular 11/2018 used IT import prohibition, MIC — technical regulations / conformity (QCVN 118, 132), Vietnam Government News — Decree 43/2017 goods labelling rules, Vietnam Investment Portal — import-duty exemption for fixed-asset machinery.
Server platforms commonly configured for Vietnamese projects
Vietnamese demand is concentrated in the Ho Chi Minh City/southern data-centre cluster (roughly nine-tenths of live IT load), with fast northern growth around Hanoi/Hai Phong that pairs naturally with cross-border rail and truck lanes. Workloads span colocation, cloud, GPU/AI and enterprise refresh. These current-production platforms cover the typical project mix; each is available as a new, factory-sealed configured system or validated spares that meet the used-equipment import ban.
Dell PowerEdge R760
2U dual-socket · Intel Xeon (5th/6th Gen, Granite/Sapphire Rapids)
The general-purpose workhorse for VMware/Hyper-V, VDI and general enterprise workloads.
Dell PowerEdge R7625
2U dual-socket · AMD EPYC 9004/9005 (Turin/Genoa)
High core density and memory bandwidth for virtualization and software-defined infrastructure.
GPU & AI servers
Accelerator-optimized platforms
For inference, training and VDI GPU projects; configured around validated accelerator and thermal layouts.
xFusion FusionServer 2288H V7
2U dual-socket · Intel Xeon Scalable
Cost-effective mainstream rack server for integrators bidding on public-sector and enterprise lots.
xFusion FusionServer 2288 V8
2U · current generation
Current xFusion platform for dense compute, virtualization and private cloud.
Storage servers & arrays
Dell PowerVault / xFusion storage
High-capacity JBOD and storage nodes for backup, surveillance, big data and archive.
See the full configured server range, AMD EPYC servers, Intel Xeon servers and the xFusion FusionServer line-up. For a specific bill of materials, send your spec and target landed budget.
Shipping from China to Vietnam: sea, rail, road and air
All orders leave our China facility. We plan the route around your timeline and budget and confirm mode, freight terms and schedule in writing before production ships. Vietnam has the fastest multi-modal access of our South-East Asian lanes — short sea crossings to Hai Phong and Cat Lai, a dedicated cross-border rail/road option to the north, and dense air capacity into Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
| Mode | Destination | Typical transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea FCL | Hai Phong (ex South China) | 2–4 days port-to-port | Full racks to northern projects |
| Sea FCL | Cat Lai / HCMC (ex East/South China) | 5–10 days | Southern data-centre projects |
| Sea LCL | Hai Phong / Cat Lai / Da Nang | add 3–5 days consolidation | Smaller orders sharing a container |
| Cross-border rail/truck | Pingxiang → Hanoi (Yên Viên) | truck 2–4 days; rail ~5–8 days door-to-door | Fast northern delivery / urgent lots |
| Air freight | Noi Bai (HAN) / Tan Son Nhat (SGN) | 1–3 working days door-to-door | Urgent units and high-value spares |
Transit ranges cross-checked against forwarder lane profiles for Shenzhen/Guangzhou and Shanghai/Ningbo → Hai Phong/Cat Lai, the China–Vietnam cross-border rail/truck service, and airfreight to HAN/SGN; your forwarder confirms the booking window.
Payment and trade terms
- B2B settlement by bank transfer (T/T) via SWIFT in USD, commonly a deposit with the balance settled before shipment; large projects can use an irrevocable sight L/C. RMB/VND settlement via formal channels exists, but USD T/T against proper commercial documents remains the mainstream and audit-safe route.
- Incoterms agreed before order: CIF Hai Phong/Cat Lai or FOB/FCA China port are standard; your Vietnamese-registered entity clears and holds the conformity declaration. We do not commit to DDP from our China entity because the IOR (MST + GDVC registration), QCVN declaration, labelling and VAT must sit with a Vietnamese party.
- Single invoice and packing set with name/model/HS/serial consistency, supporting VNACCS red/yellow/green-channel clearance, input-VAT recovery and encouraged-project exemption claims.
Why Vietnamese integrators buy from us
How warranty works across borders
As a China-based supplier, we coordinate every warranty claim and RMA directly from our China service desk. There is no Vietnamese warehouse, walk-in counter or in-country service depot, and we do not promise resident on-site engineers; international service availability (advance replacement vs. return-to-base) depends on the product and destination and is confirmed in writing before order. Shipping responsibility for a warranty return follows the cross-border service path set in the order terms. See the full warranty policy.
Direct from China vs buying locally
| Factor | Direct import from us (shipped from China) | Buying from a local distributor/importer |
|---|---|---|
| Unit price for project volumes | Lower ex-works pricing for fleets and project batches; you carry import costs separately | Higher unit price, with local margin, stocking and channel costs built in |
| Configuration & availability | Full build-to-order choice across current 16G/17G Dell, Lenovo, xFusion, Inspur and Huawei storage, factory-sealed | Limited to shelf stock or the distributor’s configured catalogue; rare SKUs may be backordered |
| Lead time | Sea 2–6 days from southern China to Hai Phong/Cat Lai, truck 2–4 days via Pingxiang, rail ~5–8 days door-to-door, air 1–3 days (planning values) | Same day to a few days from local stock for standard configurations |
| Import duties, taxes & clearance | HS 8471 servers 0% MFN (ITA; ordinary 5%); VAT 8% through 2026 then 10% absent extension, creditable; your broker files via VNACCS | Distributor acts as importer of record; you receive a domestic invoice and handle no customs formalities |
| Warranty & support | Return-to-base warranty in China, advance replacement shipped from China and remote support; on-site cover agreed with your integrator | Local RMA handling and on-site SLAs, usually reflected in the price or a support contract |
| Best fit | Integrators and VARs bidding HCMC/Hanoi data-center, telecom and enterprise projects with multi-rack fleets | Urgent single units, buyers needing local invoicing and teams without import experience |
Frequently asked questions — buying servers in Vietnam
Do you ship servers to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. We ship worldwide from China to Vietnam, by sea to Hai Phong (north) or Cat Lai/HCMC (south), Da Nang for central delivery, by cross-border truck or China–Vietnam rail to Hanoi, or by air to Noi Bai (HAN) and Tan Son Nhat (SGN). The route and Incoterm are agreed in writing before the order ships.
Do you keep stock or a warehouse in Vietnam?
No. We are a China-based supplier and all inventory is held in our China facility. Each order is configured and export-packed there and shipped under a documented plan. We make no Vietnamese, US or “local stock” claim, and there is no local pickup point or RMA depot.
How much import duty applies to servers?
0% at MFN. Vietnam’s WTO ITA commitment binds HS 8471 servers, processing units and parts at MFN 0%; the statutory ordinary column (which is listed at 5% for this heading when MFN status is unavailable) does not apply to Chinese-origin goods with normal MFN treatment. Your broker confirms the exact 8-digit line; Form E/RCEP is mainly useful for companion parts.
What VAT applies and can it be credited?
Import VAT is currently 8% for computers, peripherals and parts under Decree 174/2025 through 31 December 2026 (standard 10% resumes in 2027 unless extended), levied on CIF plus duty. A VAT-registered B2B importer credits it as input tax, so it is largely a cash-flow item rather than a final cost.
Do servers need QCVN certification or an energy label?
ICT goods need an EMC/safety conformity declaration (QCVN 118/132) for models on the enforced list; whether a given rack server is in scope depends on the exact model and HS line and should be confirmed in writing by your importer/broker before first shipment, with the declaration lodged by a Vietnamese organisation using ISO/IEC 17025 reports (we supply factory reports). The compulsory energy label covers desktops/laptops, not rack servers as published. Wireless modules add radio QCVN approval.
Do we need Vietnamese labels?
Yes, for goods circulated domestically. Under Decree 43/2017 the factory English nameplate may remain but the importer affixes a Vietnamese supplementary label (nhãn phụ) with product, origin China, manufacturer and importer details before distribution; strictness varies between direct B2B self-use and resale. We provide the label source data and spec sheets.
Can we import used or refurbished servers?
No. Circular 11/2018/TT-BTTTT prohibits import of used IT and telecommunications products, and it lists HS 8471 at 4-digit level — a 4-digit listing covers every 8-digit line beneath it, and servers fall under 8471.50. Article 2(d) additionally bans tân trang (refurbished) goods whose HS code is inside the list, so refurbished servers are prohibited on the same basis. Apart from very narrow Prime-Minister exceptions, Vietnam leaves no used or refurbished route: shipments into Vietnam are new units only, and mis-declaring used units as new is actively penalised.
Who acts as importer of record?
A Vietnamese-registered entity with a tax code (MST) registered with Vietnam Customs (GDVC); a foreign seller or forwarder cannot be IOR. Entries are filed through VNACCS/VCIS on the National Single Window with a digital signature (pre-declaration up to 15 days before arrival, within 30 days after). We provide the invoice, packing list, transport document and Form E where claimed.
How long does delivery from China take?
Sea freight is roughly 2–4 days to Hai Phong and 5–10 days to Cat Lai (LCL adds 3–5 days); cross-border trucks reach Hanoi in about 2–4 days and the China–Vietnam rail about 5–8 days door-to-door; air freight to HAN/SGN is 1–3 working days. Clearance adds about 1–5 working days depending on the green/yellow/red channel. These are planning estimates added to the configured build time.
Can encouraged projects or EPZs import duty-free?
Encouraged investment projects importing machinery as fixed assets may qualify for duty exemption under Law 107/2016 (Art. 16) and Decree 134/2016 as amended, and export-processing enterprises/non-tariff zones suspend duties on qualifying imports until goods enter the domestic market. Your project owner files the exemption; we supply the supporting technical documents.
Are the servers brand new?
For Vietnam, they are new, current-production, factory-sealed, configured to order and burn-in tested — never used, refurbished or grey-market pulled units, because used and refurbished HS 8471 equipment cannot be imported here. Every shipment is supported by new-unit documentation.
Is there a minimum order, and can you build to spec?
No minimum — single evaluation units through multi-rack lots are supported. We build to your exact CPU, memory, storage, RAID/HBA, NIC and PSU BOM, burn-in test and provide a serial-numbered configuration record that matches the customs declaration.
Do you supply spare parts and verify compatibility?
Yes, genuine Dell and xFusion spares are available with part-number lookup and BOM-level matching; the xFusion compatibility centre and detailed compatibility notes help confirm fit before you order. Warranty-replacement parts can benefit from the labelling exception where a service relationship is documented.
How is warranty handled without a local service centre?
We coordinate every warranty claim and RMA from our China service desk under the order terms (typically a written 3-year warranty on new units and 1-year on refurbished), with advance replacement shipped internationally (parts for warranty replacement have a labelling exemption under Decree 43 with service documents). There is no local walk-in counter; Vietnamese integrators usually provide first-line/on-site SLA while we supply back-end parts and warranty.
Does an ACFTA Form E or RCEP certificate of origin reduce duty on servers imported into Vietnam from China?
For complete servers under HS 8471 (including 8471.50), Vietnam’s MFN rate is already 0% under its WTO ITA commitment, so a Form E or RCEP certificate rarely changes duty on whole servers; the 5% ordinary rate applies only where no preference is claimed. Certificates of origin remain useful for non-zero lines such as parts and peripherals, and require regional value content of at least 40% (FOB) or a tariff-heading change, with consistent names, models, HS codes and serials. Have your licensed broker confirm the exact subheading before shipment.
Do imported rack servers need a QCVN conformity declaration or Vietnamese-language labeling?
Wired rack servers have no radio module, so no radio-frequency approval applies. Whether the mandatory QCVN 118 EMC and QCVN 132 safety declarations cover rack servers depends on the desktop/ITE list and HS code; the regulator’s laboratory scope lists servers, so your importer should confirm each model before shipment using our CISPR 32-class reports. Energy labeling is mandatory for desktops from 1 April 2025, not servers. Decree 43/2017 separately requires a Vietnamese supplementary label before domestic circulation, an importer-side step. Ask for a quote with your BOM.
Buying from another region?
We ship worldwide from China. Regional import, tax and logistics guidance is also available for: UAE | Saudi Arabia | Brazil | South Africa | Singapore | Malaysia | Indonesia | Thailand | Philippines | Mexico | France | Request a worldwide quote
Get a Vietnam-landed quotation
Send your model, CPU/memory/storage/RAID/network spec, quantity, destination (Hanoi/Hai Phong north, HCMC south, Da Nang or an EPZ/non-tariff zone), the importer’s QCVN registration status and preferred Incoterm (CIF/FOB). We return a written quotation with build lead time, sea/rail/air options, freight terms, warranty terms and the document pack for your Vietnamese importer and broker.
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