60+
Countries shipped
7 days
Avg transit
$14.99
Forward fee
$0
Subscription
Package forwarding to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) — Saigon's bridge from the US.
Selectido ships from Minneapolis, USA to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) via DHL Express / FedEx International Priority in 7-10 business days on most orders. Forwarding fee is $14.99 per outbound package, plus actual carrier shipping with no markup. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam's largest city and home to a huge Vietnamese-American family connection. Similar use case to Hanoi but volume is even higher: US baby formula, Apple electronics, US OTC supplements, and care packages from US-based family. Tan Son Nhat customs is the busiest in Vietnam.
How it works for Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)-bound shipments
- Sign up for a free Selectido US address. Real Minneapolis suite address (not a PO box, not a blacklisted forwarder ZIP). Sign-up takes 60 seconds at selectido.com/forwarding.
- Use the address at any US e-commerce site. Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Apple, Sephora — all of them. We even support live in-store shopping if a US site won't ship to forwarders at all.
- We receive, photograph, and inspect. Every package gets opened, contents photographed, and held in your suite until you say ship.
- Pick the carrier and route. DHL Express / FedEx International Priority for fastest, or USPS/UPS economy for cheaper. You see actual carrier rates — we don't mark them up.
- Ships with full customs paperwork. Honest declared values, harmonized tariff codes, gift markings when applicable.
Top US products our Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) customers order
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Baby formula
Top import to HCMC
🍎Apple iPhone
US prices
🍫US snacks
Hershey's, Reese's
💊US OTC supplements
Vitamins, ON whey
💄US skincare
CeraVe, Drunk Elephant
👕US apparel
Polo, Tommy
Customs and import duty for Vietnam
- Personal-import threshold: US$50.
- Above threshold: 5-50% duty + 10% VAT.
- Documentation: CMND/CCCD or passport.
- Customs speed: 3-7 days at Tan Son Nhat (SGN) — busiest Vietnamese customs port.
- Same restrictions as Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)-specific shipping notes
HCMC shipments arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). DHL Express and FedEx International Priority deliver throughout HCMC's 24 districts plus surrounding provinces.
- Address format: Same as Hanoi (số nhà + đường + phường + quận).
- HCMC districts: Specify district (Quận 1, Quận 3, Quận 7, Phú Nhuận, Bình Thạnh, etc.).
- For Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Vung Tau: add 1-2 days.
- Vietnamese mobile (+84) required.
Shipping cost examples to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
- 2 lb electronics box (AirPods Pro): ~$25-40 carrier shipping + $14.99 forwarding.
- 5 lb snack/care package: ~$35-60 carrier + $14.99 forwarding.
- 10 lb electronics + accessories: ~$55-90 + $14.99 forwarding.
- 20 lb consolidated order: ~$100-160 + $14.99 forwarding.
Exact rates depend on dimensions, weight, declared value, and carrier choice. You see all rates before confirming ship-out.
Common reasons people use Selectido for Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) shipments
- US retailer won't ship to Vietnam. Roughly 40-60% of US e-commerce won't ship internationally. We're your US address.
- Your international card got declined at US checkout. Book live shopping; we use our US card.
- You want a US-only product. Trader Joe's, Costco-only items, US-exclusive Sephora, Apple US-only colorways, Stanley Quencher LE colors — all available.
- You want bulk consolidation. Order from 5 different US retailers, we consolidate into one outbound shipment, you save 30-50% on shipping vs. separate packages.
- You want a care package. Tell us a budget and a profile (gift recipient's age, taste, occasion); we shop and assemble.
The questions everyone asks
How long does shipping to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) take?
Via DHL Express / FedEx International Priority: 7-10 business days for most orders. Add 1-2 days for in-house processing (we shop or receive your inbound package, photograph contents, then ship). USPS Priority Mail International economy options are slower (8-14 days) but cheaper.
What's the customs duty threshold for Vietnam?
US$50 (Vietnam strict) Above the threshold, expect import duty + VAT/local sales tax per destination rules. We declare honest values and use gift markings where applicable; under-declaring is illegal and risks confiscation.
Which US stores ship to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) via Selectido?
All of them. Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Apple, Sephora, Costco, Trader Joe's (via live shopping since TJ's doesn't ship), Whole Foods, Macy's, Nordstrom, Lululemon, Nike, REI, Patagonia, and 200+ more. We've shipped from every major US retailer.
Can Selectido buy items in-store for me in the US and ship to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)?
Yes — that's our live shopping service. $75/hr with 15% off 2+ hour bookings. Particularly useful when the US site won't ship to forwarder addresses (Apple, Sephora, Best Buy) or when your card gets declined at US checkout. We shop on FaceTime; you see what's in the cart in real time.
What's the cheapest way to ship a package to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)?
For low-value items: USPS Priority Mail International (slower, 8-14 days, cheap). For higher-value or time-sensitive: DHL Express / FedEx International Priority (fast, full tracking, customs cleared smoothly). Consolidating multiple orders into one outbound shipment typically saves 30-50% per item.
How does Selectido handle customs paperwork for Vietnam?
Honest declared values on the commercial invoice. Harmonized tariff codes per item category. Gift markings when applicable (lowers duty for personal gifts in some countries). We provide tracking with customs status updates. If a package is held by destination customs, we coordinate with you to provide additional documentation.
Same customs questions as Hanoi?
Mostly yes — Vietnam customs rules apply nationwide. Tan Son Nhat in HCMC processes more volume so individual shipment processing can sometimes be slightly faster than Noi Bai. Same $50 threshold, same documentation requirements, same restricted-items list.
Can I pay Selectido in Vietnamese dong (VND)?
Yes — Stripe handles automatic currency conversion at interbank rates (no FX markup from Selectido). We also accept Wise, Revolut, and many local payment methods including local bank transfer. Pay in your currency or USD, your choice.
📦 Quick reference: Personal-import threshold US$50 (Vietnam strict). Primary carrier: DHL Express / FedEx International Priority. We optimize shipment splitting where it makes economic sense (smaller shipments under threshold vs. one big shipment with duty).