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Vietnam imports an estimated 5–6 million metric tons of polymer resin annually, with China as the leading source for PP and a major supplier of PE. Mid-tier distributors and converters face pricing opacity and limited bargaining power — the exact gap KMI’s procurement intelligence addresses.

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Substitute Hanwha HY301, SK YUPLENE H730F, Lotte PD943 with Chinese PP via a 3-container test. CTO feedstock saves $50–120/MT; ACFTA 0% with Form E.

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Vietnam Polymer Import 2026: HS Codes, Form E 0% Duty & Lead Times

How to import PP, PE & PVC from China to Vietnam at 0% duty: HS codes, Form E for ACFTA, 8% VAT, 30/70 TT terms, and 2–10 day transit from South China.

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