Efficient Official Transport of PVC Resin from Vietnam to Cambodia
Transporting PVC Resin from Vietnam to Cambodia plays a crucial role in the supply chain for plastic manufacturing enterprises. To ensure a smooth process, it is essential to understand the export procedures, choose the right transportation method, and prepare complete documentation.
1. Demand for Transporting PVC Resin from Vietnam to Cambodia
1.1 What is PVC Resin?
PVC Resin, or Polyvinyl Chloride Paste Resin, is a synthetic thermoplastic created by the polymerization of vinyl chloride monomers (VCM). It exists as a white powder or granules with a particle size ranging from 60 to 250 micrometers and a density of 1.35 to 1.45 g/cm³.
Its characteristics include high impact resistance and flame retardancy when combined with plasticizers (DOP, DOTP, Hexamoll DINCH). It is also cost-effective and widely used in manufacturing plastic products across industries.
1.2 Industrial Applications of PVC Resin
PVC Resin is widely used in:
- Construction: drainage pipes, nuts, roofing sheets, valves, adhesive tape rolls
- Automotive: auto parts, insulation materials, artificial leather mats
- Home Appliances: molded plastic parts, refrigerator casings, electric protection covers, cushion covers
- Medical Equipment: syringes, IV tubing, blood bags, respiratory tubes, catheters, dialysis devices
- Materials: PVC leather, flexible films
- Other: plastisol ink, flexible plastic logos, artificial leather, membranes, shoe soles, sandal straps, wallpaper, stickers
- Protective Gear: gloves, PPE, cable coatings, LED lights, plastic handles
- Flexible piping, medical-grade plastic, etc.
1.3. Overview of Cambodia’s PVC Resin Import Market
Based on Cambodia Customs data (February 2025):
- China: Exported USD 993,104 worth of goods to Cambodia (44.4% market share)
- Vietnam: Exported USD 320,190 worth (14.3% market share)
Plastic ranks sixth among Cambodia’s top imports, with a value of USD 226,286 in the first two months of 2025 — an 11.7% increase compared to the same period last year. This indicates Cambodia's strong import potential for plastics, including PVC resin, with China and Vietnam as key partners.
| No. | Commodity | February | January - February | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | Change | 2024 | 2025 | Change | ||||||
| Value | Share | Value | Share | Value | Share | Value | Share | ||||
| Total: | 2,045,014 | 100.0% | 2,236,626 | 100.0% | 9.4% | 4,135,125 | 100.0% | 4,987,328 | 100.0% | 20.6% | |
| 1 | 27 - Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances;mineral waxes. | 343,777 | 16.8% | 319,823 | 14.3% | -7.0% | 651,813 | 15.8% | 656,973 | 13.2% | 0.8% |
| 2 | 87 - Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof. | 141,212 | 6.9% | 183,925 | 8.2% | 30.2% | 228,351 | 5.5% | 355,679 | 7.1% | 55.8% |
| 3 | 85 - Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. | 173,662 | 8.5% | 181,693 | 8.1% | 4.6% | 330,780 | 8.0% | 341,998 | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| 4 | 60 - Knitted or crocheted fabrics. | 202,696 | 9.9% | 179,386 | 8.0% | -11.5% | 403,788 | 9.8% | 455,928 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 5 | 84 - Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof. | 104,757 | 5.1% | 168,934 | 7.6% | 61.3% | 218,788 | 5.3% | 365,374 | 7.3% | 67.0% |
| 6 | 39 - Plastics and articles thereof. | 92,093 | 4.5% | 104,136 | 4.7% | 13.1% | 202,497 | 4.9% | 226,286 | 4.5% | 11.7% |
| 7 | 55 - Man- made staple fibres. | 114,366 | 5.6% | 82,771 | 3.7% | -27.6% | 221,301 | 5.4% | 226,668 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 8 | 73 - Articles of iron or steel. | 54,267 | 2.7% | 75,995 | 3.4% | 40.0% | 111,570 | 2.7% | 150,541 | 3.0% | 34.9% |
| 9 | 72 - Iron and steel. | 41,112 | 2.0% | 75,573 | 3.4% | 83.8% | 86,639 | 2.1% | 145,846 | 2.9% | 68.3% |
| 10 | 76 - Aluminium and articles thereof | 50,439 | 2.5% | 56,691 | 2.5% | 12.4% | 105,957 | 2.6% | 124,356 | 2.5% | 17.4% |
| 11 | 48 - Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard. | 42,077 | 2.1% | 52,148 | 2.3% | 23.9% | 90,008 | 2.2% | 113,664 | 2.3% | 26.3% |
| 12 | 40 - Rubber and articles thereof. | 27,907 | 1.4% | 44,921 | 2.0% | 61.0% | 63,285 | 1.5% | 91,809 | 1.8% | 45.1% |
| 13 | 52 - Cotton | 41,920 | 2.0% | 42,982 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 108,651 | 2.6% | 122,374 | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| 14 | 23 - Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder. | 29,771 | 1.5% | 33,935 | 1.5% | 14.0% | 57,374 | 1.4% | 68,174 | 1.4% | 18.8% |
| 15 | 41 - Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather. | 26,755 | 1.3% | 32,617 | 1.5% | 21.9% | 65,079 | 1.6% | 76,091 | 1.5% | 16.9% |
| 16 | 44 - Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal. | 22,325 | 1.1% | 28,827 | 1.3% | 29.1% | 41,675 | 1.0% | 63,015 | 1.3% | 51.2% |
| 17 | 38 - Miscellaneous chemical products. | 47,891 | 2.3% | 26,232 | 1.2% | -45.2% | 99,471 | 2.4% | 201,708 | 4.0% | 102.8% |
| 18 | 30 - Pharmaceutical products. | 18,444 | 0.9% | 24,424 | 1.1% | 32.4% | 40,580 | 1.0% | 49,416 | 1.0% | 21.8% |
| 19 | 96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles. | 21,966 | 1.1% | 23,767 | 1.1% | 8.2% | 48,423 | 1.2% | 53,877 | 1.1% | 11.3% |
| 20 | 28 - Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes. | 14,091 | 0.7% | 23,644 | 1.1% | 67.8% | 29,393 | 0.7% | 46,195 | 0.9% | 57.2% |
| 99 - Others | 433,485 | 21.2% | 474,200 | 21.2% | 9.4% | 929,703 | 22.5% | 1,051,356 | 21.1% | 13.1% | |
| * | Commodity are ranked by February 2025 figure | * | These values above are not included the value of non-monetary gold (please find it in another table) | ||||||||
| * | Share = 100% x Value / Total Value ; | ||||||||||
Goods imported into Cambodia according to data from the General Department of Customs
1.4 Import Taxes on PVC Resin
- HS Code: 3904 (Polymers of vinyl chloride or other halogenated olefins in primary forms)
- Applicable taxes for imports into Cambodia:
- CD (Customs Duty): 0%
- ST (Special Tax): 0%
- VAT: 10%
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3904 Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
| Duty and Tax (%) | ||||||
| Import | ||||||
| Head | Tariff code | Description of Goods | Unit | CD | ST | VAT |
| 3904 | Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms. | |||||
| 3904 | 3904.10 | - Poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances : | ||||
| 3904 | 3904 | - - Homopolymers, suspension type | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | - - Other : | |||||
| 3904 | 3904.10.91 | - - - In the form of granules | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.10.92 | - - - In the form of powder | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.10.99 | - - - Other | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | - Other poly(vinyl chloride) : | |||||
| 3904 | 3904.21 | - - Non-plasticised : | ||||
| 3904 | 3904.21.10 | - - - In the form of granules | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.21.20 | - - - In the form of powder | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.21.90 | - - - Other | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.22 | - - Plasticised : | ||||
| 3904 | 3904.22.10 | - - - In dispersion | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.22.20 | - - - in the form of granules | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.22.30 | - - - In the form of powder | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.22.90 | - - - Other | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.30 | - Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers : | ||||
| 3904 | 3904.30.10 | - - In the form of granules | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.30.20 | - - In the form of powder | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.30.90 | - - Other | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.40 | - Other vinyl chloride copolymers : | ||||
| 3904 | 3904.40.10 | - - In the form of granules | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.40.20 | - - In the form of powder | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.40.90 | - - Other | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.50 | - Vinylidene chloride polymers : | ||||
| 3904 | 3904.50.40 | - - In dispersion | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.50.50 | - - In the form of granules | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.50.60 | - - In the form of powder | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.50.90 | - - Other | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | - Fluoro-polymers : | |||||
| 3904 | 3904.61 | - - Polytetrafluoroethylene : | ||||
| 3904 | 3904.61.10 | - - - In the form of granules | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.61.20 | - - - In the form of powder | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.61.90 | - - - Other | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.69 | - - Other : | ||||
| 3904 | 3904.69.30 | - - - In dispersion | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.69.40 | - - - In the form of granules | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.69.50 | - - - In the form of powder | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.69.90 | - - - Other | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.90 | - Other : | ||||
| 3904 | 3904.90.30 | - - In dispersion | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.90.40 | - - In the form of granules | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.90.50 | - - In the form of powder | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3904 | 3904.90.90 | - - Other | kg | 0 | 0 | 10 |
(Source: General Customs Department in Cambodia – update on Apr 2025)
2. Transportation Methods PVC Resin from Vietnam to Cambodia
The transportation of goods from Vietnam to Cambodia is relatively simple and fast. Depending on the needs of the business, shipments can be made by road or by sea.
Let’s explore the two transportation methods below
2.1. By trucks
Advantages:
- Fast delivery (1–3 days)
- Flexible pickup and delivery using trucks
Disadvantages:
- Limited to small/medium-sized shipments
- Subject to traffic and weather conditions
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Common Departure:
Nam Dinh – Cambodia,
Dak Lak, Buon Ma Thuot - Cambodia,
Long An - Cambodia,
Binh Duong – Cambodia,
Dong Nai – Cambodia,
Tay Ninh – Cambodia,
Cat Lai Port (HCMC), Vung Tau – Cambodia
2.2. By Sea
Advantages:
- Cost-effective for large/bulky shipments
- Safer for goods
Disadvantages:
- Longer transit time (3–7 days)
- Requires proper port and warehouse infrastructure
Common Ports in Cambodia:
- Phnom Penh
- Sihanoukville
- Koh Kong
3. Required Documents to ship PVC Resin from Vietnam to Cambodia
3.1 For Trucking Transport:
- Invoice
- Packing List
- Sales Contract
- Customs Declaration
- CDC Certificate (Duty Exemption Certificate)
- Truck Way Bill
- Letter of Introduction
- Certificate of Origin (C/O)
- Other relevant documents
3.2 For Sea Transport:
- Invoice
- Packing List
- Sales Contract
- Customs Declaration
- CDC Certificate (Duty Exemption Certificate)
- Bill of Lading
- Letter of Introduction
- Certificate of Origin (C/O)
- Other relevant documents
4. Notes When Exporting PVC Resin
- Packaging: PVC Resin must be packed in sturdy, moisture-resistant, and durable packaging to protect the goods during transportation.
- Quarantine Certification (CDC): Check whether the goods require a quarantine certificate and prepare all necessary documents accordingly.
- Tax Exemptions and Tariff Preferences: Take advantage of trade agreements between Vietnam and Cambodia to benefit from tariff preferences and reduce export costs.
5. Important notes for transport PVC Resin
Based on VICO Logistics’ actual experience:
- Shipper provides export schedule (including when goods be ready,
- VICO arranges trucks.
- Shipper sends documents (Invoice, Packing List, etc.) for customs clearance.
- Shipper and VICO send docs for consignee to sign/stamp for import clearance.
- VICO clears customs with the provided documents.
- After clearance, send documents and arrange truck to pick up goods.
- Deliver to Moc Bai border gate for export declaration clearance.
- Complete import customs based on signed documents.
- Deliver to consignee’s warehouse in Cambodia (get delivery confirmation).
- Return the empty container to Vietnam – shipment complete.
6. VICO Logistics – Trusted Partner in PVC Resin Transport from Vietnam to Cambodia
VICO offers end-to-end services:
- Customs declaration in both countries
- Pickup and delivery via truck
- Liquidation
- Bonded warehouses and general warehouses
Contact VICO today for a reliable PVC resin transport solution from Vietnam to Cambodia.
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