Latest Export Procedures for Goods to China 2026 (Detailed A–Z Guide)

Exporting goods to China remains a primary strategic direction for many Vietnamese enterprises. However, many face challenges due to complex and constantly evolving export procedures.
👉 If you do not clearly understand the process, you may face:
Goods being held at the border
Missing documentation, unable to clear customs
Loss of time and costs
This article from Laso Logistics will help you understand the entire latest 2026 export procedures in a simple and easy-to-apply manner.
📦 What is required for exporting to China?
To export goods to China, you need to prepare a complete set of:
📑 Basic Documentation
- Contract
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Customs Declaration
📄 Important Certificates
- C/O (Certificate of Origin)
- Quarantine Certificate (if applicable)
- Export License (depending on the commodity)
👉 This is the area where many businesses most commonly make mistakes.
🔄 2026 Export Workflow
🔹 Step 1: Goods Preparation
- Standardized packaging
- Full labeling
🔹 Step 2: Documentation Preparation
- Verify information accuracy
- Ensure regulatory compliance
🔹 Step 3: Customs Declaration
- Submit documentation
- Await channel assignment
🔹 Step 4: Customs Clearance
- Physical inspection (if required)
- Complete procedures
🔹 Step 5: Transportation to China
- Via border gates (Lang Son)
- Delivery to partners
⚠️ Important changes in 2026
In 2026, several points should be noted:
- Stricter verification of goods origin
- Requirements for clearer documentation
- Increased quality inspections
👉 This makes self-handling procedures significantly more difficult.
🚛 Official Export vs. Border Trade
✔️ Official Export (Chính ngạch)
- Full documentation
- Invoice-supported
- Long-term stability
✔️ Border Trade (Tiểu ngạch)
- Simpler procedures
- Fast
- Higher risk
👉 Current trend:
Businesses are gradually shifting to Official Export.
❌ Common errors in export procedures
- Incorrect information on invoices
- Missing C/O
- Incorrect HS Code declaration
- Missing quarantine certificates
👉 Consequences:
- Goods held
- No customs clearance
- Increased costs
🚀 Simplified Solutions from Laso Logistics
Instead of handling complex procedures yourself, you can utilize services from Laso Logistics:
✔️ Full Documentation Processing
- Invoice
- Packing list
- C/O
✔️ Rapid Customs Declaration
- Regulatory compliance
- Minimized errors
✔️ Fast Customs Clearance in Lang Son
- Practical experience
- Proactive processing
✔️ End-to-End Transportation
- Pick-up from factory
- Delivery to warehouse in China
📊 When should you use end-to-end export services?
You should use the service if:
- You lack export experience
- You do not have an in-house logistics department
- You want to save time
- You need stable, long-term exports
📞 Contact Laso Logistics today
- Free consultation on export procedures
- Quick quote within 5 minutes
- 24/7 support
👉 Send your shipment information for the most detailed and accurate consultation.
