Vietnam and Thailand both face only the 10% Section 122 global surcharge. Vietnam has grown into a major consumer electronics assembly hub (Samsung, Intel, Foxconn). Thailand specializes in hard disk drives (Western Digital, Seagate) and microcontrollers (Microchip Technology). The tariff is equal — the differences are product category strength, natural disaster risk profile, and logistics infrastructure.
Both Vietnam and Thailand face the same 10% effective duty rate. On a $100,000 BOM, both incur $10,000 in duty. The sourcing choice here is about product availability, lead times, and supplier relationships.
| Source | Duty Rate | Duty Amount | Landed Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 10% | $10,000 | $110,000 |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 10% | $10,000 | $110,000 |
* Estimate for electronics HTS chapters 8541–8542. Actual duty depends on specific HTS code, MPF, HMF, and customs value.Calculate exact duty →
Both face the 10% Section 122 surcharge. Neither faces Section 301 (China-specific). The US has occasionally examined whether goods transshipped from China through ASEAN countries receive improper tariff treatment — buyers must ensure goods genuinely originate in Vietnam or Thailand through substantial transformation, not mere transit.
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