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Practical guidance for sourcing furniture from Vietnam — from vetting factories and understanding MOQs to payment terms and pre-shipment inspection.

Getting started
How to Source Furniture from Vietnam

A step-by-step walkthrough of finding, vetting, and contacting Vietnamese factories, from first shortlist to first sample.

13 min read · Updated Sep 2026
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Due diligence
How to Verify a Vietnamese Manufacturer

Certifications, factory audits, business licenses, and the red flags to watch for before you place an order.

10 min read · Updated Sep 2026
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Terms
OEM vs ODM Explained

The practical difference between building to your drawings and buying a factory's own design, and when each makes sense.

5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
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Terms
Understanding MOQs and Container Loading

What minimum order quantities really mean in furniture, and how to plan a mixed-SKU container.

6 min read · Updated Sep 2026
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Terms
Payment Terms and Incoterms for Vietnamese Furniture Orders

What a factory quote actually covers, how deposits and balances are normally structured, and how to tie payment to delivery rather than trust.

8 min read · Updated Sep 2026
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Due diligence
Quality Control and Pre-Shipment Inspection

Where to check, what to check, and how to read an inspection report so that a quality problem is found in Vietnam rather than in your warehouse.

9 min read · Updated Sep 2026
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