SPC Flooring for Vietnam — ACFTA Form E, HS 39181090 & Port Routing, Documented Before Despatch
Factory-direct rigid-core vinyl for the Vietnam market. We align the Form E, the HS sub-heading and the QCVN evidence before the container sails — so clearance at Hai Phong or Cat Lai happens on the first attempt, at the ACFTA preferential rate.
Technical Matrix
Every parameter is tested to international standards before a container leaves the factory — third-party certified, not self-declared. Vietnamese project specifiers can use these figures directly.
Five-layer rigid-core construction
UV Coating
UV-cured topcoat. Resists micro-scratches, chemical staining and UV yellowing. EN 16094 MSR-B2.
Wear Layer
Transparent PVC film. 0.7mm rated AC4/AC5 under EN 660-2 Group T.
Décor Film
High-resolution print. EIR aligns print to embossing die within ±0.1mm.
SPC Rigid Core
Limestone + virgin PVC. Dimensional stability ≤0.10% (EN ISO 23999), point-load resistant.
IXPE Underlay
Cross-linked PE foam. Reduces impact sound by △IIC 21 (ASTM E2179). In total thickness.
Physical performance — what the SPC core delivers
High-density limestone-PVC composite. Resists deflection under shelving, furniture and high-traffic impact without surface deformation.
Stays stable across the UFH range −20°C to +60°C without joint gapping — relevant to Vietnam’s heat and humidity.
Matched to utilisation class. 0.7mm rated for heavy commercial — retail, healthcare, hospitality.
Structural integrity — bond, curl, indentation
Co-extrusion bond between wear layer and core — not adhesive lamination — reduces delamination risk over life.
Maximum warp across plank length. Critical for herringbone and chevron — excess curl breaks apex alignment.
Average permanent deformation after concentrated load — below the visible threshold for chairs, trolleys, shelving.
Safety and compliance — fire, slip, air quality
EU floor-covering fire class under EN 13501-1 — accepted across EU, UK and most GCC, and supports Vietnam conformity filing.
Dual-certified DIN 51130 and EN 13893 — wet and dry surface requirements for bathrooms, kitchens, healthcare.
Formaldehyde-free substrate, FloorScore and GREENGUARD Gold (UL 2818). TVOC below 0.22 mg/m³.
Total thickness 5 / 6 / 7 / 8mm (incl. 1mm IXPE) · Castor chair 25,000 cycles ISO 4918 · Impact sound △IIC 21 ASTM E2179 · Uniclic / Välinge 5G
Six Constructions — Matched to the Project
SPC anchors commercial Vietnam projects. ABA is the structural comfort upgrade. Click suits resilient residential. PP is the non-PVC sustainability flagship. Dryback and Loose Lay cover glue-down and access-floor scenarios where rigid-core construction is not the right fit.
SPC Rigid Core
High-density rigid core for high-traffic impact and extreme temperature swing — the dimensional-stability workhorse.
ABA SPC
Flexible LVT layer above and below the SPC core. Solves the “too hard underfoot” feel of pure SPC without losing stability.
Vinyl Click
Lighter, more resilient flexible LVT with a click system — for residential interiors where underfoot comfort leads.
PP Flooring
Polypropylene core with zero PVC, zero phthalates. For LEED/WELL specifications and projects targeting circular-economy procurement.
LVT Dryback
Traditional flexible LVT bonded with adhesive. Softer underfoot than SPC, excellent acoustic absorption — the cost-effective choice for large-area commercial fit-outs.
LVT Loose Lay
Friction-backed flexible LVT laid without adhesive or click. Lifts plank-by-plank for under-floor service access — designed for offices and modular fit-outs.
Texture Library — Wood · Stone · Carpet
Three surface families. The EIR process registers print film to the embossing die within ±0.1mm — the grain you see is the grain you feel.
Wood — LVP
EIR sync-emboss, Crystal micro-gloss, BP deep-emboss. 72″ long-plank visual extension with 4-side painting bevel.
Stone — LVT
Marble, micro-cement, terrazzo. R10/DS slip resistance and seamless tile joints for wet zones.
Carpet — LVT
Woven and flat-weave commercial. Formaldehyde-free, GREENGUARD Gold — the carpet visual without the fibre.
Herringbone & Chevron
Two patterns, one precision standard. Each requires factory-level dimensional accuracy — specified for hotels, flagship retail and luxury residential in Vietnam.
| Profile | Cut angle | Install waste | Tolerance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herringbone | 90° square | ~8–10% | squareness ≤0.15mm (ISO 24342) | Hotel corridors · boutique retail |
| Chevron | 45° / 60° mitre | ~12–15% | ±0.05° CNC · V-gap ≤0.05mm | Luxury suites · VIP lounges |
Both ship on all thicknesses with 1mm IXPE pre-attached, on licensed Uniclic / Välinge 2G/5G systems. Dimensional stability ≤0.10% (EN ISO 23999) is what keeps small-plank pattern joints tight over UFH. Detail: Herringbone SPC · Chevron SPC.
We Ship with Vietnam Documentation, Not Just Product
Vietnam’s import path has three decision points: the certification framework, the Form E that protects the preferential duty, and the port that matches your project region. We prepare all three before despatch.
A — Certification: QCVN / TCVN via STAMEQ
Regulatory checkpoints
- QCVN vs TCVN: mandatory national technical regulations are enforced; national standards are voluntary unless a QCVN references them.
- STAMEQ: central authority and WTO TBT notification point; conformity shown via the CR mark where required.
- Test basis: EN ISO 23999, ISO 1183, EN 13501-1 reports support the local filing.
- Importer of record holds the local obligation — supplier evidence shortens the path.
Document pack — step by step
- Step 1: confirm HS sub-heading 39181090 against the exact specification ordered.
- Step 2: collect EN ISO 23999 / ISO 1183 / EN 13501-1 reports tied to the shipped batch.
- Step 3: align the Form E origin declaration with the commercial invoice and packing list.
- Step 4: file via VNACCS/VCIS; retain evidence for post-clearance audit.
B — Tariff: ACFTA Form E & HS 39181090
| Item | Detail | Why it matters in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 39181090 | 8-digit Vietnam line extended from WCO 3918.10; wrong sub-heading risks losing the preferential rate. |
| Scheme | ACFTA | ASEAN–China FTA preferential tariff for goods of Chinese origin shipped to Vietnam. |
| Origin document | Form E | Must match invoice, packing list and HS line exactly; a mismatch reverts to the MFN rate. |
| Declaration | VNACCS/VCIS | Electronic customs system; documentation accuracy drives clearance speed. |
Furthermore, Vietnam applies post-clearance audit — retain conformity and origin evidence after release to protect the preferential rate retroactively.
C — Port matrix: route by project region
Hai Phong & Lach Huyen
Gateway for Hanoi, Bac Ninh and the northern industrial belt. Lach Huyen is the deep-water terminal for direct mother-vessel calls.
Cat Lai & Cai Mep–Thi Vai
Cat Lai is the highest-volume terminal serving Ho Chi Minh City; Cai Mep–Thi Vai handles the largest deep-water vessels.
Da Nang
Serves central provinces and the East–West Economic Corridor; lower congestion for mid-region sites.
Moreover, SPC is high-density cargo — a 20ft container often reaches its weight limit before volume. Booking 20ft over 40ft on dense flooring maximises cost per m² and keeps the heavy-duty load within container limits.
Every Thickness, One Hub
Select the construction matched to your utilisation class, acoustic target and budget.
Vietnam Import Questions
Vietnam classifies rigid SPC vinyl flooring under HS 39181090, an 8-digit national line extended from the WCO 6-digit heading 3918.10. Declarations are filed through VNACCS/VCIS, and the correct sub-heading determines whether the ACFTA preferential rate applies.
Goods of Chinese origin shipped to Vietnam can claim the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area preferential tariff with a valid Certificate of Origin Form E. Without a correctly issued Form E the standard MFN rate applies, so the document must match the invoice and HS line exactly.
Vietnam separates mandatory national technical regulations (QCVN) from voluntary national standards (TCVN), administered through STAMEQ. Conformity is shown with the CR mark where a QCVN applies. We supply EN ISO 23999, ISO 1183 and EN 13501-1 evidence so local conformity filing is straightforward.
Northern projects around Hanoi and Bac Ninh clear fastest via Hai Phong and the Lach Huyen deep-water terminal. Southern projects route through Cat Lai or the Cai Mep–Thi Vai cluster. Sea transit from South China is roughly 6–10 days FCL.
SPC rigid core is the commercial workhorse for high-traffic impact and dimensional stability. ABA SPC adds a flexible LVT layer above and below the rigid core for softer underfoot feel without losing stability. Click LVT is lighter and more resilient for residential interiors. PP is a non-PVC polypropylene-core option for projects with LEED, WELL or strict phthalate-free specifications.
MOQ is 800 sqm per SKU (Marine Vinyl 3,000 sqm), FOB from US$6.18/m² depending on thickness, wear layer and texture. Final tariff and transit are confirmed by Vietnamese customs at clearance against the Form E.
Get Your Vietnam FOB Quotation
Send your spec — thickness, wear layer, texture, project region and quantity. You receive FOB pricing from US$6.18/m², a container loading plan and a Vietnam compliance checklist within one business day.
MOQ: 800 sqm / SKU (Marine Vinyl 3,000 m²)
Payment: T/T 30% deposit · L/C at sight