Ready-to-assemble vanities from verified factories in Vietnam and Mexico. Flat-pack ships twice as many units per container as assembled. Section 301 on Chinese options calculated upfront, full landed cost before you commit.
Representative figures based on 30 to 48-inch vanities. Actual container counts vary with size, packaging, and configuration.
On a multifamily fit-out, the choice between RTA and assembled vanities is almost always about ocean freight per unit, not factory price. The same factory often produces both for roughly the same FOB. The difference shows up in the container.
A 40-foot high-cube container fits roughly 60 assembled vanities with the cushioning and bracing needed to protect finished edges in transit. The same container fits 120 to 150 RTA flat-pack vanities stacked on pallets. Same product, twice the units, half the freight per unit.
That is why developers running 40 units and up almost always go RTA. The freight savings are real, the assembly cost is predictable, and the damage rate in transit is lower because flat-pack ships in tighter, more uniform geometry.
Assembled vanities have a place: short-timeline projects where on-site assembly labor is not available, single-unit fit-outs, and high-end residential where the developer wants the install crew focused on finish work, not box-opening. For everything else, RTA is the right answer on landed cost.
| Metric | Assembled (pre-built) | RTA (flat-pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Container utilization | ~60 units / 40′ HC | ~120-150 units / 40′ HC |
| Ocean freight per unit | $85-$110 | $40-$55 |
| Assembly time on site | 0 hrs | 45-60 min / unit |
| Damage rate in transit | Higher (finished edges) | Lower (flat-pack) |
Most popular RTA type in the US market. Painted white, gray, or navy. 24 to 48 inch sizes. Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawers on most SKUs. Sourced from Vietnam and Mexico for best landed cost.
Source region: Vietnam · Mexico
Gloss or matte slab doors in lacquer (Vietnam, China) or thermofoil (Vietnam). 30 to 72 inch sizes including double sink. Best fit for contemporary multifamily and short-term rental fit-outs.
Source region: Vietnam · China
Wall-mounted RTA configurations with integrated drawers and undermount sink openings. 24 to 60 inches. Most factories we source from offer floating RTA in walnut, oak, painted, and lacquer finishes.
Source region: Vietnam · Mexico · China
For projects with non-standard widths (52-inch, 66-inch, custom heights). Lead time 14 to 16 weeks. Minimum 30 units for custom runs. We confirm tooling and sample availability before any production commitment.
Source region: Vietnam · Mexico
Vanity tops (quartz, engineered stone, solid surface) can be sourced alongside the RTA base through our countertops program. For projects that need both the cabinet and the top, we coordinate the package from compatible factories.
Most Chinese RTA quotes that buyers see do not include the 25% Section 301 tariff that applies at customs. Once it is added, the picture changes. Sometimes Chinese RTA still wins on landed cost. Sometimes Vietnam wins by $30 per unit. We show both, every time.
Mexican RTA qualifying under USMCA pays 0% duty and ships 8 to 10 weeks total. The right choice on tight timelines for the southeast US market.
Vietnamese RTA pays MFN base rate only. No Section 301 exposure. Strong quality on plywood carcass and solid wood drawer fronts.
Section 301 calculated and included in every Chinese quote. Sometimes the lowest landed cost despite the tariff. We do not avoid China. We price it accurately.
Figures shown use a representative $250 Vietnam FOB and $180 China FOB for a 30-inch shaker RTA. Actual FOB varies with spec, finish, hardware, and quantity. We provide exact factory math in your quote.
Tell us the RTA type (shaker, slab, floating, custom), size, finish, hardware preference, quantity, destination port or yard, and timeline. Attach any spec sheets, floor plans, or existing distributor quotes.
We identify 2 to 3 verified RTA factories matching your spec. You receive FOB pricing from each, full landed cost including Section 301 where applicable, CARB Phase 2 status, lead time, and sample availability. Back to you within 48 to 72 hours.
You request physical samples before committing. We coordinate shipment from the factory directly to your office or warehouse. Once you approve the construction, finish, hardware, and assembly experience, we move to production. Nothing produced until you sign off.
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Tell us the RTA type, quantity, and destination. We come back with 2 to 3 factory options and a full landed cost breakdown, Section 301 calculated on any Chinese options.
RTA stands for ready-to-assemble. The vanity ships flat-pack with the carcass panels, doors, drawers, hardware, and assembly instructions in the box. Typical assembly time is 45 to 60 minutes per unit for a single-sink vanity, longer for double sink or floating wall-mount configurations. The vanities we source come with predrilled holes, dowels, and cam locks, so no specialized tools are required beyond a screwdriver and a level. For large projects we can also recommend assembly subcontractors in Miami and Doral if you do not have an in-house install crew.
Our minimum is $10,000 FOB. Depending on the spec, that is typically 40 to 70 RTA vanity units. RTA tends to be lower FOB per unit than assembled product because the factory does not incur the labor cost of final assembly and the unit ships in less protective packaging. For 30-inch shaker RTA from Mexico or Vietnam, the minimum unit count usually lands in the 50-unit range.
Yes. Sample coordination is a standard part of the process. We arrange for one to three sample units to ship from the factory to your office or warehouse before any production commitment. You verify the construction quality, the drawer slide action, the hinge feel, the finish on real materials, and the assembly experience. Sample units are priced at production rate plus expedited freight. Only after you approve the samples does production start.
The key factor is Section 301. Chinese vanities classified under HTS 9403 carry a 25% Section 301 tariff on top of the standard MFN base duty rate. Vietnamese vanities under the same HTS carry the MFN rate only. On a Vietnamese unit with FOB $250, the landed cost is roughly $307 per unit. On a Chinese unit with FOB $180, the same landed cost calculation is roughly $279 per unit after Section 301 is applied. Chinese RTA can still win on landed cost depending on the FOB and spec, but the gap is much smaller than the FOB comparison suggests. We show you both options with full math so you can decide.
Yes. CARB Phase 2 is a hard requirement for composite wood products sold in California, and the US market has largely adopted it as the standard for residential and multifamily construction. Every RTA factory we source from is CARB Phase 2 certified. We provide the certification documentation as part of every order, alongside the standard customs paperwork (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, HTS classification, country of origin certificate, USMCA cert for Mexican product, Section 301 worksheet for Chinese product).
Standard RTA sizes are 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, and 60 inches single sink, and 60, 72, and 84 inches double sink. Most factories also offer 18-inch and 21-inch RTA for guest baths and powder rooms. For custom dimensions outside this range (52-inch, 66-inch, or non-standard heights), we run a custom production order with a minimum of 30 units. Lead time for custom RTA is 14 to 16 weeks versus 10 to 12 weeks for standard sizes.