Plurilateral FTA
ASEAN–Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA)
An FTA between ASEAN and Hong Kong, China, with a companion investment agreement.
- Abbreviation
- AHKFTA
- Status
- In force
- Type
- Plurilateral FTA
- Scope
- Goods and services
- Signed
- Nov 2017
- In force since
- Jun 2019
- Member countries
- 11
- C/O form (Vietnam)
- AHK
Key features
- Elimination or reduction of import duties on most goods, phased in according to each party’s tariff schedule.
- Commitments on trade in services.
What it means for Vietnamese businesses
Hong Kong is mostly duty-free already, so AHKFTA (Form AHK) matters mainly for ASEAN’s import tariffs on goods from Hong Kong and for re-export flows.
Proof of origin
Usual proof of origin for goods traded with Vietnam: AHK. Check the current MOIT guidance and the agreement’s product-specific rules.
Related guides
- Certificate of Origin (C/O) in Vietnam: Forms, Rules of Origin and Filing
- HS Code Classification: How to Classify Goods Correctly for Vietnam Customs
- Customs Clearance in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide for Importers and Exporters
Parties
ASEAN · 10 countries
Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong, China