Plurilateral FTA
ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA)
Negotiations between ASEAN and Canada, launched in 2021.
- Abbreviation
- ACAFTA
- Status
- Under negotiation
- Type
- Plurilateral FTA
- Scope
- Comprehensive (goods, services, investment and rules)
- Signed
- —
- In force since
- —
- Member countries
- 11
- C/O form (Vietnam)
- —
This agreement is not in force yet: no preferential tariffs can be claimed under it until it enters into force.
What it means for Vietnamese businesses
Vietnam already has preferential access to Canada through CPTPP; an ASEAN–Canada FTA could add regional cumulation.
Proof of origin
Check the current guidance of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade on the proof of origin required for this agreement.
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