ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA)

Key features

• Elimination or reduction of import duties on most goods, phased in according to each party’s tariff schedule.
• General rule of origin: 40% regional value content (RVC) or a change in tariff heading, plus product-specific rules.
• Cumulation: originating materials from other parties can count towards origin.
• Origin can be declared by exporters or producers (self-certification or statements on origin), subject to conditions.

What it means for Vietnamese businesses

Vietnam has cut most tariffs on ASEAN goods to 0%, and Vietnamese goods enter other ASEAN markets largely duty-free with a Form D C/O or an origin declaration under the ASEAN-wide self-certification scheme. ATIGA is the basis for regional supply chains — sourcing inputs from Thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia and exporting finished goods within ASEAN.

Proof of origin

Usual proof of origin for goods traded with Vietnam: D. 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

Member countries

• 🇧🇳Brunei
• 🇰🇭Cambodia
• 🇮🇩Indonesia
• 🇱🇦Laos
• 🇲🇾Malaysia
• 🇲🇲Myanmar (Burma)
• 🇵🇭Philippines
• 🇸🇬Singapore
• 🇹🇭Thailand
• 🇻🇳Vietnam