EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)

Key features

• Elimination or reduction of import duties on most goods, phased in according to each party’s tariff schedule.
• “Fabric-forward” rule for most garments: the fabric must be originating, with limited cumulation options.
• Origin can be declared by exporters or producers (self-certification or statements on origin), subject to conditions.
• Commitments on trade in services.
• Government procurement market access commitments.
• Protection of geographical indications (GIs).
• Labour and environmental (trade and sustainable development) commitments.

What it means for Vietnamese businesses

Vietnamese exporters generally use a C/O form EUR.1; statements on origin by exporters are possible within the agreement’s limits, and EU exporters register in the REX system. Garments must generally meet a fabric-forward rule (fabric made in Vietnam or the EU, with limited cumulation such as Korean fabric).

Proof of origin

Usual proof of origin for goods traded with Vietnam: EUR.1 / REX. 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

European Union · 27 countries

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Vietnam

• 🇻🇳Vietnam