UK–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA)

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.
• Commitments on trade in services.
• Government procurement market access commitments.
• Labour and environmental (trade and sustainable development) commitments.

What it means for Vietnamese businesses

Use C/O form EUR.1 UK. Commitments largely mirror EVFTA; Vietnam–UK trade can also use CPTPP since the UK joined it, so compare rules of origin for your product.

Proof of origin

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

• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• 🇻🇳Vietnam