Vietnam–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (VJEPA)

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.
• Investment liberalisation and/or protection rules.

What it means for Vietnamese businesses

VJEPA uses Form VJ. Japan is a major market for Vietnamese garments, seafood, wood products and machinery parts; the best choice among VJEPA, AJCEP, CPTPP and RCEP depends on each product’s rate and rule of origin.

Proof of origin

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

• 🇯🇵Japan
• 🇻🇳Vietnam