Plurilateral FTA
Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement (VN–EFTA FTA)
Negotiations between Vietnam and the EFTA states (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein), launched in 2012.
- Abbreviation
- VN–EFTA FTA
- Status
- Under negotiation
- Type
- Plurilateral FTA
- Scope
- Comprehensive (goods, services, investment and rules)
- Signed
- —
- In force since
- —
- Member countries
- 5
- 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
No preferences apply yet. Until an agreement enters into force, Vietnamese exports to Switzerland and Norway pay standard rates or use any unilateral preference schemes those countries apply.
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