Economic partnership agreement
Vietnam–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (VN–UAE CEPA)
Vietnam’s first comprehensive economic partnership with an Arab country, signed in October 2024.
- Abbreviation
- VN–UAE CEPA
- Status
- Signed, not yet in force
- Type
- Economic partnership agreement
- Scope
- Comprehensive (goods, services, investment and rules)
- Signed
- Oct 2024
- In force since
- —
- Member countries
- 2
- C/O form (Vietnam)
- —
This agreement is not in force yet: no preferential tariffs can be claimed under it until it enters into force.
Key features
- Elimination or reduction of import duties on most goods, phased in according to each party’s tariff schedule.
What it means for Vietnamese businesses
The UAE is a key re-export hub to the Gulf, the Middle East and Africa. Check whether the agreement is in force and which proof of origin applies before claiming preferences.
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