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UKVFTA UK–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
The UK–Vietnam FTA carried the EVFTA's commitments over to the United Kingdom after Brexit, so trade continued without interruption. It has applied provisionally since 1 January 2021.
- Type
- Bilateral
- Signed
- 29 Dec 2020
- In force for Vietnam
- 1 May 2021
- Partner markets
- 1
- Proof of origin
- EUR.1 UK or statement on origin
Overview
What it changes for buyers
- 01
The same tariff schedule as the EVFTA: most lines already at zero
- 02
Allows cumulation with EU inputs for many products
- 03
The UK has also been in CPTPP since December 2024, giving a second route
Partner markets
Markets covered by UKVFTA
Open a country for its ports, airports and every agreement that applies.
Rules of origin
How goods qualify
Mirrors the EVFTA product-specific rules, including fabric-forward for garments.
Proof of originEUR.1 UK or statement on origin
Product groups that gain most
- Garments and footwear
- Furniture
- Seafood
- Electronics
Sourcing tip
Origin statements must name the UKVFTA, not the EVFTA. If you split one production run between EU and UK customers, prepare two sets of origin documents.
Other agreements with these markets
Status as of October 2026, based on the WTO Center of VCCI and official partner announcements. Tariff commitments and origin rules vary by product: check the legal text or ask us before you rely on a preferential rate.
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