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Vietnam's free trade agreements: duty savings in 54 markets

Vietnam has one of the widest networks of free trade agreements in Asia. Goods made here can enter the EU, the UK, Japan, Korea, China, the CPTPP and RCEP economies and more at reduced or zero duty, provided they meet the rules of origin. This guide covers every agreement, the markets it opens and how to use it.

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17
FTAs in force
54
partner markets covered
~60%
of world GDP in partner markets
5
agreements signed or in negotiation

Coverage map

Where goods from Vietnam enter at lower duty

Darker markets are covered by more agreements. Select a country to see which agreements apply, its ports and its airports.

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Timeline

Three decades of opening markets

  1. 2005ACFTA
  2. 2007AKFTA
  3. 2008AJCEP
  4. 2009VJEPA
  5. 2010AANZFTA
  6. 2010ATIGA
  7. 2010AIFTA
  8. 2014VCFTA
  9. 2015VKFTA
  10. 2016VN–EAEU FTA
  11. 2019CPTPP
  12. 2019AHKFTA
  13. 2020EVFTA
  14. 2021UKVFTA
  15. 2022RCEP
  16. 2024VIFTA
  17. 2026VN–UAE CEPA

All agreements

Every agreement in force

ASEAN agreements are negotiated as a bloc, so Vietnam shares them with the other ASEAN members. Bilateral agreements are Vietnam's own. Click an agreement for its benefits, rules of origin and member markets.

Market finder

Which agreements cover your market?

Every partner market, grouped by region, with the agreements that apply. Search by country name.

How to use an FTA

Five steps to pay less duty

  1. Classify the product

    Agree the HS code with your customs broker. Tariff cuts and origin rules are set line by line.

  2. Compare the rates

    Check the normal (MFN) duty in your country against the preferential rate under each agreement that applies.

  3. Check the origin rule

    Each product has a rule: a regional value content (often 40%), a change of tariff heading, or a specific process. The goods must pass it.

  4. Get the proof of origin

    The exporter applies for the certificate (C/O) or issues an origin statement, before or at shipment.

  5. Claim at import

    Your importer declares the preference and presents the proof of origin. Keep the records for later audits.

Overlapping agreements

When several agreements apply, pick the best one

Many markets are covered by two or more agreements. The rates and origin rules differ, so the right choice can change by product.

  • Japan

    AJCEP, VJEPA, CPTPP and RCEP

    Compare VJEPA and CPTPP for the lowest rate; RCEP often has the easiest origin rule thanks to wide cumulation.

  • South Korea

    AKFTA, VKFTA and RCEP

    VKFTA usually gives deeper cuts than AKFTA on sensitive goods such as seafood and garments.

  • China

    ACFTA and RCEP

    ACFTA rates are mostly zero already; RCEP helps when inputs come from several RCEP members.

  • Australia

    AANZFTA, CPTPP and RCEP

    Almost all lines are duty-free under all three; pick the one whose origin rule your supply chain meets most easily.

  • United Kingdom

    UKVFTA and CPTPP

    UKVFTA mirrors the EU deal; CPTPP may offer more flexible origin for some products.

  • Canada

    CPTPP

    CPTPP is Vietnam's first agreement with Canada and Mexico, with near-total tariff elimination.

What is coming

Agreements signed or under negotiation

  1. Signed 18 October 2026

    Vietnam–EFTA (VEFTA)

    Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Not yet in force; early 2027 is the target.

    IcelandLiechtensteinNorwaySwitzerland

  2. Signed October 2025

    ACFTA 3.0 and upgraded ATIGA

    Upgrades of the ASEAN–China and intra-ASEAN agreements, covering digital trade, green economy and supply chains. In ratification.

    China

  3. Accession concluded 2026

    CPTPP: Costa Rica

    Costa Rica becomes the 13th CPTPP member. Entry into force is expected in the second half of 2027.

    Costa Rica

  4. Under negotiation

    ASEAN–Canada

    ASEAN and Canada aim to conclude a free trade agreement in 2026.

    Canada

  5. Under negotiation

    Vietnam–Mercosur

    A preferential trade agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

    ArgentinaBrazilParaguayUruguay

Working with VICTOR

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We check the origin rule for your product before we place the order, choose suppliers whose inputs qualify, and make sure the right certificate of origin travels with the goods. You get the lower duty, not a dispute at customs.

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FAQ

FTA questions

Does every product made in Vietnam get the lower duty?

No. The goods must meet the agreement's rule of origin for their HS code, and the importer must claim the preference with the right proof of origin.

Who issues the certificate of origin?

In Vietnam, mostly the Ministry of Industry and Trade's regional offices through the eCoSys system. Some agreements, such as CPTPP, EVFTA and RCEP, also allow approved exporters to issue an origin statement themselves.

Can goods with Chinese inputs still qualify?

Often yes, if the processing in Vietnam changes the tariff heading or adds enough value. Some agreements are strict, for example the yarn-forward rule for garments under CPTPP. Check the rule before you order.

What if several agreements apply?

The importer can choose the agreement that gives the lowest rate and whose origin rule the goods meet. It can change from product to product.

Do FTAs remove anti-dumping or safety rules?

No. Trade remedies, product standards, labelling and sanitary rules still apply in full.

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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