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CPTPP Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership links Vietnam with eleven economies around the Pacific, plus the UK since December 2024. It gave Vietnam its first FTAs with Canada, Mexico and Peru.

Source from Vietnam under CPTPP All Vietnam FTAs

Type: Regional, multi-country
Signed: 8 Mar 2018
In force for Vietnam: 14 Jan 2019
Partner markets: 11
Proof of origin: Form CPTPP or self-certification

Overview

What it changes for buyers

01
Near-total tariff elimination: Canada, Japan, Mexico and others remove duties on 95 to 100% of lines
02
First preferential access to Canada, Mexico and Peru for Vietnamese goods
03
Exporters, producers or importers can certify origin themselves, without a government certificate
04
Costa Rica has concluded accession; the UK has been a member since 15 December 2024

Rules of origin

How goods qualify

Product-specific rules; for most garments a yarn-forward rule: yarn and fabric must come from CPTPP members.

Proof of originForm CPTPP or self-certification

Product groups that gain most

Furniture and wood products
Footwear
Seafood
Electronics and machinery

Sourcing tip

CPTPP is the best route into Canada and Mexico. For garments, the yarn-forward rule rules out Chinese fabric; source fabric in Vietnam or another member, or use the short-supply list.

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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