AHKFTAMultilateral (ASEAN+Partner)Active

ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement

Hong Kong as a free port immediately eliminated 100% of tariffs on all ASEAN goods. ASEAN members committed to progressively reducing tariffs on 75-85% of tariff lines over 10-14 years. Accompanied by the ASEAN-Hong Kong Investment Agreement.

Key Facts

Tariff Coverage

Hong Kong eliminates 100% of tariffs immediately; ASEAN members progressively eliminate 75-85% over 10-14 years

Key Sectors

Electronics, textiles and garments, jewelry, watches, food and beverages, chemicals, plastics

Rules of Origin

RVC of 40% of FOB value or Change in Tariff Classification; build-up or build-down calculation methods

Exclusions & Limitations

ASEAN members maintain country-specific sensitive lists. Indonesia's phase-out extends to 14 years for certain products.

Member Countries (11)

🇧🇳
Brunei
🇰🇭
Cambodia
🇮🇩
Indonesia
🇱🇦
Laos
🇲🇾
Malaysia
🇲🇲
Myanmar
🇵🇭
Philippines
🇸🇬
Singapore
🇹🇭
Thailand
🇻🇳
Vietnam
🇭🇰
Hong Kong

Products Under AHKFTA

Sample of HS codes with active preferential rates under this agreement.

HS CodeProductRate
04072990Other fresh eggs, other0%
04072990Other fresh eggs, other0%
04014010Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — milk in liquid form0%
58063210Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 58.07; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs) — narrow woven fabrics suitable for the manufacture of inked ribbons for typewriters or similar machines; safety seat belt fabrics0%
58063210Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 58.07; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs) — narrow woven fabrics suitable for the manufacture of inked ribbons for typewriters or similar machines; safety seat belt fabrics0%
04021041Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — in containers of a net weight of 20 kg or more0%
04012010Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — in liquid form0%
04012090Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1 % but not exceeding 6 %, other0%
04014010Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — milk in liquid form0%
58063993Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 58.07; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs) — ribbons of a kind used for making slide fasteners and of a width not exceeding 12 mm0%
58063993Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 58.07; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs) — ribbons of a kind used for making slide fasteners and of a width not exceeding 12 mm0%
04021042Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — in containers of a net weight of 2 kg or less0%
58079010Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered — of nonwoven fabrics0%
58079010Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered — of nonwoven fabrics0%
04021049Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other0%
58081010Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles — combined with rubber thread0%
58081010Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles — combined with rubber thread0%
04021091Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — in containers of a net weight of 20 kg or more0%
58089010Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles — combined with rubber thread0%
58089010Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles — combined with rubber thread0%

Agreement Details

Code
AHKFTA
Type
Multilateral (ASEAN+Partner)
Signed
2017
In Force Since
2019
Current Tariff Period
01 Januari 2026 — 31 Desember 2026
Status
Active (1,000 product tariffs)
Members
11 countries

Need a Certificate of Origin?

To qualify for preferential rates under AHKFTA, your shipment needs a valid Certificate of Origin. Kickrate handles the documentation as your Importer of Record.