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)

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Brunei

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Cambodia

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Indonesia

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Laos

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Malaysia

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Myanmar

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Philippines

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Singapore

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Thailand

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Vietnam

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Hong Kong

Products Under AHKFTA

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

HS Code	Product	Rate
56072100	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — binder or baler twine	0%
56072900	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — other	0%
56072900	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — other	0%
56074100	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — binder or baler twine	0%
56074100	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — binder or baler twine	0%
56074900	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — other	0%
56074900	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — other	0%
56075010	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — v-belt cord of man-made fibres treated with resorcinol formaldehyde; polyamide and polytetrafluoro-ethylene yarns measuring more than 10,000 decitex, of a kind used for sealing pumps, valves and similar articles	0%
56075010	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — v-belt cord of man-made fibres treated with resorcinol formaldehyde; polyamide and polytetrafluoro-ethylene yarns measuring more than 10,000 decitex, of a kind used for sealing pumps, valves and similar articles	0%
56075090	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — other	0%
56075090	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — other	0%
56079010	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — of artificial fibres	0%
56079010	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — of artificial fibres	0%
56079021	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee)	0%
56079021	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — of abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee)	0%
56079022	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — of other hard (leaf) fibres	0%
56079022	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics — of other hard (leaf) fibres	0%
68069000	Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading 68.11 or 68.12 or of Chapter 69 — other	0%
68069000	Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading 68.11 or 68.12 or of Chapter 69 — other	0%
68062000	Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading 68.11 or 68.12 or of Chapter 69 — exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof)	0%

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.