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
91040010	Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels — for vehicles	0%
48132023	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — other plug wrap paper	0%
48132029	Other, uncoated, other	0%
48132029	Other, uncoated, other	0%
48132031	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — tobacco wrapping paper	0%
48132031	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — tobacco wrapping paper	0%
48132032	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — plug wrap paper	0%
48132032	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — plug wrap paper	0%
48132039	Other, coated, other	0%
48132039	Other, coated, other	0%
48139011	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — tobacco wrapping paper	0%
48139011	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — tobacco wrapping paper	0%
48139012	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — cigarette tipping paper	0%
48139012	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — cigarette tipping paper	0%
48139019	In rolls of a width exceeding 5 cm, coated, other	0%
48139019	In rolls of a width exceeding 5 cm, coated, other	0%
48139091	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — tobacco wrapping paper	0%
48139091	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes — tobacco wrapping paper	0%
48139099	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes, other	0%
48139099	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes, other	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.