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

🇰🇭

Cambodia

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Indonesia

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Laos

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Malaysia

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Myanmar

🇵🇭

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
48101990	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48102210	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — printed, of a kind used for self-recording apparatus, in rolls of a width of 150 mm or less, or in sheets of which no side exceeds 360 mm in the unfolded state	0%
48102290	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48102290	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48102910	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — printed, of a kind used for self-recording apparatus, in rolls of a width of 150 mm or less, or in sheets of which no side exceeds 360 mm in the unfolded state	0%
48102910	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — printed, of a kind used for self-recording apparatus, in rolls of a width of 150 mm or less, or in sheets of which no side exceeds 360 mm in the unfolded state	0%
48102999	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48102999	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48103130	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — in rolls of not more than 150 mm in width or sheets of which no side exceeds 360 mm in the unfolded state	0%
48103130	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — in rolls of not more than 150 mm in width or sheets of which no side exceeds 360 mm in the unfolded state	0%
48103290	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48103290	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48103930	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — in rolls of not more than 150 mm in width or sheets of which no side exceeds 360 mm in the unfolded state	0%
48103930	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — in rolls of not more than 150 mm in width or sheets of which no side exceeds 360 mm in the unfolded state	0%
48103990	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48103990	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48109240	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — in rolls of not more than 150 mm in width or sheets of which no side exceeds 360 mm in the unfolded state	0%
48109240	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — in rolls of not more than 150 mm in width or sheets of which no side exceeds 360 mm in the unfolded state	0%
48109290	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — other	0%
48109290	Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size — 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.