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
23063000Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading 23.04 or 23.05 — Of sunflower seeds0%
10059091Maize (corn) — Fit for human consumption0%
10051000Maize (corn) — Seed0%
10059010Maize (corn) — Popcorn0%
10059091Maize (corn) — Fit for human consumption0%
10071000Grain sorghum — Seed0%
10079000Grain sorghum, other0%
10071000Grain sorghum — Seed0%
10079000Grain sorghum, other0%
10081000Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Buckwheat0%
10081000Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Buckwheat0%
10082900Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals; Millet, other0%
10082100Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Seed0%
10082900Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals; Millet, other0%
10083000Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Canary seeds0%
10083000Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Canary seeds0%
10084000Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Fonio (Digitaria spp.)0%
10085000Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)0%
10086000Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Triticale0%
10084000Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Fonio (Digitaria spp.)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.