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.
Hong Kong eliminates 100% of tariffs immediately; ASEAN members progressively eliminate 75-85% over 10-14 years
Electronics, textiles and garments, jewelry, watches, food and beverages, chemicals, plastics
RVC of 40% of FOB value or Change in Tariff Classification; build-up or build-down calculation methods
ASEAN members maintain country-specific sensitive lists. Indonesia's phase-out extends to 14 years for certain products.
Sample of HS codes with active preferential rates under this agreement.
| HS Code | Product | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion — Robusta | 0% | |
| Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion — Arabica or Robusta | 0% | |
| Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — Deproteinised Natural Rubber (DPNR) | 0% | |
| Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — Superior processing rubber | 0% | |
| Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered — Other, in cut, crushed or powdered form | 0% |
To qualify for preferential rates under AHKFTA, your shipment needs a valid Certificate of Origin. Kickrate handles the documentation as your Importer of Record.
| 40012994 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — Deproteinised Natural Rubber (DPNR) | 0% |
| 40012996 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; Natural rubber in other forms; Other, in primary forms, other | 0% |
| 40012999 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; Natural rubber in other forms; Other, in primary forms, other | 0% |
| 40012999 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; Natural rubber in other forms; Other, in primary forms, other | 0% |
| 40013020 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — In primary forms | 0% |
| 40012996 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; Natural rubber in other forms; Other, in primary forms, other | 0% |
| 40013020 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — In primary forms | 0% |
| 40013090 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, other | 0% |
| 08092100 | Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh — Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus) | 0% |
| 40013090 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, other | 0% |
| 08084000 | Apples, pears and quinces, fresh — Quinces | 0% |
| 08091000 | Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh — Apricots | 0% |
| 08092100 | Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh — Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus) | 0% |
| 08092900 | Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh; Cherries, other | 0% |
| 08093000 | Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh — Peaches, including nectarines | 0% |
