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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only — Sucralose | 0% | |
| Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included — Whey, fit for human consumption | 0% | |
| Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included; Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other | 0% | |
| Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included, other | 0% | |
| Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Butter |
To qualify for preferential rates under AHKFTA, your shipment needs a valid Certificate of Origin. Kickrate handles the documentation as your Importer of Record.
| 0% |
| 04041099 | Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included; Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other | 0% |
| 04051000 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Butter | 0% |
| 04052000 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Dairy spreads | 0% |
| 04059010 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Anhydrous butterfat | 0% |
| 04059020 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Butteroil | 0% |
| 05040000 | Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked | 0% |
| 04052000 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Dairy spreads | 0% |
| 04059010 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Anhydrous butterfat | 0% |
| 04059020 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Butteroil | 0% |
| 04059030 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Ghee | 0% |
| 04059090 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads, other | 0% |
| 04061010 | Cheese and curd — Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese | 0% |
| 04059030 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads — Ghee | 0% |
| 04059090 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads, other | 0% |
| 04061010 | Cheese and curd — Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese | 0% |
