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 |
|---|---|---|
| Live bovine animals; Cattle; Male cattle, other | 0% | |
| Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Triticale | 0% | |
| Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals — Other cereals | 0% | |
| Wheat or meslin flour — Fortified | 0% | |
| Wheat or meslin flour; Wheat flour, other | 0% | |
| Wheat or meslin flour — Fortified | 0% | |
| Wheat or meslin flour; Wheat flour, other |
To qualify for preferential rates under AHKFTA, your shipment needs a valid Certificate of Origin. Kickrate handles the documentation as your Importer of Record.
| 11010020 | Wheat or meslin flour — Meslin flour | 0% |
| 11010020 | Wheat or meslin flour — Meslin flour | 0% |
| 11022000 | Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin — Maize (corn) flour | 0% |
| 11022000 | Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin — Maize (corn) flour | 0% |
| 11029020 | Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin — Rye flour | 0% |
| 11029020 | Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin — Rye flour | 0% |
| 11029090 | Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin, other | 0% |
| 11031100 | Cereal groats, meal and pellets — Of wheat | 0% |
| 11029090 | Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin, other | 0% |
| 11031100 | Cereal groats, meal and pellets — Of wheat | 0% |
| 11031300 | Cereal groats, meal and pellets — Of maize (corn) | 0% |
| 11031300 | Cereal groats, meal and pellets — Of maize (corn) | 0% |
| 11031920 | Cereal groats, meal and pellets — Of rice | 0% |
