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ATIGA ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement
ATIGA is the goods agreement of the ASEAN Free Trade Area, which Vietnam joined in 1995. It removed import duties on almost all trade between the ten ASEAN members and is the base on which all ASEAN+1 agreements are built.
- Type
- ASEAN agreement
- Signed
- 26 Feb 2009
- In force for Vietnam
- 17 May 2010
- Partner markets
- 9
- Proof of origin
- Form D
Overview
What it changes for buyers
- 01
Duties eliminated on about 98% of tariff lines between ASEAN members
- 02
Goods from Vietnam enter Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore duty-free on most lines
- 03
ASEAN-wide self-certification lets approved exporters declare origin on the invoice
- 04
An upgraded ATIGA was signed in October 2025 and is being ratified
Rules of origin
How goods qualify
Regional value content of at least 40%, or a change of tariff heading (CTH). Inputs from any ASEAN country count as originating.
Proof of originForm D
Product groups that gain most
- Steel and metal products
- Building materials
- Food and beverages
- Plastics and packaging
Sourcing tip
If your group buys for several ASEAN countries, a Vietnamese supplier with Form D can ship duty-free to each of them. ASEAN inputs count towards origin, so Thai or Malaysian components do not break eligibility.
Status as of October 2026, based on the WTO Center of VCCI and official partner announcements. Tariff commitments and origin rules vary by product: check the legal text or ask us before you rely on a preferential rate.
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