Over 7,200 certificates of origin issued for exports to EU under EVFTA
More than 7,200 EUR.1 certificates of origin (C/O) have been issued for exports worth 227 million USD to 28 members of the EU since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect last month, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Hanoi (VNA) - More than 7,200 EUR.1certificates of origin (C/O) have been issued for exports worth 227 million USDto 28 members of the EU since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) tookeffect last month, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
The certified goods were mostly footwear, seafood, plastics, coffee, garments,handbags, suitcases, vegetables, and rattan products.
Major importers are Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands,France, and the UK, who have seaports and serve as logistics hubs in the EU.
Experts said the trade pact, which came into force on August 1, will helpVietnam diversify its export markets as well as export products. A wide rangeof Vietnamese goods have benefited from tariff reductions, such as farmproduce, seafood, footwear, and electronic products.
The MoIT will continue to support local companies in the time to come, ensuringexporters know how to take full advantage of the EVFTA and have a thoroughunderstanding of C/O. It will also work closely with EU partners to address difficultieswhile implementing the trade pact in a timely manner.
Businesses requiring C/O guidelines can contact the ministry’s Foreign TradeAgency via email at co@moit.gov.vn or xnk-xxhh@moit.gov.vn./.
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