{"id":29,"date":"2026-11-14T11:02:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T02:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-foodoem.com\/guide\/vietnam-eu-food-export-evfta\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T11:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T02:02:16","slug":"vietnam-eu-food-export-evfta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-foodoem.com\/ja\/guide\/vietnam-eu-food-export-evfta\/","title":{"rendered":"Exporting Food from Vietnam to the EU under EVFTA: Tariffs, Rules of Origin and Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> The EU\u2013Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), in force since 1 August 2020, removes or reduces EU import duties on many Vietnamese food products, but you only get the preferential rate if the goods meet the <strong>rules of origin<\/strong> and carry valid <strong>proof of origin<\/strong>. Duty is the smaller part of the work. EU <strong>food safety, contaminant, labeling and import-control rules<\/strong> apply regardless of the FTA. Check the tariff line, the origin rule and the legal requirements for your exact product before you place an order. Last checked: 13 November 2026 against European Commission pages (sources at the end). This is general information, not legal advice.<\/p>\n<h2>What EVFTA changes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tariffs.<\/strong> The Commission says about 84% of EU imports from Vietnam enter duty-free as of 1 August 2020, with nearly all remaining duties removed in stages by 2030. Some products have longer phase-outs. The EU also grants Vietnam fixed zero-duty quotas on some products, including rice, sugar and sugar products, eggs, garlic, mushrooms, sweetcorn and manioc starch. Look up your exact tariff line in the Commission&#8217;s Access2Markets database.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin rules.<\/strong> Preferential duty requires the product to be &#8220;originating&#8221; in Vietnam. For processed foods, this depends on the product-specific rule, for example whether imported ingredients are allowed in limited share or must change tariff heading. The rules are in the agreement&#8217;s origin protocol; check the rule for your product&#8217;s HS code.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of origin.<\/strong> According to Access2Markets, Vietnamese exporters use a certificate of origin in the EUR.1 format issued by the Vietnamese authorities. Any exporter may make an origin statement for consignments up to EUR 6,000. A registered-exporter (REX) system on the Vietnamese side applies only after Vietnam notifies it to the EU, which had not happened on the page we read; confirm the current status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-tariff matters.<\/strong> EVFTA does not waive EU food law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What the EU requires for food imports<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>General food law:<\/strong> food must be safe, traceable and placed on the market by an operator established in the EU. Regulation (EC) 178\/2002. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Hygiene:<\/strong> Regulation (EC) 852\/2004 for food business operators; for animal-origin products, an additional regime with listed establishments and health certificates. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Contaminants and residues:<\/strong> maximum levels for contaminants and mycotoxins (Regulation (EU) 2023\/915, which replaced Regulation (EC) No 1881\/2006) and pesticide residues (Regulation (EC) No 396\/2005). Some products from some countries are placed under increased official controls; check the current list in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019\/1793 for your product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Labeling:<\/strong> Regulation (EU) No 1169\/2011 (food information to consumers): ingredient list, 14 allergens, nutrition declaration, name and address of the EU operator, origin where required, language of the Member State.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Novel food and additives:<\/strong> ingredients not used in the EU before 1997 need authorisation; additive and flavouring lists apply. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Deforestation regulation (EUDR), Regulation (EU) 2023\/1115:<\/strong> covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy and wood products. The Commission&#8217;s page lists application from 30 December 2026 for large and medium-sized operators and traders, and from 30 June 2027 for micro and small enterprises. The date has been postponed before, so check the latest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organic, geographical indications:<\/strong> specific rules and certification.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Step-by-step for a buyer<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify the <strong>CN\/HS code<\/strong> of your product.<\/li>\n<li>Look up the tariff, quota and origin rule in the EU <strong>Access2Markets<\/strong> database.<\/li>\n<li>Ask the Vietnamese supplier whether it has experience exporting this product to the EU and whether it can supply the origin proof.<\/li>\n<li>Check ingredient compliance (additives, colours, novel food, pesticide residues).<\/li>\n<li>Define who is the EU importer of record and who handles labeling.<\/li>\n<li>Ask for certificates your buyers expect: <a href=\"\/ja\/guide\/haccp-iso-22000-fssc-22000-difference\/\">BRCGS, IFS or FSSC 22000<\/a>, organic, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Order samples and test them in an EU laboratory before the first large shipment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Common mistakes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Assuming &#8220;made in Vietnam&#8221; equals &#8220;originating&#8221; under the agreement. Imported ingredients can break the rule.<\/li>\n<li>Not checking residue and contaminant limits, particularly for spices, nuts and herbs.<\/li>\n<li>Using labels from another market.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting the EU operator&#8217;s name and address on the label.<\/li>\n<li>Neglecting to check the EUDR timeline for coffee and similar products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How we help<\/h2>\n<p>We shortlist Vietnamese factories with EU export experience and ask them about certifications and documents. For customs and legal questions use a licensed EU customs broker or counsel. See <a href=\"\/ja\/how-it-works\/\">How it works<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"vfo-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-foodoem.com\/ja\/ja\/inquiry\/\">\u76f8\u8ac7\u3059\u308b<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"\/ja\/guide\/vietnam-thailand-china-food-oem-comparison\/\">Vietnam, Thailand and China compared<\/a>, <a href=\"\/ja\/guide\/vietnam-factory-selection-checklist\/\">20-point factory checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"vfo-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-foodoem.com\/ja\/ja\/inquiry\/\">Request an introduction<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sources (last checked 13 November 2026)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>European Commission: <a href=\"https:\/\/policy.trade.ec.europa.eu\/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region\/countries-and-regions\/viet-nam\/eu-viet-nam-agreements_en\">EU\u2013Viet Nam agreements<\/a><\/li>\n<li>European Commission: <a href=\"https:\/\/trade.ec.europa.eu\/access-to-markets\/en\/non-eu-markets\/VN\">Access2Markets, Viet Nam<\/a><\/li>\n<li>European Commission: <a href=\"https:\/\/environment.ec.europa.eu\/topics\/forests\/deforestation\/eu-deforestation-regulation-eudr_en\">EUDR<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EUR-Lex: <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2023\/915\/oj\/eng\">Regulation (EU) 2023\/915<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2011\/1169\/oj\/eng\">Regulation (EU) No 1169\/2011<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2015\/2283\/oj\/eng\">Regulation (EU) 2015\/2283<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Short answer: The EU\u2013Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), in force since 1 August 2020, removes or reduces EU import duties on many Vietnamese food products, but you only get the preferential rate if the goods meet the rules of origin and carry valid proof of origin. Duty is the smaller part of the work. EU food safety, contaminant, labeling and import-control rules apply regardless of the FTA. Check the tariff line, the origin rule and the legal requirements for your exact product before you place an order. Last checked: 13 November 2026 against European Commission pages (sources at the end). This is general information, not legal advice. 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