The reform of the Certificate of Origin (C/O) issuance process in late 2025 helps import-export companies reduce administrative time, increase flexibility, and better leverage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) benefits.
On December 3, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) announced that the reformed procedure for issuing Certificates of Origin (C/O) will enable businesses to “take full advantage of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)”.
✅ Why the C/O reform matters
- With a properly issued C/O, Vietnamese exporters can access preferential tariffs more easily when exporting to international partners — especially under active FTAs.
- Following the reform, the C/O issuance process becomes more streamlined and time-efficient — thereby supporting import-export businesses and boosting Vietnam’s export capacity under FTAs.
- The reform comes at a strategic time, as agreements such as the CPTPP expand their membership (e.g. with the UK), helping businesses exploit tariff privileges more easily.
🔧 Impact on businesses
- Reduces administrative burden, saves time and costs — especially valuable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in import-export.
- Increases potential to reach international markets by meeting origin requirements and enjoying tariff incentives under FTAs.
- Enhances competitiveness of Vietnamese goods — giving businesses a stronger edge in export markets.
📌 Conclusion
The reform of the C/O issuance procedure is a strategic move by the government to support import-export enterprises, enabling them to fully harness the benefits of FTAs. Businesses should proactively leverage this opportunity to optimize their export-import processes and maximize advantages from international trade agreements.
Source: VIETNAM LOGISTICS
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