EVFTA: proof of origin when consignments are split in a country of transit

Samuel Draginich
Samuel Draginich
Senior Trade Compliance Manager, EMEA, Amazon EU, Luxembourg
Published 25 Jun 2021
EVFTA: proof of origin when consignments are split in a country of transit
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The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into force on 1 August 2020. It is one of the most noteworthy EU FTAs that have come into force in recent years as it brings closer one of the world’s largest economic blocs with the fastest-growing emerging economy in the world. Vietnam is widely considered to be the next regional powerhouse, rapidly emerging as one of the world’s premier manufacturing destinations. The EU wisely saw the value in crafting a closer partnership with Vietnam, a partnership that will undoubtedly reap immense rewards for both parties going forward. As the EVFTA is a work in progress amendments to the relevant guidance are still being made to clarify and improve its execution.

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