Circular No. 17/2009/TT-BCT amends Decision No. 02/2007/QĐ-BTM dated January 8, 2007, issued by the Minister of Trade on the issuance of the Rules for Issuing Certificates of Origin Model AK to enjoy preferential treatment under the Agreement on Trade in Goods under the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation between the Governments of the Member Countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Government of the Republic of Korea.

Circular No. 17/2009/TT-BCT amends the Decision on the issuance of the Rules for issuing Certificates of Origin Model AK to enjoy preferential treatment under the ASEAN-Korea Trade Agreement, abolishes the guidance for implementing Article 6 of Appendix I, and replaces it with new content.

Document No.17/2009/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byNguyễn Cẩm Tú — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldUncategorized
Issued date29/06/2009
Effective date13/08/2009
Expiry date01/07/2014
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 17/2009/TT-BCT amends the Decision on the issuance of the Rules for issuing Certificates of Origin Model AK to enjoy preferential treatment under the ASEAN-Korea Trade Agreement, abolishes the guidance for implementing Article 6 of Appendix I, and replaces it with new content.

Scope of application

Export enterprises from Vietnam to South Korea to enjoy preferential treatment under the ASEAN-Korea Trade Agreement.

Key points

  • Enterprises → shall use the new Certificate of Origin Model AK, replacing the old guidance for implementing Article 6 of Appendix I.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces the burden on enterprises during the export process to South Korea, making it easier for enterprises to prove the origin of goods to enjoy tax benefits.
  • Negative impact: Requires time for enterprises to adapt to the new guidance.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What must enterprises do to use the new Certificate of Origin Model AK?

Enterprises must comply with the new guidance in Appendix IV attached to this Circular.

What is the duration of effectiveness of this Circular?

This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of signature.

What should enterprises pay attention to when using the new Certificate of Origin Model AK?

Enterprises must comply with the new guidance in Appendix IV attached to this Circular.

Which enterprises are affected by this Circular?

This Circular only applies to enterprises exporting goods from Vietnam to South Korea to enjoy preferential treatment under the ASEAN-Korea Trade Agreement.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of signature.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 17/2009/TT-BCT
Date: June 29, 2009

CIRCULAR

Amending Decision No. 02/2007/QĐ-BTM dated January 8, 2007 of the Minister of Trade on issuing

 the Rules for Issuing Certificates of Origin Model AK to enjoy

 the benefits under the Agreement on

 Trade in Goods under the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation between

 the Governments of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of Korea

_______________

Pursuant to Decree No. 189/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 27, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Pursuant to the Agreement on Trade in Goods under the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation between the ASEAN and the Republic of Korea signed and amended in Phetchaburi, Thailand on February 26, 2009;

The Minister of Industry and Trade amends Decision No. 02/2007/QĐ-BTM dated January 8, 2007 of the Minister of Trade on issuing the Rules for Issuing Certificates of Origin Model AK to enjoy the benefits under the Agreement on Trade in Goods under the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation between the Governments of the Member States of the ASEAN and the Government of the Republic of Korea as follows:

Article 1. Content of amendment

Abolish Appendix IV - Guidelines for Implementing Article 6 of Appendix I issued together with the Rules for Issuing C/O Model AK pursuant to Decision No. 02/2007/QĐ-BTM dated January 8, 2007 of the Minister of Trade, and replace it with Appendix IV issued together with this Circular.

Article 2. Implementation clause

This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of signature.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Cam Tu
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