Cambodia–Vietnam Bilateral Agreement Brings Mutual Tariff Relief and Streamlined Customs Procedures

On 28 April 2025, the Governments of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signed a new Arrangement on Bilateral Trade Enhancement (“Bilateral Agreement”), reaffirming their shared commitment to deepening economic cooperation and facilitating cross-border trade.

To support the implementation of the Bilateral Agreement, Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce issued Notification No. 1712 on 3 June 2025, which formally initiates the application of the Bilateral Agreement’s provisions for 2025–2026.

DFDL Cambodia has summarized the key aspects of the Bilateral Agreement into three main points:

  • What are the key benefits for the Cambodian market?
  • What are the key benefits for Cambodian exporters?
  • What are the key benefits for Cambodian importers?

Click ‘Download‘ to read the full briefing outlines the 3 main points above and the two annexes detailing the goods and commodities eligible for Special Preferential Import Duty between the two countries.

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