Thailand-Australian Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA)
VECCI is an Authorised Body to register exporters and issue approved Thailand specific Certificates of Origin
TAFTA is a major market opening agreement that will result in Thai tariffs on virtually all goods imported from Australian being eliminated by 1 January 2010. As soon as TAFTA enters into force, Thailand will eliminate tariffs on more than 50% of products, accounting for nearly 80% of Australia's current exports to Thailand.
TAFTA provides that goods can only attract a tariff preference if a Certificate of Origin, which confirms that they meet the rules of origin set out in the TAFT, accompanies them. A separate, valid Certificate of Origin is required for each shipment of goods attracting a preference. The Australian exporters must be registered in respect of their goods to be exported under TAFTA before it can obtain a Certificate of Origin for shipment of goods. Australian Exporters must then forward a copy of each Certificate to the Thai importer.
The following are steps to be taken by exporters to obtain such certificates:
For Australian exporters to qualify for the preferential tariff rates; they will need to satisfy a Rule of Origin (ROO) test
Obtain and retain documentary proof of the goods' originating status
Exporters must then become "Registered Exporter"
Obtain a Certificate of Origin for each shipment claiming preferential tariff treatment
Exporters are required to understand the definitions on Rules of Origin outlined in the TAFT. This information can be found in Chapter 4. Click here to view Chapter 4.
Confirming originating status of your goods
Exporters are required to know whether a Thai tariff applies to their goods, as some will not require preferential tariff treatment. This information can be found in Chapter 4 and Annex 4
If you wish to access preferential tariffs for your goods, the next step is to confirm whether they qualify as originating Australian Goods. To view the Self-Assessing Guide Click here.
How to become a Registered Exporter and obtaining Certificates of Origin
Once you have confirmed that your goods satisfy their rule(s) of origin, you will need to become a "Registered Exporter" and obtain "Certificates of Origin" for each shipment of goods claiming preferential tariff treatment. VECCI is authorised under TAFTA to conduct both of these processes.
Click here to access information on Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the AHECC Codes for your product.
A TAFTA Information Pack
Fee Schedule
As of 1st February 2005 VECCI will be charging a registration fee
Registration
Member: Free
Non-Members: $40.00 plus GST Certification fee $10.00 is payable on top of the normal fees associated with the certification of the Certificate of Origin. | 
