RCEP-JapanRegional (RCEP)Active

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement - Japan

RCEP tariff schedule for Japanese goods. Important alternative pathway alongside AJCEP and IJEPA for preferential market access.

Key Facts

Tariff Coverage

Approximately 90% of tariff lines; over 65% at zero duty, remainder phased over 20 years

Key Sectors

All major sectors: electronics, automotive, machinery, chemicals, textiles, agriculture, metals, energy, plastics

Rules of Origin

Product-Specific Rules per tariff line; RVC of 40% or CTC; full cumulation among all 15 RCEP members

Exclusions & Limitations

Country-specific exclusion lists. Japan excludes rice, beef/pork, wheat, dairy, sugar. Phase-out periods up to 20 years.

Member Countries (1)

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Japan

Products Under RCEP-Japan

Sample of HS codes with active preferential rates under this agreement.

HS CodeProductRate
29280010Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine — Linuron0%
40012250Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — TSNR GP0%
40012220Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — TSNR 200%
12112010Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered — Fresh or dried0%
40012230Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — TSNR L0%
40012240Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — TSNR CV0%
40012250Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — TSNR GP0%
40012260Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — TSNR 50%
12115000Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered — Ephedra0%
12116000Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered — Bark of African cherry (Prunus africana)0%
01013090Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies; Asses, other0%
40012290Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; Natural rubber in other forms; Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), other0%
40012910Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — Air-dried sheets0%
40012260Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — TSNR 50%
40012290Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; Natural rubber in other forms; Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), other0%
40012910Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — Air-dried sheets0%
40012920Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — Latex crepes0%
40012920Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — Latex crepes0%
40012930Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — Sole crepes0%
01022911Live bovine animals — Oxen0%

Agreement Details

Code
RCEP-Japan
Type
Regional (RCEP)
Signed
2020
In Force Since
2022
Current Tariff Period
01 April 2026 — 31 Maret 2027
Status
Active (1,000 product tariffs)
Members
1 countries

Need a Certificate of Origin?

To qualify for preferential rates under RCEP-Japan, your shipment needs a valid Certificate of Origin. Kickrate handles the documentation as your Importer of Record.