RCEP-NZRegional (RCEP)Active

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement - New Zealand

RCEP tariff schedule for New Zealand goods. Provides an alternative to AANZFTA preferences with full cumulation benefits across 15 member states.

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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New Zealand

Products Under RCEP-NZ

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

HS CodeProductRate
29394300Cathine (INN) and its salts0%
01059940Live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls — other geese, turkeys and guinea fowls0%
29394400Norephedrine and its salts0%
01061100Other live animals — primates0%
01061100Other live animals — primates0%
29394400Norephedrine and its salts0%
01061210Other live animals — whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia)0%
01061210Other live animals — whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia)0%
01061220Seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)0%
01061220Seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)0%
01061300Camels and other camelids (Camelidae)0%
29395100Fenetylline (INN) and its salts0%
29395100Fenetylline (INN) and its salts0%
01061300Camels and other camelids (Camelidae)0%
29396100Ergometrine (INN) and its salts0%
01062000Reptiles (including snakes and turtles)0%
29396100Ergometrine (INN) and its salts0%
29396200Ergotamine(INN) and its salts0%
29396200Ergotamine(INN) and its salts0%
01062000Reptiles (including snakes and turtles)0%

Agreement Details

Code
RCEP-NZ
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-NZ, your shipment needs a valid Certificate of Origin. Kickrate handles the documentation as your Importer of Record.