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
97061000Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years — of an age exceeding 250 years0%
38276900Containing other hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), other0%
38276900Containing other hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), other0%
38279000Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included, other0%
38279000Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included, other0%
39013000Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms — ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers0%
39013000Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms — ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers0%
07094000Other vegetables, fresh or chilled — celery other than celeriac0%
39022000Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms — polyisobutylene0%
39022000Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms — polyisobutylene0%
39032040Polymers of styrene, in primary forms — in aqueous dispersion0%
39032040Polymers of styrene, in primary forms — in aqueous dispersion0%
39032050Polymers of styrene, in primary forms — in non-aqueous dispersion0%
39032050Polymers of styrene, in primary forms — in non-aqueous dispersion0%
39032090Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, other0%
39033040Polymers of styrene, in primary forms — in aqueous dispersion0%
39033040Polymers of styrene, in primary forms — in aqueous dispersion0%
39032090Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, other0%
07099200Other vegetables, fresh or chilled — olives0%
07099200Other vegetables, fresh or chilled — olives0%

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.