RCEP-ChinaRegional (RCEP)Active

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement - China

RCEP tariff schedule for Chinese goods. Product-specific reduction timelines separate from ACFTA, giving traders an additional pathway for preferential 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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China

Products Under RCEP-China

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

HS Code	Product	Rate
	Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 84.07 or 84.08 — Other cylinder liners and pistons	0%
	Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) — Of magnesium	0%
	Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) — Of copper	0%
	Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) — Of magnesium	0%
	Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) — Of copper	0%
	Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) — Of barium	0%

Agreement Details

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