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 Code	Product	Rate
84869021	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Of chemical vapour deposition apparatus for semiconductor production	0%
84863030	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Chemical vapour deposition apparatus for flat panel display production; spinners for coating photosensitive emulsions on flat panel display substrates; apparatus for physical deposition on flat panel display substrates	0%
84863030	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Chemical vapour deposition apparatus for flat panel display production; spinners for coating photosensitive emulsions on flat panel display substrates; apparatus for physical deposition on flat panel display substrates	0%
84869039	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories; Parts and accessories; Of machines and apparatus for the manufacture of flat panel displays; Of apparatus for wet etching, developing, stripping or cleaning flat panel displays, other	0%
84869034	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Of chemical vapour deposition apparatus for flat panel display production	0%
84864020	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Die attach apparatus, tape automated bonders, wire bonders and encapsulation equipment for the assembly of semiconductors; automated machines for transport, handling and storage of semiconductor wafers, wafer cassettes, wafer boxes and other materials for semiconductor devices	0%
84864050	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Photomicrographic microscopes fitted with equipment specifically designed for the handling and transport of semiconductor wafers or reticles	0%
84864050	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Photomicrographic microscopes fitted with equipment specifically designed for the handling and transport of semiconductor wafers or reticles	0%
84862093	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Resistance heated furnaces and ovens for the manufacture of semiconductor devices on semiconductor wafers	0%
84869016	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Of grinding, polishing and lapping machines for processing of semiconductor wafers	0%
84869016	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Of grinding, polishing and lapping machines for processing of semiconductor wafers	0%
84869028	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Of resistance heated furnaces and ovens for the manufacture of semiconductor devices on semiconductor wafers; of inductance or dielectric furnaces and ovens for the manufacture of semiconductor devices on semiconductor wafers	0%
84869028	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Of resistance heated furnaces and ovens for the manufacture of semiconductor devices on semiconductor wafers; of inductance or dielectric furnaces and ovens for the manufacture of semiconductor devices on semiconductor wafers	0%
84862099	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories; Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits, other	0%
84864060	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Electron beam microscopes fitted with equipment specifically designed for the handling and transport of semiconductor wafers or reticles	0%
84869025	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories; Parts and accessories; Of machines and apparatus for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits; Of spraying appliances for etching, stripping or cleaning semiconductor wafers; of apparatus for wet etching, developing, stripping or cleaning semiconductor wafers; of dry etching patterns on semiconductor materials; Of dicing machines for scribing or scoring semiconductor wafers; of lasercutters for cutting tracks in semiconductor production by laser beam; of machines for bending, folding and straightening semiconductor leads, other	0%
84869026	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Tool holders and self-opening dieheads; workholders; dividing heads and other special attachments for machine-tools	0%
84869012	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Of spin dryers for semiconductor wafer processing	0%
84869012	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Of spin dryers for semiconductor wafer processing	0%
84869014	Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in Note 11 (C) to this Chapter; parts and accessories — Tool holders and self-opening dieheads; work holders; dividing heads and other special attachments for machine-tools	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.