RCEP-KoreaRegional (RCEP)Active

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement - Korea

RCEP tariff schedule for Korean goods. Complements AKFTA and IKCEPA, with full cumulation allowing multi-country supply chain sourcing.

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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South Korea

Products Under RCEP-Korea

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

HS Code	Product	Rate
97053100	Collections and collectors� pieces of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, paleontological or numismatic interest — Of an age exceeding 100 years	0%
03069529	Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; Shrimps and prawns; In airtight containers for retail sale, other	0%
03069529	Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; Shrimps and prawns; In airtight containers for retail sale, other	0%
03019935	Live fish — Humpback grouper (Cromileptes altivelis)	0%
03069530	Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; Shrimps and prawns, other	0%
38271300	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing carbon tetrachloride	0%
38271300	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing carbon tetrachloride	0%
38271400	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)	0%
38271400	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)	0%
38272000	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon-1211), bromotrifluoromethane (Halon-1301) or dibromotetrafluoroethanes (Halon-2402)	0%
38272000	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon-1211), bromotrifluoromethane (Halon-1301) or dibromotetrafluoroethanes (Halon-2402)	0%
38273910	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Transformer and circuit breaker oils, containing by weight less than 70 % of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals	0%
38273910	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Transformer and circuit breaker oils, containing by weight less than 70 % of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals	0%
38273990	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included; Containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), whether or not containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), other	0%
38273990	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included; Containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), whether or not containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), other	0%
38275100	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23)	0%
38275100	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23)	0%
38276110	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing mixture of HFC-125, HFC-143a and HFC-134a (HFC-404a)	0%
38276110	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing mixture of HFC-125, HFC-143a and HFC-134a (HFC-404a)	0%
38276120	Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included — Containing mixture of HFC-125 and HFC-143a (HFC-507a)	0%

Agreement Details

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