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 Code | Product | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 84818098 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves — water taps of copper or copper alloy with an internal diameter 2.5 cm or less | 0% |
| 03069229 | Other | 0% |
| 03069229 | Other | 0% |
| 03069221 | Smoked | 0% |
| 03069221 | Smoked | 0% |
| 36036000 | Electric detonators | 0% |
| 36036000 | Electric detonators | 0% |
| 36049020 | Miniature pyrotechnic munitions and percussion caps for toys | 0% |
| 36049020 | Miniature pyrotechnic munitions and percussion caps for toys | 0% |
| 36049040 | Signalling flares | 0% |
| 36049040 | Signalling flares | 0% |
| 03069239 | Other | 0% |
| 03069239 | Other | 0% |
| 03069321 | Smoked | 0% |
| 03069321 | Smoked | 0% |
| 03069329 | Other | 0% |
| 03069329 | Other | 0% |
| 36049090 | Other | 0% |
| 36049090 | Other | 0% |
| 03069339 | Other | 0% |
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