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
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%
03069529	Other	0%
03069529	Other	0%
03019935	Live fish — humpback grouper (Cromileptes altivelis)	0%
03069530	Other	0%
33061090	Other	0%
33062000	Yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss)	0%
33062000	Yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss)	0%
33069000	Other	0%
33069000	Other	0%
33071000	Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations	0%
33071000	Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations	0%
33073000	Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations	0%
33073000	Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations	0%
33074110	Scented powders (incense) of a kind used during religious rites	0%
33074110	Scented powders (incense) of a kind used during religious rites	0%
33074190	Other	0%
33074190	Other	0%
33074990	Other	0%
33074990	Other	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.