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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 CodeProductRate
01059910Live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls — breeding ducks0%
40012980Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — scrap (tree, earth or smoked) and cup lump0%
40012994Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — deproteinised Natural Rubber (DPNR)0%
40012950Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — other crepes0%
40012960Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — superior processing rubber0%
40012970Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — skim rubber0%
40012994Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — deproteinised Natural Rubber (DPNR)0%
40012980Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — scrap (tree, earth or smoked) and cup lump0%
40012999Other, in primary forms, other0%
40012996Other, in primary forms, other0%
40012999Other, in primary forms, other0%
40013020Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — in primary forms0%
40012996Other, in primary forms, other0%
40013020Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — in primary forms0%
40013090Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, other0%
12119097Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered — bark of persea (Persea kurzii Kosterm)0%
40013090Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, other0%
40021100Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of any product of heading 40.01 with any product of this heading, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — latex0%
12119097Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered — bark of persea (Persea kurzii Kosterm)0%
40021100Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of any product of heading 40.01 with any product of this heading, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip — latex0%

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.