RCEP tariff schedule for Japanese goods. Important alternative pathway alongside AJCEP and IJEPA for preferential market access.
Approximately 90% of tariff lines; over 65% at zero duty, remainder phased over 20 years
All major sectors: electronics, automotive, machinery, chemicals, textiles, agriculture, metals, energy, plastics
Product-Specific Rules per tariff line; RVC of 40% or CTC; full cumulation among all 15 RCEP members
Country-specific exclusion lists. Japan excludes rice, beef/pork, wheat, dairy, sugar. Phase-out periods up to 20 years.
Sample of HS codes with active preferential rates under this agreement.
| HS Code | Product | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms — In the form of granules | 0% | |
| Rosin and resin acids, and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums — Rosin and resin acids | 0% | |
| Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — Floor tiles and wall tiles | 0% | |
| Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified — Fractions of unrefined oil | 0% | |
| Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — Tiles | 0% | |
| Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — Padding for articles of apparel or clothing accessories |
To qualify for preferential rates under RCEP-Japan, your shipment needs a valid Certificate of Origin. Kickrate handles the documentation as your Importer of Record.
| 0% |
| 40161020 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — Floor tiles and wall tiles | 0% |
| 15159029 | Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified; Tung oil, other | 0% |
| 40169110 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — Mats | 0% |
| 40169120 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — Tiles | 0% |
| 40169110 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — Mats | 0% |
| 40169190 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber; Floor coverings and mats, other | 0% |
| 40169190 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber; Floor coverings and mats, other | 0% |
| 15159099 | Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, other | 0% |
| 40169210 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — Eraser tips | 0% |
| 40169290 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber; Erasers, other | 0% |
| 40169210 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — Eraser tips | 0% |
| 40169290 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber; Erasers, other | 0% |
| 27101299 | Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils; Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils; Light oils and preparations, other | 0% |
| 27101920 | Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils — Topped crudes | 0% |
