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
84812011	Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves — Of iron or steel	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%
38221900	Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials; Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other	0%
38229010	Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials — Sterilisation indicator strips and tapes	0%
38229010	Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials — Sterilisation indicator strips and tapes	0%
05021000	Pigs�, hogs� or boars� bristles and hair; badger hair and other brush making hair; waste of such bristles or hair — Pigs�, hogs� or boars� bristles and hair and waste thereof	0%
38231300	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — Tall oil fatty acids	0%
38231300	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — Tall oil fatty acids	0%
05051090	Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down, feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste of feathers or parts of feathers; Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down, other	0%
38237010	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — In the form of wax	0%
38237010	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols — In the form of wax	0%
38246000	Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included — Sorbitol other than that of subheading 2905.44	0%
38246000	Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included — Sorbitol other than that of subheading 2905.44	0%
38243000	Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included — Non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders	0%
38243000	Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included — Non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders	0%
38244000	Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included — Prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes	0%
38244000	Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included — Prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes	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.