In todays global economic integration, taking advantage of the tariff preferences brought by RCEP is undoubtedly a key step for enterprises to save costs and enhance competitiveness. Correctly applying for an RCEPIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:certificate can not only make your products more competitive in the international market, but also bring considerable economic benefits to the enterprise.

What is RCEP?

RCEP, namely the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, is a free trade area signed by 15 countries including 10 ASEAN countries (including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam), China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. It has the largest population, the largest economic and trade scale and the greatest development potential in the world. On June 2 this year, RCEP came into full force for all 15 member states for one year.

2. What is the RCEP Certificate of Origin, and what are its form and language of use? What information is on the certificate and what does it look like?

The RCEP Certificate of Origin is a legally binding document issued by RCEP member states in accordance with relevant rules of origin to certify the origin qualification of goods. It is a necessary voucher for enterprises exported goods to enjoy preferential tariff treatment in the importing country. The form of this certificate is in writing, and the language used is English. The Certificate of Origin has a unique certificate number, and there are 17 columns of information on the certificate.

3. When should the RCEP Certificate of Origin be applied for? How long is its validity period?

The RCEP Certificate of Origin should be processed before or at the time of shipment of the goods. If, due to negligence or other reasonable reasons, it fails to be processed in a timely manner, it can be applied for reissue within 1 year from the date of shipment of the goods, and the application date should be filled in according to the facts. The RCEP Certificate of Origin is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.

4. How to apply to the customs for the RCEP Certificate of Origin?

Applicants can apply to the customs for the issuance of the Certificate of Origin through the following two methods:
(1) Log in to China's International Trade "Single Window" (https://www.singlewindow.cn/(2) Log in to the Internet + Customs integrated online service platform ( ) > Tax and Fee Business > Certificate of Origin Management > Issuance of Certificate of Origin. After selecting the RCEP Certificate of Origin, enter the certificate declaration page.
(2) Log in to the "Internet + Customs" integrated online service platform (http://online.customs.gov.cn/) > Tax and Fee Services > Certificate of Origin Management > Certificate of Origin Issuance, select "RCEP Certificate of Origin" to enter the certificate application page.

1. Our company is applying for the RCEP Certificate of Origin for the first time and wants to know where we can consult the certificate filling requirements.

You can consult the RCEP Certificate of Origin format (back page instructions) in Annex 2 of Announcement No. 129 of the General Administration of Customs in 2022. You can also refer to the Instructions for Filling in the RCEP Certificate of Origin. Log in to the Single Window of China International Trade > Home Page > Service Support > User Manual > Download the Customs Certificate of Origin module.

2. When applying for the certificate, what should be noted when filling in the commodity name and code in the declaration of goods information? How to find the corresponding product - specific rules of origin?

Since January 1, 2023, the RCEP commodity names and codes need to be declared in accordance with the 2022 edition of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System published by the World Customs Organization. If the product tariff number cannot be found in the PSR list, please confirm that you are consulting the product - specific rules of origin list under RCEP after the 2022 tariff conversion. For specific documents, please refer to Announcement No. 129 of the General Administration of Customs in 2022.https://www.singlewindow.cn/#/detail?breadNum=bc8&articleId=2665

3. There are many options when declaring the RCEP origin criteria. How should it be filled in?

Generally speaking:

? For original ecological products of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, sideline and fishery and their primary manufactured products, the origin criterion should be WO;

? For products produced entirely from originating materials, PE should be selected;
? The rule of origin for primary ecological products and their primary processed products in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, sideline production, and fishery should be designated as "WO";
? For products entirely made from materials of domestic origin, select "PE";
? For products manufactured using materials originating from non-member parties, the criteria for substantial transformation of the product under the relevant agreement may be applied, with options such as "CTC," "RVC," or "CR" available for selection.
? If the "accumulation rule" clause or the "de minimis" clause is applied, "ACU" or "DMI" should be additionally filled in based on the above-mentioned standards.

4. How to determine the "Agreement Country of Origin" of a product?

The "Agreement Originating Country" field must be filled in according to the actual origin of the product. The determination process for the originating country under RCEP is as follows:

(3) If the cumulation rule is applicable, ACU should be selected on the declaration interface;
(4) If the de minimis content provision is used, DMI should be selected.
(3) If the cumulative rule is applicable, select "ACU" on the declaration interface.
(4) If the "de minimis" provision is applied, "DMI" should be selected.
It is necessary to check the Third - Party Invoice/Non - Contracting Party Company on the declaration interface and fill in the relevant information.

7. Can the goods of multiple commercial invoices be combined to apply for one Certificate of Origin?

On the declaration interface, you need to check the "Third-party invoice/Non-contracting party company" option and fill in the relevant information.

8. What should be done when the information of the goods manufacturer is confidential or unknown?

Sure. Click "Add" in the "Invoice Information" section.

9. Can the goods of multiple manufacturers be declared on the same Certificate of Origin?

You can check the "Manufacturer Confidential" option and fill in "CONFIDENTIAL," etc.; if the manufacturer is unknown, you can fill in "NOT AVAILABLE."

10. Can the RCEP Certificate of Origin be self - printed?

Yes. If multiple manufacturers are involved, the manufacturer information must be listed one by one in the "Goods Description" field on the certificate declaration interface.

11. What should be done if the goods information needs to be modified after the certificate is issued?

Apply for changing the certificate within one year from the date of issue of the certificate. If it has not been submitted to the customs of the importing country, electronic change can be processed; if it has been submitted, manual change can be processed.

12. Can the lost certificate be reissued?

Yes. If the original certificate of the applicant is stolen, lost or damaged, apply to the original visa institution for re - issuing the certificate within one year from the date of issue of the certificate.

Applying for the RCEP Certificate of Origin is crucial for enterprises to enjoy the preferential tariff treatment under RCEP. Through the introduction of this article, it is hoped that it can help enterprises better understand and operate the application and filling process of the RCEP Certificate of Origin, ensuring the smooth completion of export business. If you need

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