Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

• CPTPP eliminates tariffs for 94% of Singapore’s exports to CPTPP markets.
• The Legal Text consists of country specific tariff schedules, and one Rules of Origin schedule for all member countries.
• Rules of Origin are product-specific for every tariff line.
• Allows for Cumulation, where production undertaken on non-originating materials in a member territory can contribute toward the originating content of a good.
• Addresses non-tariff barriers to trade through updated rules in technical standards, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, services and investment.
• Tackles trade issues relevant to the 21st century economy by establishing enforceable rules in areas such as e-commerce and intellectual property.

• 30 December 2018 – Mexico, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada and Australia (initial 6 signatories)
• 14 January 2019 – Vietnam

Step 2: Find out your product's rules of origin

 

Rules of origin are a set of criteria which determine a product's originating status in each respective FTA. It is put in place to ensure that only goods originating from the FTA partner countries will benefit from tariff concessions.

Is your product obtained/produced entirely within any members of the CPTPP? Click here to find out		Wholly Obtained Rule applies
'Product Specific Rules' applies Click here to find out

Is your product obtained/produced entirely within any members of the CPTPP? Click here to find out
	Wholly Obtained Rule applies
'Product Specific Rules' applies Click here to find out

Under the CPTPP, exporters will simply need to self-certify that the exported product meets the CPTPP rules of origin criteria to qualify for preferential tariff treatment. There is no standardised format for the self-certification, however certain minimum data requirements identifying the goods must be fulfilled. Annex-3B Minimum Data Requirements of Chapter 3’s Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures details the requirements.

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The CPTPP is geared towards helping SMEs lower business costs through the removal of tariffs and updating of trade and investment rules. SMEs can benefit from better access and easier integration into the supply chains of CPTPP markets. Here is a guide on how you can benefit:
The Global Marketplace Smart Guide - CPTPP

Find out more information from the other CPTPP markets’ websites on relevant regulations and procedures related to cross-border trade:
Australia’s SME website
Canada’s SME website
Japan’s SME website
New Zealand’s SME website

Australia’s CPTPP website
Canada’s CPTPP website
Chile’s CPTPP website
Japan’s CPTPP website
Malaysia’s CPTPP website
Mexico’s CPTPP website
New Zealand’s CPTPP website
Peru’s CPTPP website
Vietnam’s CPTPP website