For the rules of origin of EPA (Economic Partnership Agreements), please refer to the text of each agreement.
EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement)
Agreement |
Legal text |
Japan-Singapore EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Protocol of amendment (agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules (Annex II A) ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin (Annex II B) |
Japan-Mexico EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Specific Rules of Origin(Annex 4) ・Origin Verifications( Annex 5) ・Uniform Regulations |
Japan-Malaysia EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules(Annex 2) ・Product Specific Rules(Revised version)(Annex 2) ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin(Annex 3) ・Operational Procedures |
Japan- Chile EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules (Annex 2) ・Competent Authority (Annex 3) ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin(Annex 4) ・Operational Procedures |
Japan-Thailand EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules(Annex 2) ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin(Annex 3) ・Operational Procedures |
Japan-Indonesia EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules(Annex 2)~Feb 4th, 2024 ・Product Specific Rules(Annex 2)Feb 5th, 2024~ ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin(Annex 3) ・Operational procedures ~Feb 4th, 2024 ・Operational procedures Feb 5th, 2024~ |
Japan-Brunei EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules (Annex 2) ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin(Annex 3) ・Operational Procedures |
Japan-ASEAN EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules (Annex 2)~Feb 28th, 2023 ・Product Specific Rules (Annex 2)Mar 1st, 2023~ ・Information Technology Products(Annex 3) ・Operational Certification Procedures(Annex 4) ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin(Attachment to Annex 4) ・Implementing Regulations ~Feb 28th, 2023 ・Implementing Regulations Mar 1st, 2023~ |
Japan-Philippines EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules(Annex 2) ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin(Annex 3) ・Operational Procedures |
Japan-Switzerland EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Rules of Origin( Annex II) ・Product Specific Rules(Appendix 1 to Annex II) ・Specimen of Certificate of Origin(Appendix 2 to Annex II) ・Text of the Origin Declaration(Appendix 3 to Annex II) ・Operational Procedures |
Japan-Viet Nam EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules (Annex 2) ・Operational Certification Procedures(Annex 3) ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin(Attachment to Annex 3) ・Implementing Regulations |
Japan-India EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules (Annex 2) ・Operational Certification Procedures(Annex 3) ・Implementing Procedures |
Japan-Peru EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules( Annex 3) ・Proofs of Origin(Annex 4) ・Operational Procedures |
Japan-Australia EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules(Annex 2) ・Data Elements for Documentary Evidence of Origin(Annex 3) ・Implementing Agreement ・Indicative List of Textile Finishing Processes |
Japan-Mongolia EPA |
・Agreement text (excerpt) ・Product Specific Rules(Annex 2) ・Minimum Data Requirement for Certificate of Origin(Annex 3) ・Operational Procedures |
Comprehensive and Progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership(CPTPP) |
・Agreement text (CHAPTER 3, ANNEX 3-A,B,C) ・Product-Specific Rules of Origin(Annex 3-D) ・Provisions Related to the Product-Specific Rules of Origin for Certain Vehicles and Parts of Vehicles(Appendix 1 to Annex 3-D) ・Agreement text (CHAPTER 4) ・Textiles and Apparel Product-Specific Rules of Origin(Annex 4-A) ・Short Supply List of Products(Appendix 1 to Annex 4-A) |
Japan-EU EPA |
・Agreement text(CHAPTER3) ・INTRODUCTORY NOTES TO PRODUCT SPECIFIC RULES OF ORIGIN(ANNEX 3-A) ・PRODUCT SPECIFIC RULES OF ORIGIN(ANNEX 3-B) ・PROVISIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN VEHICLES AND PARTS OF VEHICLES(APPENDIX 3-B-1) ・INFORMATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3.5(ANNEX 3-C) ・TEXT OF THE STATEMENT ON ORIGIN(ANNEX 3-D) ・ON THE PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA(ANNEX 3-E) ・ON THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO(ANNEX 3-F) |
Japan-UK EPA |
・Agreement text(CHAPTER3) ・INTRODUCTORY NOTES TO PRODUCT SPECIFIC RULES OF ORIGIN(ANNEX 3-A) ・PRODUCT SPECIFIC RULES OF ORIGIN(ANNEX 3-B) ・PROVISIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN VEHICLES AND PARTS OF VEHICLES(APPENDIX 3-B-1) ・PRODUCTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3.5 (ANNEX 3-C) ・INFORMATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3.5 (ANNEX 3-D) ・TEXT OF THE STATEMENT ON ORIGIN (ANNEX 3-E) |
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement |
・Agreement text(CHAPTER3) ・Product-Specific Rules(Annex 3A) ・Product-Specific Rules(HS2022 ver.) Jan 1st, 2023~ ・Minimum Information Requirements(Annex 3B) ・Implementing Guidelines for the Rules of Origin ~Dec 31st, 2022 ・Implementing Guidelines for the Rules of Origin Jan 1st, 2023~ |
For the rules of origin of GSP (Generalized System of Preferences), non-preferential rules of origin and procedural requirements at importation, please refer to the applicable provisions stipulated in domestic laws and regulations of Japan. [available in Japanese only]