The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been in effect for three years, and rules of origin accumulation are profoundly reshaping Asia-Pacific textile trade. Under the agreement, origin accumulation extends across all 15 member states, significantly expanding tariff preferential coverage for Chinese fabrics entering Japan, Korea and ASEAN markets.
Taking exports to Japan as an example, after meeting RCEP origin standards, polyester fabric tariffs can progressively reduce from 5%-10% to zero, enhancing China fabric price competitiveness. ASEAN emerging markets demand for functional fabrics and premium home textiles is also further releasing under the RCEP framework.
For international buyers targeting Asia-Pacific markets, fully utilizing RCEP rules of origin and choosing China for deep-processing and assembly is a strategic choice to reduce procurement costs and improve supply chain efficiency. CHUNGDE has years of experience in Shaoxing Keqiao fabric market and offers RCEP-compliant fabric export services.