Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Agreement

There is more information on the Rules of Origin in this Information Sheet (PDF 43.5 KB). Additional information can also be found on the MFAT website.

Claiming Preference under CPTPP

Under CPTPP a claim that goods are eligible for preferential tariff treatment is based on a written or electronic declaration of origin completed by the importer, exporter or producer and needs to be in the importer’s possession when the claim for preferential access is made.

The importer can choose the form of documentary evidence of origin it seeks from the exporter or producer, provided it contains all the necessary data elements. A guidance template is available for traders to use if they wish.

Rules of Origin Provisions

CPTPP Text of the Agreement:

• Chapter 3 Rules of origin and origin procedures
• Chapter 4 Textile and apparel goods

Product Specific Rules

• Annex 3-D: Rules of Origin (PDF 546 KB)
• Annex 3-D: Rules of Origin (2022) (PDF 1.1 MB)
• Appendix to Annex 3-D: Provisions related to the Product-Specific Rules of Origin for certain vehicles and parts of vehicles (PDF 95 KB)
• Appendix to Annex 3-D: Provisions related to the Product-Specific Rules of Origin for certain vehicles and parts of vehicles (2022) (PDF 143 KB)
• Annex 4-A: Textiles and Apparel Rules of Origin (PDF 87 KB)
• Annex 4-A: Textiles and Apparel Rules of Origin (2022) (PDF 283 KB)
• Appendix to 4-A: Short Supply List of Products (PDF 317 KB)
• Appendix to 4-A: Short Supply List of Products (2022) (PDF 251 KB)