Since the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into full effect for all signatory countries, the institutional dividends have been continuously unleashed. According to statistics, in the first four months of this year, Guangzhou Customs issued 6,421 RCEP certificates of origin, benefiting goods worth 17.6 billion yuan, with year-on-year increases of 16.9% and 9.1%, respectively. The main exported products include ceramics, plastic products, and footwear. Enterprises declared imports of RCEP goods worth 20.6 billion yuan to Guangzhou Customs, enjoying tariff reduction of about 40 million yuan, with year-on-year increases of 38.9% and 9.6%. RCEP mainly benefits goods such as hot-rolled steel plates and engine spare parts.

Since the implementation of RCEP, member countries have implemented planned tariff reductions on imported RCEP goods. As of the end of April this year, Japan has implemented the fourth round of tariff reductions, the Philippines has implemented the second round, and the remaining 13 countries have all implemented the third round.

On May 4th, under the supervision of Zhaoqin Customs, a batch of cleaning agents, oil sprays, silicone sprays, film sprays, and lubricants exported to Japan. With the RCEP certificate of origin issued by the customs, these goods can enjoy tariff reduction of over 13,000 yuan.

Guangdong is a significant production base for China's textile and apparel industry, with clothing production accounting for approximately one-third of the national total. Member countries of the RCEP are crucial export markets for Guangdong's textile and apparel products. In the first four months of this year, Guangzhou Customs issued RCEP certificates of origin for approximately 89 million yuan worth of exported garments, witnessing a year-on-year growth of over 40%.

The implementation of RCEP has further propelled the export of Guangdong's leather products. From January to April this year, Guangzhou Customs issued RCEP certificates of origin for leather products with a total value of 130 million yuan.

Another highlight of RCEP is the introduction of the Approved Exporter Self-Declaration of Origin mode. Guangzhou Customs has implemented a cultivation plan for AEO enterprises and approved exporters, assisting companies in enjoying the dual benefits of "AEO + RCEP." (Note: The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is the highest credit rating approved by customs.)

Qingyuan Guangshuo Footwear Co., Ltd., a AEO certified enterprise, exports its products to RCEP member countries such as Japan and South Korea. In March 2023, the company was designated as an approved exporter by Guangzhou Customs. "After becoming an approved exporter, we can issue RCEP certificates of origin independently, which have the same effect as those issued by customs. This allows us to arrange export plans more flexibly and further reduce operating costs," said the manager of the foreign trade export department of Qingyuan Guangshuo Footwear Co., Ltd.

According to statistics, since the implementation of RCEP, Guangzhou Customs has cultivated 139 approved exporters, ranking first among customs nationwide. In the first four months of this year, these approved exporters issued over 260 certificates of origin, benefiting goods worth 85.7 million yuan, with year-on-year increases of 105.1% and 24.4%, respectively.

Source:Yangcheng Evening News

RCEP红利持续释放！ 前4月广州海关助39亿元货物进出口享惠

自区域全面经济伙伴关系协定（RCEP）对所有签署国全面生效以来，制度红利不断释放。据统计，今年前4月，广州海关签发RCEP原产地证书6421份，享惠货值17.6亿元（人民币，下同），同比分别增长16.9%和9.1%；出口产品主要为陶瓷产品、塑料制品、鞋靴等；企业向广州海关申报进口RCEP项下货物20.6亿元，享受关税优惠约4000万元，同比分别增长38.9%和9.6%，主要享惠货物为热轧钢板、发动机零配件等。

RCEP生效实施以来，成员国均按计划对其进口RCEP项下商品实施降税，截至今年4月底，日本已实施第四轮降税，菲律宾已实施第二轮降税，其余13国均已实施第三轮降税。

5月4日，经广州海关所属肇庆海关监管，一批清洗剂、油脂喷剂、硅脂喷剂、喷膜和润滑剂顺利出口至日本，凭借该关签发的RCEP原产地证书，这批货物可享受关税优惠超1.3万元。

广东是我国重要的纺织服装产业生产基地，服装年产量约占全国三分之一，RCEP成员国是广东纺织服装产品的重要出口市场。今年前4个月，广州海关为约8900万元的出口服装签发了RCEP原产地证书，签证货值同比增长超40%。

RCEP的实施还进一步推动广东优势商品皮革制品的出口。今年前4月，广州海关为该类商品签发的RCEP原产地证书签证货值达1.3亿元。

RCEP的另一亮点是引入经核准出口商自主声明原产地模式。广州海关实施AEO企业、经核准出口商同步培育计划，助企享受“AEO+RCEP”双重红利。

清远市广硕鞋业有限公司是一家海关AEO高级认证企业，产品远销日本、韩国等RCEP成员国，2023年3月，该公司被广州海关认定为经核准出口商。“成为经核准出口商后，我们可以自行开具RCEP原产地声明，该声明与海关签发的原产地证书具有同等效力，方便我们更加灵活地安排出口计划，进一步降低经营成本。”清远市广硕鞋业有限公司外贸出口部经理表示。

据统计，自RCEP实施以来，广州海关共培育经核准出口商139家，数量居全国海关首位。今年前4个月，这些经核准出口商开具原产地声明260余份，享惠货值8570万元，同比分别增长105.1%和24.4%。

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翻译 | 刘佳慧