CPTPP Trade Hub: Resources for Importers & Exporters
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) opens new opportunities for UK businesses trading with 11 member countries. To help you navigate this agreement, we’ve compiled key resources from official UK government weblinks.
For general information about CPTPP including its benefits and sector coverage, visit the UK government’s collection page at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cptpp
Exporters
Exporters should check if their goods qualify for preferential tariffs using the product-specific rules guidance at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-your-goods-meet-the-rules-of-origin
The step-by-step export guide at https://www.gov.uk/export-goods explains how to prepare shipments and complete declarations, while country-specific requirements can be found through the exporting portal at https://www.great.gov.uk
Importers
Importers can learn how to claim reduced tariffs on eligible goods from CPTPP countries by consulting the importing to the UK guide at https://www.gov.uk/import-goods
Detailed customs procedures for CPTPP-originating goods are explained at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-and-export-goods-using-the-cptpp
For checking current tariff rates, use the UK Trade Tariff tool at https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff
Businesses needing personalized advice can contact the Department for Business and Trade’s export support team through https://www.great.gov.uk/contact
Extra Resources and Help
This hub provides information and web links that UK businesses need to start trading under CPTPP, from understanding rules of origin to completing customs paperwork. All links direct to official UK government resources for accurate, up-to-date information.
If you prefer SCS can provide logistics advice and help. We are Department for Business & Trade (DBT) approved and can provide online meetings with UK trade advisors, our Logistics Partners and potential importers / exporters or distributors.
We are also data driven and can often provide statistics linking specific food and drink products which are traded between the UK and other CPTPP countries.
For queries on the above please email: trading@cptpp.co.uk