vegetables

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JAEPA opens growing opportunities for
Australian vegetable exporters
Australian vegetable exports immediate tariff reduction under
to Japan are reaping
JAEPA.
early gains since the Japan- “For those vegetable
Australia Economic Partnership exporters not yet accessing the
Agreement (JAEPA) entered into preferential tariffs, keep in mind
force on 15 January 2015. that preferential JAEPA tariffs
JAEPA eliminates or reduces are not applied automatically
barriers to trade in goods
and you need to submit the
between Japan and Australia, correct certification of origin to
including tariff elimination or start the process. Also, have a
reduction, which has been conversation with your importer
a key impediment until now. and make sure they are doing
The second round of tariff their part to claim the reduced
reductions under JAEPA, tariff at their end,” she said.
implemented from 1 April 2015, In addition to the reduced
is providing significant business tariffs, Ms Taylor said JAEPA
opportunities for Australian has created a new momentum,
exports to Japan.
which is turning the focus back
Recognised as the most to Australian food exports.
liberalising trade agreement “There is a renewed sense
that Japan has ever concluded, of opportunity in Japan around
JAEPA is delivering substantial fresh food exports from Australia
benefits for the Australian and now is the time to tap into
economy and enhancing
it. Apart from understanding
business with Japan –
how to access the preferential
Australia’s second largest tariffs, it is equally important
trading partner.
to understand the market
Austrade Senior Trade
opportunity and make sure your
Commissioner Catherine Taylor, export strategy aligns with it.
based in Osaka, said most of That is where Austrade, and in
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the key vegetables that Australia
exports to Japan have the
particular our team in Japan,
can assist.
“JAEPA is Australia’s chance
to develop new business for
vegetable exports – don’t miss
out on the benefits simply
because of paperwork. Use
it as an opportunity to have a
conversation with your importer
about not just claiming the
reduced tariffs but about
expanding business in this
important export market.”
Four steps to export your
products to Japan
1. Determine what goods you
are exporting by HS Code
using the Japanese Customs
website (www.customs.go.jp).
If you are not sure which code
your product falls into, ask
your importer to check with the
Japanese Customs Office.
2. Confirm how your product is
being treated under JAEPA in
terms of tariff reductions and
tariff quota.
3. Ensure your products meet
the criteria for ‘Australian
Origin’.
4. Prepare a Certificate
of Origin (COO) for your
products. The Australian
Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (ACCI) and Australian
Industry Group (AIG) are
the accredited certifiers in
Australia. Alternatively, you
can self-certify using an Origin
Certification Document (OCD).
More information is available
on the DFAT website at http://
dfat.gov.au/trade/agreements/
jaepa/fact-sheets/Pages/guideto-using-jaepa-to-export-andimport-goods.aspx.
Information seminars
The Federal Government is
running a national outreach
program to provide practical
information on how to maximise
the benefits from Australia’s
free trade agreements (FTAs).
Register for an FTA seminar
near you by visiting the Austrade
website (www.austrade.gov.au).
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For more information on
JAEPA, visit https://ftaportal.
dfat.gov.au or email enquiry.
Japan@austrade.gov.au or
jaepa@austrade.gov.au.
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