About the CPTPP
The CPTPP [PDF] is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on 8 March 2018 in Santiago, Chile between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. The United Kingdom (UK) signed its accession protocol to join CPTPP in July 2023. CPTPP entered into force for Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Singapore on 30 December 2018; 14 January 2019 for Vietnam; 19 September 2021 for Peru; 29 November 2022 for Malaysia; 21 February 2023 for Chile; 12 July 2023 for Brunei; and 15 December 2024 for the UK.
This Agreement is a separate treaty that incorporates, by reference, the provisions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement (signed but not in force), with the exception of a limited set of suspended provisions.
Membership is open to other economies if they are able to meet the Agreement's high standards including a record of complying with international trade commitments and gain consensus support from CPTPP members.
The role of Chair of the CPTPP is shared among the membership. In 2026, the CPTPP Chair is Vietnam. Australia was the 2025 CPTPP Chair.
Making the most of the CPTPP
The CPTPP recognises the challenges facing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in establishing export markets, and includes outcomes to assist SEMEs in the CPTPP region.
Other resources available include:
DFAT's FTA Portal
The FTA Portal is a comprehensive resource for exporters, and importers of goods and services looking to explore the benefits of Australia's current free trade agreements and how to apply for preferential treatment under those FTAs.
Guide to using CPTPP to export and import goods
This guide has detailed information about how you can make the most of the CPTPP including how to make sure your goods qualify for tariff cuts.
Certification of Origin
Under the CPTPP, an importer may make a claim for preferential tariff treatment based on a Certification of Origin (COO) completed by:
- an importer
- an exporter, or
- a producer
Unlike other FTAs, under CPTPP this certification does not need to follow a prescribed format, however it must be in writing (including electronic) and must contain a set of minimum data requirements. A template to help you meet these requirements is available here:
Attachment C: Guide to using CPTPP certification of origin for template example [DOCX]
FAQ
Exporter and importer frequently asked questions
Other useful information includes: