A great overview is provided by this interesting article published by the BCCJ with Trade Policy Counsellor for British Embassy Tokyo, Matthew Li: The UK’s Accession to CPTPP: Implications and Opportunities for UK-Japan Trade Relations and Beyond – British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
DBT have compiled business guidance, treaty information and other documents to help you understand the UK’s accession to the CPTPP: The UK and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – GOV.UK
The UK Government guidance pages for UK-Japan trade agreements.
Specific information on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) opportunities including details on tariffs, customs, digital trade, investment, and government procurement:
- Tariffs and customs for imports from and exports to Japan
- CPTPP rules of origin in Japan
- Trading goods and services digitally in Japan
- Travelling to Japan
- Investing in Japan
- Government procurement opportunities in Japan
- Product regulation and testing in Japan
- Sanitary and phytosanitary measures in Japan
Sector guides: https://www.great.gov.uk/markets/japan/sector/
For further information please take a listen of our PODCAST episode chatting with the DBT Free Trade Agreement Utilisation (FTAU) team. Recorded in the summer of 2024, although we primarily chat about the UK-Japan CEPA, Valeria and John do mention the CPTPP in anticipation of entry in force coming later in the year.
For even further information you can contact UK Government Export Support Advice: Contact
