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ASEAN-Japan FTA – Origin Cumulation for Wood Products

When manufacturing wood products within the ASEAN–Japan FTA zone, exporters and logistics providers can apply origin cumulation rules to secure tariff benefits.

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When manufacturing wood products within the ASEAN–Japan FTA zone, exporters and logistics providers can apply origin cumulation rules to secure tariff benefits.

Timber, lumber, and semi-finished wood materials sourced from any ASEAN member state or Japan are aggregated so that the final product – furniture, plywood, veneers, or other wood articles – meets…

This proves especially valuable for intricate supply chains where raw timber is felled in one country, processed in a second, and finished in a third.

Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.meti.go.jp/english/policy/trade_policy/FTA/index.html

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When manufacturing wood products within the ASEAN–Japan FTA zone, exporters and logistics providers can apply origin cumulation rules to secure tariff benefits. Timber, lumber, and semi-finished wood materials sourced from any ASEAN member state or Japan are aggregated so that the final product – furniture, plywood, veneers, or other wood articles – meets originating requirements. This proves especially valuable for intricate supply chains where raw timber is felled in one country, processed in a second, and finished in a third.

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