June 21, 2021
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Rules of preferential origin

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What are the rules of preferential origin?

Rules of preferential origin are an essential element of preferential trade agreements and unilateral preferences granted to developing countries. They define the conditions under which a product is regarded as originating and can benefit from lower rates of duty upon importation in the country of destination. 

What are the conditions under which a product is regarded as originating?

The conditions under which a product is regarded as originating are based on origin criteria, procedural provisions, and consignment criteria, see the picture below.

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Non-preferential origin & punitive tariffs
09-05-2023

Enrika Naujokė

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Non-preferential origin & punitive tariffs
09-05-2023

Enrika Naujokė

origin
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Harley-Davidson case highlights limits of binding origin information in Union customs law
07-05-2023

In the European Union customs law, it is possible for an economic operator to obtain binding tariff or origin information decisions, which provide assurance about the tariff classification or origin of goods. However, does such a customs decision always guarantee legal security just because national customs has issued a favorable decision to the trader?

Jonas Sakalauskas

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en, lt
Harley-Davidson case highlights limits of binding origin information in Union customs law
07-05-2023

In the European Union customs law, it is possible for an economic operator to obtain binding tariff or origin information decisions, which provide assurance about the tariff classification or origin of goods. However, does such a customs decision always guarantee legal security just because national customs has issued a favorable decision to the trader?

Jonas Sakalauskas

origin
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Preferential origin: supplier's declaration in the EU
30-04-2023

Annette Reiser

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Preferential origin: supplier's declaration in the EU
30-04-2023

Annette Reiser

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Issues of preferential and non-preferential origin in complex supply chains
20-11-2022

Anthony Buckley

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Issues of preferential and non-preferential origin in complex supply chains
20-11-2022

Anthony Buckley

origin
en, lt
Software installation and origin of goods
11-09-2022

Reader's question: ‘We export certain devices to Ukraine. The product-specific rule is based on the value criterion. Can the value of expensive software, which was created and developed in the EU, be counted as the value of originating materials?’ To answer this question, we review various aspects of the topic, which is becoming increasingly important, as more and more goods do not function without software.

Enrika Naujokė

origin
en, lt
Software installation and origin of goods
11-09-2022

Reader's question: ‘We export certain devices to Ukraine. The product-specific rule is based on the value criterion. Can the value of expensive software, which was created and developed in the EU, be counted as the value of originating materials?’ To answer this question, we review various aspects of the topic, which is becoming increasingly important, as more and more goods do not function without software.

Enrika Naujokė

origin
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