Origin
Preferential
Inbound
Non-preferential origin and provenance
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Non preferential origin
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Introduction
Inbound originkeeping
When an inbound parcel is registered in the terminal’s ERP system, CS records the non-preferential country of origin of the goods. As a general principle, VTTI relies on origin information provided by the customer. The customer is required to provide the non-preferential country of origin as part of the nomination. VTTI does not accept inbound shipments for which the cargo owner or its representativecustomer is unable to identify the non-preferential country of origin.
The origin information recorded upon arrival remains linked to the relevant parcel in the ERP system for as long as the goods remain at the terminal. This provides an auditable record of the origin information received and enables VTTI to trace that information, together with the available supporting documentation, throughout the goods'goods’ stay at the terminal.
Supporting documentation and reasonableness checks
An inbound shipment may also be accompanied by a proof of origin, a customs status document or other origin-related supporting documentation. These documents, together with the relevant data contained therein, are recorded and stored in the ERP system.
CS performs a reasonableness check to assess whether the documentation appears complete, meets the applicable formal requirements and can reasonably be linked to the shipment concerned. In the event of any doubt, ambiguity or apparent error, CS will request clarification and/or correction from the client.customer.
Where necessary, CS will involve the terminal’s customs specialist. Depending on the complexity or potential financial impact of the matter, the terminal’s customs specialist may request support from CGT.
Preferential origin upon import
The preferential origin of goods becomes particularly relevant when they are declared for release for free circulation. Preferential tariff treatment may only be claimed where the goods qualify as originating under the applicable preferential arrangement and the required proof of origin is available and passes the reasonableness check. The form and requirements of the proof may vary depending on the arrangement concerned.
CS performs thisthe reasonableness check to establish whether the required proof is available and appears to meet the applicable requirements. If these conditions are not met, VTTI will not claim preferential tariff treatment.
Outbound
OutboundGoods originleaving the terminal unchanged
When goods leave the terminal, origin information may be required for customs or commercial purposes. IfWhere the goods have remained unchanged during their stay at the terminal, VTTI relies on the origin information and supporting documentsdocumentation recorded upon arrival, supplemented by any additional information or documentation provided by the cargocustomer.
Origin ordetermination itsfollowing representative.operations at the terminal
Where goods have undergone processing, blendingprocessing or other operationsblending at the terminal, the origin of the resulting outbound product may need to be determined. ThisVTTI determinationdetermines isthe madeorigin by applying the relevant preferential or non-preferential origin rule.
Depending on the ruleapplicable concerned,rule, the determination may take into account the nature of the operationoperations performed,performed and the originorigin, andcustoms classification of the input materials, and theirclassification, value, weight or quantity mayof bethe relevant.input materials. The origin information recorded for the inbound parcelsparcels, andtogether with the movements and operations registered in the ERP systemsystem, provideprovides the basis for this assessment.
Preferential origin upon export
AsWhere a generalcustomer principle,requests VTTIa relies on information and supporting documentation provided by the cargo owner or its representative, together with the operational and inventory data available in VTTI’s systems. The cargo owner remains responsible for providing any additional information or documentation required to determine or substantiate the originproof of the outbound goods.
Where preferential origin is requesteddocument for an outbound product,shipment, VTTI assesses whether the relevant product qualifies as originating under the applicable preferential arrangement and whether thethat origin can be sufficiently substantiated.
VTTI will only issue, make out or otherwise facilitate a proof of origin or other statement supporting preferential origin will only be issued, made out or otherwise facilitated by VTTI where the applicable origin requirements are met and the required supporting evidence is available. If the preferential origin cannot be sufficiently established,established or substantiated, VTTI will not issue or facilitate a proof of preferential origin.
Recording the origin determination
The outcome of the origin determination and the relevant supporting documentation are recorded and retained in VTTI’s systems,systems. allowingThis provides an auditable record and enables VTTI to link the origin of the outbound product to be linked to the relevant inbound materials and the operations performed at the terminal.