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In the EU we recognize 2 different types of origin:Preferential originNon-preferential originSubject to all conditions being met, preferential origin result in the payment of a reduced or nil import duty rate upon import into the EU.Non-preferential origin doe...

Legal basisPreferential origin is primarily based on Free Trade Agreements (FTA). FTAs are reciprocal. Based on the FTA between the EU and Morocco, products of EU preferential origin can be imported at preferential duty rates into Morocco and products of Moroc...

Non-preferential rules of originThere are 3 rules that determine the non-preferential origin of a product. The 3rd rule is a residual rule that applies if rule 1 and rule 2 do not apply.Rule 1Goods are of non-preferential origin in the single country or territ...

To determine what customs procedure must be applied in relation to operational activities, whereby two or more Products are mixed together, it is important to understand what is defined as a mixture or, in case of fluid Products, a Blend. In the area of custom...

The legislation defines Union goods in article 5, paragraph 23, UCC. Products with the non-Union customs status are referred to as any Product NOT of the Union customs status (article 5, paragraph 24, UCC). Inherent to the definition is that in case Product of...

Registration of Customs Products (Taric) and Products by their Trade nameFor example. A company trades in citrus fruits. Then most likely the below Taric codes are relevant: The Customs Product database should allow the User to register the relevant Taric cod...

This page describes how we calculate the tax amounts (import duties / excise / VAT etc).Source of Products & Measures dataThe data needed to calculate the tax amounts is refreshed every night using the following API for each unique taric code that we created i...

Introduction1 Definition and Importance of OriginIn international trade, the term origin refers to the economic nationality of a product — that is, the country where it was produced or underwent its last substantial transformation. Determining a product’s orig...

Introduction and Context1 Meaning of Preferential OriginPreferential origin refers to the economic nationality of a product as determined under the terms of a preferential trade agreement between two or more countries. It establishes whether a product qualifie...

Step 1 - Identify Applicable AgreementDetermine whether a preferential trade agreement exists between the exporting and importing countries. If such an agreement exists, it provides the basis for preferential tariff treatment.Step 2 - Determine Tariff Classifi...

[TO BE PRINTED ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD]SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION I, the undersigned, declare that the goods listed on this document …………………………….……………….(1), originate in ……………………………….(2) and satisfy the rules of origin governing preferential trade with …………………………………...

1. Purpose and ScopeThis procedure outlines how to determine and maintain preferential origin status for petroleum products classified under tariff heading 2710 that are stored, handled, or blended in the EU or the UK under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agre...

Introduction and Context1. Meaning of non-preferential originNon-preferential origin determines the economic nationality of a product for general customs purposes within the EU. It establishes which country a product is considered to originate from when import...

Step 1 - Classify the GoodsDetermine the correct HS/CN code of the final product. Check whether the product is listed in Annex 22‑01 (or other EU codified rules). Step 2 - Check if Goods Are Wholly ObtainedConfirm extraction, production, or manufacture occurre...

Topic Case (link) Date Key holding (one line) Practical takeaway Non-preferential / substantial transformation (steel pipes) C-86/24 — CS STEEL a.s. v Generální ředitelství cel. (EUR-Lex) (EUR-Lex) 2 Oct 2025 Annex 22-01’s primary rule excluding cold-re...