Rules of Origin
/ˈruːlz əv ˈɔːrɪdʒɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) Criteria used to determine the country of origin of a product for purposes of international trade and tariffs.
The rules of origin specify how much local content a product must have to qualify for preferential tariff treatment.
- (n.) Legal standards that identify the national source of goods in customs and trade law.
Customs officials rely on rules of origin to apply correct duties to imported merchandise.
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Commentary
Rules of origin are vital in international trade agreements to prevent trade circumvention and apply appropriate tariffs.
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