Päritolunõuete

Päritolunõuete, a term originating from Estonian, refers to origin requirements. These requirements are typically found in trade regulations and customs law, determining the country or region where a product is considered to have been manufactured or produced. The determination of origin is crucial for various purposes, including the application of tariffs, quotas, trade preferences, and embargoes.

There are two main types of origin: preferential and non-preferential. Preferential origin is established under specific trade agreements, such as free trade agreements or schemes for developing countries, and grants certain trade advantages. Non-preferential origin, on the other hand, is determined by general rules and is used for purposes like most-favored-nation (MFN) tariff rates, anti-dumping duties, and country-of-origin marking.

The rules for determining origin can be complex and often depend on the nature of the product. For goods wholly obtained in a single country, the origin is straightforward. However, for goods that have undergone processing in more than one country, the rules typically look at the last substantial transformation. This transformation is usually defined by changes in tariff classification, specific processing operations, or value added. Understanding and correctly applying päritolunõuete is essential for businesses engaged in international trade to ensure compliance with relevant laws and to benefit from applicable trade policies.