Ursprungsprov

Ursprungsprov is a term used in Swedish to refer to evidence or samples that establish the origin of a product or material. It can denote a document, certificate, or physical sample that supports origin claims and is used in regulatory, customs, and quality-control contexts as well as in research.

In international trade, origin claims determine eligibility for tariff preferences and compliance with trade rules. The most common forms are certificates of origin (ursprungsintyg) and declarations of origin (ursprungsdeklaration), sometimes accompanied by a movement certificate such as the EUR.1. For many goods, a basic commercial invoice or supplier declaration can suffice, while in other cases more detailed documentation is required to verify origin for non-preferential purposes or investigations.

Verification of origin may rely on documentary evidence, such as production records, supplier attestations, and invoices, and in certain sectors, scientific or technical analysis of materials to corroborate origin claims. The appropriate approach depends on the product, the applicable trade agreement, and the requirements of the importing country’s customs authority.

Regulatory framework and practice vary by jurisdiction but are generally governed by international rules of origin in trade agreements and national customs regulations. In the European context, rules of origin are applied within the framework of harmonized customs procedures and regional agreements, with authorities responsible for validating or issuing origin documents and for enforcing compliance.

Ursprungsprov thus encompasses both documentary evidence and, where needed, material samples used to determine and prove the origin of goods or materials in trade and regulation.