CEFTA
Distinction between non-preferential and preferential rules of origin
Rules of origin can either be “non-preferential” or “preferential”.
- Non preferential rules of origin are used to determine the origin of goods for general purposes, such as applying standard tariffs, trade statistics, and compliance with trade regulations, such as anti-dumping measures.
- Preferential rules of origin are used to determine whether goods qualify for reduced tariffs under specific trade agreements (typically free trade agreements, like CEFTA, or other forms of preferential trade arrangements, such as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements, but even unilateral trade preferences like the European Union’s Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) or other arrangements).