Definition
The criteria used to determine the economic nationality of goods so they can qualify for preferential duty under a trade agreement. They typically require goods to be wholly obtained or sufficiently processed in the exporting country, measured by tariff change, value addition or specific processing. Goods must satisfy the relevant rules to claim preference under agreements such as SADC, AfCFTA or the SADC EU EPA.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rules of Origin?
The criteria used to determine the economic nationality of goods so they can qualify for preferential duty under a trade agreement. They typically require goods to be wholly obtained or sufficiently processed in the exporting country, measured by tariff change, value addition or specific processing. Goods must satisfy the relevant rules to claim preference under agreements such as SADC, AfCFTA or the SADC EU EPA.
Which glossary terms are related to Rules of Origin?
Rules of Origin is a regional trade term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include AfCFTA Tariff Phase-Down, AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), Certificate of Origin, COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.