Jinsi ya kukokotoa Rules of Origin

Rules of Origin ni nini?

The Rules of Origin Calculator determines whether a product qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement (like USMCA or CPTPP) by evaluating regional value content, tariff shift, and processing requirements.

Fomula

TV

Transaction Value ($) — Price actually paid or payable for the good

VNM

Value of Non-Originating Materials ($) — Cost of materials that do not originate in the FTA region

NC

Net Cost ($) — Total cost minus sales promotion, royalties, and shipping/packing

RVC

Regional Value Content (%) — Percentage of value originating within the FTA region

Mwongozo wa Hatua kwa Hatua

1. 1Identify the applicable FTA and the specific rule of origin for your product HTS code
2. 2Calculate Regional Value Content using either the transaction value or net cost method
3. 3Check whether the product meets the required tariff shift (change in HTS chapter/heading)
4. 4Verify any product-specific rules such as minimum processing or technical requirements

Mifano Iliyotatuliwa

Makosa ya Kawaida ya Kuepuka

• ✕Using transaction value method when net cost method would yield a better RVC
• ✕Not tracking origin of all inputs — even minor components can disqualify the product
• ✕Assuming assembly alone qualifies as sufficient transformation

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