Origin of the goods
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From the customs point of view, it is necessary to prove the origin of a merchandise for the application of commercial policy measures (quotas, quantitative limits, anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, etc.) and preferential tariff policy measures (tariff benefits under the agreements or preferential regimes of the EC with certain countries, group of countries or territories).
Depending on the country of origin of the merchandise, a normal tariff rate or reduced or zero tariff rates may be applied, derived from the granting of :
- Preferential tariff measures contained in agreements that the European Union has concluded with certain countries or groups of countries and that provide for the granting of preferential tariff treatment.
- Preferential tariff measures adopted unilaterally by the European Union in favor of certain countries, groups of countries or territories; e.g. the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).
- Autonomous suspension measures that provide for the reduction or exemption of import duties applicable to certain goods.
The tariff quotas are listed on this page.
In addition, depending on the origin of the goods, the importation of goods may be limited or subject to certain conditions or requirements that must be met; for example, measures that prohibit importation into the European Union for political, health or public order reasons or measures that require certain controls, such as health, veterinary, SOIVRE (quality) certificates, etc