In case the rule of origin attributed to your product is not satisfied (see sufficiently transformed goods section) the product may still be considered as originating from that country. The rule of origin can still apply if the value of the non-originating materials (that do not fulfill the rule) does not exceed a concrete threshold specified in each set of rules of origin. This threshold is normally 10% or 15% of the ex-work price of your good.
Rules Applied:
If the rule attributed to your good is as that described in sufficiently transformed goods section, there are three scenarios where tolerance may apply:
• The change of tariff classification: the tolerance permits you to use non-originating materials which have different tariff headings than the final product value - as long as the value of these materials does not exceed the tolerance threshold. This threshold is specified in the relevant rules of origin.
• Manufacture from certain products: because of cumulation the tolerance permits you to use non-originating materials that represent a later stage of production - provided that their value does not exceed the tolerance threshold. This threshold is specified in the relevant set of rules of origin.
• The value added rule: note that you cannot use the tolerance as the threshold of the specific rule of origin attributed to your product percentage cannot be exceeded in any case.
Even if your product is originating you need still to verify the product was sent from the “originating” country and arrive to the destination without being manipulated in another country, apart from the mere operations needed for keeping the product in good conditions.
Rules Applied:
If the rule attributed to your good is as that described in sufficiently transformed goods section, there are three scenarios where tolerance may apply:
• The change of tariff classification: the tolerance permits you to use non-originating materials which have different tariff headings than the final product value - as long as the value of these materials does not exceed the tolerance threshold. This threshold is specified in the relevant rules of origin.
• Manufacture from certain products: because of cumulation the tolerance permits you to use non-originating materials that represent a later stage of production - provided that their value does not exceed the tolerance threshold. This threshold is specified in the relevant set of rules of origin.
• The value added rule: note that you cannot use the tolerance as the threshold of the specific rule of origin attributed to your product percentage cannot be exceeded in any case.
Direct transport or non-manipulation rule:
Even if your product is originating you need still to verify the product was sent from the “originating” country and arrive to the destination without being manipulated in another country, apart from the mere operations needed for keeping the product in good conditions.