TITLE I: TRADE IN GOODS Chapter 1: National treatment and market access for goods (including trade remedies) Article GOODS. 1: Objective The objective of this Chapter is to facilitate trade in goods between the Parties and to maintain liberalised trade in goods in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Article GOODS.2: Scope Except as […]
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Origin EU UK Agreement
Chapter 2: Rules of origin Section 1: Rules of origin Article ORIG.1: Objective The objective of this Chapter is to lay down the provisions determining the origin of goods for the purpose of application of preferential tariff treatment under this Agreement, and setting out related origin procedures. Article ORIG.2: Definitions For the purposes of this […]
Claiming Preferential Origin
Section 2: Origin procedures Article ORIG.18: Claim for preferential tariff treatment 1. The importing Party, on importation, shall grant preferential tariff treatment to a product originating in the other Party within the meaning of this Chapter on the basis of a claim by the importer for preferential tariff treatment. The importer shall be responsible for […]
SPS (Food Animal Plant) EU UK Agreement
Chapter 3: Sanitary and phytosanitary measures Article SPS.1: Objectives The objectives of this Chapter are to: (a) protect human, animal and plant life or health in the territories of the Parties while facilitating trade between the Parties; (b) further the implementation of the SPS Agreement; (c) ensure that the Parties’ sanitary and phytosanitary (“SPS”) measures […]
Regulatory Barriers EU UK Agreement
Chapter 4: Technical barriers to trade Article TBT.1: Objective The objective of this Chapter is to facilitate trade in goods between the Parties by preventing, identifying and eliminating unnecessary technical barriers to trade. Article TBT.2: Scope 1. This Chapter applies to the preparation, adoption and application of all standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures, […]
Customs & Trade Facilitation EU UK Agreement
Chapter 5: Customs and trade facilitation Article CUSTMS.1: Objective The objectives of this Chapter are: (a) to reinforce cooperation between the Parties in the area of customs and trade facilitation and to support or maintain, where relevant, appropriate levels of compatibility of their customs legislation and practices with a view to ensuring that relevant legislation and […]
Easing Barriers for Organic Products
ANNEX TBT-4: ORGANIC PRODUCTS Article 1: Objective and scope 1. The objective of this Annex is to set out the provisions and procedures for fostering trade in organic products in accordance with the principles of non-discrimination and reciprocity, by means of the recognition of equivalence by the Parties of their respective laws. 2. This Annex […]
Easing Barriers Motor Sector
ANNEX TBT-1: MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF Article 1: Definitions 1. For the purposes of this Annex: (a) “WP.29” means the World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations within the framework of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (“UNECE”); (b) “1958 Agreement” means the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Harmonized Technical United […]
Easing Barriers for Medicines
ANNEX TBT-2: MEDICINAL PRODUCTS Article 1: Definitions 1. For the purposes of this Annex: (a) “authority” means an authority of a Party as listed in Appendix A; (b) “Good Manufacturing Practice” or “GMP” means that part of quality assurance which ensures that products are consistently produced and controlled in accordance with the quality standards appropriate […]
Easing Barriers for Chemicals EU UK Agreement
ANNEX TBT-3: CHEMICALS Article 1: Definitions For the purposes of this Annex: (a) “responsible authorities” means (i) For the Union: the European Commission; (ii) For the United Kingdom: the government of the United Kingdom. (b) “UN GHS” means the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. Article 2: Scope This Annex […]
Exceptions & Limits EU UK Agreement
TITLE XII: EXCEPTIONS Article EXC.1: General exceptions 1. Nothing in Chapter one [National Treatment and market access for goods] and Chapter five of Title I of Heading One of Part two [Customs and trade facilitation], Title VIII of Heading One of Part two [Energy and raw materials], Chapter four of Title XI of Heading One […]
Easing Barriers Trade for Wine
ANNEX-TBT-5: TRADE IN WINE Article 1: Scope and definitions 1. This Annex applies to wine falling under Heading 22.04 of the Harmonised System. 2. For the purposes of this Annex, “wine produced in” means fresh grapes, grape must and grape must in fermentation that have been turned into wine or added to wine in the […]
Origin Declarations
ANNEX ORIG-3: SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION 1. A supplier’s declaration shall have the content set out in this Annex. 2. Except in the cases referred to in point 3, a supplier’s declaration shall be made out by the supplier for each consignment of products in the form provided for in Appendix 1 and annexed to the invoice, […]
Origin Product Specific Rules
ANNEX ORIG-1: INTRODUCTORY NOTES TO PRODUCT-SPECIFIC RULES OF ORIGIN Note 1 General Principles 1. This Annex sets out the general rules for the applicable requirements of Annex ORIG-2 [Product-specific rules of origin] as provided for in point (c) of Article ORIG 3(1) [General requirements] of this Agreement. 2. For the purposes of this Annex and […]
Recognitions AEOs EU UK Agreement
ANNEX CUSTMS-1: AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATORS Article 1 Criteria for and treatment of Authorised Economic Operators 1. The specified criteria for qualification as an Authorised Economic Operator (“AEO”) referred to in Article CUSTMS.9 [Authorised Economic Operators] of this Agreement, shall be established by the Parties’ laws, regulations or procedures. The specified criteria, which shall be published, […]
Rules of Origin EU Guidance
Quick guide to working with rules of origin PAGE CONTENTS Rules of origin – why do we need them? See if your product qualifies Proving your product’s origin Present your products and documents for customs clearance What happens if your product does not fulfil the requirements? Rules of origin – why do we need […]
EU Customs and Tax Post-Deal FAQs
BREXIT: END OF TRANSITION PERIOD FAQs ON TAX AND CUSTOMS This document gives an overview of the impact that the UK’s withdrawal from the Single Market and EU Customs Union will have in the areas of taxation and customs, as of 1 January 2021. These FAQs can serve as a first point of reference, providing […]
EU Registered Exporter Scheme (for Origin)
REX – Registered Exporter system PAGE CONTENTS Functionalities of the REX IT system Publication of registered exporter’s data Application of the REX system in the EU Application of the REX system in the context of the Overseas Association Decision Application of the REX system in the GSP scheme of the EU Useful links and documents […]
Temporary EU Origin Certification
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/2254 of 29 December 2020 on the making out of statements on origin on the basis of supplier’s declarations for preferential exports to the United Kingdom during a transitory period THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EU) […]
VAT Cooperation
PROTOCOL ON ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION AND COMBATING FRAUD IN THE FIELD OF VALUE ADDED TAX AND ON MUTUAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE RECOVERY OF CLAIMS RELATING TO TAXES AND DUTIES TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1: Objective The objective of this Protocol is to establish the framework for administrative cooperation between the Member States and the United […]
Customs Cooperation
PROTOCOL ON MUTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE IN CUSTOMS MATTERS Article 1: Definitions 1. For the purposes of this Protocol: (a) “applicant authority” means a competent administrative authority which has been designated by a Party for this purpose and which makes a request for assistance on the basis of this Protocol; (b) “operations in breach of customs […]