Issuing of certificates of origin in some economic integration agreements signed by Latin American countries

In the context of an economic integration agreement (EIA), the issuing and verification of certificates of origin are carried out in accordance with procedures which ensure compliance with the rules of origin. Each EIA has its own system of rules of origin with their corresponding procedures. The purpose of the rules is to define clearly the geographical provenance of a good which may benefit from preferential tariffs in the importing country. The main purpose of the rules of origin is to avoid the diversion of trade, so that preferential tariff treatment is applied only to those products negotiated between the parties. The rules of origin of an EIA are more important than the actual process of tariff reduction, as that process is concluded at some point in time, whereas the rules of origin remain applicable indefinitely.

Preferential trade agreements in the Caribbean: issues and approaches

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Barriers to Latin American and Caribbean exports in the US market, 1998-1999

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Trade policy and wage inequality in Chile since the 1990s

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Rules of origin and trade facilitation in preferential trade agreements in Latin America

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Ex-post evaluation of the employment effects of a preferential trade agreement: methodological issues, illustrated with a reference to Chile

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The international competitiveness of the Costa Rican clothing industry

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General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

Describe los antecedentes, organización y funciones del Acuerdo General sobre Aranceles Aduaneros y Comercio (GATT). Incluye las principales reglas del Acuerdo.

Tariffs and the Plano Real in Brazil

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Electric tariffs and regional development

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Comercio internacional y desempeño económico: indicadores seleccionados para economías pequeñas

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Comparison of the preferential margins in the ECCM tariff with the average margins prior in force in the region

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