Country of origin is the country legally attributed to a product under the applicable origin rules. It is not necessarily the country of shipment, seller registration or final packaging.
Country of Origin: what the sourcing record should show
| Area | What to record |
|---|---|
| Decision | Determine origin from the product’s materials and production steps under the rules that apply to the import, tariff program, marking or trade measure. |
| Evidence | Keep the supplier declaration, bill of materials, manufacturing process, supporting certificates and the rule used for the conclusion. |
| Watch point | An unsupported origin claim can change duty, eligibility, marking and trade-remedy treatment. Verify it before customs entry. |
When does Country of Origin matter?
Determine origin from the product’s materials and production steps under the rules that apply to the import, tariff program, marking or trade measure.
What should buyers check before approving Country of Origin?
Keep the supplier declaration, bill of materials, manufacturing process, supporting certificates and the rule used for the conclusion.
An unsupported origin claim can change duty, eligibility, marking and trade-remedy treatment. Verify it before customs entry.
