Rules of Origin
(1day)
French/English interpretation
The course is focused on recent trends in Rules of Origin and preferential trade arrangements. It will introduce the general aspects of Rules of Origin, including their economic implications and key concepts (e.g. origin criteria, cumulation, territorial requirements, certification, and verification). The exercises on Rules of Origin will give you an opportunity to practice your skills.
Facilitators:
Mette Azzam, Senior Technical Officer, Origin Sub-Directorate, Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate WCO
Rika Tokai, Technical Attaché, Origin Sub-Directorate, Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate WCO
External Experts:
Private sector participants will receive a login to access the free e-learning module “Introduction on Rules of Origin” at the latest 10 days before the course starts. WCO Members can access the same material on the CLIKC! platform.
Day 1 – |
|
Session I: Introduction and general aspects of Rules of Origin |
|
09:30 – 11:00 |
Introduction to the programme: content and objectives
General aspects of Rules of Origin · Introduction to Rules of Origin and their economic implications · Ongoing issues discussed at a global level, including the WTO Ministerial Decision for LDCs and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Rika Tokai |
11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
Session II: Key concepts of Rules of Origin |
|
11:30 – 12:30 |
Key concepts of Rules of Origin (e.g. origin criteria, cumulation, territorial requirements, certification, verification)
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Rika Tokai |
12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
Session III: WCO activities on Rules of Origin |
|
14:00 – 15:00 |
· Overview of WCO activities on Rules of Origin · Revenue Package origin tools, incl. new Guide related to preferential rules of origin for LDCs
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Rika Tokai |
Session IV: Exercise on Rules of Origin |
|
15:00 – 15:30 |
· Participants own “cases” (provided to the organizers in advance, anonymously if need be). Two or three cases will be discussed and proposals for solutions provided within the group, facilitated by the WCO.
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Rika Tokai |
15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
Session IV (continuation): Exercise on Rules of Origin |
|
16:00 -17:00 |
· Participants own “cases” (provided to the organizers in advance, anonymously if need be). Two or three cases will be discussed and proposals for solutions provided within the group, facilitated by the WCO.
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Rika Tokai |
Session V: Summary and closing remarks |
|
17:00 – 17:30 |
· Q & A · Summary and closing remarks
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Rika Tokai |