Rules of Origin
4 - 5 July (1.5 days)
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). You will learn about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and
about recent trends in European preferential trade arrangements. The exercises
on Rules of Origin will give you an opportunity to practice your skills.
Facilitators:
Mette Azzam, Senior Technical Officer, Origin Sub-Directorate, WCO Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate
Toshihiko Yamate, Technical Attaché, Origin Sub-Directorate, WCO Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate
External Experts:
Gary Wilkinson, Policy Adviser, DG TAXUD, European Commission
Peter McRae, CEO of Australien/NZ Independent Customs Brockerage Platinum Freight Management
Japan Customs
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.
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Day 1 – Monday 4 July | |
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Session I: Introduction and general aspects of Rules of Origin | |
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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 · The ongoing issues discussed at a global level, including the WTO Ministerial Decision for LDCs
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Toshihiko Yamate |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session II: Key concepts of Rules of Origin | |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Key concepts of Rules of Origin (e.g. origin criteria, cumulation, territorial requirements, certification, verification)
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Toshihiko Yamate |
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12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
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Session III: WCO activities on Rules of Origin | |
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14:00 – 14:30 |
· Overview of WCO activities on Rules of Origin · Revenue Package origin tools
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Toshihiko Yamate |
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Session IV: Exercise on Rules of Origin | |
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14:30 – 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 Toshihiko Yamate |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session IV (continuation): Exercise on Rules of Origin | |
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16:00 – 16:30 |
· 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 Toshihiko Yamate |
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Session V: New developments in relation to Rules of Origin and Free Trade Agreements | |
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16:30 – 17:30 |
· Introduction to the Rules of Origin of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), focusing on the major differences between the TPP and existing FTAs and their possible impact on the implementation of origin work in Member administrations · Q & A
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Toshihiko Yamate External Expert: Japan Customs |
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Day 2 – Tuesday 5 July | |
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Session VI: Benefits and risks of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Rules of Origin from the business perspective | |
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09:30 – 11:00 |
· Possible impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Rules of Origin on the private sector, including possible benefits and risks viewed from the business perspective · Q & A
Facilitators: Mette Azzam and Toshihiko Yamate External Expert: Peter McRae |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session VII: Recent trends in preferential trade arrangements in the EU. Summary and closing remarks | |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
· Introduction to the Rules of Origin in the European origin model · Q & A · Summary and closing remarks
Facilitators: Mette Azzam & Toshihiko Yamate External Expert: Gary Wilkinson |
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12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
