In international trade practice, a Certificate of Origin is far from just a piece of paper. As the economic passport of goods, it directly relates to tariff preferences, trade statistics, anti-dumping investigations, and other important matters. According to WTOs Agreement on Rules of Origin, origin determination must follow the substantial transformation principle, which is also the key point we must grasp when handling mixed-load imports.
For imported goods mixed in tank areas, we need to consider different scenarios:
of experience, I recommend the following compliant operation procedures:foreign tradeVerify processing technology
In practice, we have handled multiple dispute cases caused by origin issues, with special attention to:
the evidence chain preservation strategyTriple protectionInternal compliance review + third-party certification + trade credit insurance
If Chinese origin standards cannot be met, consider the following alternatives:
Remember:Compliance is always more important than short-term gainsWe once assisted a chemical company in successfully converting imported raw materials into products meeting Chinese origin standards through process improvements, not only resolving certificate issues but also obtaining an additional 13% tariff preference
Handling origin issues for mixed cargo requires the rigor of solving a chemical equation. Companies are advised to establish a completeOrigin management systemIncluding full-process control of raw material traceability, processing records, certificate management, etc. When encountering complex situations, it is advisable to consult professional customs brokers or law firms, as their advice can often help you avoid potential legal risks. After all, in international trade, compliant operation is the path to long-term success.
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