In many organisations, Rules of Origin are still perceived as a technical customs requirement, a compliance box to tick when exporting under a trade agreement. In practice, origin is far more consequential. Origin determines whether: As global trade becomes increasingly shaped by Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), supply-chain regionalisation, and customs enforcement, origin has evolved from a documentation exercise…
. For many organisations engaged in international trade, Rules of Origin are primarily viewed through a commercial lens. They are understood as the mechanism that determines whether goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under Free Trade Agreements. In this framing, origin is a cost lever, a way to reduce duty, improve competitiveness, and optimise supply…
The Harley Davidson Origin case originated during the first term of Donald Trump, when his administration imposed steep tariffs on EU steel and aluminum. The issue was whether the decision by Harley Davidson to relocate production to Thailand was “economically justified” or simply aimed at avoiding additional EU customs duties on certain US-origin products. The…
Brexit key EU-UK official documents are listed here for those who need easy access to the official sources. Brexit introduced customs requirements and compliance obligations to trade between the UK and the EU. These requirements are grounded in legislations listed hereafter. Quick Brexit Timeline Summaries of Legislation (EU) List of official EU-UK documents Document Published…