📌 The correct determination of the country of origin of goods is a key element in the application of anti-dumping measures. Within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), unified approaches to determining the origin of goods are applied.
The legal framework is established by the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union dated 29 May 2014, the EAEU Customs Code, and Decision No. 49 of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated 13 July 2018, which approved the non-preferential rules for determining the origin of goods.
🔎 Criteria for Determining the Country of Origin
For non-preferential purposes, the country of origin of goods is considered to be the country in which the goods were wholly produced or underwent sufficient processing.
Where materials originating in different countries are used in the production of goods, the country of origin is determined based on the criteria of sufficient processing. These criteria include a change in the tariff classification code of the goods, the ad valorem share criterion, or the performance of specific production or technological operations.
📄 Confirmation of the Country of Origin
When applying measures to protect the domestic market that are contingent upon the origin of goods, the country of origin is confirmed by a certificate of origin.
The certificate is issued by an authorized body for a single consignment of goods.
In certain cases, the origin of goods may be confirmed by a declaration of origin. In particular, this applies where the total customs value of a consignment of identical goods does not exceed the amount equivalent to EUR 1,500, subject to compliance with the conditions established by the Rules.
✅ Conclusion
Therefore, the determination of the country of origin in the application of anti-dumping measures is directly relevant to establishing whether the respective measure applies to the imported goods. Proper documentary confirmation of the country of origin ensures the correct application of measures aimed at protecting the domestic market.