WHAT 原产地规则 MEANS
What 原产地规则 means
Origin can depend on whether goods are wholly obtained or sufficiently transformed under the applicable non-preferential rule or a particular free-trade agreement. Proof and direct-transport requirements may also matter.
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Why the role matters
Origin is not simply the shipping country. Misclassification can affect preferential tariffs, trade remedies, marking and compliance with sanctions or controls.
CONTEXT
Where you see the term
ContextWhat it means there
FTA claimsCertificate or declaration supports preferential tariff treatment.
Manufacturing chainsSubstantial-transformation rules are tested.
Customs auditImporter must support the claimed origin.
TRANSLATION NOTE
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Translation note
原产地规则 is “rules of origin”. 原产地证书 is a separate term: “certificate of origin”.
AUTHORITY
Primary legal basis
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Example
Goods are assembled in Vietnam using Chinese and Korean components. The importer must apply the relevant FTA rule rather than treating the final shipping point as conclusive.
SOURCES AND REVIEW
Primary authorities.
18 Sep 2026
OFFICIAL SOURCESUPPORTSCHECKED
China Customs rules-of-origin framework / certificate guidance
China Customs rules-of-origin framework / certificate guidance
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