Customs
Country of origin
The country where goods were produced or substantially transformed, which determines applicable duty rates and trade measures.Country of origin is decided by rules of origin — often the place of last substantial transformation — and is declared on the customs declaration. It governs preferential tariffs, anti-dumping duties, quotas and origin marking requirements, and is distinct from the country the goods were shipped from.
Frequently asked questions
- How is country of origin determined?
- By the rules of origin — usually the country where the goods were wholly obtained or last substantially transformed.
- Is country of origin the same as country of shipment?
- No — goods can be shipped from a different country than where they were produced; only origin governs duty rates and trade measures.