WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/RO/45/Add.13
20 June 2001
(01-3086)
Committee on Rules of Origin
INTEGRATED NEGOTIATING TEXT FOR THE
HARMONIZATION WORK PROGRAMME
CHAPTERS 74-81 (NON FERROUS METALS)
Note by the Secretariat
Addendum
1. At its meeting on 10 May 1996, the Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) decided to establish
an Integrated Negotiating Text (INT) for the Harmonization Work Programme.  The first INT wascirculated in document G/RO/W/13 (24 Ma y 1996), and had been periodically updated
(G/RO/W/13/Rev.1-3, G/RO/W/13/Rev .3/Add.1 and 2).  A further consolidated INT was circulated in
document G/RO/41(3 September 1999), and has al so been periodically updated (JOB(99)/5869,
JOB(99)/7617, JOB(00)/1573, JOB(00)/323 0, JOB(00) /5207 and JOB(00)/7194).
2. The attached addendum to document G/RO/45 is the latest update of the negotiating text for
Chapters 74-81 and reflects the progress made by the CRO in March 2001.G/RO/45/Add.13
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ISSUES FOR DECISION:  CHAPTERS 74 TO 81
ISSUE No. 1  : MANUFACTURE OF POWDERS OF LAMELLAR STRUCTURE FROM
POWDERS OF NON-LAMELLAR STRUCTURE
OPTION A : Yes
1. The metal powder industry differentiates betw een granular 3-dimensional metal powders and
a completely different line of powders consisting of 2-dimensional products of lamellar structure.
Granular 3-dimensional metal powder is produced by atomization of liquid metal with air or inert gas.
The atomized powder is processed by means of si eving and sifting techniques to obtain powders in
the desired grain sizes.  Lamellar metal powders are produced by means of a dry working processusing atomized powder as raw material.
2. The manufacture of lamellar powders is not a mere milling but a sophisticated, high-tech
conversion/reshaping process.  During the conver sion/reshaping process, new faces of lamellar
powder are continuously produced.  In addition to a clearly defined grain distribution pattern, thelamellar powders also show a highly reflective surface after being treated in a polishing machine in
order to smooth the surface.
3. In comparison with granular powder, lamellar powders have a considerably higher reactivity
because they have a very high surface area and a much lower thickness than atomized powders insimilar fineness.  These properties are required by the chemical and building industry. Hence, the
manufacture of copper or aluminium powders of lamellar structure from powders of non-lamellar
structure is considered to be a substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be :
ex7406.20(a) CTSH EC, CH
CTSHS JPN
ex7603.20(a) CTSH EC, CH
CTSHS JPN
OPTION B : No
4. The manufacture of powders of lamellar structure from powders of non-lamellar structure is
not a substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be:
ex7406.20(a) CTSHS, except from subheading
7406.10CAN, MEX, US,
PHI, BRA
ex7603.20(a) CTSHS, except from subheading
7603.10CAN, MEX, US,
PHI, BRA
Relevant HS Codes:
ex7406.20(a), ex7603.20(a)G/RO/45/Add.13
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ISSUE No. 2 : MANUFACTURE OF POWDERS FROM PLATES, SHEETS, STRIP AND FOIL
OPTION A: Yes
5.          The manufacture  of powders from plates, sheets, strip and foil is a substantial transformation.
•      The origin criterion should be:
ex78.04(b) CTHS CAN, CH, JPN, MEX, US,
PHI, BRA, IND , MAL
OPTION B: No
6.          The manufacture of powders from plates, sheets, strip and foil is not a substantial
transformation.
•      The origin criterion should be:
ex78.04(b) CTH EC
Relevant HS Code:
ex78.04(b)
ISSUE No.3:  MANUFACTURE OF FLAKES FROM POWDERSOPTION A: Yes
7.          The manufacture of flakes from powders is a substantial transformation.
•      The origin criterion should be:
ex81.01( ij), ex81.02( ij),
ex81.03( ij), ex81.04( ij),
ex81.05( ij), ex81.06( ij),
ex81.07( ij), ex81.08( ij),
ex81.09( ij), ex81.10( ij),
ex81.11( ij), ex81.13(d)CTHS CAN, CH, JPN, MEX, US
PHI
ex8112.19(e), ex8112.20( ij),
ex8112.30( ij), ex8112.40( ij),
ex8112.99(e)CTSHS CAN, CH, JPN, MEX, US
PHI
OPTION B: No
8.          The manufacture of flakes from powders is not a substantial transformation.
•      The origin criterion should be:G/RO/45/Add.13
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ex81.01( ij), ex81.02( ij),
ex81.03( ij), ex81.04( ij),
ex81.05( ij), ex81.06( ij),
ex81.07( ij), ex81.08( ij),
ex81.09( ij), ex81.10( ij),
ex81.11( ij), ex81.13(d)CTHS, except from powders EC
ex8112.19(e), ex8112.20( ij),
ex8112.30( ij), ex8112.40( ij),
ex8112.99(e)CTSHS, except from powders EC
Relevant HS Codes:
ex81.01( ij), ex81.02( ij), ex81.03( ij), ex81.04( ij), ex81.05( ij), ex81.06( ij), ex81.07( ij), ex81.08( ij),
ex81.09( ij), ex81.10( ij), ex81.11( ij), ex8112.19(e), ex8112.20( ij), ex8112.30( ij), ex8112.40( ij),
ex8112.99(e), ex81.13(d)
ISSUE No. 4:  MANUFACTURE OF POWDERS FROM FLAKES
OPTION A: Yes9. The manufacture of powders from flakes is a substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be:
7406.10 CTSH, except from
ex7406.20(a)CAN, CH, JPN, MEX,
US, PHI, BRA
ex7406.20(a) CTSHS JPN
CTSHS, except from
7406.10CAN, MEX, US, PHI,
BRA
ex75.04(a) CTHS CAN, CH, JPN, MEX,
US, PHI
7603.10 CTSH, except from
ex7603.20(a)CAN, CH, JPN, MEX,
US, PHI
ex7603.20(a) CTSHS CH, JPN
CTSHS, except from
7603.10CAN, MEX, US, PHI,
BRA
ex7903.90(a) CTSHS CAN, CH, JPN, MEX,
US, PHI
ex81.01(h), ex81.02(h),ex81.03(h), ex81.04(h),
ex81.05(h), ex81.06(h),
ex81.07(h), ex81.08(h),CTHS CAN, CH, JPN, MEX,
US, PHIG/RO/45/Add.13
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ex81.09(h), ex81.10(h),
ex81.11(h), ex81.13(c)
ex8112.11(d), ex8112.20(h),ex8112.30(h), ex8112.40(h),
ex8112.91(d)CTSHS CAN, CH, JPN, MEX,
US, PHI
OPTION B: No
10. The manufacture of powders from flakes is not a substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be:
7406.10 CTH EC, IND
ex7406.20(a) CTSH EC, IND
ex75.04(a) CTH EC, IND
7603.10 CTH EC, IND
ex7603.20(a) CTSH EC, IND
ex7903.90(a) CTH EC, IND
ex81.01(h), ex81.02(h),
ex81.03(h), ex81.04(h),
ex81.05(h), ex81.06(h),
ex81.07(h), ex81.08(h),
ex81.09(h), ex81.10(h),ex81.11(h), ex81.13(c)CTHS, except from
flakesEC, IND
ex8112.11(d), ex8112.20(h),
ex8112.30(h), ex8112.40(h),
ex8112.91(d)CTSHS, except from
flakesEC, IND
Relevant HS Codes:
7406.10, ex7406.20(a), ex75.04(a), 7603.10, ex7603.20(a), ex7903.90(a), ex81.01(h), ex81.02(h),
ex81.03(h), ex81.04(h), ex81.05(h), ex81.06(h), ex81.07(h), ex81.08(h), ex81.09(h), ex81.10(h),ex81.11(h), ex8112.11(d), ex8112.20(h), ex8112.30(h), ex8112.40(h), ex8112.91(d), ex81.13(c)
ISSUE No. 5:  MANUFACTURE OF TIN POWDER AND FLAKES FROM TIN FOILOPTION A: Yes
11.        The manufacture of powders and flakes from foil is a substantial transformation.
•      The origin criterion should be:
CTHS (CAN, CH, JPN, MEX, US, PHI, BRA, MAL)G/RO/45/Add.13
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OPTION B: No
1.        The manufacture of powders and flakes from foil is not a substantial transformatio n.
•      The origin criterion should be:
CTH (EC)
Relevant HS Code:  ex80.05(b)
ISSUE No. 6 : MANUFACTURE OF BARS, RODS AND PROFILES FROM CAST OR
SINTERED BARS AND RODS
OPTION A: Yes
13.        The manufacture of bars and rods from cast or sintered bars and rods is a substantial
transformation.  The bars and rods are obtained fo llowing plastic deformation which changes their
characteristics and increases their density.  As compared with the input bars and rods, they are
different products, designed for specific uses.
•      The origin criterion should be:
74.07 CTH CAN, CH, JPN, KOR, MEX, US, PHI, BRA, MAL
7505.11, 7505.12 CTSH CAN, CH, JPN, KOR, MEX, US, PHI, BRA, MAL
76.04, ex79.04(a) CTH CAN, CH, JPN, KOR, MEX, US, PHI, BRA, MAL
ex80.03(a) CTH CAN, CH, EGY, JPN, KOR, MEX, US, PHI, BRA,
MAL
OPTION B: No
14.         The manufacture of bars and rods from cast or sintered bars and rods is not a substantial
transformation.  The bars and rods remain classified with the metal and its alloys, in unwrought form,
as long as they have not been subsequently worked after production (otherwise than by simple
trimming or descaling) or been pickled to remove any surface defects.  The products obtained are
therefore not appreciably different from the products used.
•      The origin criteri on should be:
74.07 CTH, except from cast or sintered bars and
rods of heading 74.03EC
7505.11 CTH, except from cast or sintered bars and
rods of heading 75.02EC
7505.12 CTH, except from cast or sintered bars and
rods of heading 75.02ECG/RO/45/Add.13
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76.04 CTH, except from cast or sintered bars and
rods of heading 76.01EC
ex79.04(a) CTH, except from cast or sintered bars and
rods of heading 79.01EC
ex80.03(a) CTH, except from cast or sintered bars and
rods of heading 80.01EC
Relevant HS Codes:
74.07, 7505.11, 7505.12, 76.04, ex79.04(a), ex80.03(a)
ISSUE No. 7: MANUFACTURE OF NICKEL-ALLOY BARS, RODS AND PROFILES FROM
NON-ALLOY NICKEL BARS, RODS AND PROFILES
OPTION A: Yes
15.        The manufacture of nickel-alloy bars, rods and profiles from non-alloy nickel bars, rods and
profiles, is a substantial transformation.
•      The origin criterion should be:
CTSH  (CAN, CH, JPN, KOR, MEX, US, PHI, BRA , MAL)
OPTION B: Yes, provided
16.        The manufacture of nickel-alloy bars, rods and profiles from non-alloy nickel bars, rods and
profiles, is not a substantial transformation.
•      The origin criterion should be:
CTH, except from cast or sintered products of heading 75.02 (EC)
Relevant HS Code:
7505.12
ISSUE No. 8: MANUFACTURE OF COPPER PLATES, SHEETS AND STRIP FROM OTHER
COPPER PLATES, SHEETS AND STRIP BY COLD-ROLLING
OPTION A: Yes17. The manufacture of copper plates, sheets and st rip from other copper plates, sheets and strip
by cold-rolling is a substantial transformation since there is a plastic deformation of the products usedwhich alters their characteristics and makes the goods obtained suitable for different uses.
• The origin should be:
ex74.09(a) CTHS CH, EC, JPN, KOR, MEX, NOR, PHI, CAN,
US,G/RO/45/Add.13
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OPTION B: No
18. The manufacture of copper plates, sheets and strip of heading 74.09 from other copper plates,
sheets and strip of the same heading by cold-rolling is not a substantial transformation since there is
no appreciable change to the products used.
• The origin criterion should be:
ex74.09(a) CTH BRA
Relevant HS Code:
ex74.09(a)
ISSUE No. 9 : MANUFACTURE OF COPPER, ALUMINIUM, NICKEL, TIN, LEAD OR ZINC
WIRE FROM BARS, RODS AND PROFILES OF THE CORRESPONDING METAL
OPTION A: Yes19. The manufacture of copper, aluminium, nickel, tin, lead or zinc wire from bars,  rods and
profiles of the corresponding metal is a substantial transformation.  Wire is generally produced from
hot-rolled bars and rods in irregularly wound coils by  drawing them through a die; wire drawing is an
important cold plastic deformation.  Wire may also be obtained by other cold-forming processes such
as cold-rolling.  The products obtained have particular features which distinguish them from the bars
and rods and make them suitable for specific uses.
• The origin criterion should be:
74.08 CTH CH, EC, JPN, KOR, NOR,
PHI
7505.21, 7505.22 CTSH CH, EC, JPN, KOR, PHI
76.05 CTH CH, EC, JPN, KOR, NOR,
PHI
ex78.03(b) CTHS EC, JPN, KOR, PHI, CH
ex79.04(b) CTHS EC, JPN, KOR, PHI, CH
ex80.03(b) CTHS CH, EC, EGY, JPN, KOR,
PHI
OPTION B: Yes, provided
20. In respect of copper, aluminium, nickel, or tin wire, the production of wire from bars, rods
and profiles is a substantial transformation, provided that the cross-sectional area of the bar or rod is
reduced by at least 50 %.  Having the drawing operation accompanied by a requirement for a
minimum reduction in the cross-sectional area of the bar or rod , it guarantees that the operationcarried out was indeed important and entailed an appreciable change in the products used.G/RO/45/Add.13
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• The origin criterion should be:
74.08 CTH, except from heading 74.07;
or
A change from heading 74.07,
whether or not there is also achange from any other heading,
provided that the cross-sectional
area of the rod is reduced by at
least 50%CAN, MEX, NZ, BRA
7505.21, 7505.22 CTSH, except from subheadings
7505.11 through 7505.12; or
A change to this subheading from
subheadings 7505.11 through
7505.12, whether or not there isalso a change from any other
subheading, provided that the
cross-sectional area of the rod is
reduced by at least 50%CAN, MEX, US, BRA
76.05 CTH, except from heading 76.04;
or
A change from heading 76.04,
whether or not there is also a
change from any other heading,
provided that the cross-sectional
area of the rod is reduced by at
least 50%BRA, CAN, MEX
ex 80.03(b) CTHS, provided that the cross-
sectional area of the rod is reduced
by at least 50 %CAN, MEX, US, BRA
OPTION C: No
21. In respect of copper, aluminium, lead or zinc, the production of wire from bars, rods and
profiles is not a substantial transformation.  Bars, rods and profiles are products relatively close to
wire.  There is no appreciable difference between these two types of products.
• The origin criterion should be:
74.08 CTH, except from heading 74.07 US
76.05 CTH, except from heading 76.04 US
ex78.03(b) CTH MEX, US
ex79.04(b) CTH MEX, USG/RO/45/Add.13
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Relevant HS Codes:
74.08,  7505.21, 7505.22 , 76.05, ex78.03(b), ex79.04(b), ex80.03(b),
ISSUE No. 10 :  MANUFACTURE OF COPPER, NICKEL, ALUMINIUM, OR LEAD FOIL FROM
PLATES, SHEETS AND STRIP OF THE CORRESPONDING METAL
OPTION A: Yes22. The manufacture of copper, nickel, aluminium or lead foil, of a thickness not exceeding
0.15 mm (in the case of copper and nickel) or not exceeding 0.2 mm (in the case of aluminium and
lead), from plates, sheets and strip of greater thickness is a substantial transformation.  It entails a hot
or cold plastic deformation of the source products (plates, sheets and strip).  The foil so produced hasdifferent characteristics and uses compared with those of the source products.
• The origin criterion should be:
74.10 CTH BRA, CAN, CH, EC, JPN, KOR, SG, PHI
ex 75.06(a) CTHS BRA, CH, EC, JPN, KOR, SG, PHI, CAN
7607.11 CTH CAN, CH, EC, JPN, KOR, MEX, SG, PHI
7607.19, 7607.20 CTH CAN, EC, JPN, KOR, MEX, SG, PHI
CTH; or change to
this subheading
from subheading7607.11CH
ex78.04(a) CTHS BRA, CAN, CH, EC, JPN,  KOR, MEX,SG,
PHI
OPTION B: Yes, provided
23. The manufacture of copper, nickel, aluminium or lead foil, of a thickness not exceeding
0.15 mm (in the case of copper and nickel) or not exceeding 0.2 mm (in the case of aluminium and
lead), from plates, sheets and strip is a substantial transformation, provided that the following
conditions are satisfied:
• the thickness of the copper plates, sheets and strip used is not less than 0.5 mm; or
• the thickness of the nickel, aluminium or lead plates, sheets and strip used is reduced by at least
50% as a result of the transformation.
24. The manufacture entails a hot or cold plastic deformation of the source products, thereby
altering their characteristics.  Moreover, the uses of foil are different from those of plates, sheets and
strip.  However, to ensure that this manufacturing operation attains a minimum threshold, a minimumreduction in the thickness of the products used is required.  That is to say, the starting products for
copper foil cannot be less than 0.5 mm thick, whereas the starting products for nickel, aluminium or
lead foil must be at least 50% thicker than the resultant products.
• The origin criterion should be:G/RO/45/Add.13
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74.10 CTH, except from heading 74.09
where the source product is less than
0.5 mm thickKEN, MEX, US
ex75.06(a) CTHS, provided that the thickness of
the source product is reduced by at
least 50 %MEX, US
7607.11,
7607.19,
7607.20CTH, except from heading 76.06; or
a change to foil of heading 76.07
from heading 76.06, if there has been
a reduction in the thickness of the
source product by at least 50%BRA, US
ex78.04(a) CTHS, provided that the thickness of
the source product is reduced by atleast 50 %US
Relevant HS Codes:
74.10, ex75.06(a), 7607.11, 7607.19, 7607.20, ex78.04(a)
ISSUE No. 11: MANUFACTURE OF PRINTED, COLOURED AND LACQUERED ALUMINIUM
FOIL (7607.19) AND BACKED ALUMINIUM FOIL (7607.20) FROM ALUMINIUM FOIL,
ROLLED BUT NOT FURTHER WORKED
OPTION A: Yes
25. Printing, colouring and lacquering of aluminium foil or backing of aluminium foil with paper,
PVC or the like are substantial transformations.
26. The manufacturing process to obtain printed, coloured and lacquered aluminium foil involves
the following operations:
• Colouring: The glossy side of the aluminium foil is coloured with a gold-coloured lacquer to give a
good decorative ground for the following red print.
 
• Printing and protective lacquering: The coloured side of the aluminium foil is gravure printed with
a solvent-based system and dried reel to reel gravure printing machine with automatic reel change.
Up to ten individual inks can be applied in one pass. Each station is equipped with a drying tunnel.
The last drying tunnel is suitable for drying protective varnishes.
• Heat seal lacquering: The matt side of the aluminiu m foil is heat seal lacquered in order : (a) to
prevent corrosion of the aluminium and changes in  the food by the packaging material, and (b) to
allow a tight closure between the lid and the container.
 
• Reeling/prelubrication: The lacquered, coloured and printed material is slit to the required width
and length with a reel-to-reel cutting machine with rotary knife system. There is an automatic edge
control system for straight reel edges and programmed web tension control for even reels. At thesame stage, the aluminium foil must be prelubrica ted in order to allow manufacture of containers
with a high pressure machine. This operation is necessary to avoid pin holes in the containers.G/RO/45/Add.13
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27. The manufacturing process to obtain aluminiu m foil with backing involves the following
operations:
• Printing: This stage is the same as for the printed, lacquered aluminium foil (see above).
 
• Laminating: The matt aluminium side is laminated to the smoother paper surface with an even
coating of special grease-resistant laminating wax. The wax must offer high bonding strength to
aluminium and paper as well as be soft enough to give good dead fold properties. This operation
takes place in a reel-to-reel wax laminator with varnish station and drying tunnel. There is a
separate melter for wax. The wax bath temperature is controlled via a thermo oil system with
thermostat. In the laminating station, the temperature is controlled with pneumatic nip pressure.
 
• Reeling: This stage is the same as for the printed, lacquered aluminium foil (see above).
28. The manufacturing process to obtain aluminium foil with backing for covering
telecommunication cables involves the following operations:
- Annealing and de-greasing: Reels of thick aluminium band are annealed by feeding the web
through special ovens. The web is carefully heated to just below the metals melting point, then
cooled. The metal recrystallizes and becomes soft. During this process, the majority of thelubricant used during rolling evaporates from both sides of the aluminium band. A multiple-
stage wash process is used in order to reduce residue to a minimum.
- Extrusion coating: The annealed aluminium band is extrusion-coated on one side. EAA Resin is
melted; then a film is applied directly to the aluminium via an extruder with continuous
monitoring of coat weight and web control. In order to achieve optimum adhesion, the material
is tempered (heat-treated) after coating.
- Reeling: This stage is the same as for the printed, coloured, lacquered aluminium foil (see
above).
29. As a result of these operations, the basic materials have turned into new, different products for
specific uses. The obtained products are specially designed for use as packaging or
container-production materials with decorative colour, strength to withstand transport and
warehousing damage, and other specific qualities for holding different food products which must be
protected against light, smell and other possibilities of contamination.
• The origin criterion should be:
7607.19 CTH, or change to this subheading
from subheading 7607.11CH, JPN
7607.20 CTH, or change to this subheading
from subheading 7607.11CH, JPN
OPTION B:  No
30. Printing, colouring and lacquering of aluminium foil or backing of aluminium foil with paper,
PVC or the like are not substantial transformations. In order to claim origin, the aluminium foil should
be produced from products classified in other headings.G/RO/45/Add.13
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• The origin criterion should be:
• 
7607.19, 7607.20 CTH CAN, EC, KOR, MEX,
SG, PHI
CTH, except from heading 76.06;or a change to foil of heading
76.07 from heading 76.06, if there
has been a reduction in the
thickness of the source product by
at least 50%BRA, US
Relevant HS Codes:
7607.19, 7607.20
ISSUE No. 12:   MANUFACTURE OF TIN FOIL FROM TIN POWDER OR TIN FLAKESOPTION A: Yes
31.         The manufacture of tin foil (ex 80.05 (a) ) from tin powders and flakes (ex 80.05 (b) ) is a
substantial transformation.  It first entails recasting the products used, followed by plastic
deformation.
•         The origin criterion should be:
        CTHS (CAN, CH, EGY, JPN, US, EC, BRA , MAL)
OPTION B: No
32.         The manufacture of tin foil from tin powders and flakes is not a subst antial transformation.
•         The origin criterion should be:
              CTH (PHI)
Relevant HS Code:
ex80.05(a)
ISSUE No. 13: REFINING OF UNWROUGHT METALSOPTION A: Yes33. The refining of unwrought metals is a substantial transformation.  Refining is a metallurgical
operation intended to remove, from the unwr ought product, any impurities which would be
detrimental to its industrial use, or to render those impurities less harmful.  Various techniques are
used to achieve this objective :
- Thermal refining without reaction : Purification by mechanical means (decanting, washing,
vibration, bubbling through with inert gases) or by change of state (change from solid to liquid
and vice versa, change from solid or liquid to gas).
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- Thermal refining by selective reaction : Refining of metal in liquid state (by selective oxidation,
by selective chlorination, by selective sulphuration, etc.) or in solid state (by action of gas on the
impurities or the metal).
 
- Electrolytic refining : The metal to be purified constitutes the anode; the bath is a solution of that
metal; the pure metal is deposited on the cathode.
34. These various processes are extremely technical.  The metals obtained clearly have
characteristics which are totally different and are intended for specific uses.
• The origin criterion should be:
75.01 CTH; or change within this
heading to mattes or sinters
containing 90% or more of
nickel from mattes or sinters
containing not more than75% of nickelBRA, CH, EC, JPN,
KOR
ex7601.10 (a) CTSHS BRA, CH, EC, JPN,
KOR, NOR
7801.10 CTSH BRA, CH, EC, JPN,
KOR, MEX
8001.10 CTH; or manufacture of
refined tin of this
subheading from unrefinedtin of the same subheadingBRA, CH, EC, EGY,
JPN, MEX, NOR
ex81.01(b), ex81.02(b),
ex81.03(b), ex81.04(b),
ex81.05(b), ex81.06(b),
ex81.07(b), ex81.08(b).
ex81.09(b), ex81.10(b),
ex81.11(b)CTHS JPN
ex8112.30(b), ex8112.40(b),
ex8112.91(b)
OPTION B: No
35. Refining of unwrought metals is not a subs tantial transformation.  The fundamental qualities
and properties of the metals are not altered by processes intended simply to eliminate impurities.
The origin criterion should be:
75.01 CTH CAN, US, MEX, PHIG/RO/45/Add.13
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ex7601.10 (a) CTH CAN, US, MEX, PHI
7801.10 CTH CAN, US, PHI
8001.10 CTH CAN, US, PHI
ex81.01(b), ex81.02(b),
ex81.03(b), ex81.04(b),
ex81.05(b), ex81.06(b),
ex81.07(b), ex81.08(b).
ex81.09(b), ex81.10(b),ex81.11(b)CTHS, except from the alloys
and waste and scrap splitsPHI
ex8112.11(b),
ex8112.20(b),
ex8112.30(b),ex8112.40(b), ex8112.91(b)CTSHS, except from the alloys
and waste and scrap splitsPHI
Relevant HS Codes:
75.01, ex7601.10 (a), 7801.10, 8001.10, ex81.10(b), ex81.02(b), ex81.03(b), ex81.04(b), ex81.05(b),ex81.06(b), ex81.07(b), ex81.08(b). ex81.09(b), ex81.10(b), ex81.11(b),  ex8112.11(b), ex8112.20(b),
ex8112.30(b), ex8112.40(b), ex8112.91(b)
ISSUE No. 14:  MANUFACTURE OF ALUMINIUM TUBES AND PIPES FROM OTHER TUBES
AND PIPES OF THE SAME HEADINGS BY COLD-DRAWING
OPTION A: Yes36. The manufacture of aluminium tubes and pi pes from other aluminium tubes and pipes by
cold-drawing is a substantial transformation.  Cold-drawing is a process which entails plastic
deformation of the tubes and pipes used.  It results in appreciable changes to the starting products in
terms of characteristics and uses.
• The origin criterion should be:
76.08 CTH, or change within this
heading from tubes and
pipes to cold-drawn tubesand pipesCH, EC, SEN, JPN
OPTION B: No
37. The manufacture of aluminium tubes and pi pes from other aluminium tubes and pipes by
cold-drawing is not a substantial transformation.  The tubes and pipes used are not alteredappreciably; their characteristics remain similar.
• The origin criterion should be:
76.08 CTH ARG, BRA, CAN,G/RO/45/Add.13
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MEX, US, PHI
Relevant HS Code:
76.08
ISSUE No. 15: MANUFACTURE OF TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS FROM TUBES OR PIPESOPTION A: Yes38. The manufacture of tube or pipe fittings from tubes and pipes is a substantial transformation.
It entails plastic deformation to produce a change in the shape.  The products obtained have newcharacteristics and are intended for more specific uses.
• The origin criterion should be:
7507.20 CTSH MEX
78.05 CTH; or change within this
heading from tubes and pipes to
fittingsCAN, MEX
79.06 CTH; or change within this
heading from tubes and pipes to
fittingsCAN, MEX
CTH; or change within this
heading from tubes and pipes to
fittings or from fittings to tubes
and pipesCAN, MEX
80.06 CTH; or change within this
heading from tubes and pipes to
fittingsCAN, MEX
CTH; or change within this
heading from tubes and pipes to
fittings, or from fittings to tubesand pipesCAN, MEX
OPTION B: No
39. The manufacture of tube or pipe fittings from tubes and pipes is not a substantial
transformation The products obtained do not have really new characteristics and their uses are notfundamentally different.
• The origin criterion should be:
7507.20 CTH EC, US, PHI, BRA, JPN
78.05 CTH EC, US, PHI, BRA,
JPN, CHG/RO/45/Add.13
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79.06 CTH EC, US, PHI, BRA
80.06 CTH EC,US, BRA, PHI
Relevant HS Codes:
7507.20, 78.05, 79.06, 80.06
ISSUE No. 16: ATTACHING TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS TO TUBES OR PIPES
OPTION A: Yes
40. The attaching of tube or pipe fittings (e.g. S-bends, couplings) to tubes or pipes is a
substantial transformation since it reshapes the original tubes or pipes and makes the products suitable
for specific uses.
• The origin criterion should be:
7507.11,
7507.12CTSH CAN
79.06 CTH; or change within this heading
from tube and pipe fittings to tubes and
pipes, or from tubes and pipes to fittingsMEX
80.06 CTH; or change within this heading
from tube and pipe fittings to tubes and
pipes, or from tubes and pipes to fittingsCAN, MEX
OPTION B: No
41. The attaching of tube or pipe fittings to tubes and pipes is not a substantial transformation.
The operation is simple and does not bring new characteristics to the resulting products.  The function
of tubes or pipes with or without fittings is not fundamentally different.
• The origin criterion should be:
7507.11, 7507.12 CTH EC, CH, US, JPN,
PHI, BRA, MEX
79.06 CTH CAN, EC, CH, US,
PHI, BRA , JPN
80.06 CTH EC, CH, US, JPN,
BRA, PHI, JPN
Relevant HS Codes:
7507.11, 7507.12, 79.06, 80.06G/RO/45/Add.13
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ISSUE No. 17  :MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES FROM OTHER ARTICLES OF THE SAME
HEADINGS OR SUBHEADINGS
OPTION A: Yes
42. The manufacture of articles of certain headings or subheadings from other articles of the same
classification is a substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be:
7419.10, 7419.91, 7419.99 CTSH CAN, JPN, MEX, US,
PHI
ex75.08(a), ex75.08(c) CTHS CAN, JPN, MEX, US,
PHI
7616.91, 7616.99 CTSH JPN, MEX, PHI, CAN,
US
OPTION B: No
43. The manufacture of articles of certain headings or subheadings from other articles of the same
classification is not a substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be :
7419.10  7419.91, 7419.99 CTH EC, BRA, CH (+ Chapter
rule), IND
ex75.08(a), ex75.08(c) CTH EC, BRA, CH (+ Chapter
rule), IND
7616.91, 7616.99 CTH EC, BRA, CH (+ Chapter
rule), IND
Relevant HS Codes:
7419.10  7419.91, 7419.99, ex75.08(a), ex75.08(c), 7616.91, 7616.99
ISSUE No. 18: ASSEMBLY OF STRUCTURES FROM PARTS OF STRUCTURES OR FROM
PLATES, RODS, PROFILES, TUBES AND THE LIKE, OF ALUMINIUM, PREPARED FOR USE
IN STRUCTURES
OPTION A: Yes44. The assembly of structures from parts of structures or from plates, rods, profiles, tubes and
the like of aluminium, prepared for use in structures, is a substantial transformation.  These products
are assembled by various methods such as rive ting, bolting or welding.  Once installed, these
structures generally remain in that position, which confirms their character as an article.
• The origin criterion should be:G/RO/45/Add.13
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ex76.10(a) CTHS CAN, CH, JPN, MEX, US,
PHI, IND
OPTION B: No
45. The assembly of structures from parts of structures or from plates, rods, profiles, tubes and
the like of aluminium, prepared for use in structures, is not a substantial transformation.  Assembly of
these parts to make structures entails simple operations which do not really give the products obtained
new characteristics.
• The origin criterion should be:
ex76.10(a) CTH EC, BRA
Relevant HS Code:
ex76.10(a)
ISSUE 19:  MANUFACTURE OF PARTS OF STRUCTURES FROM ALUMINIUM PLATES,
RODS, PROFILES, TUBES AND THE LIKE, PREPARED FOR USE IN STRUCTURES
OPTION A: Yes
46. The manufacture of parts of structures from aluminium plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the
like, prepared for use in structures, is a substantial transformation.  These products are assembled by
various methods such as riveting, bolting or welding.  Once installed, these structures generally
remain in that position, which confirms their character as an article.
• The origin criterion should be:
ex76.10(b) CTHS CAN, CH, JPN, MEX, US
OPTION B: No
47. The manufacture of parts of structures from aluminium plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the
like, prepared for use in structures, is not a subs tantial transformation.  Assembly of these parts to
make structures entails simple operations which do not really give the products obtained new
characteristics.
• The origin criterion should be:
ex76.10(b) CTH EC, PHI, BRA, IND
Relevant HS Codes:
ex76.10(b)
ISSUE No. 20:  PREPARATION OF ALUMINIUM PLATES, RODS, PROFILES, TUBES AND
THE LIKE, FOR USE IN STRUCTURES FROM ALUMINIUM BARS, RODS, PROFILES, WIRE,
PLATES, SHEETS, STRIPS, TUBES, PIPES, TUBE AND PIPE FITTINGSG/RO/45/Add.13
Page 20
OPTION A: Yes
48. The preparation of aluminium plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like, for use in structures
from aluminium bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strips, tubes, pipes, tube and pipe fittings is a
substantial transformation. The products used have to undergo various operations so that they can beused in structures : fitting with hooks or other attaching devices; tapping to enable screws to be
inserted at the time of assembly. The products obtained therefore have new characteristics.
• The origin criterion should be:
ex76.10(c) CTH CAN, CH, JPN, MEX
OPTION B: No
49. The preparation of aluminium plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like, for use in structures
from aluminium bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets , strips, tubes, pipes, tube and pipe fittings is
not a substantial transformation.  It entails fitting them with connecting devices (grooves, flanges orinterlocks) enabling them to be fitted to each other by being simply interlocked or even by having
their longitudinal sides juxtaposed.  But these conne cting devices are produced by simple processes
and do not involve lengthy work; they do not cause any major changes to these products.
• The origin criterion should be:
ex76.10(c) CTH, except from headings 76.04 through 76.06,
76.08 or 76.09EC, US, BRA
Relevant HS Code:
ex76.10(c)
ISSUE No. 21: MANUFACTURE OF TIN CABLES
OPTION A: Yes50. The manufacture of tin cables from other articles of the “tin” Chapter, including articles of the
same heading as tin cables, is a substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be:
CTH;  or change to cables of this heading from other articles of this heading  (MEX)
OPTION B: No
51. The manufacture of cables from other articles of the same heading as tin cables is not a
substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be:
CTH (BRA, CH, EC, JPN, US, PHI, CAN)G/RO/45/Add.13
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Relevant HS Code:
ex80.07(b)
ISSUE No. 22:  MANUFACTURE OF LEAD PLATES, SHEETS AND STRIP FROM LEAD FOIL,
POWDERS OR FLAKES
OPTION A: Yes
52.        The manufacture of lead plates, sheets and strip from lead foil, powders or flakes is a
substantial transformation.
•         The origin criterion should be:
CTHS (EC, JPN, MEX, US) (CAN , MAL )
OPTION B: Yes, except
53.         Only the manufacture of lead plates, sheets and strip from lead powders or flakes is a
substantial transformation.
•         The origin criterion should be:
CTHS, except from split heading ex78.04(a) (PHI)
OPTION C: No
54.        The manufacture of lead plates, sheets and strip from lead foil, powders or flakes is not a
substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be:
CTH  (CH)
Relevant HS Code:
ex78.04(d)
ISSUE No. 23: MANUFACTURE OF LEAD FLAKES FROM LEAD PLATES, SHEETS, STRIP
AND FOIL
OPTION A: Yes
The manufacture of lead flakes from lead plates, sheets, strip and foil is a substantial
transformation.
• The origin criterion should be:
CTHS, except from split heading ex78.04(b) (CAN, JPN, MEX)
OPTION B: No
The manufacture of lead flakes from lead plates, sheets, strip and foil is not a substantial
transformation.G/RO/45/Add.13
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• The origin criterion should be:
CTH (EC, CH, US)
Relevant HS Code:
ex78.04(c)
ISSUE No. 24: MANUFACTURE OF PLATES, SHEETS, STRIP, FOIL, TUBES, PIPES AND
TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS OF CHAPTER 81 BY COLD-ROLLING OF ARTICLES OF THE
SAME HEADING
OPTION A: Yes
Cold-rolling of plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings from articles of the
same heading is a substantial transformation.
• The origin criterion should be: (JPN, EC, PHI, CH, US)
ex81.01(e), ex81.02(e),
ex81.03(e), ex81.04(e),ex81.05(e), ex81.06(e),
ex81.07(e), ex81.08(e),
ex81.09(e), ex81.10(e),
ex81.11(e)CTH; or cold-rolling from articles of
the same split heading
ex81.01(g), ex81.02(g),
ex81.03(g), ex81.04(g),
ex81.05(g), ex81.06(g),ex81.07(g), ex81.08(g),
ex81.09(g), ex81.10(g),
ex81.11(g), ex81.13(h)CTHS; or cold-rolling from articles of
the same split heading
ex8112.19(b), ex8112.20(e),
ex8112.30(e), ex8112.40(e),
ex8112.99(b)CTSHS; or cold-rolling from articles
of the same split subheading
ex8112.19(d), ex8112.20(g),
ex8112.30(g), ex8112.40(g),
ex8112.99(d)CTSHS; or cold-rolling from articles
of the same split subheading
OPTION B: No
Cold-rolling of plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings from articles of the
same heading is not a substantial transformation.G/RO/45/Add.13
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The origin criterion should be: (CAN)
ex81.01(e), ex81.02(e), ex81.03(e), ex81.04(e),
ex81.05(e), ex81.06(e), ex81.07(e), ex81.08(e),
ex81.09(e), ex81.10(e), ex81.11(e)CTHS
ex81.01(g), ex81.02(g), ex81.03(g), ex81.04(g),
ex81.05(g), ex81.06(g), ex81.07(g), ex81.08(g),
ex81.09(g), ex81.10(g), ex81.11(g), ex81.13(h)CTHS
ex8112.19(b), ex8112.20(e), ex8112.30(e),
ex8112.40(e), ex8112.99(b)CTSHS
ex8112.19(d), ex8112.20(g), ex8112.30(g),
ex8112.40(g), ex8112.99(d)CTSHS
Relevant HS Codes:
ex81.01(e), ex81.02(e), ex81.03(e), ex81.04(e), ex81.05(e), ex81.06(e), ex81.07(e), ex81.08(e),
ex81.09(e), ex81.10(e), ex81.11(e), ex81.01(g), ex81.02(g), ex81.03(g), ex81.04(g), ex81.05(g),
ex81.06(g), ex81.07(g), ex81.08(g), ex81.09(g), ex81.10(g), ex81.11(g), ex81.13(h), ex8112.19(b),
ex8112.20(e), ex8112.30(e), ex8112.40(e), ex8112.99(b), ex8112.19(d), ex8112.20(g), ex8112.30(g),
ex8112.40(g), ex8112.99(d).G/RO/45/Add.13
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CHAPTER 74
Chapter Notes:     Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered
as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be
substantial transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following
changes shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging; or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 74 Copper and articles thereof
74.01 Copper mattes; cement
copper (precipitated
copper).CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7401.10 - Copper mattes See heading
7401.20 - Cement copper
(precipitated copper)G/RO/45/Add.13
Page 25HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
74.02 Unrefined copper; copper
anodes for electrolytic
refining.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.03 Refined copper and copper
alloys, unwrought.See subheadings
- Refined copper :
7403.11 -- Cathodes and
sections of cathodesCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.12 -- Wire-bars CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.13 -- Billets CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.19 -- Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Copper alloys :
7403.21 -- Copper-zinc base
alloys (brass)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.22 -- Copper-tin base
alloys (bronze)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.23 -- Copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc basealloys (nickel silver)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.29 -- Other copper alloys
(other than master alloys of
heading No. 74.05)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.04 Copper waste and scrap. The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which copper waste and scrap of thisheading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.05 Master alloys of copper. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.06 Copper powders and
flakes.See subheadingsG/RO/45/Add.13
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7406.10 - Powders of non-
lamellar structure[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH, except from ex7406.20(a)] (CH)
(MEX) (JPN) (US) (CAN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issues Nos 1, 4,
7406.20 - Powders of lamellar
structure; flakes See split subheadings
ex7406.20(a) - Powders of lamellar
structure[CTSH] (EC) (CH) (JPN)
[CTSHS ]
[CTSHS, except from subheading 7406.10]
(MEX) (CAN) (US) (PHI) (BRA)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No 4
ex7406.20(b) - Flakes CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.07 Copper bars, rods and
profiles.CTH Endorsed by CRO
7407.10 - Of refined copper See heading
- Of copper alloys:
7407.21 -- Of copper-zinc base alloys
(brass)
7407.22 -- Of copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc basealloys (nickel silver)
7407.29 -- Other
74.08 Copper wire. [CTH] (CH) (JPN) (KOR) (EC) (NOR) (PHI)
[CTH, except from heading 74.07; or
A change from heading 74.07, whether or notthere is also a change from any other
heading, provided that the cross-sectional
area of the rod is reduced by at least 50%]
(CAN) (NZ) (MEX)
[CTH, except from heading 74.07] (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
Of refined copper: See headingG/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7408.11 -- Of which the maximum
cross-sectional dimension
exceeds 6 mm
7408.19 -- Other
- Of copper alloys:
7408.21 -- Of copper-zinc base alloys
(brass)
7408.22 -- Of copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc basealloys (nickel silver)
7408.29 -- Other
74.09 Copper plates, sheets and
strip, of a thickness
exceeding 0.15 mm.See split headings
ex 74.09 (a) Cold-rolled (EC) [CTHS] (EC) (NOR) (JPN) (KOR) (CH)
(MEX) (PHI)
[CTH] (CAN) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 8
ex 74.09 (b) Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Of refined copper See split headings
7409.11 -- In coils
7409.19 -- Other
- Of copper-zinc base alloys
(brass)
7409.21 -- In coils
7409.29 -- Other
- Of copper-tin base alloys
(bronze)
7409.31 -- In coils
7409.39 -- OtherG/RO/45/Add.13
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7409.40 - Of copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc basealloys (nickel silver)See split headings
7409.90 - Of other copper alloys
74.10 Copper foil (whether or not
printed or backed with
paper, paperboard, plastics
or similar backing
materials) of a thickness(excluding any backing) not
exceeding 0.15 mm.[CTH, except from heading 74.09 when the
source material has a thickness of less than
0.5 mm] (MEX) (US) (KEN)
[CTH] (CAN) (CH) (JPN) (EC) (KOR)
(BRA) (SG) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 10
- Not backed: See heading
7410.11 -- Of refined copper See heading
7410.12 -- Of copper alloys
- Backed:
7410.21 -- Of refined copper
7410.22 -- Of copper alloys
74.11 Copper tubes and pipes. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7411.10 - Of refined copper See heading
- Of copper alloys:
7411.21 -- Of copper-zinc base alloys
(brass)
7411.22 -- Of copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc base
alloys (nickel silver)
7411.29 -- Other
74.12 Copper tube or pipe fittings
(for example, couplings,
elbows, sleeves).CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
Page 29HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7412.10 - Of refined copper See heading
7412.20 - Of copper alloys
74.13 Stranded wire, cables,
plaited bands and the like,
of copper, not electricallyinsulated.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.14 Cloth (including endless
bands), grill and netting, of
copper wire; expanded
metal of copper.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7414.20 - Cloth See heading
7414.90 - Other
74.15 Nails, tacks, drawing pins,
staples (other than those of
heading No. 83.05) and
similar articles, of copper
or of iron or steel with
heads of copper; screws,bolts, nuts, screw hooks,
rivets, cotters, cotter-pins,
washers (including spring
washers) and similar
articles, of copper.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7415.10 - Nails and tacks, drawing
pins, staples and similar
articlesSee heading
- Other articles, not threaded:
7415.21 -- Washers (including spring
washers)
7415.29 -- Other
- Other threaded articles:G/RO/45/Add.13
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7415.31 -- Screws for wood See heading
7415.32 -- Other screws; bolts and
nuts
7415.39 -- Other
74.16 Copper springs. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.17 Cooking or heating
apparatus of a kind usedfor domestic purposes, non-
electric, and parts thereof,
of copper.CTH Basket 1*
(See Chapter Note 1)
74.18 Table, kitchen or other
household articles and
parts thereof, of copper;
pot scourers and scouring
or polishing pads, gloves
and the like, of copper;sanitary ware and parts
thereof, of copper.CTH Basket 1*
(See Chapter Note 1)
- Table, kitchen or other
household articles and parts
thereof; pot scourers and
scouring or polishing pads,
gloves and the like:See heading
7418.11 -- Pot scourers and scouring
or polishing pads, gloves and
the likeSee heading
7418.19 -- Other
7418.20 - Sanitary ware and parts
thereof
74.19 Other articles of copper . See subheadingsG/RO/45/Add.13
Page 31HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7419.10 - Chain and parts
thereof[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH] (CAN) (US) (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17
-O t h e r  :
7419.91 -- Cast, moulded,
stamped or forged, but not
further worked[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH] (CAN) (US) (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17
7419.99 -- Other [CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH] (CAN) (JPN) (US) (MEX) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17G/RO/45/Add.13
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CHAPTER 75
Chapter Notes:    Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered
as substantial transformation.
A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not conside red to be
substantial transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following
changes shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging;  or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts that  are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 75 Nickel and articles thereof.
75.01 Nickel mattes, nickel oxide
sinters and other
intermediate products of
nickel metallurgy.[CTH] (CAN) (MEX) (US) (PHI)
[CTH or change within this heading to mattes
or sinters containing 90 % or more of nickel
from mattes or sinters containing not  more
than 75 % of nickel] (EC) (KOR) (CH) (JPN)
(BRA)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
7501.10 - Nickel mattes See heading
7501.20 - Nickel oxide sinters and
other intermediate products
of nickel metallurgyG/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
75.02 Unwrought nickel. See subheadings
7502.10 - Nickel, not alloyed CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7502.20 - Nickel alloys CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
75.03 Nickel waste and scrap. The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which nickel waste and scrap of this
heading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
75.04 Nickel powders and flakes.
ex 75.04 (a) -    Powders [CTHS] (CH) (MEX) (CAN) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTH] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 75.04 (b) -    Flakes CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
75.05 Nickel bars, rods, profiles
and wire.See subheadings
- Bars, rods and profiles
7505.11 -- Of nickel, not alloyed CTSH Endorsed by CRO
7505.12 -- Of nickel alloys CTSH Endorsed by CRO
- Wire
7505.21 -- Of nickel, not alloyed [CTSH] (JPN) (EC) (CH) (KOR) (PHI)
[CTSH, except from subheadings 7505.11through 7505.12; or
A change to this subheading from
subheadings 7505.11 through 7505.12,
whether or not there is also a change from
any other subheading, provided that thecross-sectional area of the rod is reduced by
at least 50%] (CAN) (MEX) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 9G/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7505.22 -- Of nickel alloys [CTSH] (JPN) (EC) (CH) (KOR) (PHI)
[CTSH, except from subheadings 7505.11
through 7505.12; orA change to this subheading from
subheadings 7505.11 through 7505.12,
whether or not there is also a change from
any other subheading, provided that the
cross-sectional area of the rod is reduced byat least 50%] (CAN) (MEX) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
75.06 Nickel plates, sheets, strip
and foil.See split headings
ex 75.06 (a) Nickel foil of a thickness less
than 0.15 mm[CTHS] (EC) (JPN) (CH) (KOR) (BRA)
(SG) (PHI)
[CTHS, provided that the thickness of thesource product is reduced by at least 50 %]
(CAN) (US) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 10
ex 75.06 (b) Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7506.10 - Of nickel, not alloyed See split headings
7506.20 - Of nickel alloys
75.07 Nickel tubes, pipes and
tube or pipe fittings (for
example, couplings, elbows,sleeves).See subheadings
- Tubes and pipes :
7507.11 -- Of nickel, not
alloyed[CTSH] (CAN) (MEX)
[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US) (JPN) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 16
7507.12 -- Of nickel alloys [CTSH] (CAN) (MEX)
[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US) (JPN) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 16G/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7507.20 - Tube or pipe fittings [CTSH] (MEX) (JPN)
[CTH] (EC) (CAN) (CH) (US) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 15
75.08 Other articles of nickel. See split headings
ex 75.08 (a) Cloth, grill and netting, of
nickel wire[CTHS] (CAN) (US) (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17
ex 75.08 (b) Anodes for galvanization [CTH, except from the change by tapping orpiercing or the addition of hooks]Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 75.08 (c) Other [CTHS] (CAN) (US) (JPN) (MEX)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17
7508.10 - Cloth, grill and netting, of
nickel wireSee split headings
7508.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Add.13
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CHAPTER 76
Chapter Notes:     Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered
as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be
substantial transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following
changes shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;
b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging;  or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 76 Aluminium and articles
thereof.
76.01 Unwrought aluminium. See subheadings.
7601.10 - Aluminium, not alloyed See split subheadings
ex7601.10(a) - Of a purity of 99.9 %
or more (EC)[CTSHS] (EC) (KOR) (NOR) (CH) (JPN)
(BRA)
[CTH] (CAN) (US) (MEX) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex7601.10(b) - Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7601.20 - Aluminium alloys CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
76.02 Aluminium waste and
scrap.The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which aluminium waste and scrap of thisheading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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AB C D E
76.03 Aluminium powders and
flakes.See subheading
7603.10 -   Powders of non-lamellar
structure[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH, except from ex 7603.20 (a)] (CH)
(CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
7603.20 -   Powders of lamellar
structure; flakes
ex7603.20(a) -   Powders of lamellar
structure[CTSHS] (CH) (JPN) (EC)
CTSH
[CTSHS, except from subheading 7603.10](CAN) (MEX) (US) (BRA)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No.4
ex7603.20(b) -   Flakes CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
76.04 Aluminium bars, rods and
profiles.CTH Endorsed by CRO
7604.10 - Of aluminium, not alloyed See heading
- Of aluminium alloys:
7604.21 -- Hallow profiles
7604.29 -- Other
76.05 Aluminium wire. [CTH] (CH) (EC) (JPN) (KOR) (NOR) (PHI)
[CTH, except from heading 76.04; or
A change from heading 76.04, whether or not
there is also a change from any other
heading, provided that the cross-sectional
area of the rod is reduced by at least 50%](CAN) (MEX) (BRA)
[CTH, except from heading 76.04] (US)Submitted to CRO for decision  (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
- Of aluminium, not alloyed: See heading
7605.11 -- Of which the maximum
cross-sectional dimension
exceeds 7 mmSee headingG/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7605.19 -- Other
- Of aluminium alloys:
7605.21 -- Of which the maximum
cross-sectional dimension
exceeds 7 mm
7605.29 -- Other
76.06 Aluminium plates, sheets
and strip, of a thickness
exceeding 0.2 mm.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Rectangular (including
square):See heading
7606.11 -- Of aluminium, not alloyed
7606.12 -- Of aluminium alloys
- Other:
7606.91 -- Of aluminium, not alloyed
7606.92 -- Of aluminium alloys
76.07 Aluminium foil (whether or
not printed or backed withpaper, paperboard, plastics
or similar backing
materials) of a thickness
(excluding any backing) not
exceeding 0.2 mm.See subheadings
-  Not backed:
7607.11 --    Rolled but not further
worked[CTH] (CAN) (CH) (EC) (JPN) (MEX)
(KOR) (SG) (PHI)
[CTH;except from 76.06 or a change to foil
of heading 76.07 from heading 76.06, if there
has been a reduction in the thickness of thesource product by at least 50 %] (US) (BRA)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 10G/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7607.19 --    Other [CTH] (CAN) (EC) (JPN) (MEX) (KOR)
(SG) (PHI)
[CTH; except from 76.06 or a change to foilof heading 76.07 from heading 76.06, if there
has been a reduction in the thickness of the
source product by at least 50 %] (US) (BRA)
[CTH or change to this subheading from
subheading 7607.11] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue Nos. 10, 11
7607.20 -  Backed [CTH] (CAN) (EC) (JPN) (MEX) (KOR)
(SG) (PHI)[CTH; except from 76.06 or a change to foil
of heading 76.07 from heading 76.06, if there
has been a reduction in the thickness of the
source product by at least 50 %] (US) (BRA)
[CTH or change to this subheading fromsubheading 7607.11 (CH)]Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue Nos. 10, 11
76.08 Aluminium tubes and
pipes.[CTH] (ARG) (US) (JPN) (CH) (MEX)
(BRA) (PHI)
[CTH, or change within this heading fromtubes and pipes to cold-drawn tubes and
pipes] (EC) (CAN) (SEN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 14
7608.10 - Of aluminium, not alloyed See heading
7608.20 - Of aluminium alloys
76.09 Aluminium tube or pipe
fittings (for example,couplings, elbows, sleeves).CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
76.10 Aluminium structures
(excluding prefabricated
buildings of heading 94.06)and parts of structures (for
example, bridges and
bridge-sections, towers,
lattice masts, roofs, roofing
frameworks, doors andwindows and their frames
and thresholds for doors,
balustrades, pillars and
columns); aluminium
plates, rods, profiles, tubesand the like, prepared for
use in structures.See split headings
ex 76.10 (a) Structures [CTHS] (US) (CH) (JPN) (MEX) (CAN)
(PHI)
[CTH] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 18
ex 76.10 (b) Parts of structures [CTHS] (US) (CH) (JPN) (MEX) (CAN)
[CTH] (EC) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 19
ex 76.10 (c) Other [CTH] (CAN) (CH) (JPN) (MEX)[CTH, except from 76.04 through 76.06,
76.08 and 76.09] (EC) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 20
7610.10 - Doors, windows and their
frames and thresholds for
doorsSee heading
7610.90 - Other See headingG/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
76.11 Aluminium reservoirs,
tanks, vats and similar
containers, for any material(other than compressed or
liquefied gas), of a capacity
exceeding 300 l, whether or
not lined or heat-insulated,
but not fitted withmechanical or thermal
equipment.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
76.12 Aluminium casks, drums,
cans, boxes and similar
containers (including rigid
or collapsible tubular
containers), for anymaterial (other than
compressed or liquefied
gas), of a capacity not
exceeding 300 l, whether or
not lined or heat-insulated,
but not fitted with
mechanical or thermalequipment.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7612.10 - Collapsible tubular
containersSee heading
7612.90 - Other
76.13 Aluminium containers for
compressed or liquefied
gas.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
76.14 Stranded wire, cables,
plaited bands and the like,
of aluminium, notelectrically insulated.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7614.10 - With steel core See heading
7614.90 - Other
76.15 Table, kitchen or other
household articles and
parts thereof, of
aluminium; pot scourers
and scouring or polishing
pads, gloves and the like, of
aluminium; sanitary ware
and parts thereof, ofaluminium.CTH Basket 1*
(See Chapter Note 1)
- Table, kitchen or
other household articles and
parts thereof; pot scourers
and scouring or polishing
pads, gloves and the like :See heading
7615.11 --Pot scourers and scouring
or polishing pads, gloves and
the likeSee heading
7615.19 -- Other
7615.20 - Sanitary ware and
parts thereof
76.16 Other articles of
aluminium .See subheadingsG/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7616.10 - Nails, tacks, staples
(other than those of heading
83.05), screws, bolts, nuts,screw hooks, rivets, cotters,
cotter-pins, washers and
similar articles[CTSH] (JPN) (MEX)
[CTH] (CAN) (EC) (US))Terminology issue : choice between
CTH and CTSH; to be examined with
similar issue in machinery chapters.
- Other
7616.91 --   Cloth, grill, netting and
fencing, of aluminium wire[CTSH] (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)
[CTH] (CAN) (EC) (US)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17
7616.99 --    Other [CTSH] (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)
[CTH] (CAN) (EC) (US)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17G/RO/45/Add.13
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CHAPTER 78
Chapter Notes:     Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered
as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be
substantial transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following
changes shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging; or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts that  are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 78 Lead and articles thereof
78.01 Unwrought lead. See subheadings
7801.10 - Refined lead [CTSH] (EC)  (MEX) (KOR) (CH) (JPN)
(BRA)[CTH] (CAN) (US) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 13
-O t h e r  :
7801.91 -- Containing by
weight antimony as the
principal other elementCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7801.99 -- Other See  split subheadingG/RO/45/Add.13
Page 45HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex7801.99
(a)Alloys CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 7801.99
(b)Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
78.02 Lead waste and scrap The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which lead waste and scrap of this heading
are derived from manufacturing or processingoperations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
78.03 Lead bars, rods, profiles
and wire.See split heading
ex 78.03 (a) -   Bars, rods and profiles CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 78.03 (b) -   Wire [CTHS] (CAN) (JPN) (EC) (KOR)  (PHI)
[CTH] (US) (CH) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
78.04 Lead plates, sheets, strip
and foil; lead powders and
flakes.See split headings
ex 78.04 (a) Lead foil [CTHS] (CAN) (EC) (JPN) (MEX) (CH)
(KOR) (BRA) (SG) (PHI)
[CTHS, if there has been a reduction in the
thickness of the source product by at least 50%] (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 10
ex 78.04 (b) Powders CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 78.04 (c) Flakes CTHS, except from split heading ex 78.04(b) Endorsed by CRO
ex 78.04 (d) Other CTHS Endorsed by CRO
- Plates, sheets, strip and foil: See split headings
7804.11 -- Sheets, strip and foil
of a thickness (excluding any
backing) not exceeding 0.2
mmG/RO/45/Add.13
Page 46
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7804.19 -- Other
7804.20 - Powders and flakes
78.05 Lead tubes, pipes and tube
or pipe fittings (for
example, couplings, elbows,sleeves).[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US) (MEX (CAN) (PHI)
[CTH, or change within this heading from
tubes and pipes to fittings] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No.15
78.06 Other articles of lead. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
Page 47CHAPTER 79
Chapter Notes:    Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered
as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be
substantial transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following
changes shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging; or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 79 Zinc and articles thereof.
79.01 Unwrought zinc. See split headings
ex 79.01 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 79.01 (b) Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-Zinc, not alloyed: See split headings
7901.11 --Containing by weight
99.99% or more of zinc
7901.12 --Containing by weight less
than 99.99% of zinc
7901.20 -Zinc alloysG/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
79.02 Zinc waste and scrap. The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which zink waste and scrap of this heading
are derived from manufacturing or processingoperations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
79.03 Zinc dust, powders and
flakes.See  subheadings
7903.10 - Zinc dust CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7903.90 - Other See split subheadings
ex 7903.90
(a)Powders [CTSHS] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTH] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 7903.90(b)Other
CTH Basket 1
79.04 Zinc bars, rods, profiles
and wire.See split heading
ex 79.04 (a) -   Bars, rods and profiles CTH Endorsed by CRO
ex 79.04 (b) -   Wire [CTHS] (CAN) (EC) (JPN) (KOR) (PHI)
[CTH] (US) (CH) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 9
79.05 Zinc plates, sheets, strip
and foil. ∗CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
79.06 Zinc tubes, pipes and tube
or pipe fittings (for
example, couplings, elbows,
sleeves).[CTH] (EC) (CAN) (CH) (US)] (PHI)
[CTH, or change within this heading to
fittings from tubes and pipes or to tubes and
pipes from fittings] (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue Nos. 15, 16
[CTH, or change within this heading tofittings from tubes and pipes] (JPN)
                                                     
∗ During review of overall coherence, specific cons ideration will be given to this item (G/RO/W/22/Rev.4)G/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
79.07 Other articles of zinc. See split heading
ex 79.07 (a) -   Electroplating anodes [CTH, except from the change by tapping or
piercing or the addition of hooks]Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 79.07 (b) -   Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
Page 50
CHAPTER 80
Chapter Notes:    Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered
as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be
substantial transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following
changes shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging; or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 80 Tin and articles thereof
80.01 Unwrought tin See subheadings
8001.10 - Tin, not alloyed [CTH] (CAN) (US) (PHI)
[CTH or manufacture of refined tin of this
subheading from unrefined tin of the same
subheading] (EC) (MEX) (NOR) (EGY)
(CH) (JPN) (BRA)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 13
8001.20 - Tin alloys CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
Page 51HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
80.02 Tin waste and scrap The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which tin waste and scrap of this heading
are derived from manufacturing or processingoperations or from consumption.Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
80.03 Tin bars, rods, profiles and
wireSee split headings
ex 80.03 (a) Bars, rods, profiles CTH Endorsed by CRO
ex 80.03 (b) Wire [CTHS] (EC) (JPN) (EGY) (CH) (KOR)
(PHI)
[CTHS, provided that the cross-sectional area
of the rod is reduced by at least 50%. (CAN)(MEX) (US)]Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
80.04 Tin plates, sheets and strip,
of a thickness exceeding 0.2
mmCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
80.05 Tin foil (whether or not
printed or backed with
paper, paperboard, plastics
or similar backing
materials), of a thickness
(excluding any backing) not
exceeding 0.2 mm; tinpowders and flakes.CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 80.05 (a) Foil
ex 80.05 (b) Powders and flakesG/RO/45/Add.13
Page 52
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
80.06 Tin tubes, pipes and tube
or pipe fittings (for
example, couplings, elbows,sleeves)[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US) (JPN) (BRA)
[CTH or change within this heading from
tubes and pipes to tube and pipe fittings ](JPN)
[CTH or change within this heading from
tube and pipe fittings to tubes and pipes](CAN) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issues Nos. 15 and 16
80.07 Other articles of tin See split heading
ex 80.07 (a) -   Electroplating anodes [CTH, except from the change by tapping or
piercing or the addition of hooks]Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 80.07 (b) -   Other [CTH] (US) (EC) (JPN) (BRA) (PHI) (CAN)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)
[CTH, or change to cables of this heading
from other articles of this heading] (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 21G/RO/45/Add.13
Page 53CHAPTER 81
Chapter Notes:     Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered
as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be
substantial transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following
changes shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging;  or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 81 Other base metals;
cermets; articles thereof.
81.01 Tungsten (wolfram) and
articles thereof, including
waste and scrapSee split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.01 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (b) Refined tungsten [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.01(a) and ex81.01(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13G/RO/45/Add.13
Page 54
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.01 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of tungsten
shall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering, profiles CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.01 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.01 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.01
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.01 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.01 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8101.10 - Powders See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
- Other :
8101.91 -- Unwrought tungsten,
including bars and rods
obtained simply by sintering;
waste and scrapSee split headingsG/RO/45/Add.13
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8101.92 -- Bars and rods, other
than those obtained simply
by sintering, profiles, plates,sheets, strip and foil
8101.93 --Wire
8101.99 --Other
81.02 Molybdenum and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.02 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.02 (b) Refined molybdenum [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.02(a) and ex81.02(c)](PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.02 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap ofmolybdenum shall be the country in which
the waste and scrap of the split heading arederived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.02 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering , profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.02 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTH or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.02 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.02 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTH or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24G/RO/45/Add.13
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AB C D E
ex 81.02 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.02
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.02 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.02 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.02 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8102.10 - Powders See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
- Other :
8102.91 --Unwrought molybdenum,
including bars and rods
obtained simply by sinteringwaste and scrap
8102.92 -- Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering, profiles, plates,
sheets, strip and foil
8102.93 -- Wire
8102.99 --Other
81.03 Tantalum and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.03 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.03 (b) Refined tantalum [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.03(a) and ex81.03(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13G/RO/45/Add.13
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ex 81.03 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of tantalum
shall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split  heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.03 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.03 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold- rolling from articles of the
same split heading ] (JPN )Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.03 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.03 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.03 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.03
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.03 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.03 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.03 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8103.10 - Unwrought tantalum,
including bars and rods
obtained simply by sintering,
waste and scrap; powdersProposals as specified for split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
8103.90 - Other
81.04 Magnesium and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headingsG/RO/45/Add.13
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.04 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (b) Refined magnesium [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings ex
81.04(a) and ex 81.04(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.04 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of
magnesium shall be the country in which the
waste and scrap of the split  heading are
derived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering , profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[ CTHS or cold- rolling from articles of thesame split heading ](JPN )Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.04 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1  (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.04 (h) Powders CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.04 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.04
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.04 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Unwrought magnesium : See split headings
8104.11 -- Containing at least 99.8%
by weight of magnesiumG/RO/45/Add.13
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AB C D E
8104.19 -- Other See split headings
8104.20 - Waste and scrap
8104.30 - Raspings, turnings and
granules, graded according to
size; powders
8104.90 - Other
81.05 Cobalt mattes and other
intermediate products of
cobalt metallurgy; cobalt
and articles thereof,including waste and scrap.See split headings
ex 81.05 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (b) Refined cobalt [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from headings ex81.05(a) and
ex81.05 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.05 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of cobalt
shall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split  heading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering , profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS]
[CTHS or cold- rolling from articles of the
same split heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.05 ( f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24G/RO/45/Add.13
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AB C D E
ex 81.05 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex81.05
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.05 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.05 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8105.10 - Cobalt mattes and other
intermediate products ofcobalt metallurgy; unwrought
cobalt; waste and scrap;
powdersSee split headings
8105.90 - Other See split headings
81.06 Bismuth and articles
thereof, including wasteand scrap.See split headings
ex 81.06 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.06 (b) Refined bismuth [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.06(a) and ex81.06 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.06 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of bismuth
shall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split  heading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.06 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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AB C D E
ex 81.06 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.06 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.06 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.06 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex81.06
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.06 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.06 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.06 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
81.07 Cadmium and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.07 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.07 (b) Refined cadmium [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.07(a) and ex81.07 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.07 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of cadmiumshall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split  heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.07 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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AB C D E
ex 81.07 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.07 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.07 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.07 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.07
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 4
ex 81.07 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.07 (k) Cables  CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.07 (l) Other  CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8107.10 - Unwrought cadmium;
waste and scrap; powdersSee split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
8107.90 - Other
81.08 Titanium and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.08 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.08(b) Refined titanium [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.08(a) and ex81.08 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.08 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of titaniumshall be the country in which the waste andscrap of the split  heading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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ex 81.08 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.08 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 24
ex 81.08 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.08 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.08 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.08
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.08 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.08 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.08 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8108.10 Unwrought titanium; waste
and scrap; powdersSee split headings
8108.90 Other
81.09 Zirconium and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.09 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.09(b) Refined zirconium [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.09(a) and ex81.09 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13G/RO/45/Add.13
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AB C D E
ex 81.09 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of
zirconium shall be the country in which the
waste and scrap of the split  heading arederived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.09 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.09 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.09 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.09 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.09 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.09
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.09 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.09 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.09 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8109.10 - Unwrought zirconium;
waste and scrap; powdersSee split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
8109.90 - Other
81.10 Antimony and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.10 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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ex 81.10 (b) Refined antimony [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.10(a) and ex81.10 (c)] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.10 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of
antimony shall be the country in which the
waste and scrap of the split  heading are
derived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.10 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.10 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.10 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.10 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
IssueNo. 24
ex 81.10 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.10
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 4
ex 81.10 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.10 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.10 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
81.11 Manganese and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.11 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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AB C D E
ex 81.11 (b) Refined manganese [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.11(a) and ex81.11 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.11 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap ofmanganese shall be the country in which the
waste and scrap of the split  heading are
derived from manufacturing or processingoperationsBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.11 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.11 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.11 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.11 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 24
ex 81.11 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.11
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.11 (ij) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.11 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.11 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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81.12 Beryllium, chromium,
germanium, vanadium,
gallium, hafnium, indium,niobium (columbium),
rhenium and thallium, and
articles of these metals,
including waste and scrap.See split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
- Beryllium :
8112.11 -- Unwrought; waste
and scrap; powdersSee split subheadings
ex8112.11(a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.11(b) Refined beryllium [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split subheadings
ex8112.11(a) and ex8112.11 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex8112.11(c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap ofberyllium shall be the country in which thewaste and scrap of the split subheading are
derived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.11(d) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTSHS except from split subheading ex
8112.19 (e) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
8112.19 -- Other See proposals for split subheadings
ex8112.19(a) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering and profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.19(b) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 24G/RO/45/Add.13
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ex8112.19(c) Wire CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.19(d) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split subheading ] (JPN)Submitted  to CROfor decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex8112.19(e) Flakes CTSHS Endorsed by CRO
ex8112.19 (f) Cables CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.19(g) Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8112.20 - Chromium See proposals for split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex8112.20(a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.20(b) Refined chromium [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split subheadings
ex8112.20(a) and ex8112.20 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 13
ex8112.20(c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap ofchromium shall be the country in which the
waste and scrap of the split are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations orfrom consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.20(d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering, profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.20(e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 24
ex8112.20 (f) Wire CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.20(g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue NO. 24G/RO/45/Add.13
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ex8112.20(h) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex
8112.20 (ij) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex8112.20(ij) Flakes CTSHS Endorsed by CRO
ex8112.20(k) Cables CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.20 (l) Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8112.30 -Germanium See split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex8112.30(a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.30(b) Refined germanium [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split subheadings
ex8112.30(a) and ex8112.30(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex8112.30(c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap ofgermanium shall be the country in which thewaste and scrap of the split  subheading are
derived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.30(d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.30(e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision  (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex8112.30 (f) Wire CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.30(g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted  to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.622)
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ex8112.30(h) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex
8112.30 (ij) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex8112.30(ij) Flakes CTSHS Endorsed by CRO
ex8112.30(k) Cables CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.30 (l) Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8112.40 - Vanadium See split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex8112.40(a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.40(b) Refined vanadium [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split subheadings
ex8112.40(a) and ex8112.40 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex8112.40(c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of
vanadium shall be the country in which the
waste and scrap of the split  subheading arederived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.40(d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering, profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.40(e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex8112.40 (f) Wire CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.40(g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.622)
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ex8112.40(h) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex
8112.40 (ij) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622 )
Issue No. 4
ex8112.40(ij) Flakes CTSHS Endorsed by CRO
ex8112.40(k) Cables CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.40 (l) Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8112.91 - Other :
-- Unwrought; waste andscrap; powdersSee split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex8112.91(a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.91(b) Refined metals [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split  subheadings
ex8112.91(a) and ex8112.91(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex8112.91(c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of metalsshall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split subheading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.91(d) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex
8112.99 (e) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 4
8112.99 -- Other See split subheading
ex8112.99(a) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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ex8112.99(b) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex8112.99(c) Wire CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8112.99(d) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex8112.99(e) Flakes CTSHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 8112.99
(f)Cables CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.99
(g)Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
81.13 Cermets and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrapSee split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.13 (a) Unwrought cermets CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.13 (b) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of cermets
shall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split  heading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.13 (c) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from powders of split heading
ex 81.13 (c) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.13 (d) Flakes CTHS Endorsed by CRO
ex 81.13 (e) Bars and rods ,profiles CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.13 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.13
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ex 81.13 (h) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.13 (ij) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.13 (k) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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