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RULES OF ORIGIN RELATING TO UNRESOLVED ISSUES SUBMITTED BY THE
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN FOR DECISION BY THE COMMITTEE
ON RULES OF ORIGIN;
AGREED RULES OF ORIGIN SUBMITTED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES
OF ORIGIN FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN -
DESIGNATED AS “BASKET 1”;
RULES OF ORIGIN RETAINED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN
FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION - DESIGNATED AS “BASKET 2”G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 387CHAPTER 74
Chapter Notes :
[1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are t o be
considered as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not considered t o 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 th at are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading. (Basket 1 in principle, the text to be finalised later)
HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 74 Copper a nd articles thereof
74.01 Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated
copper).CTH Basket 1
74.02 Unrefined copper; copp er anodes for electrolytic
refining.CTH Basket 1
74.03 Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought. See subheadings
- Refined copper :
7403.11 -- Cathodes and sections of cathodes CTH Basket 1
7403.12 -- Wire-bars CTH Basket 1
7403.13 -- Billets CTH Basket 1
7403.19 -- Other CTH Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
- Copper alloys :
7403.21 -- Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) CTSHBasket 1
7403.22 -- Copper-tin base alloys (bronze) CTSHBasket 1
7403.23 -- Copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)CTSHBasket 1
7403.29 -- Other copper alloys (other than master alloys of
heading No. 74.05)CTSHBasket 1
74.04 Copper waste and scrap. The origin of the goods shall be the country in which
copper waste and scrap of this heading are derivedfrom manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1
74.05 Master alloys of copper. CTH Basket 1
74.06 Copper powders and flakes. See subheadings
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
Issue No 4
7406.20 - Powders of lamellar structure; flakes  See split subheadings
ex 7406.20 (a) - Powders of lamellar structure [CTSH] (EC)
[CTSHS] (CH) (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from subheading 7406.10] (MEX)
(CAN) (US) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for
decision
Issue No 4
ex 7406.20 (b) - Flakes CTH Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
74.07 Copper bars, rods and profiles. [CTH] (CAN) (MEX) (JPN) (KOR) (US) (CH)
(PHI)[CTH, except from cast or sintered materials of
heading 74.03 (EC)]Submitted to CRO for
decision
Issue No. 6
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 not thereis also a change from any other heading, providedthat 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
Issue No. 9
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
decisionIssue No. 8
ex 74.09 (b) Other CTH Basket 1
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
Issue No. 10
74.11 Copper tubes and pipes. CTH Basket 1
74.12 Copper tube or pipe fittings (for example,
couplings, elbows, sleeves).CTH Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
74.13 Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like,
of copper, not elect rically insulated.CTH Basket 1
74.14 Cloth (including endless bands), grill and netting,
of copper wire; expa nded metal of copper.CTH Basket 1
74.15 Nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (other than those
of heading No. 83.05) and similar articles, ofcopper 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
74.16 Copper springs. CTH Basket 1
74.17 Cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for
domestic purposes, non-el ectric, and parts thereof,
of copper.CTHBasket 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 part s thereof, of copper.CTH Basket 1*
(See Chapter Note 1)
74.19 Other articles of copper . See subheadings
7419.10 - Chain and parts thereof [CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)
[CTH] (EC)[CTSH] (CAN) (US) (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for
decision
Issue No. 17
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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
Issue No. 17
7419.99 -- Other [CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH] (CAN) (JPN) (US) (MEX) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for
decision
Issue No. 17G/RO/27/Add.1
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CHAPTER 75
Chapter Notes :
[1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are t o be
considered as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not considered t o 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.]  (Basket 1 in principle, the text to be
finalised later)
HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 75 Nickel a nd 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 orsinters containing 90 % or more of nickel frommattes or sinters containing not  more than 75 % of
nickel] (EC) (KOR) (CH) (JPN) (BRA)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 13
75.02 Unwrought nickel. See subheadings
7502.10 - Nickel, not alloyed CTH Basket 1
7502.20 - Nickel alloys CTSHBasket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
75.03 Nickel waste and scrap. The origin of the goods shall be the country in
which nickel waste and scrap of this heading arederived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1
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
Issue No. 4
ex 75.04 (b) -    Flakes CTHBasket 1
75.05 Nickel bars, rods, profiles and wire. See subheadings
- Bars, rods and profiles
7505.11 -- Of nickel, not alloyed [CTSH] (CAN) (MEX) (JPN) (KOR) (US) (CH)
(PHI)
[CTH, except from cast or sintered materials of
heading 75.02] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 6
7505.12 -- Of nickel alloys [CTSH] (CAN) (MEX) (JPN) (KOR) (US) (CH)
(PHI)
[CTH, except from cast or sintered materials of
heading 75.02] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue Nos. 6,7
- WireG/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7505.21 -- Of nickel, not alloyed [CTSH] (JPN) (EC) (CH) (KOR) (PHI)
[CTSH, except from subheadings 7505.11 through
7505.12; or
A change to this subheading from subheadings
7505.11 thro ugh 7505.12, whether or not there is
also a change from any other subheading, providedthat the cross-sectional area of the rod is reduced
by at least 50%] (CAN) (MEX) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 9
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 thro ugh 7505.12, whether or not there is
also a change from any other subheading, providedthat the cross-sectional area of the rod is reduced
by at least 50%] (CAN) (MEX) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision
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
(EC)(US)(JPN)[CTHS] (EC) (JPN) (CH) (KOR) (BRA) (SG)
(PHI)
[CTHS, provided that the thickness of the source
product is reduced by at least 50 %] (CAN) (US)
(MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 10
ex 75.06 (b) Other (JPN) CTH Basket 1
7506.10 - Of nickel, not alloyed See split headings
7506.20 - Of nickel alloysG/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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
Issue No. 16
7507.12 -- Of nickel alloys [CTSH] (CAN) (MEX)
[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US) (JPN) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 16
7507.20 - Tube or pipe fittings [CTSH] (MEX) (JPN)
[CTH] (EC) (CAN) (CH) (US) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision
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
Issue No. 17
ex 75.08 (b) Anodes for galvanization [CTH, except from the change by tapping or
piercing or the addition of hooks]Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 75.08 (c) Other [CTHS] (CAN) (US) (JPN) (MEX)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 17
7508.10 - Cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire See split headings
7508.90 - OtherG/RO/27/Add.1
Page 397CHAPTER 76
Chapter Notes :
[1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are t o be
considered as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not considered t o 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.]  (Basket 1 in principle, the text to be
finalised later)]
HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria 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
ex 7601.10 (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
Issue No. 13
ex 7601.10 (b) - Other CTH Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 398
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7601.20 - Aluminium alloys CTSHBasket 1
76.02 Aluminium waste and scrap. The origin of the goods shall be the country in
which aluminium waste and scrap of this headingare derived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1
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)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 4
7603.20 -   Powders of lamellar structure; flakes
ex 7603.20 (a) -   Powders of lamellar structure [CTSHS] (CH) (JPN)
[CTSH (BRA) (EC)[CTSHS, except from subheading 7603.10]
(CAN) (MEX) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue Nos. 2, 4
ex 7603.20 (b) -   Flakes CTHBasket 1
76.04 Aluminium bars, rods and profiles. [CTH] (CAN) (MEX) (CH) (US) (JPN) (KOR)
(PHI)[CTH, except from cast or sintered materials of
heading 76.01* 
](EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 6G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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 rodis reduced by at least 50%] (CAN) (MEX)
(BRA)
[CTH, except from heading 76.04] (US)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 9
76.06 Aluminium plates, sheets and strip, of a
thickness exceeding 0.2 mm.CTH Basket 1
76.07 Aluminium 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.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 hasbeen a reduction in the thickness of the source
product by at least 50 %] (US) (BRA)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 10G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria 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 foil of
heading 76.07 from heading 76.06, if there hasbeen 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
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 from
subheading 7607.11 (CH)]Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue Nos. 10, 11
76.08 Aluminium tubes and pipes. [CTH] (ARG) (US) (JPN) (CH) (MEX) (BRA)
(PHI)
[CTH, or change within this heading from tubes
and pipes to cold-drawn tubes and pipes] (EC)
(CAN) (SEN)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 14G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
76.09 Aluminium tube or pipe fittings (for example,
couplings, elbows, sleeves).CTH Basket 1
76.10 Aluminium structures (excluding
prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) andparts of structures (for example, bridges andbridge-sections, towers, lattice masts, roofs,roofing frameworks, doors and windows and
their frames and thresholds for doors,
balustrades, pillars and columns); aluminiumplates, rods, profiles, tubes and 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
Issue No. 18
ex 76.10 (b) Parts of structures [CTHS] (US) (CH) (JPN) (MEX) (CAN)
[CTH] (EC) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision
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
Issue No. 20G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria 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 capacityexceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or
thermal equipment.CTH Basket 1
76.12 Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and
similar containers (including rigid or
collapsible tubular co ntainers), for any
material (other than compressed or liquefiedgas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whetheror not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted
with mechanical or thermal equipment.CTH Basket 1
76.13 Aluminium containers for compressed or
liquefied gas.CTH Basket 1
76.14 Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the
like, of aluminium, not electrically insulated.CTH Basket 1
76.15 Table, kitchen or other household articles and
parts thereof, of aluminium; pot scourers andscouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like,of aluminium; sanitary ware and parts
thereof, of aluminium.CTHBasket 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 like
7615.19 -- OtherG/RO/27/Add.1
Page 403HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7615.20 - Sanitary ware and parts thereof
76.16 Other articles of aluminium . See subheadings
7616.10 - Nails, tacks, staples (other than those of
heading 83.05), screws, bolts, nuts, screwhooks, 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 similarissue 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
Issue No. 17
7616.99 --    Other [CTSH] (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)
[CTH] (CAN) (EC) (US)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 17G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 404
CHAPTER 78
Chapter Notes :
[1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are t o be
considered as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not considered t o 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 th at are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.]  (Basket 1 in principle, the text to be finalised later)
HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 78 Lead a nd 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
Issue No. 13
-O t h e r  :
7801.91 -- Containing by weight antimony as
the principal other elementCTH Basket 1
7801.99 -- Other See  split subheading
ex 7801.99 (a) Alloys CTSHBasket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 405HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 7801.99 (b) Other CTH Basket 1
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 frommanufacturing or processing operations or from
consumptionBasket 1
78.03 Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire.See split heading
ex 78.03 (a) -   Bars, rods and profiles CTH Basket 1
ex 78.03 (b) -   Wire [CTHS] (CAN) (JPN) (EC) (KOR)  (PHI)
[CTH] (US) (CH) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision
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
Issue No. 10
ex 78.04 (b) Powders [CTH] (EC)
[CTHS] (CAN) (JPN) (MEX) (US) (CH) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 2
ex 78.04 (c) Flakes [CTHS, except from split heading ex 78.04(b)] (CAN)
(JPN) (MEX)
[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 23
ex 78.04 (d) Other [CTHS] (JPN) (MEX) (EC) (US)[CTHS, except from split heading ex 78.04(a)] (CAN)
(PHI)
[CTH] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 22G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 406
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
- Plates, sheets, strip and foil : See split headings
7804.11 -- Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness
(excluding any backing) notexceeding 0.2 mmSee split headings
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
Issue No.15
78.06 Other articles of lead. CTH Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 407CHAPTER 79
Chapter Notes  :
[1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are t o be
considered as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not considered t o 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 th at are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.]  (Basket 1 in principle, the text to be finalised later)
HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria 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
ex 79.01 (b) Other CTH Basket 1
-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/27/Add.1
Page 408
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numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria 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 arederived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1
79.03 Zinc dust, powders and flakes. See  subheadings
7903.10 - Zinc dust CTH Basket 1
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
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] (CAN) (MEX) (CH) (US) (KOR) (PHI)
(JPN)
[CTH, except from cast or sintered materials of
heading 79.01] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 6
ex 79.04 (b) -   Wire [CTHS] (CAN) (EC) (JPN) (KOR) (PHI)
[CTH] (US) (CH) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 9
79.05Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil.CTH Basket 1
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
Issue Nos. 15, 16G/RO/27/Add.1
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AB C D E
[CTH, or change within this heading to fittings
from tubes and pipes] (JPN)
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*
(Subject to EC’s confirmation)
ex 79.07 (b) -   Other CTH Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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CHAPTER 80
Chapter Notes:
[1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are t o be
considered as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not considered t o 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 th at are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.  (Basket 1 in principle, the text to be finalised later)
HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria 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
Issue No. 13
8001.20 - Tin alloys CTSH Basket 1
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 frommanufacturing or processing operations or fromconsumption.Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 411HS Code
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AB C D E
80.03 Tin bars, rods, profiles and wire See split headings
ex 80.03 (a) Bars, rods, profiles (JPN) [CTH] (CH) (US) (CAN) (MEX) (JPN) (EGY)  (KOR)
(PHI)
[CTH, except from cast or sintered materials of heading
80.01] (EC)Submitted to CRO for
decision
Issue No. 6
ex 80.03 (b) Wire (JPN) (CAN) [CTHS] (EC) (JPN) (EGY) (CH) (KOR) (PHI)
[CTHS, provided that the cro ss-sectional area of the rod is
reduced by at least 50%. (CAN) (MEX) (US)]Submitted to CRO for
decision
Issue No. 9
80.04 Tin plates, sheets and strip, of a
thickness exceeding 0.2 mmCTH Basket 1
80.05 Tin foil (whether or not printed or
backed with paper, paperboard, plastics
or similar backing materials), of athickness (excluding any backing) notexceeding 0.2 mm; tin powders andflakes.See split headingsG/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 80.05 (a) Foil (JPN) [CTHS] (JPN) (EGY) (CAN) (CH)
[CTH] (US) (EC) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for
decision
Issue No. 12
ex 80.05 (b) Powders and flakes (JPN) [CTHS] (JPN) (US) (CAN) (MEX) (CH) (PHI)
[CTH] (EC)Submitted to CRO for
decision
Issue No. 5
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 abd 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
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
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
Issue No. 21G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 413CHAPTER 81
Chapter Notes:
[1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are t o be
considered as substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not considered t o 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 th at are
presented as unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.]  (Basket 1 in principle, the text to be finalised later)
HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria 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
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
Issue No. 13
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 thesplit heading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.01 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering, profiles[CTHS] Basket 1
ex 81.01 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 81.01 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1
ex 81.01 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split heading] (JPN)Basket 1
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
Issue No. 4
ex 81.01 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.01 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.01 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1
ex 81.01 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1
ex 81.01 (m) Other [CTHS ] Basket 1
8101.10 - Powders See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
- Other :G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8101.91 -- Unwrought tungsten, including bars
and rods obtained simply by sintering;
waste and scrap
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
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
Issue No. 13
ex 81.02 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of molybdenum
shall be the country in which the waste and scrapof the split heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or from
consumptionBasket 1
ex 81.02 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS] Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.02 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTH or cold-rolling from acticles of the same
split heading] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 81.02 (f) Wire [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.02 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS ]
[CTH or cold-rolling from acticles of the same
split heading] (JPN)Basket 1
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
Issue No. 4
ex 81.02 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.02 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.02 (k) Cables [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.02 (l) Other [CTHS ] Basket 1
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 scrapG/RO/27/Add.1
Page 417HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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
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
Issue No. 13
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 scrapof the split  heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or from
consumptionBasket 1
ex 81.03 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS] Basket 1
ex 81.03 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ] Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 24
ex 81.03 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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
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
Issue No. 4
ex 81.03 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.03 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.03 (k) Cables [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.03 (l) Other [CTHS ] Basket 1
8103.10 - Unwrought tantalum, including bars and
rods obtained simply by sintering, wasteand 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
headings
ex 81.04 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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AB C D E
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
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 fromconsumptionBasket 1
ex 81.04 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS] Basket 1
ex 81.04 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ] Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 24
ex 81.04 (f) Wire [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.04 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ]Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 24
ex 81.04 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.04 (ij) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 4G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 420
HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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
Issue No. 3
ex 81.04 (k) Cables [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.04 (l) Other [CTHS ] Basket 1
- Unwrought magnesium : See split headings
8104.11 -- Containing at least 99.8% by weight of
magnesium
8104.19 -- Other
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 andscrap.See split headings
ex 81.05 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1
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
Issue No. 13G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 421HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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 thesplit  heading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1
ex 81.05 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS] Basket 1
ex 81.05 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.05 (f) Wire Decisions as specified for split headings Basket 1
ex 81.05 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS ]
[CTH or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
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
Issue No. 4
ex 81.05 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.05 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.05 (k) Cables [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.05 (l) Other [CTHS ] Basket 1
8105.10 - Cobalt mattes and other intermediate
products of cobalt metallurgy; unwrought
cobalt; waste and scrap; powdersSee split headingsG/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8105.90 - Other
81.06 Bismuth and articles thereof, including
waste and scrap.See split headings
ex 81.06 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1
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
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 thesplit  heading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1
ex 81.06 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS] Basket 1
ex 81.06 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 81.06 (f) Wire [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.06 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
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
Issue No. 4G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 423HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.06 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.06 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.06 (k) Cables [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.06 (l) Other articles [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.06 (m) Other [CTHS ] Basket 1
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
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
Issue No. 13
ex 81.07 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of cadmium
shall be the country in which the waste and scrap
of the split  heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or from
consumptionBasket 1
ex 81.07 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS] Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
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)Basket 1
ex 81.07 (f) Wire [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.07 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
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
Issue No. 4
ex 81.07 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.07 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.07 (k) Cables [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.07 (l) Other articles [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.07 (m) Other [CTHS ] Basket 1
8107.10 - Unwrought cadmium; waste and scrap;
powdersSee split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
8107.90 - OtherG/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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
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
Issue No. 14
ex 81.08 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of titanium 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
ex 81.08 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.08 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 81.08 (f) Wire [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.08 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
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
Issue No. 4G/RO/27/Add.1
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HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.08 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.08 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.08 (k) Cables [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.08 (l) Other [CTHS ] Basket 1
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
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
Issue No. 13
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 scrapof the split  heading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or from
consumptionBasket 1
ex 81.09 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS] Basket 1
ex 81.09 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 427HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.09 (f) Wire [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.09 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
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
Issue No. 4
ex 81.09 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ](CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.09 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.09 (k) Cables [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.09 (l) Other [CTHS ] Basket 1
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
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
Issue No. 13G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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 scrapof the split  heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or from
consumptionBasket 1
ex 81.10 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS] Basket 1
ex 81.10 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 81.10 (f) Wire [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.10 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
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
Issue No. 4
ex 81.10 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.10 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.10 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1
ex 81.10 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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AB C D E
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
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
Issue No. 13
ex 81.11 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of manganese
shall be the country in which the waste and scrap
of the split  heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operationsBasket 1
ex 81.11 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering[CTHS] Basket 1
ex 81.11 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 81.11 (f) Wire [CTHS ] Basket 1
ex 81.11 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  heading ] (JPN)Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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
Issue No. 4
ex 81.11 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.11 (h) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.11 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1
ex 81.11 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1
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; powders
ex 8112.11 (a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.11 (b) Refined beryllium [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split subheadings
ex8112.11(a) and ex8112.11 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 13G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 431HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.11 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of beryllium
shall be the country in which the waste and scrapof the split subheading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or from
consumptionBasket 1
ex 8112.11 (d) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTSHS except from split subheading ex 8112.19
(e)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 4
8112.19 -- Other
ex 8112.19 (a) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering and profiles[CTSHS] Basket 1
ex 8112.19 (b) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 8112.19 (c) Wire [CTSHS ] Basket 1
ex 8112.19 (d) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 8112.19 (e) Flakes [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex8112.11 (d) ]
(EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 8112.19 (f) Cables CTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.19 (g) Other CTSHS Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8112.20 - Chromium See proposals for split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex 8112.20 (a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.20 (b) Refined chromium [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split subheadings
ex8112.20(a) and ex8112.20 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 13
ex 8112.20 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of chromium
shall be the country in which the waste and scrapof the split are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1
ex 8112.20 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering, profiles[CTSHS] Basket 1
ex 8112.20 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 8112.20 (f) Wire [CTSHS ] Basket 1
ex 8112.20 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 8112.20 (h) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex 8112.20
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 4G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 433HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.20 (ij) Flakes [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split subheading ex 8112.20
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 8112.20 (k) Cables [CTSHS ] Basket 1
ex 8112.20 (l) Other [CTSHS ] Basket 1
8112.30 -Germanium See split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex 8112.30 (a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.30 (b) Refined germanium [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split subheadings
ex8112.30(a) and ex8112.30(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 13
ex 8112.30 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of germanium
shall be the country in which the waste and scrap
of the split  subheading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or from
consumptionBasket 1
ex 8112.30 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sinteringCTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.30 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 8112.30 (f) Wire [CTSHS ] Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.30 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 8112.30 (h) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex 8112.30
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 4
ex 8112.30 (ij) Flakes [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from split subheading
ex 8112.30 (h) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 8112.30 (k) Cables [CTSHS ] Basket 1
ex 8112.30 (l) Other [CTSHS ] Basket 1
8112.40 - Vanadium See split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex 8112.40 (a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.40 (b) Refined vanadium [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split subheadings
ex8112.40(a) and ex8112.40 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 13
ex 8112.40 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of vanadium
shall be the country in which the waste and scrapof the split  subheading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or from
consumptionBasket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.40 (d) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sintering, profilesCTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.40 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 8112.40 (f) Wire CTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.40 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 8112.40 (h) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex 8112.40
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 4
ex 8112.40 (ij) Flakes [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex 8112.40
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 8112.40 (k) Cables CTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.40 (l) Other articles CTSHS Basket 1
8112.91 - Other :
-- Unwrought; waste and scrap; powdersSee split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex 8112.91 (a) Alloys CTSHS Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.91 (b) Refined metals [CTSHS ] (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from split  subheadings
ex8112.91(a) and ex8112.91(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 13
ex 8112.91 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of metals shall
be the country in which the waste and scrap of thesplit  heading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1
ex 8112.91 (d) Powders [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex 8112.99
(e)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 4
8112.99 -- Other See split subheading
ex 8112.99 (a) Bars and rods, other than those obtained
simply by sinteringCTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.99 (b) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1
ex 8112.99 (c) Wire [CTSHS ] Basket 1
ex 8112.99 (d) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 437HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.99 (e) Flakes [CTSHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTSHS, except from split subheading ex 8112.91
(d)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 8112.99 (f) Cables CTSHS Basket 1
ex 8112.99 (g) Other CTSHS Basket 1
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
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 thesplit  heading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1
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
Issue No. 3
ex 81.13 (d) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)
[CTHS, except from powders of split heading ex
81.13 (c) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision
Issue No. 3
ex 81.13 (e) Bars and rods [CTHS Basket 1
ex 81.13 (f) Wire [CTHS Basket 1
ex 81.13 (h) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the same
split  subheading ] (JPN)Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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HS Code
NumberDescription of Goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.13 (ij) Cables CTHS Basket 1
ex 81.13 (k) Other CTHS Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
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TERMINOLOGY  GUIDE
I. Rules presented at heading level :
(a) If the rule is for the whole heading:
CTH - change to this heading from any other heading
(b) If the rule is for a split heading:
CTHS - change to this split heading from any other split of this heading or from any
other heading
CTH - change to this split heading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other split of this heading is excluded.)
II. Rules presented at subheading level:
(a) If the rule is for the whole subheading:
CTSH - change to this subheading from any other subheading or from any other
heading
CTH - change to this subheading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other subheading of this heading is excluded.)
(b) If the rule is for a split subheading:
CTSHS - change to this split subheading from any other split of this subheading or from
any other subheading or heading
CTSH - change to this split subheading from any other subheading or heading  (N.B.
change from any other split of this subheading is excluded)
CTH - change to this split subheading from any other heading
(a) (N.B.  change from any other split of th is subheading or from any other subheading of
this heading is excluded.)G/RO/27/Add.1
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WCO doc.42.576
UNRESOLVED ISSUES FOR DECISION BY THE
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN______________________________
AGREED RULES OF ORIGIN SUBMITTED BY
THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN
FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN
(DESIGNATED AS BASKET 1 IN THE ANNEX)
______________________________________
CHAPTER NOTES RETAINED BY THE
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
_____________________________________________
CHAPTER 82
Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal;
parts thereof of base metal
The Committee on Rules of Origin is invited to decide whether the products resulting from processes
described below have undergone their last substantial transformation.G/RO/27/Add.1
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ISSUE No. 1: PRODUCTION OF A FINISHED GOOD OR PART FROM AN UNFINISHED
GOOD OR PART, INCLUDING FROM A BLANK (CHAPTER NOTES)
(TCRO DRAFT ONLY, REPORTED TO CRO FOR INFORMATION ON PROGRESS IN THE
WORK)
OPTION A : Yes
1. There is a wide variety of goods classified in Chapter 82.  Some are highly complex and some
quite simple.  The product specific rules set out for goods of Chapter 82 do not take account of all the
different processes where substantial transfor mation occurs.  US, CH and MOR have proposed
Chapter Notes as follows:
[1. When neither the product specific rules provided in the matrix are determinant of origin the
following shall apply:
(a) Goods produced from an incomplete or unfinished article classifiable in the same heading or
subheading by application of GIR.2(a).  Where goods are produced from an incomplete or
unfinished (other than unassembled or disassembled) article which had the essential
character of the complete or finished goods and was classifiable, by application of GIR.2(a),
in the same heading or subheading as the complete or finished goods, origin of the presented
goods shall be determined as follows:
(i) Blanks:  Where the goods are produced from a blank:
(1) Provided all the following criteria are met, the country of origin of the goods shall
be the country in which the blank was finished:
(a) In its imported prefinished condition, the blank was not capable of functioning
for its ultimate use and was not advanced beyond cleaning or working to
remove flash, spurs, burrs or similar excess material, and
(b) In the country in which the goods were finished:
(i) The blank was configured to final shape by the removal of material (other
than by honing or polishing), or by bending, hammering, pressing, stamping
or similar forming process; and
(ii)The blank underwent one or more of the following processes:
1) Hardening to a minimum hardness of 38 degrees Rockwell C or
equivalent standard of hardness; or
2) Assembly with five or more parts (other than parts of general use as
defined in Note 1(g) to Section XVI of the HS).
(2) If the criteria of subparagraph (1)(a) above are not satisfied, the country of origin of
the goods shall be the country of origin of the blank.
(ii) Other.  Where the goods are produced from an incomplete or unfinished article, other
than a blank, the origin of presented goods shall be the country of origin of the
incomplete or unfinished article from which it was produced. (US) ]G/RO/27/Add.1
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[1. The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than “simple
assembly”, is considered the last substantial transformation.
2. Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 82 are not determinative
of the country of origin of the good; the following substantial transformation rules are to be
applied :
(a) A finished good or part produced from non-originating parts classified in the same heading or
subheading as the finished good or part shall originate in the country in which the good or
part was finished, provided that the unfinished good or part is not functioning for its
ultimate use in his imported condition and has undergone at least mechanical treatment,
refining of form-, positional- and surface tolerances of functional finished shapes such as
turning, milling, drilling, broaching, grinding, polishing, honing, eroding and one or more
of the following processes :
• assembly by build-up such as but not limited to welding, soldering, shrinking,
bolting, gluing, fitting, fixing, spooling , winding, connecting, wiring, coupling; or
• heat treatment or thermochemical treatmen t such as glowing, tempering, hardening;
or
• treatment for the purpose of shaping form ing such as cold or warm forming; or
• surface treatment such as coating, compressing, condensing, impregnating
(excluding temporary conservation for transport and/or storage purpose), insulating.
(b) A finished good or part produced from non-originating parts classified in the same heading or
subheading as the finished good or part which does not satisfy the conditions mentioned in
Rule 2 above shall originate in the country in which the assembly takes place provided that
more than 10 constituent parts, other than screws and bolts, are assembled.  (CH)]
[1. Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial
transformation. (MOR) ]
OPTION B, No
2. The product specific rules provide for all cases of substantial transformation in Chapter 82.  A
general Chapter Note is not necessary.  A residual rule will be needed to determine the origin of goods
that do not meet the relevant product specific rule.  (EC).
(see also the following Issue concerning Residual Rules)
RELEVANT HS CODES :
82.01 to 82.15
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.746 (Issue 1(c)(i))
++++++++++
ISSUE No.2: RESIDUAL RULE TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF ARTICLES WHEN
ASSEMBLY IS NOT SUBSTANTIAL TRANSFORMATION
(TCRO DRAFT ONLY, REPORTED TO CRO FOR INFORMATION ON
PROGRESS IN THE WORK)G/RO/27/Add.1
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OPTION A : Yes, a residual rule is needed
3. Parts of base metal are, in general, classified with the article in the same heading or
subheading in Chapter 82.  For many goods of this chapter, the assembly of parts classified with the
article is in general not considered to be a substantial transformation.  It is therefore necessary to beable to determine the country of origin of such ar ticles in cases when one or more specific parts,
classified with the article, are not produced in the country of last substantial transformation.  The
following proposal has been made:
“1. When neither the product specific rules provided in the matrix are determinant of origin the
following shall apply:
a. Goods produced from an incomplete or unfinished article classifiable in the same
heading or subheading by application of GIR.2(a).
i. Blanks:  see previous Issueii. Other:  see previous Issue
b. Other Goods of this Chapter.  When paragraph 1(a)(i) or 1(a)(ii) is not satisfied, the
country of origin shall be the country in which the working edge, working surface or
working part underwent a change of classification to a heading of this Chapter from any
other Chapter (e.g. from a bar or rod of Chapter 72 to a chisel of Heading 82.05)”   (US)
OPTION B : No specific proposals
4. Some countries indicate that they consider that a residual rule will be needed, but not
necessarily at Chapter level.   (EC) (EGY)
5. Other countries have made no specific proposals concerning the need for a residual rule.
(JPN) (COL) (MAL) (MEX) (CAN)
RELEVANT HS CODES :
82.01 to 82.15
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS :
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.746 (Issue 1(a), 1(a)(i))
++++++++++
ISSUE No.3 : ASSEMBLY OF HAND SAWS AND KNIVES FROM BLADES
OPTION A : Yes
6. The assembly of hand saws and knives from blades is a substantial transformation.  The
starting material, the blade, cannot be used alone without the handle.  The handle is an integral part of
the saw or knife.  The proposals for the rule are:
for hand saws of subheading 8202.10 and for knives of 8211.91 to 8211.93
♦ CTSH (MEX) (CAN) (MOR) (KOR)G/RO/27/Add.1
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OPTION B : No
7. Assembling a blade and a handle to produce hand saws and knives is not a substantial
transformation.  The rule should be:
for subheadings: 8202.10, 8211.91 to 8211.93
♦ CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MAL) (PHI*)
(* PHI has made no proposal for 8202.10)
RELEVANT HS CODES:
8202.10, 8211.91 to 8211.93
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)41.746 (Issue 1(a)(ii))
++++++++++
ISSUE No. 4: ASSEMBLY OF SAW BL ADES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS AND CHAIN SAWS
OPTION A : Yes
8. For some saw blades the saw teeth are integral to the blade, but for certain types of circular
saw blades and chain saw blades the saw teeth are added, which is a substantial transformation.
Without the teeth the blade is a blank blade unable to perform its function as a saw blade.  Split
subheadings are needed for saws and saw blades and for saw teeth and tooth segments classified in the
same heading.  The rules to provide for the attach ing of saw teeth or tooth segments to obtain blades
for circular saws and chain saws, should be:
for circular saw blades with working part of steel (8202.31)
♦ CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (MOR)
 
 for other circular saw blades (ex-8202.39(b) )
♦ CTSHS  (US) (CAN) (MOR)
 for chain saw blads (ex-8202.40(b) )
♦ CTSHS (US) (CAN) (MOR)
OPTION B : No
9. There is no substantial transformation by assembly of saw blades.  The rule should be:
♦ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (MAL)
RELEVANT HS CODES:
8202.31, 8202.39, 8202.40
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.746 (Issue 1(c)(ii))G/RO/27/Add.1
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ISSUE No. 5 : ASSEMBLY OF APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING CONSTRUCTIONAL
ELEMENTS
OPTION A :  Yes
10. The manufacturing process for the assembly from parts of apparatus for attachingconstructional elements is a substantial transformation.  Split subheadings are needed for “apparatus”
and “parts”.  The rule for the first split ex-8205.59(a) to provide for assembly from parts should be:
♦ CTSHS  (CH) (MOR)
11. However, a general Chapter Note is proposed to recognise assembly as substantial
transformation, whether or not a change of classification occurs.  If this rule is adopted the rule for
subheading 8205.59 could be “CTH”.  The draft Chapter Note proposed by CH, as reproduced in theAnnex, would over-ride the product specific rules.
OPTION B : No12. This assembly operation is not considered to be a substantial transformation.  The rules
proposed for ex-8205.59(a) are:
♦ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (US) (COL) (MAL)
♦ CTSH  (MEX) (CAN)
RELEVANT HS CODES:
8205.59
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
++++++++++
ISSUE NO. 6: ASSEMBLY OF ROCK DRILLING AND EARTH BORING TOOLS
OPTION A : Yes
13. The manufacturing process for the assembly of rock drilling and earth boring tools from parts
classified in the same heading is a substantial transformation.  These are very complex tools
composed of complex assemblies of parts.  The parts are classified in 8207.19 and a split of that
subheading is needed.  The proposed rules are:
for 8207.13
♦ CTSH  (US) (CAN) (MEX) (MAL) (JPN) (COL) (PHI) (MOR)
♦ CTH, or as determined by general Chapter Note for assembly operations (CH)
 
 for ex-8207.19(b)
♦ CTSHS  (US) (CAN) (MAL) (JPN) (COL) (PHI) (MOR)
♦ CTH, or as determined by general Chapter Note for assembly operations (CH)
OPTION B : No
14. These assembly operations do not represent a substantial transformation.  The rule should be:
CTH   (EC)G/RO/27/Add.1
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RELEVANT HS CODES:
8207.13, 8207.19
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
++++++++++
ISSUE No. 7: ASSEMBLY OF RAZORS FR OM PARTS CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME
HEADING
OPTION A : Yes15. The assembly of razors from parts classified in the same heading is a substantial
transformation.  The rule should be:
♦ CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR) (KOR)
OPTION B : No
16. This assembly operation is not a substantial transformation.  The rule should be:
♦ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MAL)
RELEVANT HS CODES:
8212.10
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
++++++++++
ISSUE No. 8: ASSEMBLY OF SCISSORS AND SHEARS FROM THEIR BLADES
OPTION A : Yes17. The assembly of scissors and shears from blades classified in the same heading is a
substantial transformation.  Blades for scissors and shears in this heading can consist of separate
cutting edges, handles and shanks that must be finished and assembled before the scissors and shears
are finally assembled.  These types of blades are most frequently used with such “professional”
scissors as pinking shears, tailors’ shears, florists’ scissors, hoof cutting scissors.
18. The assembly from blades to scissors and shears requires the drilling and counter-sinking of
channels to position the pivotal axis, the affixing of springs, tension screws, lock bars and snaps and,
in some cases, tension indicators.  It is necessary to split the heading to provide for assembly of
scissors and shears from blades and other parts.  The rule proposed for ex-82.13(a) (scissors, tailors’
shears and similar shears) is:
♦ CTHS  (CAN) (MOR)G/RO/27/Add.1
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OPTION B : No
19. These assembly operations are not a substantial transformation.  The rule should be:
♦ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MAL) (MEX) (PHI)
RELEVANT HS CODES:
82.13
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.761 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
++++++++++
ISSUE No. 9 : PLATING WITH PRECIOUS METAL
OPTION A : Yes20. Plating the spoons, forks etc. of subheading 8215.99 to obtain the plated articles of
subheading 8215.91 is a substantial transformation.  Gold and silver cutlery is quite different to to the
goods of base metal.  The rule for 8215.91 should be:
♦ CTSH  (MEX) (JPN) (CH) (MOR)
OPTION B : No
21. Plating these articles with precious metal is not a substantial transformation.  The rules should
be:
♦ CTH  (EC) (COL) (MAL) (CAN) (US) (PHI) (SEN)
 
 RELEVANT HS CODES:
 8215.91
 
 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
 41.746 (Issue 1(c)(iv))
 
 G/RO/27/Add.1
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 RULES OF ORIGIN RELATING TO UNRESOLVED ISSUES SUBMITTED BY THE
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN FOR DECISION BY THE
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN;
 
 AGREED RULES OF ORIGIN SUBMITTED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON
RULES OF ORIGIN FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF
ORIGIN - (DESIGNATED AS “BASKET 1”);
 
 CHAPTER NOTES RETAINED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION (DESIGNATED AS BASKET 2 IN THE ANNEX)
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 449 CHAPTER 82
 CHAPTER NOTES :
 I. DISASSEMBLY:
 [A change of classification which results from the disassembly of a good shall not be considered as the change required by the rule set out in Appendix
2.  [The parts or any article recovered from the good shall retain the country of origin of the good prior to disassembly.]  Basket 1 (text to be finalised
by TCRO* )
 II. CHANGE OF USE:
 [A change of classification which results from the change of use of a good that has not undergone any further working or proces sing shall not be
considered as the change required by the rule set out in Appendi x 2.  The good shall retain the country of origin it had prior to the change of
classification.]  Basket 1 (text to be finalised by TCRO*)
 III. SETS   Basket 2
 [OPTION A
 1) Putting articles up in sets shall not be considered as a substantial transformation;
 2) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that originate in one country shall be that country;
 3) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that origin ate in more than one country shall be the country of origin of  the articles that confer the
essential character on the set as a whole;
 4) In the event that neither (2) nor (3) is met, the country of origin shall be the single country in which the greatest number of articles in the set were
made.  (JPN)]
 
 [OPTION B
 1) Putting articles up in sets shall not be considered as a substantial transformation;
 2) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that originate in one country shall be that country;
 3) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that originate in more than one country shall be the single country in wh ich the greatest number of
articles in the set were made.
 4) In the event that neither (2) nor (3) is met, the country of or igin shall be the country of origin of the articles that confe r the essential character on the
set as a whole; (US)]
                                                     
 * See Doc. 42.306G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 450
 
 
 [OPTION C
 1) Putting articles up in sets shall not be considered as a substantial transformation;
 2) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that originate in one country shall be that country;
 3) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that origin ate in more than one country shall be the country of the artic le(s) representing the
highest value, the value of the articles having the same origin being taken together.  (EC)]
 
 [1. The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than “simple assembly”, is considered th e last substantial
transformation.
 
 2. Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 82 are not determinative of the country of origin of  the good; the following
substantial transformation rules are to be applied :
 
 (a) A finished good or part produced from non-originating parts classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished goo d or part shall
originate in the country in which the good or part was finished, provided that the unfinished good or part is not functioning f or its ultimate
use in his imported condition and has undergone at least mechanical treatment, refining of form - positional - and surface tole rances of
functional finished shapes such as turning, milling, drilling, broaching, grinding, polishing, honing, eroding and one or more of the following
processes :
 
• assembly by build-up such as but not limited to welding, solder ing, shrinking, bolting, gluing, fitting, fixing, spooling, wind ing,
connecting, wiring, coupling,
 or
• heat treatment or thermochemical treatment such as glowing, tempering, hardening,
 or
• treatment for the purpose of shaping fo rming such as cold or warm forming,
 or
• surface treatment such as coating, compressing, condensing, im pregnating (excluding temporary conservation for transport and/or  storage
purpose), insulating,G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 451(b) A finished good or part produced from non-originating parts classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished goo d or part which
does not satisfy the conditions mentioned in Rule 1 above shall originate in the country in which the assembly takes place prov ided that more
than 10 constituent parts, other than screws and bolts, are assembled.
3. A general rule for sets is necessary to cover the various possibilities for constituting sets from imported and locally produ ced tools or from imported
tools of various origins.  (CH) ] ( Basket 2 )
[1. Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial transformation. (MOR) ] ( Basket 2 )
[Legal Note
1. When neither the product specific rules provided in the ma trix are determinant of origin the following shall apply:
a. Goods produced from an incomplete or unfinished article classifiable in the same heading or subheading by application of GIR. 2(a).  Where
goods are produced from an incomplete or unfinished (other than unassembled or disassembled) article which had the essential ch aracter of
the complete or finished goods and was classifiable, by application of GIR.2(a), in the same heading or subheading as the compl ete or finished
goods, origin of the presented goods shall be determined as follows:
i. Blanks:  Where the goods are produced from a blank:
(1) Provided all the following criteria are met, the country of origin of the goods shall be the country in which the blank was finished:
(a) In its imported prefinished condition, the blank was not capable of functioning for its ultimate use and was not advanced
beyond cleaning or working to remove flash, spurs, burrs or similar excess material, and
(b) In the country in which the goods were finished:
(i) The blank was configured to final shape by the removal of material (other than by honing or polishing), or by bending,
hammering, pressing, stamping or similar forming process; and
(ii) The blank underwent one or more of the following processes:
1) Hardening to a minimum hardness of 38 degrees Rockwell C or equivalent standard of hardness; or
2) Assembly with five or more parts (other than parts of ge neral use as defined in Note 1(g) to Section XVI of the HS).
(2) If the criteria of subparagraph (1)(a) above are not satisfied, the country of origin of the goods shall be the country of o rigin of the
blank.
ii. Other.  Where the goods are produced from an incomplete or unfinished article, other than a blank, the origin of presented g oods shall
be the country of origin of the incomplete or unfinished article from which it was produced.
b. Other Goods of this Chapter.G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 452
When paragraph 1(a)(i) or 1(a)(ii) is not satisfied, the country of origin shall be the country in which the working edge, work ing surface or
working part underwent a change of classification to a heading of  this Chapter from any other Chapter (e.g. from a bar or rod o f Chapter 72 to
a chisel of Heading 82.05)  US]       ( Basket 2 )
HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 82 Tools, implements, cu tlery, spoons and forks,
of base metal; parts thereof of base metal
82.01 Hand tools, the following : spades, shovels,
mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes,bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateursand pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hayknives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other
tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture
or forestry.CTH Basket 1
8201.10 - Spades and shovels As specified for the heading Decisions as specified for the heading
8201.20 - Forks
8201.30 - Mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes
8201.40 - Axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools
8201.50 - Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners
and shears (including poultry shears)
8201.60 - Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears
and similar two-handed shears
8201.90 - Other hand tools of a kind used in
agriculture, horticulture or forestry
82.02 Hand saws; blades for saws of all kinds
(including slitting, slotting or toothless sawblades).As specified for subheadings Decisi ons as specified for subheadingsG/RO/27/Add.1
Page 453HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8202.10 - Hand saws [CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL) (US)] Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTSH (MEX) (CAN) (MOR) (KOR)] Issue: 3
8202.20 - Band saw blades [CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL) (US)] Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH (MEX) (CAN)]
- Circular saw blades (including slitting or
slotting saw blades) :
8202.31 -- With working part of steel [CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTSH  (US) (MEX) (CAN) (MOR)] Issue: 4
8202.39 -- Other, including parts See proposals for split subheading
ex-8202.39 (a) -- Saw teeth and tooth segments for circular
saws (US)CTH Basket 1
ex-8202.39 (b) -- Other  (CAN) [CTSHS (US) (CAN) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL)  (MEX)] Issue: 4
8202.40 - Chain saw blades As specified for split subheading
ex-8202.40 (a) -- Saw teeth and tooth segments for chain saws
(US)CTH Basket 1
ex-8202.40 (b) -- Other  (CAN) [CTSHS (US) (CAN) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL)  (MEX)] Issue: 4
- Other saw blades :
8202.91 -- Straight saw blades, for working metal [CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL) (US)] Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH (MEX) (CAN)]G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 454
HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8202.99 -- Other [CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL) (US)] Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH (MEX) (CAN)]
82.03 Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers),
pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-
cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches
and similar hand tools.[CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL) (US)] Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH (MEX) (CAN)]
8203.10 - Files, rasps and similar tools As specified for the heading Decisions as specified for the heading
8203.20 - Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers,
tweezers and similar tools
8203.30 - Metal cutting shears and similar tools
8203.40 - Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating
punches and similar tools
82.04 Hand-operated spann ers and wrenches
(including torque meter wrenches but not
including tap wrench es); interchangeable
spanner sockets, with or without handles.[CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL) (US)] Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH (MEX) (CAN)]
- Hand-operated spanners and wrenches : As specified for the heading Decisions as specified for the Heading
8204.11 -- Non-adjustable
8204.12 -- Adjustable
8204.20 - Interchangeable spanner sockets, with or
without handlesG/RO/27/Add.1
Page 455HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
82.05 Hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not
elsewhere specified or included; blow lamps;
vices, clamps and the like, other than
accessories for and pa rts of, machine tools;
anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal-
operated grinding wheels with frameworks.As specified or subheadings Decisi ons as specified for subheadings
8205.10 - Drilling, threading or tapping tools CTH Basket 1
8205.20 - Hammers and sledge hammers CTH Basket 1
8205.30 - Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting
tools for working woodCTH Basket 1
8205.40 - Screwdrivers CTH Basket 1
- Other hand tools (including glaziers'
diamonds):
8205.51 -- Household tools CTH Basket 1
8205.59 -- Other As specified for the split subheading Decisions as specified for the split
subheading
ex-8205.59 (a) -- Apparatus for attaching constructional
elements (CH)[CSHS (CH) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Issue: 5
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) ]
ex-8205.59 (b) -- Parts for apparatus for attaching
constructional elements (CH)[CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) ]
8205.60 - Blow lamps CTH Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 456
HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8205.70 - Vices, clamps and the like CTH Basket 1
8205.80 - Anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal-
operated grinding wheels with frameworksCTH Basket 1
8205.90 - Sets of articles of two or more of the
foregoing subheadings[CTH ; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (MEX)
(MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter
Note to be determined by TCRO)
[CC; or country of origin as determined byChapter Note  (CAN) (US)]
82.06 Tools of two or more of the headings
Nos. 82.02 to 82.05, put up in sets for retail
sale.[CTH, except from headings 82.02 to 82.05; or
country of origin as determined by Chapter Note
(EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (MEX)  ]Basket 1, (terminology and Chapter
Note to be determined by TCRO)
[CC; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note  (CAN) (US)]
82.07 Interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether
or not power-operated, or for machine-tools
(for example, for pressing, stamping,punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring,broaching, milling, turning or screw driving),including dies for drawing or extruding metal,
and rock drilling or earth boring tools.As specified for subheadings As specified for subheadings
- Rock drilling or earth boring tools :
8207.13 -- With working part of cermets [CTSH  (CAN)  (US) ( MEX ) (JPN) (COL)  (PHI)
(MAL) (MOR)]Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTH, or as determined by Chapter Note for
assembly operations.  (CH)]Issue: 6
[CTH  (EC)  ]G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 457HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8207.19 -- Other, including parts As specified for split subheading As specified for split subheading
ex-8207.19 (a) -- Parts  (CAN ) CTH Basket 1
ex-8207.19 (b) -- Other  (CAN ) [CTSHS  (CAN)  (US) (MAL)  (JPN) (COL)
(PHI) (MAL) (MOR)]Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTH, or as determined by Chapter Note for
assembly operations.  (CH)]Issue: 6
[CTH  (EC)  ]
8207.20 - Dies for drawing or extruding metal [CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
8207.30 - Tools for pressing, stamping or punching [CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
8207.40 - Tools for tapping or threading [CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
8207.50 - Tools for drilling, other than for rock drilling [CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
8207.60 - Tools for boring or broaching [CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
8207.70 - Tools for milling [CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 458
HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
8207.80 - Tools for turning [CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
8207.90 - Other interchangeable tools [CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
82.08 Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for
mechanical appliances.[CTH (CH) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) ] Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
8208.10 - For metal working As specified for the heading Decisions as specified for the heading
8208.20 - For wood working
8208.30 - For kitchen appliances or for machines used
by the food industry
8208.40 - For agricultural, horticultural or forestry
machines
8208.90 - Other
82.09 Plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools,
unmounted, of cermets.CTH Basket 1
82.10 Hand-operated mechan ical appliances,
weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation,
conditioning or serving of food or drink.CTH Basket 1
82.11 Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not
(including pruning knives), other than knives
of heading No. 82.08,  and blades therefor.As specified for subheadings As specified for subheadingsG/RO/27/Add.1
Page 459HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8211.10 - Sets of assorted articles [CTH; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)  (MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter
Note to be determined by TCRO)
[CC; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note. (CAN) (MEX) (US) (PHI)]
-O t h e r  :
8211.91 -- Table knives having fixed blades [CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US)  (MAL)
(PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR) (KOR)] Issue: 3
8211.92 -- Other knives having fixed blades [CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US)  (MAL)
(PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR) (KOR)] Issue: 3
8211.93 -- Knives having other than fixed blades [CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US)  (MAL)
(PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR) (KOR)] Issue: 3
8211.94 -- Blades CTH Basket 1
8211.95 -- Handles of base metal CTH Basket 1
82.12 Razors and razor bl ades (including razor
blade blanks in strips).As specified for subheadings As specified for subheadings
8212.10 - Razors [CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) (PHI) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR) (KOR)] Issue: 7
8212.20 - Safety razor blades, including razor blade
blanks in stripsAs specified for split subheading As specified for split subheading
ex-8212.20 (a) - Safety razor blades  (CAN) [CTSHS  (CAN) (KOR)] Basket 2 (pending further discussion
on Chapter Notes:  Issue No.1)G/RO/27/Add.1
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HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
[CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US)  (MAL)
(PHI)  (MEX)]
ex-8212.20 (b) - Razor blade blanks in strips  (CAN) CTH Basket 1
8212.90 - Other parts CTH Basket 1
82.13 Scissors, tailors' shears  and similar shears, and
blades therefor.As specified for split heading As specified for split heading
ex-82.13 (a) Scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears. (CAN) [CTHS.  (CAN) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MEX)  (MAL)
(PHI) ]Issue: 8
ex-82.13 (b) Blades therefor  and other parts.  (CAN) CTH. Basket 1
82.14 Other articles of cu tlery (for example, hair
clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers,choppers and mincing knives, paper knives);manicure or pedicure sets and instruments
(including nail files).As specified for subheadings As specified for subheadings
8214.10 - Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives,
pencil sharpeners and blades thereforCTH. Basket 1
8214.20 - Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments
(including nail files)As specified for split subheading Decisions as specified for the heading
ex-8214.20 (a) - Manicure or pedicure sets.  (CAN) (US) [CTH ; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note  (JPN) (CH) (COL) ( MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter
Note to be determined by TCRO)
[CTH, except from scissors of headings  82.12
and 82.13 ; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note  (EC) ]
[CC; or country of origin as determined byChapter Note  (CAN) (US) (PHI) (MEX)]G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 461HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex-8214.20 (b) - Manicure or pedicure instruments (including
nail files)   (CAN) (US)CTH Basket 1
8214.90 - Other [CTH .  (EC)   (JPN)   (CH)   (COL)   (US)  (MAL)
(PHI) ]Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX)]
82.15 Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers,
fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and
similar kitchen or tableware.As specified for subheadings As specified for subheadings
8215.10 - Sets of assorted articles containing at least
one article plated with precious metal[CTH ; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ( MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter
Note to be determined by TCRO)
[CC; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note  (CAN) (US) (PHI) (MEX)]
 8215.20 - Other sets of assorted articles [CTH ; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter
Note to be determined by TCRO)
[CC; or country of origin as determined by
Chapter Note  (CAN) (US) (PHI) (MEX)]
-O t h e r  :
8215.91 -- Plated with precious metal [CTH.  (EC) (CAN) (COL) (US)  (MAL) (PHI)
(SEN)]Submitted to CRO for decision
[CTSH (MEX) (JPN) (CH) (MOR)] Issue: 9
8215.99 -- Other CTH Basket 1G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 462
 TERMINOLOGY  GUIDE
I. Rules presented at heading level :
(a) If the rule is for the whole heading:
CTH - change to this heading from any other heading
(b) If the rule is for a split heading:
CTHS - change to this split heading from any ot her split of this heading or from any
other heading
CTH - change to this split heading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other split of this heading is excluded.)
II. Rules presented at subheading level:
(a) If the rule is for the whole subheading:
CTSH - change to this subheading from any other subheading or from any other
heading
CTH - change to this subheading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other subheading of this heading is excluded.)
(b) If the rule is for a split subheading:
CTSHS - change to this split subheading from any other split of this subheading or from
any other subheading or heading
CTSH - change to this split subheading from an y other subheading or heading  (N.B.
change from any other split of this subheading is excluded)
CTH - change to this split subheading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other split of  this subheading or from any other
subheading of this heading is excluded.)G/RO/27/Add.1
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 WCO doc.42.511
UNRESOLVED ISSUES FOR DECISION BY THE
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN______________________________
AGREED RULES OF ORIGIN SUBMITTED BY
THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN
FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN
(DESIGNATED AS BASKET 1 IN THE ANNEX)
_________________________________________
CHAPTER NOTES
RETAINED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
________________________
CHAPTER 83
Miscellaneous articles of base metal
The Committee on Rules of Origin is invited to decide whether the products resulting from processes
described below have undergone their last substantial transformation.G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 464
 ISSUE No. 1: PRODUCTION OF A FINISHED GOOD OR PART FROM AN UNFINISHED
GOOD OR PART, INCLUDING FROM A BLANK (CHAPTER NOTES) (TCRO
DRAFT ONLY, REPORTED TO CRO FOR INFORMATION ON PROGRESS IN
THE WORK)
OPTION A : Yes
1. There is a wide variety of goods classified in Chapter 83.  Some are highly complex and some
quite simple.  The product specific rules set out for goods of Chapter 83 do not take account of all the
different processes where substantial transformati on occurs.  CH and MOR have proposed Chapter
Notes as follows:
[1. The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than “simple
assembly”, is considered the last substantial transformation.
2. Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 83 are not determinative
of the country of origin of the good; the following substantial transformation rules are to be
applied :
(a) A finished good or part produced from non-originating parts classified in the same heading or
subheading as the finished good or part shall originate in the country in which the good orpart was finished, provided that the unfinished good or part is not functioning for its
ultimate use in his imported condition and has undergone at least mechanical treatment,
refining of form-, positional- and surface tolerances of functional finished shapes such as
turning, milling, drilling, broaching, grinding, polishing, honing, eroding and one or more
of the following processes :
• assembly by build-up such as but not limited to welding, soldering, shrinking,
bolting, gluing, fitting, fixing, spooling , winding, connecting, wiring, coupling; or
• heat treatment or thermochemical treatmen t such as glowing, tempering, hardening;
or
• treatment for the purpose of shaping form ing such as cold or warm forming; or
• surface treatment such as coating, compressing, condensing, impregnating
(excluding temporary conservation for transport and/or storage purpose), insulating.
 (b) A finished good or part produced from non-originating parts classified in the same heading or
subheading as the finished good or part which does not satisfy the conditions mentioned inRule 2 above shall originate in the country in which the assembly takes place provided that
more than 10 constituent parts, other than screws and bolts, are assembled.  (CH)]
 
 [1. Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial
transformation. (MOR) ]
 
 OPTION B, No
 
2. The product specific rules provide for all cases of substantial transformation in Chapter 83.  A
general Chapter Note is not necessary.  A residual rule will be needed to determine the origin of goods
that do not meet the relevant product specific rule.  (EC).
 (see also the following Issue concerning Residual Rules)
 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 465
  RELEVANT HS CODES :
 83.01 to 83.11
 
 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840, Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
 41.747 (Issue 1, 1(c)(i))
 
 
 ++++++++++++
  
 
ISSUE No.2 : RESIDUAL RULE TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF ARTICLES WHEN
ASSEMBLY IS NOT SUBSTANTIAL TRANSFORMATION  (TCRO DRAFT
ONLY, REPORTED TO CRO FOR INFORMATION ON PROGRESS IN THE
WORK)
 OPTION A : Yes, a residual rule is needed
 
 3. Parts of base metal are, in general, classified with the article in the same heading or
subheading in chapter 83.  for many goods of this chapter, the assembly of parts classified with the
article is in general not considered to be a substantial transformation.  it is therefore necessary to be
able to determine the country of origin of such ar ticles in cases when one or more specific parts,
classified with the article, are not produced in the country of last substantial transformation.  the
following proposal has been made:
 
− “For purposes of this chapter, when application of the change of classification rules specified for
the goods of this chapter are not satisfied or otherwise do not establish a single country of origin,
the country of origin shall be the country in which the metal component(s) or part(s) thatpredominate by weight are produced.” (US)
 
 OPTION B : No specific proposals
 4. Some countries indicate that they consider that a residual rule will be needed, but not
necessarily at chapter level.  the use of a weight criterion could be misleading if, for example, a
product contains a minor com ponent made of lead. (EC)
 
 5. Other countries have made no specific proposals concerning a residual rule. (JPN) (COL)
(MAL) (MEX) (CAN)
 
 RELEVANT HS CODES :
 83.01 to 83.11
  
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840, Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
 41.747 (Issue 1(a)(i))
 
 
 ++++++++++
 
 ISSUE NO. 3: ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LOCKS AND PADLOCKS
FROM PARTS OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 466
  OPTION A:  Yes
 
 6. Assembly of electrically operated locks and padlocks from parts classified in the same
heading is a substantial transformation.  the rules proposed are:
 for ex-8301.10(b), ex-8301.20(b), ex-8301.30(b), ex-8301.40(b)
♦ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60 (CAN) (US)
 
 OPTION B: No
  
7. The assembly of locks and padlocks, whether or not electrically operated, from parts
classified in heading 83.01 is not a substantial transformation.  the electrical and electronic parts will
be classified in chapter 85 and will therefore undergo a change of heading when assembled with other
parts to obtain these locks and padlocks.  the rule should be :
 
♦ CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL)
 
 RELEVANT HS CODES:
 ex-8301.10(b), ex-8301.20(b), ex-8301.30(b), ex-8301.40(b)
  
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
 41.747 (Issue 1(c)(ii))
  
 
++++++++++
  
 
ISSUE NO. 4: ASSEMBLY OF THE GOODS OF HEADING 83.02 FROM OTHER ARTICLES
OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
 
 OPTION A:  Yes
 
 8. Assembly of base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors,
staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat-
racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic doorclosers of base metal .etc. from other articles classified in the same heading is a substantial
transformation.  the rule proposed for 8302.10 to 8302.60 is:
♦ CTSH (CAN) (US) (MAL) (MEX) (PHI)
 
 OPTION B: No
 
 9. The assembly of the goods of heading 83.02 from other articles classified in the same heading
is not a substantial transformation.  the rule for heading 83.02 should be :
♦ CTH  (CH) (JPN) (EC) (COL)
 
 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 467
  RELEVANT HS CODES:
 83.02
 
 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
  
 
++++++++++
  
 
ISSUE NO. 5: ASSEMBLY OF SAFES, STRONG BOXES ETC. OF HEADING 83.03 FROM
PARTS OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
 
 OPTION A:  Yes
  
10. Assembly of armoured or reinforced safes, strong boxes etc. from parts classified in the same
heading is a substantial transformation.  the rule proposed for ex-83.03 (A) IS:
♦ CTHS (US) (MAL) (MEX) (JPN) (PHI)
 
 OPTION B: No
  
11. The assembly of safes, strong boxes etc. from parts classified in the same heading is not a
substantial transformation.  the rule for heading 83.03 should be :
♦ CTH  (CH) (CAN) (EC) (COL)
 
 RELEVANT HS CODES:
 ex-83.03 (a)
 
 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
 41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
 
 
 +++++++++++
 
 ISSUE NO. 6 : ASSEMBLY OF THE OFFICE ARTICLES OF HEADING 83.05 FROM PARTS OF
BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
 
 OPTION A:  Yes
 
 12. Assembly of fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips,
indexing tags and similar office articles, of base metal from parts classified in the same heading is a
substantial transformation.  the rules proposed are:
 
 for fittings for loose-leaf binders (8305.10)
♦ CTSH (CH) (CAN) (US) (MEX)
 
 for letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags etc. (ex-8305.90(a))
♦ CTSHS (CH) (CAN)G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 468
  OPTION B: No
 
 13. The assembly of these office articles from parts classified in the same heading is not a
substantial transformation.  some of these articles are unitary products and others involve only a very
simple assembly.  manufacture of the parts is considered to be the origin-conferring process.  the rulesproposed are:
 
 for 8305.10
♦ CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL)
 
 for 8305.90
♦ CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MEX) (MAL) (PHI)
 
  
RELEVANT HS CODES:
 8305.10, 8305.90
 
 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
 41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
 
 
 ++++++++++
 
 
 ISSUE No.7 : PLATING WITH PRECIOUS METAL
 
 OPTION A:  Yes
 
 14. Plating with precious metal the statuettes and other ornaments of heading 83.06 is a
substantial transformation.  the rule proposed for subheading 8306.21 is:
♦ CTSH  (CAN) (MOR)
 
 OPTION B:  Yes, provided
 
 15. Under certain conditions, the manufacture of statuettes and other ornaments of these
subheadings, from other objects of the same heading may be considered a substantial transformation.
the rule proposed for subheading 8306.21 is:
♦ CTH, or
 Manufacture in which the value of any materials of the same heading used does not
exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product. (EC)
 
 OPTION C:  No
  
16. Plating with precious metal the statuettes and other ornaments of heading 83.06 is not a
substantial transformation.  the rule proposed for subheading 8306.21 is:
♦ CTH  (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX) (MAL)G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 469
  RELEVANT HS CODES:
 8306.21
 
 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
 41.747 (Issues 1(c)(iv))
 
 
 ++++++++++
  
 
ISSUE No.8: MANUFACTURE OF STATUETTES AND OTHER ORNAMENTS FROM
OTHER OBJECTS CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
 
 OPTION A:  Yes
  
17. The manufacture of statuettes and other ornaments of subheading 8306.29 from other objects
of the same heading is a substantial transformation.  the rule proposed is
♦ CTSH  (CAN)
 
 OPTION B:  Yes, provided
  
18. Under certain conditions the manufacture of statuettes and other ornaments of subheading
8306.29 from other objects of the same heading can be considered a substantial transformation
provided that supplementary criteria are met. the rule proposed is:
♦ CTH, or
 Manufacture in which the value of any materials of the same heading used does not
exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product. (EC)
 
 OPTION C:  No
  
19. The manufacture of the statuettes and ornaments of subheading 8306.29 from other objects in
heading 83.06 is not a substantial transformation.  the rule proposed for subheading 8306.29 is:
♦ CTH  (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX) (MAL)
 
 RELEVANT HS CODES:
 8306.29
 
 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
 41.747 (Issues 1(c)(iii))
 
 
 ++++++++++
  
 
ISSUE NO. 9 : ASSEMBLY OF THE ARTICLES OF HEADING 83.08 FROM PARTS OF BASE
METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 470
  OPTION A:  Yes
 
 20. Assembly of clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the
like, of base metal; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal from
parts classified in the same heading is a substantial transformation.  the rules proposed are:
 
 for hooks, eyes and eyelets (8308.10) and tubular or bifurcated rivets (8308.20)
♦ CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (CH)
 
 for clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, and the like; beads and spangles (ex-
8308.90(b))
♦ CTSHS (CAN)
 
 OPTION B: No
 
 21. The assembly of these articles from parts classified in the same headings is not a substantial
transformation.  the rules proposed are :
 for 8308.10 and 8308.20
♦ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL)
 
 for 8308.90
♦ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL)
♦ CTSH  (US) (MEX)
 
 RELEVANT HS CODES:
 8308.10, 8308.20, ex-8308.90(b)
  
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
 41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
  
 
++++++++++
  
 
ISSUE NO. 10: ASSEMBLY OF THE ARTICLES OF HEADING 83.11 FROM PARTS OF BASE
METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
 
 OPTION A:  Yes
 
 22. Assembly of wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of
metal carbides, coated or cored with flux material, of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding ordeposition of metal or of metal carbides; wire and rods, of agglomerated base metal powder, used for
metal spraying from parts classified in the same heading is a substantial transformation.  the rules
proposed are:
 
 for 8311.10 to 8311.30G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 471
 ♦ CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (PHI) (MAL)
 
 for ex-8311.90(b) (Other)
♦ CTSHS (CAN) (CH)
 OPTION B: No
 
 23. The assembly of the articles of this heading from parts classified in the same headings is not a
substantial transformation.  the rule should be :
 for 8311.10 to 8311.30
♦ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)
 
 for 8311.90
♦ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL)
♦ CTSH  (US) (MEX) (PHI) (MAL)
 
 
 RELEVANT HS CODES:
 8311.10 to 8311.90
 
 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
 41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
 
 
 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 472
  RULES OF ORIGIN RELATING TO UNRESOLVED ISSUES SUBMITTED BY THE
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN FOR DECISION BY THE COMMITTEE
ON RULES OF ORIGIN;
 
 AGREED RULES OF ORIGIN SUBMITTED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON
RULES OF ORIGIN FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN
(DESIGNATED AS BASKET 1 IN THE ANNEX)
 
 CHAPTER NOTES RETAINED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION (DESIGNATED AS BASKET 2 IN THE ANNEX)
 
 
 
 
  G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 473 CHAPTER 83
 CHAPTER NOTES  (Basket 2)
 [1. The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than “simple assembly”, is considered th e last substantial
transformation.
 
 2. Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 83 are not determinative of the country of origin of  the good; the following
substantial transformation rules are to be applied :
 
 (a) A finished good or part produced from non-originating parts classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished goo d or part shall
originate in the country in which the good or part was finished, provided that the unfinished good or part is not functioning f or its ultimate
use in his imported condition and has undergone at least mechanical treatment, refining of form - positional - and surface tole rances of
functional finished shapes such as turning, milling, drilling, broaching, grinding, polishing, honing, eroding and one or more of the following
processes :
• assembly by build-up such as but not limited to welding, solder ing, shrinking, bolting, gluing, fitting, fixing, spooling, wind ing,
connecting, wiring, coupling,
 or
• heat treatment or thermochemical treatment such as glowing, tempering, hardening,
 or
• treatment for the purpose of shaping fo rming such as cold or warm forming,
 or
• surface treatment such as coating, compressing, condensing, im pregnating (excluding temporary conservation for transport and/or  storage
purpose), insulating,
(b) A finished good or part produced from non-originating parts classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished goo d or part which
does not satisfy the conditions mentioned in Rule 1 above shall originate in the country in which the assembly takes place prov ided that more
than 10 constituent parts, other than screws and bolts, are assembled.
3. A general rule for sets is necessary to cover the various possibilities for constituting sets from imported and locally produ ced tools or from imported tools
of various origins.  (CH) ]
Basket 2
[1. Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial transformation. (MOR) ] ( Basket 2 ) G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 474
[ Legal Note (US)
[1.  For purposes of this chapter, when application of the change of classification rules specified for the goods of this chapte r are not satisfied or otherwise do
not establish a single country of origin, the country of origin shall be the country in which the metal component(s) or part(s)  that predominate by weight are
produced (US).  ]  Basket 2
HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 83 Miscellaneous articles of base metal II. 1.
83.01 Padlocks and locks (key, combination or
electrically operated), of  base metal; clasps
and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of
base metal; keys for any of the foregoing
articles, of base metal.As specified for subheadings Decisions  as specified for the subheadings
8301.10 - Padlocks As specified for split subheading
ex-8301.10 (a) - Padlocks, key or combination CTH Basket 1
ex-8301.10 (b) - Padlocks, electrically operated [CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60
(CAN) (US)]Issue: 3
8301.20 - Locks of a kind used for motor vehicles As specified for split subheading
ex-8301.20 (a) - Locks of a kind used for motor vehicles, key or
combinationCTH Basket 1
ex-8301.20 (b) - Locks of a kind used for motor vehicles,
electrically operated[CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60
(CAN) (US)]Issue: 3
8301.30 - Locks of a kind used for furniture As specified for split subheading G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 475HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex-8301.30 (a) - Locks of a kind used for furniture, key or
combinationCTH Basket 1
ex-8301.30 (b) - Locks of a kind used for furniture, electrically
operated[CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60
(CAN) (US)]Issue: 3
8301.40 - Other locks As specified for split subheading
ex-8301.40 (a) - Other Locks, key or combination CTH Basket 1
ex-8301.40 (b) - Other Locks, electrically operated [CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60
(CAN) (US)]Issue: 3
8301.50 - Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating
locksCTH Basket 1
8301.60 - Parts CTH Basket 1
8301.70 - Keys presented separately CTH Basket 1
83.02 Base metal mountings, fittings and similar
articles suitable fo r furniture, doors,
staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork,saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like;base metal hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets andsimilar fixtures; castors with mountings ofbase metal; automatic door closers of base
metal.[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTSH  (CAN) (US) (MEX) (MAL) (PHI) ] Issue: 4
8302.10 - Hinges As specified for the heading Decision as specified for the heading G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 476
HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8302.20 - Castors
8302.30 - Other mountings, fittings and similar articles
suitable for motor vehicles
- Other mountings, fittings and similar articles :
8302.41 -- Suitable for buildings
8302.42 -- Other, suitable for furniture
8302.49 -- Other
8302.50 - Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar
fixtures
8302.60 - Automatic door closers
83.03 Armoured or reinforced safes, strong-boxes
and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-
rooms, cash or deed bo xes and the like, of base
metal.As specified for the split heading Decisions as specified for the subheadings
ex-83.03 (a) Armoured or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and
doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms,
cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal.[ CTH (CH) (CAN) (EC) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTHS (US) (MAL) (JPN) (PHI) (MEX) ] Issue: 5
ex-83.03 (b) Parts of base metal CTH Basket 1
83.04 Filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper
trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stampstands and similar office or desk equipment, of
base metal, other th an office furniture of
heading No. 94.03.CTH Basket 1 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 477HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
83.05 Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter
clips, letter corners, pap er clips, indexing tags
and similar office articles, of base metal;staples in strips (for example, for offices,
upholstery, packaging), of base metal.As specified for subheadings Decisions  as specified for the subheadings
8305.10 - Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files [ CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL)] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTSH (CH) (CAN) (US) (MEX)] Issue: 6
8305.20 - Staples in strips CTH Basket 1
8305.90 - Other, including parts As specified for split subheading Decisions as specified for split subheadings
ex-8305.90 (a) -- Parts CTH Basket 1
ex-8305.90 (b) -- Other [ CTH (US) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL)
(PHI) ]Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTSHS (CH) (CAN) ] Issue: 6
83.06 Bells, gongs and the like,  non-electric, of base
metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base
metal; photograph, picture or similar frames,
of base metal; mirrors of base metal.As specified for subheadings Decisi ons as specified for subheading
8306.10 - Bells, gongs and the like [ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX)
(MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
[ CTSH  (CAN) ]
- Statuettes and other ornaments : G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 478
HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8306.21 -- Plated with precious metal [ CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTH ; or
Manufacture in which the value of any materials
of the same heading used does not exceed 50% of
the ex-works price of the product. (EC) ]Issue: 7
[ CTSH  (CAN) (MOR)]
8306.29 -- Other [ CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTH ; or
Manufacture in which the value of any materials
of the same heading used does not exceed 50% ofthe ex-works price of the product. (EC) ]Issue: 8
[ CTSH  (CAN) ]
8306.30 - Photograph, picture or similar frames; mirrors [  CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX) (EC)
(MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
[ CTSH  (CAN) ]
83.07 Flexible tubing of base metal, with or without
fittings.[  CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX) (EC)
(MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
[ CTSH  (CAN) ]
8307.10 - Of iron or steel As specified for the heading Decisions as specified for the heading
8307.90 - Of other base metal G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 479HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
83.08 Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-
clasps, hooks, eyes, eyel ets and the like, of base
metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear,awnings, handbags, travel goods or othermade up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets,
of base metal; beads and spangles, of base
metal.As specified for subheadings Decisi ons as specified for subheading
8308.10 - Hooks, eyes and eyelets [ CTH. (JPN) (COL) (EC) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (CH)] Issue: 9
8308.20 - Tubular or bifurcated rivets [ CTH. (JPN) (COL) (EC) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (CH)] Issue: 9
8308.90 - Other, including parts As specified for split subheading
ex-8308.90 (a) -- Parts [ CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (EC) (MAL) (CAN)] Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) ]
ex-8308.90 (b) -- Other [ CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (EC) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) ]
[ CTSHS (CAN) ] Issue: 9
83.09 Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown
corks, screw caps a nd pouring stoppers),
capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung
covers, seals and other packing accessories, ofbase metal.[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX)
(MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
[ CTSH  (CAN) ]
8309.10 - Crown corks As specified for the heading Decisions as specified for the heading G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 480
HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8309.90 - Other
83.10 Sign-plates, name-plates, address-plates and
similar plates, numbers, letters and othersymbols, of base metal, excluding those of
heading No. 94.05.CTH Basket 1
83.11 Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and
similar products, of base metal or of metalcarbides, coated or cored  with flux material, of
a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding or
deposition of metal or of metal carbides; wireand rods, of agglomerated base metal powder,
used for metal spraying.As specified for subheadings Decisi on as specified for subheadings
8311.10 - Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric
arc-welding[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (CAN) (MAL) ] Issue: 10
8311.20 - Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-
welding[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (CAN) (MAL) ] Issue: 10
8311.30 - Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for
soldering, brazing or welding by flame[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (CAN) (MAL) ] Issue: 10
8311.90 - Other, including parts As specified for split subheading
ex-8311.90 (a) -- Parts [ CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (CAN) (MAL) ] Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) ]
ex-8311.90 (b) -- Other [ CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 481HS Code
numberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (MAL)] Issue: 10
[ CTSHS (CAN) (CH) ]G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 482
 TERMINOLOGY  GUIDE
I. Rules presented at heading level :
(a) If the rule is for the whole heading:
CTH - change to this heading from any other heading
(b) If the rule is for a split heading:
CTHS - change to this split heading from any ot her split of this heading or from any
other heading
CTH - change to this split heading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other split of this heading is excluded.)
II. Rules presented at subheading level:
(a) If the rule is for the whole subheading:
CTSH - change to this subheading from any other subheading or from any other
heading
CTH - change to this subheading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other subheading of this heading is excluded.)
(b) If the rule is for a split subheading:
CTSHS - change to this split subheading from any other split of this subheading or from
any other subheading or heading
CTSH - change to this split subheading from any other subheading or heading  (N.B.
change from any other split of this subheading is excluded)
CTH - change to this split subheading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other split of  this subheading or from any other
subheading of this heading is excluded.)G/RO/27/Add.1
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UNRESOLVED ISSUES FOR DECISION BY THE
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN______________________________
AGREED RULES OF ORIGIN SUBMITTED BY
THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN
FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN
ARE DESIGNATED AS “BASKET 1” IN THE ANNEX
__________________________________________
FOR EMBROIDERED GOODS OTHER THAN EMBROIDERY WITHOUT VISIBLE GROUND
OR EMBROIDERY IN STRIPS OR IN MOTIFS OF SECTION XI
THIRD REFERRAL
The Committee on Rules of Origin is invited to decide whether the products resulting from processes
described below have undergone their last substantial transformation.
____________________
Issues 35, 47, 52 and 58 in Document 42.271 had been referred to the Committee as a record of the
stage that the technical discussions reached by the Technical Committee at its 11th Session. After
having further consultations on the physical criteria for certain embroidered textile products the
proponents formulated their concrete proposals and the issues mentioned are referred to the
Committee for decision.
ISSUE No. 35 : OTHER EMBROIDERY*
OPTION A:  Yes
121. Fabric undergoes a substantial transforma tion by embroidery.  The rule should be:
 CTH. (COL) (KOR) (MOR) (IND) (TH) (BRA) (GUA)
 
 OPTION B:  Yes, provided
 
 122. The embroidered fabric undergoes a substantial transformation provided the value added by
embroidery represents at least 50% of the ex-works price of the goods.   The ad valorem rule resolves
the problem raised of partial or “minimal” embroidery. (EC) (TUR) (EGY)
 
 OPTION C: Yes, provided
                                                     
* The amendments to be included in document G/RO/W/27 are identified by underliningG/RO/27/Add.1
Page 484
  
 123. The fabric undergoes a substantial transformation in the country of embroidery provided the
quantity of the patterns made by embroidery is sufficient to confer the origin.
 
 The first two rules proposed are based on the combination of weight and surface criteria.
 while the other two are based on distance criterion.
  
124. The alternative rules are:
 
♦ The country of origin of the goods of this heading shall be the country of embroidery provided  the
weight of the embroidery exceeds 25 % of the total weight of the fabric and there is no
unembroidered area greater than that which can be enclosed within a square the side of which is
7 cm (US)(MEX)
 
♦ The country of origin of the goods of this heading shall be the country of embroidery provided  the
weight of the embroidery thread exceeds 20 % of the total weight of the fabric and there is no
unembroidered area greater than that which can be enclosed within a square the side of which is
7 cm (CAN)
 
♦ The country of origin of the goods of this heading shall be the country of embroidery provided the
distance between the edge of plain fabric and the embroidery pattern, or between patterns is not
more than 80 cm (CH) (PAK) (PHI)
 
♦ The country of origin of the goods shall be the country of embroidery, provided the distance
between the edge of plain fabric and the embroidery pattern, or between patterns is not more than
80 cm  when the ground fabric is not silk (JPN)
 
 RELEVANT HS CODE
 ex-58.10(c)
 
 
 ++++++++++
 ISSUE No. 47 : EMBROIDERY OF “FLAT PRODUCTS” SUCH AS HANDKERCHIEFS,
SHAWLS, MUFFLERS, MANTILLAS AND VEILS FROM FABRIC
 
 OPTION A:  Yes
 
 188. These products undergo a substantial transformation by embroidery.  The rule should be, for
the goods of Chapter 61 and 62 respectively :
 Change from ex-Chapter 61(e). (COL) (KOR) (MOR) (IND) (TH)
 Change from ex-Chapter 62(d). (COL) (KOR) (MOR) (IND) (TH)
 
 OPTION B:  Yes, provided
  
189. The embroidered fabric undergoes a substantial transformation provided the value added by
embroidery represents at least 50% of the ex-works price of the goods.   The ad valorem rule resolves
the problem raised of partial or “minimal” embroidery. (EC) (TUR) (EGY)
 
 OPTION C: Yes, provided
  
190. The “flat products” undergo a substantial transformation in the country of embroidery
provided the quantity of the patterns made by embroidery is sufficient to confer the origin.G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 485
  
 191. The rule proposed is:
 
♦ The country of origin of the goods of this split chapter shall be the country of embroidery provided
that there is no unembroidered surface greater than 25cm x 25 cm. (PHI)(CH) (PAK)
 
 OPTION D:  No
  
192. The proposed rules exclude operations subsequent to weaving which are not sufficient to
confer origin.:
 
 193. The rules proposed are:
 
 The country of origin of the goods of this split chapter shall be the country of origin of the
fabric, provided that the fabric was produced in that country from the yarn or fibre. (BRA)
(ARG) (US) (AUS) (MEX)(CAN) (JPN)
 
 RELEVANT HS CODES
 
 ex-Chapter 61(d)  (ex 6117.10, ex 6117.80)
 ex-Chapter 62(c)  (62.13, 62.14, ex 6217.10)
 
 
 ++++++++++
  
 
ISSUE No. 52 : EMBROIDERY OF PARTS AND SUB-ASSEMBLIES CLASSIFIED IN
CHAPTERS 61 AND 62
 
 This issue can be deleted because there is a consensus in the TCRO that the embroidery of parts and
sub-assemblies in Chapters 61 and 62 is not a substantial transformation.
 
 221. [deleted]
 
 222. [deleted]
  
 
++++++++++
  
 
ISSUE No. 58 : EMBROIDERY OF TEXTILE ARTICLES OF CHAPTER 63
  
OPTION A:  Yes, provided
  
240. The embroidery of textile articles of Chapter 63 is a substantial transformation provided the
quantity of patterns on these articles made by embroidery is sufficient to confer origin. The rule of
origin should be:
 
 for embroidered goods of headings 63.01, 63.03,
 for  embroidered bed sheets of subheading 6302.10,
 for  embroidered bedspreads of subheading 6304.11 and 6304.19:
 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 486
 ♦ The country of origin of the embroidered goods of this heading shall be the country of embroidery
provided the distance between the edge of plain fabric and the embroidery pattern, or between
patterns is not more than 80 cm. (PHI)
 
 for  other embroidered goods of heading 63.02 (other than bed sheets),
 for other embroidered goods of heading 63.04 (other than bedspreads),
 for embroidered goods of heading 63.05 through 63.07:
 
♦ The country of origin of the embroidered goods of this heading shall be the country of embroidery
provided that there is no unembroidered surface greater than 25cm x 25 cm. (PHI)
 
 OPTION B:  Yes, provided
  
241. The production of embroidered yarns, textile articles, other than from felt or nonwoven fabric,
is a substantial transformation provided that all the processes from at least the stage of unembroidered
fabric, including making up into the article, are carried out in one country and provided that the value
of non-originating materials does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product. The rule of
origin should be:
 Change to this split heading from unembroidered fabric, if the value of non-originating
materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product. (EC, TUR)
 
 OPTION C:  No
  
242. The embroidering of yarns, textile articles classified in the same heading is not a substantial
transformation. .  No special rules have been proposed.  The options for the rule are as proposed by
various countries for other articles of the same heading whether or not embroidered.  (US) (MEX)
(ARG) (BRA) (JPN) (MAL) (EGY) (CH) (COL) (IND) (MOR) (PAK) (NOR) (AUS)
 
 RELEVANT HS CODES:
 63.01, 63.02, 63.03, 63.04, 63.05, 63.06, 63.07
 
 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 487
  RULES OF ORIGIN RELATING TO UNRESOLVED ISSUES SUBMITTED BY THE
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN FOR DECISION BY THE
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN;
 
 AGREED RULES OF ORIGIN SUBMITTED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON
RULES OF ORIGIN FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF
ORIGIN - DESIGNATED AS “BASKET 1”;
 
 RULES OF ORIGIN RETAINED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF
ORIGIN FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION - DESIGNATED AS “BASKET 2”.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 488
 
 
 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
 58.10  Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in
motifs* .  As indicated at split heading level   
 ex 58.10 (a)  Without visible ground  [ CTH (CH) (COL) (KOR) (PHI) (MOR) (IND) (TH) (BRA)
(EGY) (PAK)(CAN) (MEX) (US) (GUA) (JPN) (AUS) (HK)]  Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 33
   [Change to this heading if the value of non-originating materials
does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product (EC)
(TUR)]  
 ex 58.10 (b)  In strips or in motifs  [ CTH (CH) (COL) (KOR) (PHI) (MOR) (IND) (TH) (BRA)
(PAK) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (GUA) (AUS) (HK)]  Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 34
   [Change to this heading if the value of non-originating materials
does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product (EC)
(TUR) (EGY)]  
   [ CTH except from heading 50.07 (JPN)]   
 ex 58.10 (c)  Other embroidery  [ CTH (COL) (KOR) (MOR) (IND) (TH) (BRA) (GUA) ]   Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 35
                                                     
 * Chapter Note : For the purposes of heading 58.10 embroidery  in strips or in motifs means:
 a) embroidered fabric not exceeding 30 cm in width (strips);
 b) embroidery in a motif, whether or not rectangular in shape, wh ich is capable of being enclosed in a square or rectangular fra me the area of which is no more than 1
square meter. Basket 1
  G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 489 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   [Change to this heading if the value of non-originating materials
does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product (EC)
(TUR) (EGY)]  
   [The country of origin of the goods of this heading shall be the
country of embroidery provided     the weight of the embroidery
exceeds 25 % of the total weight of the fabric and there is no
unembroidered area greater than that which can be enclosed
within a square the side of which is 7 cm (US) (MEX)]  
   The country of origin of the goods of this heading shall be the
country of embroidery provided  the weight of the embroidery
thread exceeds 20 % of the total weight of the fabric and there is
no unembroidered area greater than that which can be enclosed
within a square the side of which is 7 cm (CAN)  
   [The country of origin of the goods of this heading shall be the
country of embroidery provided the distance between the edge of
plain fabric and the embroidery pattern, or between patterns is not
more than 80 cm (CH) (PAK) (PHI)]  
   [The country of origin of the goods shall be the country of
embroidery, provided the distance between the edge of plain
fabric and the embroidery pattern, or between patterns is not more
than 80 cm  when the ground fabric is not silk (JPN)]  
 ex Chapter
61 (d)
 (ex 6117.10,
ex
6117.80) Embroidered flat products (handkerchiefs,
shawls ,scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils andthe like ) [ Change from ex Chapter 61 (e)
  (COL, KOR, MOR, IND,TH)]  Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 47
   [ Change to goods of this split chapter from unembroidered fabric
if the value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 45
% of the ex-work price of the product (EC) (TUR) (EGY)   G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 490
 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   [The country of origin of this split chapter shall be the country of
embroidery provided that there is no unembroidered surface
greater than 25 cm x 25 cm (PHI) (CH) (PAK)]  
   [The country of origin of this split chapter shall be the country of
origin of the fabric, provided that the fabric was produced from
yarn or fibre (BRA) (ARG) (AUS) (US) (MEX) (CAN) (JPN)]  
 ex Chapter
61 (i)
 (ex 61.01
through ex
61.17) Other, including individual parts other than
assembled parts; collection of parts or sub-
assemblies: embroidered [ deleted ]   This split can be
deleted because there
is a consensus in theTCRO that theembroidery of partsand sub-assemblies
in Chapters 61 and
62 is not asubstantialtransformation. 
 
 ex Chapter
62 (c)
 (ex 62.13,
ex 62.14,
ex
6217.10) Embroidered flat products (handkerchiefs,
shawls ,scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and
the like ) [ Change from ex Chapter 62 (d)  (COL,KOR, MOR, IND, TH)]   Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 47
   [ Change to goods of this split chapter from unembroidered fabric
if the value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 45% of the ex-work price of the product (EC) (TUR) (EGY)  
   [The country of origin of this split chapter shall be the country of
embroidery provided that there is no unembroidered surface
greater than 25 cmx 25 cm (PHI) (CH) (PAK)]   G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 491 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   [ The country of origin of the goods of this split chapter shall be
the country of origin of the fabric, provided that the fabric was
produced in that country from yarn or fibres (BRA) (ARG) (AUS)
(US) (MEX) (CAN) (JPN)]  
 ex Chapter
62 (g)
 (ex 62.01
through ex
62.17 ) Other, including individual parts other than
assembled parts;collection of parts or sub-assemblies: embroidered [ deleted ]
  This split can be
deleted because thereis a consensus in the
TCRO that the
embroidery of partsand sub-assembliesin Chapters 61 and62 is not a
substantial
transformation .
 
 63.01  Blankets and travelling rugs  [CTH (CH) (COL) (IND) (MAL)(MOR) (PAK) (NOR)]   Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 55, 56, 57, 58
   [The country  of origin of the embroidered goods of this heading
shall be the country of embroidery provided the distance between
the edge of plain fabric and the embroidery pattern, or between
patterns is not more than 80 cm ;
 CTH for other goods of this heading (PHI) ]  
   [ CTH for electric blankets of this heading;
 CTH except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12
through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 58.01 through 58.02, 58.09through 58.11, 59.03, 59.07, 60.01 through 60.02 or from
subheading 6307.90 for other goods of this heading (JPN) (EGY)]   G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 492
 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   [ CTH for electric blankets of this heading;
 CTH except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12
through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 58.01 58.02, 58.09 through58.11, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01 through 60.02 (CAN)
(AUS)]  
   [CTH except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 58.01 through 58.06, 58.09
through 58.11, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01 through 60.02
(US) (MEX) (ARG) (BRA)]  
   [Textile articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewn
or otherwise assembled in the same country (NZ)]  
   [ CTH for electric blankets of this heading;
 Other articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewnor otherwise assembled in the same country (HK)]  
   [ As indicated at split heading level  (EC) (TUR)]   
 ex 63.01 (a)  Blankets and travelling rugs of felt or
nonwovens : impregnated, coated, covered or
laminated [Change to this split heading from unbleached felt or nonwovens
of any other heading (EC) (TUR)]  As indicated at
heading level
 ex 63.01 (b)  Other blankets and travelling rugs of felt or
nonwovens [ CTH except from headings 56.02 and 56.03 (EC) (TUR) ]   
 ex 63.01 (c)  Knitted or crocheted blankets and travelling rugs
: embroidered [ Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making-up; or   G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 493 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   Change to this split heading from unembroidered knitted or
crocheted fabric, if the value of non-originating materials used
does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product (EC)
(TUR) ]  
 ex 63.01 (d)  Other knitted or crocheted blankets and
travelling rugs [ Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making-up (EC) (TUR) ]  
 ex 63.01 (e)  Not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) blankets and travelling rugs :
embroidered [ Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading; or
 Change to this split heading from unembroidered fabric, if the
value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 40% of
the ex-works price of the product (EC) (TUR)]  
 ex 63.01 (f)  Other not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) blankets and travelling rugs [ Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading
(EC) (TUR) ]  
 63.02  Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen
linen. [ CTH (CH) (COL)(IND)(MOR)(PAK) (NOR)]   Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 57, 58, 59, 60
   [The country  of origin of the embroidered bed sheets of this
heading shall be the country of embroidery provided the distance
between the edge of plain fabric and the embroidery pattern, or
between patterns is not more than 80 cm ;
 The country of origin of other embroidered goods of this heading
shall be the country of embroidery provided that there is no
unembroidered surface greater than 25 cm x 25 cm;
 CTH for other goods of this heading (PHI) ]   G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 494
 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   [ A change to a quilted good of this heading from any other
heading, except from heading 58.11 or subheading 6307.90,
provided that both the cutting of the top and bottom fabrics and
the assembly of the quilted good are performed entirely in onecountry; or  
   A change to a non-quilted good of this heading from any other
heading, provided that the pr oduction includes cutting and
hemming all sides and a significant sewing or other assembly
operation with respect to the good (CAN)]  
   [ CTH except from heading 58.11 or subheading 6307.90 for
quilted products of this heading;  
   CTH except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 58.01 through 58.04, 58.06,58.09 through 58.10, 59.01, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01
through 60.02 or subheading 6307.90 for other goods of this
heading (JPN) (MAL) (EGY)]  
   [ CTH except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 58.01 through58.02,58.04,58.09 through 58.11, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or
60.01 through 60.02 (US) (MEX) (ARG) (BRA)]  
   [ Change from unbleached fabrics by dyeing or printing
accompanied by finishing, cutting and hemming (AUS) (SEN)]  
   [Textile articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewn
or otherwise assembled in the same country (NZ) (HK)]  
   [ As indicated at split heading level  (EC) (TUR)]    G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 495 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
 ex 63.02 (a)  Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen
linen of felt or nonwovens: impregnated, coated,
covered or laminated [Change to this split heading from unbleached felt or nonwovens
of any other heading (EC) (TUR) ]  As indicated at
heading level
 ex 63.02 (b)  Other bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and
kitchen linen of felt or nonwovens [ CTH except from headings 56.02 and 56.03 (EC) (TUR) ]   
 ex 63.02 (c)  Knitted or crocheted bed linen, table linen, toilet
linen and kitchen linen : embroidered [ Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up; or  
   Change to this split heading from unembroidered knitted or
crocheted fabric, if the value of non-originating materials useddoes not exceed 40%  of the ex-works price of the product (EC)
(TUR) ]  
 ex 63.02 (d)  Other knitted or crocheted bed linen, table linen,
toilet linen and kitchen linen [Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up (EC) (TUR)]  
 ex 63.02 (e)  Not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) bed linen, table linen, toilet linen
and kitchen linen : embroidered [Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading ; or   
 ex 63.02 (f)  Other, not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) bed linen, table linen, toilet linen
and kitchen linen Change to this split heading from unembroidered fabric, if the
value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 40%  of
the ex-works price of the product (EC) (TUR)]  
   [Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading (EC)
(TUR) ]  
 63.03  Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds;
curtain or bed valances [ CTH (CH) (COL) (IND) (MOR) (PAK) (NOR)]   Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 57, 58, 60, 61 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 496
 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   [The country  of origin of the embroidered goods of this heading
shall be the country of embroidery provided the distance between
the edge of plain fabric and the embroidery pattern, or between
patterns is not more than 80 cm ;
 CTH for other goods of this heading (PHI)  ]  
   [A change to a quilted good of this heading from any other
heading, except from  heading 58.11 or subheading 6307.90,provided that both the cutting of the top and bottom fabrics andthe assembly of the quilted good are performed entirely in one
country; or  
   A change to a curtain, drape, curtain valance or bed valance of
this heading, provided that the production includes cutting andhemming all sides and a significant sewing or other assembly
operation with respect to the good; or  
   A change to any other good of this heading, except from heading
50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08 through 52.12, 53.09 through
53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12 through 55.16, 56.02 through56.03, 58.01 through 58.06, 58.09 through 58.11, 59.03, 59.06
through 59.07 or 60.01 through 60.02 (CAN)]  
   [ CTH except from heading 58.11 or subheading 6307.90 for
quilted products of this heading;   G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 497 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   CTH except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12
through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 58.01 through 58.04, 58.06,
58.09 through 58.10, 59.01, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01through 60.02 or subheading 6307.90 for other goods of this
heading; or
 CTH, provided that cutting and hemming all sides and a
significant sewing and other assembly operation is performed
with  respect to the good (JPN) (MAL) (EGY)]  
   [ CTH except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03,, 58.01 through 58.06, 58.09through 58.11, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01 through 60.02
(US) (MEX) (ARG) (BRA) (AUS)]  
   [Textile articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewn
or otherwise assembled in the same country (NZ) (HK)]  
   [ As indicated at split heading level  (EC) (TUR)]   
 ex 63.03 (a)  Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds,
curtain or bed valances of felt or nonwovens :
impregnated,coated, covered or laminated [Change to this split heading from unbleached felt or nonwovens
of any other heading (EC) (TUR)]  As indicated at
heading level
 ex 63.03 (b)  Other curtains (including drapes) and interior
blinds, curtain or bed valances of felt or
nonwovens [ CTH except from headings 56.02 and 56.03 (EC) (TUR) ]   
 ex 63.03 (c)  Knitted or crocheted curtains (including drapes)
and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances :embroidered [ Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up; or   G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 498
 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   Change to this split heading from unembroidered knitted or
crocheted fabric, if the value of non-originating materials used
does not exceed 40%  of the ex-works price of the product (EC)
(TUR) ]  
 ex 63.03 (d)  Other knitted or crocheted curtains (including
drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bedvalances [ Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up (EC) (TUR) ]  
 ex 63.03 (e)  Not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) curtains (including drapes) andinterior blinds, curtain or bed valances :
embroidered [ Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading ;or
 Change to this split heading from unembroidered fabric, if the
value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 40%  of
the ex-works price of the product (EC) (TUR)]  
 ex 63.03 (f)  Other, not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) curtains (including drapes) and
interior blinds, curtain or bed valances [Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading (EC)
(TUR)]  
 63.04  Other furnishing articl es, excluding those of
heading No. 94.04. [ CTH (CH) (COL) (IND) (MOR) (NOR) (PAK) (AUS)]   Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 57, 58, 60, 62
   [The country  of origin of the embroidered bedspreads of this
heading shall be the country of embroidery provided the distance
between the edge of plain fabric and the embroidery pattern, or
between patterns is not more than 80 cm ;
 The country of origin of other embroidered goods of this heading
shall be the country of embroidery provided that there is no
unembroidered surface greater than 25cm x 25 cm;
 CTH for other goods of this heading (PHI) ]   G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 499 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   [A change to a quilted good of this heading from any other
heading, except from heading 58.11 or subheading 6307.90,
provided that both the cutting of the top and bottom fabrics and
the assembly of the quilted good are performed entirely in onecountry; or  
   A change to a pillow cover or pillow sham of this heading from
any other heading; or  
   A change to any other good of this heading, except from heading
50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08 through 52.12, 53.09 through
53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12 through 55.16, 56.02 through
56.03,56.08, 58.01 through 58.06, 58.09 through 58.11, 59.03,59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01 through 60.02 (CAN) ]  
   [ CTH except from heading 58.11 or subheading 6307.90 for
quilted products of this heading;  
    CTH except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12
through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 58.01 through 58.04, 58.06,58.09 through 58.10, 59.01, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01through 60.02 or subheading 6307.90 for other goods of this
heading (JPN) (MAL) (EGY) ]  
   [ CTH except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12
through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 56.08, 58.01 through 58.06,58.09 through 58.11, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01 through
60.02 (US) (MEX) (ARG) (BRA)]  
   [Textile articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewn
or otherwise assembled in the same country (NZ) (HK)]  
   [ As indicated at split heading level  (EC) (TUR)]    G/RO/27/Add.1
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number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
 ex 63.04 (a)  Other furnishing articles, excluding those of
heading No. 94.04, of felt or nonwovens :
impregnated, coated, covered or laminated [Change to this split heading from unbleached felt or nonwovens
of any other heading (EC) (TUR)]  As indicated at
heading level
 ex 63.04 (b)  Other furnishing articles, excluding those of
heading No. 94.04, of felt or nonwovens [ CTH except from headings 56.02 and 56.03 (EC) (TUR)]   
 ex 63.04 (c)  Other knitted or crocheted furnishing articles,
excluding those of heading No. 94.04 :
embroidered [Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up; or  
   Change to this split heading from unembroidered knitted or
crocheted fabric, if the value of non-originating materials used
does not exceed 40%  of the ex-works price of the product (EC)
(TUR)]  
 ex 63.04 (d)  Other knitted or crocheted furnishing articles,
excluding those of heading No. 94.04 [ Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up (EC) (TUR)]  
 ex 63.04 (e)  Other not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) furnishing articles, excluding those
of heading No. 94.04 : embroidered [Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading ; or
  Change to this split heading from unembroidered fabric, if the
value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 40%  of
the ex-works price of the product (EC) (TUR)]  
 ex 63.04 (f)  Other, not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) furnishing articles, excluding those
of heading No. 94.04 [ Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading
(EC) (TUR)]  
 63.05  Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the
packing of goods. [ CTH (CH) (COL) (IND) (MAL) (MOR) (PAK) (EGY)]   Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 57, 58, 63 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 501 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   [The country of origin of other embroidered goods of this heading
shall be the country of embroidery provided that there is no
unembroidered surface greater than 25cm x 25 cm;
 CTH for other goods of this heading (PHI) ]  
   [CTH, except when resulting from either/ both cutting to shape,
or/and being hemming or with rolled edges or with knotted fringe
at any of the edges (JPN) (AUS)]  
   [CTH except from heading 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12
through 55.13, 56.02 through 56.03, 56.08, 58.01 through
58.04,58.06, 58.09 through 58.10, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or60.01 through 60.02 (US) (MEX) (CAN) (BRA) (ARG)]  
   [Textile articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewn
or otherwise assembled in the same country (NZ) (HK)]  
   [ As indicated at split heading level  (EC) (TUR)]   
 ex 63.05 (a)  Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of
goods, of felt or nonwovens : impregnated,
coated, covered or laminated [Change to this split heading from unbleached felt or nonwovens
of any other heading (EC) (TUR)]  As indicated at
heading level
 ex 63.05 (b)  Other sacks and bags, of a kind used for the
packing of goods of felt or nonwovens [CTH except from headings 56.02 and 56.03 (EC) (TUR) ]   
 ex 63.05 (c)  Knitted or crocheted sacks and bags, of a kind
used for the packing of goods : embroidered [ Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up; or  
   Change to this split heading from unembroidered knitted or
crocheted fabric, if the value of non-originating materials used
does not exceed 40%  of the ex-works price of the product (EC)
(TUR) ]   G/RO/27/Add.1
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number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
 ex 63.05 (d)  Other knitted or crocheted sacks and bags, of a
kind used for the packing of goods [ Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up (EC) (TUR)]  
 ex 63.05 (e)  Not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) sacks and bags, of a kind used for
the packing of goods : embroidered [Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading ; or   
   Change to this split heading from unembroidered fabric, if the
value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 40%  ofthe ex-works price of the product (EC) (TUR)]  
 ex 63.05 (f)  Other, not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) sacks and bags, of a kind used for
the packing of goods [Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading (EC)
(TUR)]  
 63.06  Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents;
sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft;
camping goods [ CTH (CH) (COL) (IND) (MAL) (MOR) (PAK) (NOR)]   Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 57, 58, 64, 65,
66, 67, 68
   [The country of origin of other embroidered goods of this heading
shall be the country of embroidery provided that there is no
unembroidered surface greater than 25cm x 25 cm;
 CTH for other goods of this heading (PHI) ]  
   [ CTH except from heading 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 58.01 through 58.04,58.06,58.09 through 58.11, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01 through
60.02 (US) (MEX) (ARG) (BRA)]  
   [Change to tarpaulins,awnings or sunblinds of this heading from
any other heading, except when resulting either/ both cutting to
shape, or/ and being hemming or with rolled edges or withknotted fringe at any of the edges; or   G/RO/27/Add.1
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number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   Change by waterproof processing;
 CTH for other goods of this heading (JPN) (EGY) ]  
   [Change to tarpaulins,awnings or sunblinds of this heading from
any other heading, except when resulting either/ both cutting to
shape, or/ and being hemming or with rolled edges or with
knotted fringe at any of the edges; or  
   CTH for other goods of this heading (AUS) ]   
   [Change to tarpaulin or sunblind of this heading from any other
heading except from heading 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12
through 55.16, 56.02, 56.03, 58.01 through 58.04,58.06, 58.09through 58.11, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01 through
60.02;  
   Change to awnings,tents,sails or pheumatic mattresses of this
heading from any other chapter;  
   Change to other goods of this heading from any other heading
except subheading 6307.90, provided that the production includesmore than cutting and hemming the good. (CAN)]  
   [Textile articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewn
or otherwise assembled in the same country (NZ) (HK)]  
   [ As indicated at split heading level  (EC) (TUR)]   
 ex 63.06 (a)
  Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, camping
goods of felt or nonwovens : impregnated,
coated, covered or laminated [Change to this split heading from unbleached felt or nonwovens
of any other heading (EC) (TUR)]  As indicated at
heading level G/RO/27/Add.1
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number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
 ex 63.06 (b)  Other tarpaulins, awnings and sundblinds,
camping  of goods of felt or nonwovens [CTH except from headings 56.02 and 56.03 (EC) (TUR)]   
 ex 63.06 (c)  Knitted or crocheted tarpaulins, awnings and
sundblinds, camping goods  : embroidered [Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up; or
 Change to this split heading from unembroidered knitted or
crocheted fabric, if the value of non-originating materials useddoes not exceed 40%  of the ex-works price of the product (EC)
(TUR) ]  
 ex 63.06 (d)  Other knitted or crocheted tarpaulins, awnings
and sundblinds, camping goods [ Change to this split heading if this change is attained by
complete making up (EC) (TUR)]  
 ex 63.06 (e)  Not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) tarpaulins, awnings and sundblinds,
camping goods : embroidered [Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading ; or   
   Change to this split heading from unembroidered fabric, if the
value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 40%  of
the ex-works price of the product (EC) (TUR)]  
 ex 63.06 (f)  Other, not knitted or crocheted (except of felt or
nonwovens) tarpaulins, awnings and sundblinds,
camping goods [Change to this split heading from yarn of any other heading
(EC)(TUR)]  
 ex 63.06 (g)  Tents; sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft  [ CTH (TUR) (EC)]   
 63.07  Other made up articl es, including dress
patterns As indicated at subheading level   
 6307.10  - Floor-cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar
cleaning cloths [CTH, except from headings 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08
through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 58.01 through 58.04, 58.06,58.09 through 58.11, 59.03,59.06, 59.07 or 60.01 through 60.02
(JPN) (EGY) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (ARG) (BRA)]  Submitted to CRO
for decision
 Issue 58, 69 G/RO/27/Add.1
Page 505 HS Code
number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
   [Change to this subheading from yarn of any other heading
(EC)(TUR)]  
   [ CTH (CH) (COL) (IND) (MAL) (MOR) (PAK)]   
   [The country of origin of other embroidered goods of this heading
shall be the country of embroidery provided that there is no
unembroidered surface greater than 25cm x 25 cm;
 CTH for other goods of this heading (PHI) ]  
   [Textile articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewn
or otherwise assembled in the same country (NZ) (HK)]  
 6307.20  - Life-jackets and life-belts  [ CTH (JPN) (CH) (COL) (EGY) (CAN) (IND) (MAL) (US)
(MOR) (MEX) (NOR) (PAK) (AUS)]  Submitted to CRO
for decision
• Issue 58, 70
[The country of origin of other embroidered goods of this heading
shall be the country of embroidery provided that there is no
unembroidered surface greater than 25cm x 25 cm;
CTH for other goods of this heading (PHI) ]
[Change to this subheading if the value of non-originating
materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the
product (EC) (TUR)]
[Textile articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewn
or otherwise assembled in the same country (NZ)] G/RO/27/Add.1
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number Description of goods  Origin criteria  Notes  Comments
 A  B  C  D  E
[The country of origin of the goods of this subheading shall be the
country in which they are assembled from unassembled parts
(HK) ]
6307.90 - Other [CTH, except when resulting from either/ both cutting to shape,
or/and being hemming or with rolled edges or with knotted fringe
at any of the edges (JPN) (EGY) (AUS)]Submitted to CRO
for decision
Issue 58, 71
[Change to this subheading if the value of non-originating
materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the
product (EC) (TUR)]
[ CTH (CH) (COL) (IND) (TUR) (MAL) (MOR) (NOR) (PAK)]
[The country of origin of other embroidered goods of this heading
shall be the country of embroidery provided that there is no
unembroidered surface greater than 25cm x 25 cm;
CTH for other goods of this heading (PHI) ]
[ CTH, provided that the production includes cutting and asignificant sewing or other assembly operation with respect to the
good (CAN)]
[ CTH except from heading 50.07, 51.11 through 51.13, 52.08through 52.12, 53.09 through 53.11, 54.07 through 54.08, 55.12through 55.16, 56.02 through 56.03, 56.08, 58.01 through 58.06,58.08 through 58.11, 59.03, 59.06 through 59.07 or 60.01 through
60.02 (US) (MEX) (ARG) (BRA)]
[Textile articles of this heading take the origin of the fabric unless
the goods are both cut or knitted or crocheted to shape and sewn
or otherwise assembled in the same country (NZ) (HK)]G/RO/27/Add.1
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 TERMINOLOGY  GUIDE
I. Rules presented at heading level :
(a) If the rule is for the whole heading:
CTH - change to this heading from any other heading
(b) If the rule is for a split heading:
CTHS - change to this split heading from any ot her split of this heading or from any
other heading
CTH - change to this split heading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other split of this heading is excluded.)
II. Rules presented at subheading level:
(a) If the rule is for the whole subheading:
CTSH - change to this subheading from any other subheading or from any other
heading
CTH - change to this subheading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other subheading of this heading is excluded.)
(b) If the rule is for a split subheading:
CTSHS - change to this split subheading from any other split of this subheading or from
any other subheading or heading
CTSH - change to this split subheading from any other subheading or heading  (N.B.
change from any other split of this subheading is excluded)
CTH - change to this split subheading from any other heading
(N.B.  change from any other split of  this subheading or from any other
subheading of this heading is excluded.)
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