G/RO/41
Page 1011CHAPTER 74
Chapter Notes:     Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered as
substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be substantial
transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following changes
shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging; orc) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are presented as
unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 74 Copper and articles thereof
74.01 Copper mattes; cement
copper (precipitatedcopper).CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7401.10 - Copper mattes See heading
7401.20 - Cement copper
(precipitated copper)G/RO/41
Page 1012
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
74.02 Unrefined copper; copper
anodes for electrolytic
refining.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.03 Refined copper and copper
alloys, unwrought.See subheadings
- Refined copper :
7403.11 -- Cathodes and
sections of cathodesCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.12 -- Wire-bars CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.13 -- Billets CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.19 -- Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Copper alloys :
7403.21 -- Copper-zinc base
alloys (brass)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.22 -- Copper-tin base
alloys (bronze)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.23 -- Copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc basealloys (nickel silver)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7403.29 -- Other copper alloys
(other than master alloys of
heading No. 74.05)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.04 Copper waste and scrap. The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which copper waste and scrap of thisheading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.05 Master alloys of copper. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.06 Copper powders and
flakes.See subheadingsG/RO/41
Page 1013HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7406.10 - Powders of non-
lamellar structure[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH, except from ex7406.20(a)] (CH)
(MEX) (JPN) (US) (CAN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issues Nos 1, 4,
7406.20 - Powders of lamellar
structure; flakes See split subheadings
ex7406.20(a) - Powders of lamellar
structure[CTSH] (EC)
[CTSHS] (CH) (JPN)
[CTSHS, except from subheading 7406.10]
(MEX) (CAN) (US) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No 4
ex7406.20(b) - Flakes CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.07 Copper bars, rods and
profiles.[CTH] (CAN) (MEX) (JPN) (KOR) (US)
(CH) (PHI)
[CTH, except from cast or sintered materialsof heading 74.03 (EC)]Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 6
7407.10 - Of refined copper See heading
- Of copper alloys:
7407.21 -- Of copper-zinc base alloys
(brass)
7407.22 -- Of copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc base
alloys (nickel silver)
7407.29 -- Other
74.08 Copper wire. [CTH] (CH) (JPN) (KOR) (EC) (NOR) (PHI)
[CTH, except from heading 74.07; or
A change from heading 74.07, whether or not
there is also a change from any other
heading, provided that the cross-sectional
area of the rod is reduced by at least 50%](CAN) (NZ) (MEX)
[CTH, except from heading 74.07] (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
Of refined copper: See headingG/RO/41
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7408.11 -- Of which the maximum
cross-sectional dimension
exceeds 6 mm
7408.19 -- Other
- Of copper alloys:
7408.21 -- Of copper-zinc base alloys
(brass)
7408.22 -- Of copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc basealloys (nickel silver)
7408.29 -- Other
74.09 Copper plates, sheets and
strip, of a thickness
exceeding 0.15 mm.See split headings
ex 74.09 (a) Cold-rolled (EC) [CTHS] (EC) (NOR) (JPN) (KOR) (CH)
(MEX) (PHI)
[CTH] (CAN) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 8
ex 74.09 (b) Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Of refined copper See split headings
7409.11 -- In coils
7409.19 -- Other
- Of copper-zinc base alloys
(brass)
7409.21 -- In coils
7409.29 -- Other
- Of copper-tin base alloys
(bronze)
7409.31 -- In coils
7409.39 -- OtherG/RO/41
Page 1015HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7409.40 - Of copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc basealloys (nickel silver)See split headings
7409.90 - Of other copper alloys
74.10 Copper foil (whether or not
printed or backed with
paper, paperboard, plastics
or similar backing
materials) of a thickness(excluding any backing) not
exceeding 0.15 mm.[CTH, except from heading 74.09 when the
source material has a thickness of less than
0.5 mm] (MEX) (US) (KEN)
[CTH] (CAN) (CH) (JPN) (EC) (KOR)
(BRA) (SG) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 10
- Not backed: See heading
7410.11 -- Of refined copper See heading
7410.12 -- Of copper alloys
- Backed:
7410.21 -- Of refined copper
7410.22 -- Of copper alloys
74.11 Copper tubes and pipes. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7411.10 - Of refined copper See heading
- Of copper alloys:
7411.21 -- Of copper-zinc base alloys
(brass)
7411.22 -- Of copper-nickel base
alloys (cupro-nickel) or
copper-nickel-zinc base
alloys (nickel silver)
7411.29 -- Other
74.12 Copper tube or pipe fittings
(for example, couplings,
elbows, sleeves).CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7412.10 - Of refined copper See headingG/RO/41
Page 1016
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7412.20 - Of copper alloys
74.13 Stranded wire, cables,
plaited bands and the like,
of copper, not electrically
insulated.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.14 Cloth (including endless
bands), grill and netting, ofcopper wire; expanded
metal of copper.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7414.20 - Cloth See heading
7414.90 - Other
74.15 Nails, tacks, drawing pins,
staples (other than those ofheading No. 83.05) and
similar articles, of copper
or of iron or steel with
heads of copper; screws,
bolts, nuts, screw hooks,rivets, cotters, cotter-pins,
washers (including spring
washers) and similar
articles, of copper.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7415.10 - Nails and tacks, drawing
pins, staples and similar
articlesSee heading
- Other articles, not threaded:
7415.21 -- Washers (including spring
washers)
7415.29 -- Other
- Other threaded articles:
7415.31 -- Screws for wood See headingG/RO/41
Page 1017HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7415.32 -- Other screws; bolts and
nuts
7415.39 -- Other
74.16 Copper springs. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
74.17 Cooking or heating
apparatus of a kind used
for domestic purposes, non-electric, and parts thereof,
of copper.CTH Basket 1*
(See Chapter Note 1)
74.18 Table, kitchen or other
household articles andparts thereof, of copper;
pot scourers and scouring
or polishing pads, gloves
and the like, of copper;
sanitary ware and partsthereof, of copper.CTH Basket 1*
(See Chapter Note 1)
- Table, kitchen or other
household articles and parts
thereof; pot scourers and
scouring or polishing pads,
gloves and the like:See heading
7418.11 -- Pot scourers and scouring
or polishing pads, gloves and
the likeSee heading
7418.19 -- Other
7418.20 - Sanitary ware and parts
thereof
74.19 Other articles of copper . See 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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17G/RO/41
Page 1018
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
-O t h e r  :
7419.91 -- Cast, moulded,
stamped or forged, but not
further worked[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH] (CAN) (US) (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17
7419.99 -- Other [CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH] (CAN) (JPN) (US) (MEX) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17G/RO/41
Page 1019CHAPTER 75
Chapter Notes:    Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered as
substantial transformation.
A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not conside red to be substantial
transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following changes
shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging;  or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts that  are presented as
unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 75 Nickel and articles thereof.
75.01 Nickel mattes, nickel oxide
sinters and other
intermediate products of
nickel metallurgy.[CTH] (CAN) (MEX) (US) (PHI)
[CTH or change within this heading to mattes
or sinters containing 90 % or more of nickel
from mattes or sinters containing not  more
than 75 % of nickel] (EC) (KOR) (CH) (JPN)
(BRA)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
7501.10 - Nickel mattes See heading
7501.20 - Nickel oxide sinters and
other intermediate products
of nickel metallurgy
75.02 Unwrought nickel. See subheadingsG/RO/41
Page 1020
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7502.10 - Nickel, not alloyed CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7502.20 - Nickel alloys CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
75.03 Nickel waste and scrap. The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which nickel waste and scrap of this
heading are derived from manufacturing orprocessing operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
75.04 Nickel powders and flakes.
ex 75.04 (a) -    Powders [CTHS] (CH) (MEX) (CAN) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTH] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 75.04 (b) -    Flakes CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
75.05 Nickel bars, rods, profiles
and wire.See subheadings
- Bars, rods and profiles
7505.11 -- Of nickel, not alloyed [CTSH ] (CAN) (MEX) (JPN) (KOR) (US)
(CH) (PHI)[CTH, except from cast or sintered materials
of heading 75.02] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue Nos. 6,7
- WireG/RO/41
Page 1021HS Code
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; orA change to this subheading from
subheadings 7505.11 through 7505.12,
whether or not there is also a change from
any other subheading, provided that the
cross-sectional area of the rod is reduced byat least 50%] (CAN) (MEX) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
7505.22 -- Of nickel alloys [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 through 7505.12,
whether or not there is also a change fromany other subheading, provided that the
cross-sectional area of the rod is reduced by
at least 50%] (CAN) (MEX) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
75.06 Nickel plates, sheets, strip
and foil.See split headings
ex 75.06 (a) Nickel foil of a thickness less
than 0.15 mm[CTHS] (EC) (JPN) (CH) (KOR) (BRA)
(SG) (PHI)
[CTHS, provided that the thickness of the
source product is reduced by at least 50 %]
(CAN) (US) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 10
ex 75.06 (b) Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7506.10 - Of nickel, not alloyed See split headings
7506.20 - Of nickel alloys
75.07 Nickel tubes, pipes and
tube or pipe fittings (for
example, couplings, elbows,
sleeves).See subheadingsG/RO/41
Page 1022
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
- Tubes and pipes :
7507.11 -- Of nickel, not
alloyed[CTSH] (CAN) (MEX)
[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US) (JPN) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 16
7507.12 -- Of nickel alloys [CTSH] (CAN) (MEX)
[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US) (JPN) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 16
7507.20 - Tube or pipe fittings [CTSH] (MEX) (JPN)
[CTH] (EC) (CAN) (CH) (US) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 15
75.08 Other articles of nickel. See split headings
ex 75.08 (a) Cloth, grill and netting, of
nickel wire[CTHS] (CAN) (US) (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17
ex 75.08 (b) Anodes for galvanization [CTH, except from the change by tapping orpiercing or the addition of hooks]Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 75.08 (c) Other [CTHS] (CAN) (US) (JPN) (MEX)
[CTH] (EC)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17
7508.10 - Cloth, grill and netting, of
nickel wireSee split headings
7508.90 - OtherG/RO/41
Page 1023CHAPTER 76
Chapter Notes:     Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered as
substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be substantial
transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following changes
shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;
b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging;  or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are presented as
unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods 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
ex7601.10(a) - Of a purity of 99.9 %
or more (EC)[CTSHS] (EC) (KOR) (NOR) (CH) (JPN)
(BRA)
[CTH] (CAN) (US) (MEX) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex7601.10(b) - Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7601.20 - Aluminium alloys CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
76.02 Aluminium waste and
scrap.The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which aluminium waste and scrap of thisheading are derived from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1024
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
76.03 Aluminium powders and
flakes.See subheading
7603.10 -   Powders of non-lamellar
structure[CTH] (EC)
[CTSH, except from ex 7603.20 (a)] (CH)
(CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
7603.20 -   Powders of lamellar
structure; flakes
ex7603.20(a) -   Powders of lamellar
structure[CTSHS] (CH) (JPN)
[CTSH (BRA) (EC)
[CTSHS, except from subheading 7603.10]
(CAN) (MEX) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No.4
ex7603.20(b) -   Flakes CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
76.04 Aluminium bars, rods and
profiles.[CTH] (CAN) (MEX) (CH) (US) (JPN)
(KOR) (PHI)
[CTH, except from cast or sintered materials
of heading 76.01* ](EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 6
7604.10 - Of aluminium, not alloyed See heading
- Of aluminium alloys:
7604.21 -- Hallow profiles
7604.29 -- Other
76.05 Aluminium wire. [CTH] (CH) (EC) (JPN) (KOR) (NOR) (PHI)
[CTH, except from heading 76.04; or
A change from heading 76.04, whether or not
there is also a change from any otherheading, provided that the cross-sectional
area of the rod is reduced by at least 50%]
(CAN) (MEX) (BRA)
[CTH, except from heading 76.04] (US)Submitted to CRO for decision  (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
- Of aluminium, not alloyed: See headingG/RO/41
Page 1025HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7605.11 -- Of which the maximum
cross-sectional dimension
exceeds 7 mmSee heading
7605.19 -- Other
- Of aluminium alloys:
7605.21 -- Of which the maximum
cross-sectional dimensionexceeds 7 mm
7605.29 -- Other
76.06 Aluminium plates, sheets
and strip, of a thickness
exceeding 0.2 mm.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Rectangular (including
square):See heading
7606.11 -- Of aluminium, not alloyed
7606.12 -- Of aluminium alloys
- Other:
7606.91 -- Of aluminium, not alloyed
7606.92 -- Of aluminium alloys
76.07 Aluminium foil (whether or
not printed or backed with
paper, paperboard, plasticsor similar backing
materials) of a thickness
(excluding any backing) not
exceeding 0.2 mm.See subheadings
-  Not backed:G/RO/41
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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 foilof heading 76.07 from heading 76.06, if there
has been a reduction in the thickness of the
source product by at least 50 %] (US) (BRA)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 10
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 therehas been a reduction in the thickness of the
source product by at least 50 %] (US) (BRA)
[CTH or change to this subheading from
subheading 7607.11] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue Nos. 10, 11
7607.20 -  Backed [CTH] (CAN) (EC) (JPN) (MEX) (KOR)
(SG) (PHI)
[CTH; except from 76.06 or a change to foil
of heading 76.07 from heading 76.06, if there
has been a reduction in the thickness of thesource product by at least 50 %] (US) (BRA)
[CTH or change to this subheading from
subheading 7607.11 (CH)]Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue Nos. 10, 11
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 andpipes] (EC) (CAN) (SEN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 14
7608.10 - Of aluminium, not alloyed See heading
7608.20 - Of aluminium alloys
76.09 Aluminium tube or pipe
fittings (for example,
couplings, elbows, sleeves).CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1027HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
76.10 Aluminium structures
(excluding prefabricated
buildings of heading 94.06)and parts of structures (for
example, bridges and
bridge-sections, towers,
lattice masts, roofs, roofing
frameworks, doors andwindows and their frames
and thresholds for doors,
balustrades, pillars and
columns); aluminium
plates, rods, profiles, tubesand the like, prepared for
use in structures.See split headings
ex 76.10 (a) Structures [CTHS] (US) (CH) (JPN) (MEX) (CAN)
(PHI)
[CTH] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 18
ex 76.10 (b) Parts of structures [CTHS] (US) (CH) (JPN) (MEX) (CAN)
[CTH] (EC) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 19
ex 76.10 (c) Other [CTH] (CAN) (CH) (JPN) (MEX)[CTH, except from 76.04 through 76.06,
76.08 and 76.09] (EC) (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 20
7610.10 - Doors, windows and their
frames and thresholds for
doorsSee heading
7610.90 - Other See headingG/RO/41
Page 1028
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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 capacity
exceeding 300 l, whether or
not lined or heat-insulated,
but not fitted withmechanical or thermal
equipment.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
76.12 Aluminium casks, drums,
cans, boxes and similar
containers (including rigid
or collapsible tubular
containers), for anymaterial (other than
compressed or liquefied
gas), of a capacity not
exceeding 300 l, whether or
not lined or heat-insulated,
but not fitted with
mechanical or thermalequipment.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7612.10 - Collapsible tubular
containersSee heading
7612.90 - Other
76.13 Aluminium containers for
compressed or liquefied
gas.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1029HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
76.14 Stranded wire, cables,
plaited bands and the like,
of aluminium, notelectrically insulated.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7614.10 - With steel core See heading
7614.90 - Other
76.15 Table, kitchen or other
household articles and
parts thereof, of
aluminium; pot scourers
and scouring or polishing
pads, gloves and the like, of
aluminium; sanitary ware
and parts thereof, ofaluminium.CTH Basket 1*
(See Chapter Note 1)
- Table, kitchen or
other household articles and
parts thereof; pot scourers
and scouring or polishing
pads, gloves and the like :See heading
7615.11 --Pot scourers and scouring
or polishing pads, gloves and
the likeSee heading
7615.19 -- Other
7615.20 - Sanitary ware and
parts thereof
76.16 Other articles of
aluminium .See subheadingsG/RO/41
Page 1030
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7616.10 - Nails, tacks, staples
(other than those of heading
83.05), screws, bolts, nuts,screw hooks, rivets, cotters,
cotter-pins, washers and
similar articles[CTSH] (JPN) (MEX)
[CTH] (CAN) (EC) (US))Terminology issue : choice between
CTH and CTSH; to be examined with
similar issue in machinery chapters.
- Other
7616.91 --   Cloth, grill, netting and
fencing, of aluminium wire[CTSH] (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)
[CTH] (CAN) (EC) (US)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17
7616.99 --    Other [CTSH] (JPN) (MEX) (PHI)
[CTH] (CAN) (EC) (US)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 17G/RO/41
Page 1031CHAPTER 78
Chapter Notes:     Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered as
substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be substantial
transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following changes
shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging; or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts that  are presented as
unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 78 Lead and articles thereof
78.01 Unwrought lead. See subheadings
7801.10 - Refined lead [CTSH] (EC)  (MEX) (KOR) (CH) (JPN)
(BRA)[CTH] (CAN) (US) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 13
-O t h e r  :
7801.91 -- Containing by
weight antimony as the
principal other elementCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7801.99 -- Other See  split subheading
ex7801.99
(a)Alloys CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1032
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 7801.99
(b)Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
78.02 Lead waste and scrap The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which lead waste and scrap of this heading
are derived from manufacturing or processingoperations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
78.03 Lead bars, rods, profiles
and wire.See split heading
ex 78.03 (a) -   Bars, rods and profiles CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 78.03 (b) -   Wire [CTHS] (CAN) (JPN) (EC) (KOR)  (PHI)
[CTH] (US) (CH) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
78.04 Lead plates, sheets, strip
and foil; lead powders and
flakes.See split headings
ex 78.04 (a) Lead foil [CTHS] (CAN) (EC) (JPN) (MEX) (CH)
(KOR) (BRA) (SG) (PHI)
[CTHS, if there has been a reduction in the
thickness of the source product by at least 50%] (US)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue No. 10
ex 78.04 (b) Powders [CTH] (EC)
[CTHS] (CAN) (JPN) (MEX) (US) (CH)
(PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
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 (Doc.
42.622)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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 22
- Plates, sheets, strip and foil: See split headingsG/RO/41
Page 1033HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
7804.11 -- Sheets, strip and foil
of a thickness (excluding any
backing) not exceeding 0.2mm
7804.19 -- Other
7804.20 - Powders and flakes
78.05 Lead tubes, pipes and tube
or pipe fittings (for
example, couplings, elbows,
sleeves).[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US) (MEX (CAN) (PHI)
[CTH, or change within this heading from
tubes and pipes to fittings] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No.15
78.06 Other articles of lead. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1034
CHAPTER 79
Chapter Notes:    Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered as
substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be substantial
transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following changes
shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging; or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are presented as
unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods 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 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 79.01 (b) Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-Zinc, not alloyed: See split headings
7901.11 --Containing by weight
99.99% or more of zinc
7901.12 --Containing by weight less
than 99.99% of zinc
7901.20 -Zinc alloysG/RO/41
Page 1035HS Code
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
are derived from manufacturing or processingoperations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
79.03 Zinc dust, powders and
flakes.See  subheadings
7903.10 - Zinc dust CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7903.90 - Other See split subheadings
ex 7903.90
(a)Powders [CTSHS] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTH] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 7903.90(b)Other
CTH Basket 1
79.04 Zinc bars, rods, profiles
and wire.See split heading
ex 79.04 (a) -   Bars, rods and profiles [CTH] (CAN) (MEX) (CH) (US) (KOR)
(PHI)
(JPN)
[CTH, except from cast or sintered materials
of heading 79.01] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 6
ex 79.04 (b) -   Wire [CTHS] (CAN) (EC) (JPN) (KOR) (PHI)[CTH] (US) (CH) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
79.05 Zinc plates, sheets, strip
and foil. ∗CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
                                                     
∗ During review of overall coherence, specific cons ideration will be given to this item (G/RO/W/22/Rev.4)G/RO/41
Page 1036
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
79.06 Zinc tubes, pipes and tube
or pipe fittings (for
example, couplings, elbows,sleeves).[CTH] (EC) (CAN) (CH) (US)] (PHI)
[CTH, or change within this heading to
fittings from tubes and pipes or to tubes and
pipes from fittings] (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issue Nos. 15, 16
[CTH, or change within this heading 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 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 79.07 (b) -   Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1037CHAPTER 80
Chapter Notes:    Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered as
substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be substantial
transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following changes
shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging; or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are presented as
unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods 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 (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 13
8001.20 - Tin alloys CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
80.02 Tin waste and scrap The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which tin waste and scrap of this heading
are derived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumption.Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1038
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
80.03 Tin bars, rods, profiles and
wireSee split headings
ex 80.03 (a) Bars, rods, profiles [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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 6
ex 80.03 (b) Wire [CTHS] (EC) (JPN) (EGY) (CH) (KOR)(PHI)
[CTHS, provided that the cross-sectional area
of the rod is reduced by at least 50%. (CAN)
(MEX) (US)]Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 9
80.04 Tin plates, sheets and strip,
of a thickness exceeding 0.2
mmCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
80.05 Tin foil (whether or not
printed or backed with
paper, paperboard, plastics
or similar backingmaterials), of a thickness
(excluding any backing) not
exceeding 0.2 mm; tin
powders and flakes.See split headings
ex 80.05 (a) Foil [CTHS] (JPN) (EGY) (CAN) (CH)
[CTH] (US) (EC) (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 12
ex 80.05 (b) Powders and flakes [CTHS] (JPN) (US) (CAN) (MEX) (CH)(PHI)
[CTH] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 5G/RO/41
Page 1039HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
80.06 Tin tubes, pipes and tube
or pipe fittings (for
example, couplings, elbows,sleeves)[CTH] (EC) (CH) (US) (JPN) (BRA)
[CTH or change within this heading from
tubes and pipes to tube and pipe fittings ](JPN)
[CTH or change within this heading from
tube and pipe fittings to tubes and pipes](CAN) (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)   
Issues Nos. 15 and 16
80.07 Other articles of tin See split heading
ex 80.07 (a) -   Electroplating anodes [CTH, except from the change by tapping or
piercing or the addition of hooks]Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 80.07 (b) -   Other [CTH] (US) (EC) (JPN) (BRA) (PHI) (CAN)
[CTH, with Chapter Note] (CH)
[CTH, or change to cables of this heading
from other articles of this heading] (MEX)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 21G/RO/41
Page 1040
CHAPTER 81
Chapter Notes:     Basket 1 (in principle, the text to be finalised later)
1. For the purposes of this Chapter, assembly operations, other than simple assembly operations, of goods of this Chapter are to  be considered as
substantial transformation.
2. A change of classification solely by virtue of coiling of bars or rods to wire or uncoiling wire to bars or rods is not consi dered to be substantial
transformation.
3. For the purposes of those rules of origin which refer to a change of classification (i.e. change of heading or subheading), t he following changes
shall not confer origin:
a) changes which result from disassembly;b) changes which result from packaging or repackaging;  or
c) changes which result solely from application of General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) with respect to collections of parts tha t are presented as
unassembled articles of another heading or subheading.
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods 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 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (b) Refined tungsten [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.01(a) and ex81.01(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13G/RO/41
Page 1041HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.01 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of tungsten
shall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering, profiles CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.01 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.01 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.01
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.01 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.01
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.01 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.01 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8101.10 - Powders See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
- Other :G/RO/41
Page 1042
HS Code
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 scrapSee split headings
8101.92 -- Bars and rods, other
than those obtained simply
by sintering, profiles, plates,
sheets, strip and foil
8101.93 --Wire
8101.99 --Other
81.02 Molybdenum and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.02 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.02 (b) Refined molybdenum [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.02(a) and ex81.02(c)](PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 13
ex 81.02 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap ofmolybdenum shall be the country in which
the waste and scrap of the split heading are
derived from manufacturing or processingoperations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.02 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering , profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.02 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTH or cold-rolling from articles of thesame split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 24
ex 81.02 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1043HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.02 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTH or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.02 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.02
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.02 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.02
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.02 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.02 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8102.10 - Powders See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
- Other :
8102.91 --Unwrought molybdenum,
including bars and rods
obtained simply by sintering
waste and scrap
8102.92 -- Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering, profiles, plates,
sheets, strip and foil
8102.93 -- Wire
8102.99 --Other
81.03 Tantalum and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.03 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1044
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.03 (b) Refined tantalum [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.03(a) and ex81.03(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 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
scrap of the split  heading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.03 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.03 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold- rolling from articles of the
same split heading ] (JPN )Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.03 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.03 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.03 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.03
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.03 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.03
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.03 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.03 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1045HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8103.10 - Unwrought tantalum,
including bars and rods
obtained simply by sintering,waste and scrap; powdersProposals as specified for split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
8103.90 - Other
81.04 Magnesium and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.04 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (b) Refined magnesium [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings ex
81.04(a) and ex 81.04(c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 13
ex 81.04 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap ofmagnesium shall be the country in which the
waste and scrap of the split  heading are
derived from manufacturing or processingoperations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering , profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[ CTHS or cold- rolling from articles of the
same split heading ](JPN )Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.04 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1  (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24G/RO/41
Page 1046
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.04 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.04
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.04 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.04 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Unwrought magnesium : See split headings
8104.11 -- Containing at least 99.8%
by weight of magnesium
8104.19 -- Other
8104.20 - Waste and scrap
8104.30 - Raspings, turnings and
granules, graded according to
size; powdersSee split headings
8104.90 - Other
81.05 Cobalt mattes and other
intermediate products of
cobalt metallurgy; cobalt
and articles thereof,
including waste and scrap.See split headings
ex 81.05 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (b) Refined cobalt [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from headings ex81.05(a) and
ex81.05 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13G/RO/41
Page 1047HS 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 the split  heading are derived frommanufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering , profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS]
[CTHS or cold- rolling from articles of the
same split heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
Ex 81.05 ( f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.05 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex81.05
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.05 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.05
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.05 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.05 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8105.10 - Cobalt mattes and other
intermediate products of
cobalt metallurgy; unwrought
cobalt; waste and scrap;powdersSee split headings
8105.90 - Other See split headingsG/RO/41
Page 1048
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
81.06 Bismuth and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings
ex 81.06 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.06 (b) Refined bismuth [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.06(a) and ex81.06 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.06 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of bismuth
shall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split  heading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.06 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.06 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.06 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.06 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.06 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex81.06
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.06 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.06
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3G/RO/41
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AB C D E
ex 81.06 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.06 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
81.07 Cadmium and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.07 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.07 (b) Refined cadmium [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.07(a) and ex81.07 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.07 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of cadmium
shall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split  heading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.07 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.07 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.07 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.07 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.07 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.07
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 4G/RO/41
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.07 (k) Cables  CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.07 (l) Other  CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8107.10 - Unwrought cadmium;
waste and scrap; powdersSee split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
8107.90 - Other
81.08 Titanium and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.08 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.08(b) Refined titanium [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.08(a) and ex81.08 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.08 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of 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 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.08 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.08 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.08 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.08 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.08 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.08
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.08 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.08
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.08 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.08 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8108.10 Unwrought titanium; waste
and scrap; powdersSee split headings
8108.90 Other
81.09 Zirconium and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.09 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.09(b) Refined zirconium [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.09(a) and ex81.09 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 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 scrap of the split  heading are
derived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.09 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 81.09 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.09 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.09 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.09 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.09
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.09 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ](CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.09
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 3
ex 81.09 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.09 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8109.10 - Unwrought zirconium;
waste and scrap; powdersSee split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
8109.90 - Other
81.10 Antimony and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.10 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.10 (b) Refined antimony [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.10(a) and ex81.10 (c)] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13G/RO/41
Page 1053HS Code
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 scrap of the split  heading arederived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.10 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.10 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.10 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.10 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
IssueNo. 24
ex 81.10 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.10
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.10 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.10
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.10 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.10 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
81.11 Manganese and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrap.See split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.11 (a) Alloys CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
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AB C D E
ex 81.11 (b) Refined manganese [CTHS ] (JPN)
[CTHS, except from split headings
ex81.11(a) and ex81.11 (c) ] (PHI)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
ex 81.11 (c) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap ofmanganese shall be the country in which the
waste and scrap of the split  heading are
derived from manufacturing or processingoperationsBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.11 (d) Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering profilesCTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.11 (e) Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 81.11 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.11 (g) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  heading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 24
ex 81.11 (h) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.11
(ij)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
ex 81.11 (ij) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from split heading ex 81.11
(h)] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.11 (k) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.11 (l) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
81.12 Beryllium, chromium,
germanium, vanadium,
gallium, hafnium, indium,niobium (columbium),
rhenium and thallium, and
articles of these metals,
including waste and scrap.See split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
- Beryllium :
8112.11 -- Unwrought; waste
and scrap; powdersSee split subheadings
ex 8112.11
(a)Alloys CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13
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 scrap of the split subheading are
derived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
8112.19 -- Other See proposals for split subheadings
ex 8112.19
(a)Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering and profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.19
(b)Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24G/RO/41
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.19
(c)Wire CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.19
(d)Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split subheading ] (JPN)Submitted  to CROfor decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 8112.19(f)Cables
CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.19
(g)Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8112.20 - Chromium See proposals for split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex 8112.20
(a)Alloys CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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 (Doc.
42.622)
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 scrap of the split are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.20
(d)Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering, profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.20
(e)Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24G/RO/41
Page 1057HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.20
(f)Wire CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.20
(g)Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue NO. 24
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 8112.20(k)Cables
CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.20
(l)Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8112.30 -Germanium See split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex 8112.30(a)Alloys
CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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 (Doc.
42.622)
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 from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1058
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.30
(d)Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.30
(e)Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision  (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 24
ex 8112.30(f)Wire
CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.30
(g)Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted  to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.622)
Issue No. 24
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 (Doc.
42.622)
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 (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 3
ex 8112.30(k)Cables
CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.30
(l)Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8112.40 - Vanadium See split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadings
ex 8112.40(a)Alloys
CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 13G/RO/41
Page 1059HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
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 scrap of the split  subheading arederived from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.40
(d)Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering, profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.40
(e)Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 8112.40
(f)Wire CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.40
(g)Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.622)
Issue No. 24
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 (Doc.
42.622 )
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 8112.40(k)Cables
CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.40
(l)Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8112.91 - Other :
-- Unwrought; waste andscrap; powdersSee split subheadings Decisions as specified for split
subheadingsG/RO/41
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 8112.91
(a)Alloys CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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 (Doc.
42.622)
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 the split subheading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations orfrom consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 4
8112.99 -- Other See split subheading
ex 8112.99
(a)Bars and rods, other than
those obtained simply by
sintering ,profilesCTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.99
(b)Plates, sheets, strip and foil [CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24
ex 8112.99
(c)Wire CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.99
(d)Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 24G/RO/41
Page 1061HS 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 (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 8112.99(f)Cables
CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8112.99
(g)Other CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
81.13 Cermets and articles
thereof, including waste
and scrapSee split headings Decisions as specified for split
headings
ex 81.13 (a) Unwrought cermets CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.13 (b) Waste and scrap The origin of the waste and scrap of cermets
shall be the country in which the waste and
scrap of the split  heading are derived from
manufacturing or processing operations or
from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.13 (c) Powders [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from powders of split heading
ex 81.13 (c) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.13 (d) Flakes [CTHS ] (CH) (CAN) (MEX) (US) (JPN)
(PHI)
[CTHS, except from powders of split heading
ex 81.13 (c) ] (EC)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)
Issue No. 3
ex 81.13 (e) Bars and rods ,profiles CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.13 (f) Wire CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 81.13 (h) Tubes, pipes and tube or pipe
fittings[CTSHS ]
[CTHS or cold-rolling from articles of the
same split  subheading ] (JPN)Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.622)Issue No. 24
ex 81.13 (ij) Cables CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
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AB C D E
ex 81.13 (k) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1063
ISSUES FOR DECISION:  CHAPTERS 82 AND 83
ISSUE No. 1: PRODUCTION OF A FINISHED GOOD OR PART FROM AN UNFINISHED
GOOD OR PART, INCLUDING FROM A BLANK (CHAPTER NOTES)
1. Chapter 82 covers a wide variety of products from quite simple to highly complex ones.  The
product-specific rules set out for goods of Chapter 82 do not take account of all the different processes
where substantial transformation takes place.  Thus, concerning to setting out the Chapter Notes on
the production of a finished good or part from an unfinished good or part, including from a blank,
different options have been proposed.
N.B. This issue covers in general transformation of unfinished products of chapter 82
OPTION A: YesOPTION A/1: US
 [1. When neither the product specific rules provided in the matrix are determinant of origin the
following Chapter Notes 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 orunfinished (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) toSection XVI of the HS).G/RO/41
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(2)  If the criteria of subparagraph (1) 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 articlefrom which it was produced.
(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) ]
OPTION A/2: CH
[1. The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than
“simple assembly”, is considered the last substantial transformation.  The TCRO decided that
assembly in chapter 82 will be covered by the rules finally agreed for chapters 84-90 (Sec.)
2. Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 82-83 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 a non-originating unfinished article or 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 functionalfinished 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 treatment 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 a non-originating unfinished article or parts
classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished good or part which does not
satisfy the conditions mentioned in (a) 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.]
OPTION A/3: MOR
[1. Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial
transformation.]  The TCRO decided that assembly in chapter 82 will be covered by the rules finally
agreed for chapters 84-90 (Sec.)
OPTION B:  No2. The product specific rules provide for all cases of substantial transformation in Chapter 82.  A
general Chapter Note is not necessary.  A residual rule determines the origin of goods that do not meet
the relevant product specific rule..G/RO/41
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OPTION B/1: (EC)
3. Origin will go to the country in which the blank is originated.  Further finishing will not
change the origin so long as the classification does not change.
OPTION B/2: (IND)(JPN)(CAN)
4. Origin will go to the country in which the blank acquires the essential characteristics of the
finished product and is classified as the finished product by application of GIR2(a) or otherwise.
Further finishing will not change the origin so long as the classification does not change.
Relevant HS Codes:
82.01 to 82.15,
Reference:
Doc. 42.576
ISSUE No.2 : ASSEMBLY OF HAND SAWS AND KNIVES FROM BLADESOPTION A : Yes5. 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)
OPTION B : No
6. 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
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.746 (Issue 1(a)(ii))
ISSUE No. 3: ASSEMBLY OF SAW BL ADES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS AND CHAIN SAWS
OPTION A: Yes7. 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 sameG/RO/41
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heading.  The rules to provide for the attaching 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: No8. 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
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.746 (Issue 1(c)(ii))
ISSUE No. 4: ASSEMBLY OF APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING CONSTRUCTIONAL
ELEMENTS
OPTION A:  YesThe manufacturing process for the assembly from parts of apparatus for attaching constructional
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)
9. 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 the
Annex, would over-ride the product specific rules.
OPTION B: No
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)G/RO/41
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Relevant HS Code:
8205.59
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
ISSUE NO. 5: ASSEMBLY OF ROCK DRILLING AND EARTH BORING TOOLS
OPTION A: Yes10. 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 thatsubheading 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
11. These assembly operations do not represent a substantial transformation.  The rule should be:
• CTH   (EC)
Relevant HS Codes:
8207.13, 8207.19
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
ISSUE No. 6: ASSEMBLY OF RAZORS FR OM PARTS CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME
HEADING
OPTION A: Yes
12. 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: No13. This assembly operation is not a substantial transformation.  The rule should be:
• CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MAL)G/RO/41
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Relevant HS Codes:
8212.10
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
ISSUE No. 7: ASSEMBLY OF SCISSORS AND SHEARS FROM THEIR BLADES
OPTION A: Yes14. 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 shearsare finally assembled.  These types of blades are most frequently used with such “professional”
scissors as pinking shears, tailors’ shears, florists’ scissors, hoof cutting scissors.
15. The assembly from blades to scissors and shea rs 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 ofscissors 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)
OPTION B: No
16. 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
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.761 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
ISSUE No. 8: PLATING WITH PRECIOUS METALOPTION A: Yes17. 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
18. Plating these articles with precious metal is not a substantial transformation.  The rules should
be:
• CTH  (EC) (COL) (MAL) (CAN) (US) (PHI) (SEN)G/RO/41
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 Relevant HS Codes:
 8215.91
 
 References:
 40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.746 (Issue 1(c)(iv))
ISSUE No. 9: PRODUCTION OF A FINISHED GOOD OR PART FROM AN UNFINISHED
GOOD OR PART, INCLUDING FROM A BLANK (CHAPTER NOTES)
19. Chapter 83 covers a wide variety of products from quite simple to highly complex ones.  The
product-specific rules set out for goods of Chapter 83 do not take account of all the different processes
where substantial transformation takes place.  Thus, concerning to setting out the Chapter Notes onthe production of a finished good or part from an unfinished good or part, including from a blank,
different options have been proposed.
N.B. This issue covers in general transformation of unfinished products of Chapter 83.
OPTION A: YesOPTION A/1: CH[1. The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than
“simple assembly”, is considered the last substantial transformation.  The TCRO decided that
assembly in chapter 83 will be covered by the rules finally agreed for chapters 84-90 (Sec.)
2. Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 82-83 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 a non-originating unfinished article or 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 leastmechanical 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, wind ing, connecting, wiring, coupling;  or
- heat treatment or thermochemical treatment 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 a non-originating unfinished article or parts
classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished good or part which does not
satisfy the conditions mentioned in (a) 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.]G/RO/41
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OPTION A/2:  MOR
[1. Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial
transformation.]  The TCRO decided that assembly in Chapter 83 will be covered by the rules finally
agreed for chapters 84-90 (Sec.)
OPTION B:  No
20. The product specific rules provide for all cases of substantial transformation in Chapter 83.  A
general Chapter Note is not necessary.  A residual rule determines the origin of goods that do not meet
the relevant product specific rule..
OPTION B/1: (EC)
21. Origin will go to the country in which the blank is originated.  Further finishing will not
change the origin so long as the classification does not change.
OPTION B/2: (IND)(JPN)(CAN)
22. Origin will go to the country in which the blank was originated (EC) on acquired the essential
characteristics of the finished product and is classified as the finished product by application of
GIR2(a) or otherwise.  Further finishing will not ch ange the origin so long as the classification does
not change.
Relevant HS Codes:
83.01 to 83.11
Reference:  Doc. 42.511ISSUE NO. 10: ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LOCKS AND PADLOCKS
FROM PARTS OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
 OPTION A:  Yes
 
23. 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
24. 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 otherparts 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)G/RO/41
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References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issue 1(c)(ii))
ISSUE NO. 11: ASSEMBLY OF THE GOODS OF HEADING 83.02 FROM OTHER ARTICLES
OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes25. 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 door
closers of base metal .etc. from other articles classified in the same heading is a substantialtransformation.  the rule proposed for 8302.10 to 8302.60 is:
• CTSH (CAN) (US) (MAL) (MEX) (PHI)
OPTION B: No
26. 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)
Relevant HS Code:
83.02
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
ISSUE NO. 12: ASSEMBLY OF SAFES, STRONG BOXES ETC. OF HEADING 83.03 FROM
PARTS OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes27. Assembly of armoured or reinforced safes, stro ng 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
28. 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 Code:
ex-83.03 (a)
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))G/RO/41
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ISSUE NO. 13: ASSEMBLY OF THE OFFICE ARTICLES OF HEADING 83.05 FROM PARTS
OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes
29. 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)
OPTION B: No
30. 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
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
ISSUE No.14: PLATING WITH PRECIOUS METALOPTION A:  Yes31. 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
32. 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, orG/RO/41
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• 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:  No33. 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)
Relevant HS Code:
8306.21
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issues 1(c)(iv))
ISSUE No.15: MANUFACTURE OF STATUETTES AND OTHER ORNAMENTS FROM
OTHER OBJECTS CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes34. 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
35. 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:  No36. 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
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issues 1(c)(iii))G/RO/41
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ISSUE NO. 16 :ASSEMBLY OF THE ARTICLES OF HEADING 83.08 FROM PARTS OF BASE
METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes37. 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
38. 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)
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
ISSUE NO. 17: ASSEMBLY OF THE ARTICLES OF HEADING 83.11 FROM PARTS OF BASE
METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes
39. 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 or
deposition 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 8311.30
• CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (PHI) (MAL)
for ex-8311.90(b) (Other)
• CTSHS (CAN) (CH)
OPTION B: NoG/RO/41
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40. 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
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))G/RO/41
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CHAPTER 82
Chapter Notes:
1. Assembly       Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0031, Issue No.1)
[The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than “simple assembly”, is considered the l ast substantial
transformation.  (CH)]
[Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is  considered the last substantial transformation. (MOR)]
2. Disassembly      Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0031, Issues Nos.11 and 12; Doc.OC0029)
Disassembly operations, including those which result in a change of tariff classification, shall not be considered origin confe rring.   Basket 1
[The parts or any article recovered from the good shall retain the country of origin of the good prior to disassembly.]
3. Change of use      Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0031, Issue No.9; Doc.OC0029)
[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 Appe ndix 2.  The good shall retain the country of origin it had prior to the change of
classification.]
4. Sets       Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0029)
[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:G/RO/41
Page 10771) 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 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 origin shall be the country of origin of the articles that confer the essential character
on the set as a whole; (US)]
[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 orig inate 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)]
5. Incomplete or unfinished goods under the HS GIR 2(a)      Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0025/2, Issue No.1)
[When neither the product specific rules provided in the matrix  are determinant of origin the following shall apply:  (US)]
[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:  (CH)]
 [A-1. Goods produced from an incomplete or unfinished article cl assifiable 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 essent ial character 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:G/RO/41
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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 o rigin of the
blank.
ii. Other.
Where the goods are produced from an incomplete or unfinished ar ticle, 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)]
[A-2. A finished good or part produced from a non-originating unfinished article or part classified in the same heading or subhe ading 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 sur face 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, win ding, connecting,
wiring, coupling,
or
- heat treatment or thermochemical treatment such as glowing, tempering, hardening,
orG/RO/41
Page 1079- 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/o r storage
purpose), insulating,  (CH)]
[B-1. Other Goods of this Chapter.
When paragraph A-1(i) or A-1(ii) is not satisfied, the country of origin shall be the country in which the working edge, workin g 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 Chapte r 72 to a chisel of
Heading 82.05)  (US)]
[B-2. A finished good or part produced from a non-originating unfinished article or part classified in the same heading or subhe ading as the finished good
or part which does not satisfy the conditions mentioned in Rule A-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)]
[Product Specific] [Chapter] Residual Rule
[When application of the primary rules of this chapter (includi ng the product specific rules provided in the matrix) does not r esult in a
determination of a country of origin, the country of origin shall be determined as follows:
1.  Goods produced by assembly of 5 or more parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or simil ar parts of plastic
(Chapter 39)) shall have origin in the country of assembly.
2.  Goods produced by the assembly of less than 5 parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or  similar parts of plastic
(Chapter 39)), and one or more of the parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or similar par ts of plastic (Chapter
39)) satisfies the requirements for origin in the country of  assembly, shall have origin in the country of assembly.
3.  For purposes of the subparagraphs 1 and 2 above, the following shall not be considered origin conferring operations:
a)  the attachment of parts of general use (as defined in No te 2 to Section XV or similar parts of plastic (Chapter 39)),
b)  the attachment of handles, dials, knobs, hand cranks, and other consumer-operated controls,G/RO/41
Page 1080
c)  installation of articles not designed to become a permanent part of the good, or
d) the attachment of accessories or parts which serve only to enhance the operation of the good.  (US)]
[Criteria to apply Appendix 2, Rule 2(g)]
The criteria to determine the major portion of the materials as set forth in Appendix 2, Rule2(g) for this Chapter are:
[Value  (EC)]
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 82 Tools, implements, cutlery,
spoons and forks, of base
metal; parts thereof of basemetal
82.01 Hand tools, the following :
spades, shovels, mattocks,
picks, hoes, forks and
rakes; axes, bill hooks and
similar hewing tools;
secateurs and pruners of
any kind; scythes, sickles,
hay knives, hedge shears,timber wedges and other
tools of a kind used in
agriculture, horticulture or
forestry.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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 rakesAs specified for the heading
8201.40 - Axes, bill hooks and
similar hewing toolsG/RO/41
Page 1081HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8201.50 - Secateurs and similar
one-handed pruners and
shears (including poultryshears)
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
saw blades).As specified for subheadings Decisions as specified for subheadings
8202.10 - Hand saws [CTH  (EC) (J PN) (CH) (COL) (MAL) (US)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH (MEX) (CAN) (MOR) (KOR)] Issue: 3
8202.20 - Band saw blades CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
- 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
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH  (US) (MEX) (CAN) (MOR)] Issue: 4
8202.39 -- Other, including
partsSee proposals for split subheading
ex8202.39(a) -- Saw teeth and tooth
segments for circular sawsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8202.39(b) -- Other [CTSHS (US) (CAN) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)G/RO/41
Page 1082
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
[CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (MAL)
(MEX)]Issue: 4
8202.40 - Chain saw blades As specified for split subheading
ex8202.40(a) -- Saw teeth and tooth
segments for chain sawsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8202.40(b) -- Other [CTSHS (US) (CAN) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (MAL)(MEX)]Issue: 4
- Other saw blades :
8202.91 -- Straight saw blades,
for working metalCTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
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, perforatingpunches and similar hand
tools.CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8203.10 - Files, rasps and
similar toolsAs specified for the heading
8203.20 - Pliers (including
cutting pliers), pincers,tweezers and similar tools
8203.30 - Metal cutting shears
and similar toolsG/RO/41
Page 1083HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8203.40 - Pipe-cutters, bolt
croppers, perforating punches
and similar tools
82.04 Hand-operated spanners
and wrenches (includingtorque meter wrenches but
not including tap
wrenches); interchangeable
spanner sockets, with or
without handles.CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)(Endorsed by CRO)
- Hand-operatedspanners and wrenches :As specified for the heading
8204.11 -- Non-adjustable
8204.12 -- Adjustable
8204.20 - Interchangeable
spanner sockets, with orwithout handles
82.05 Hand tools (including
glaziers' diamonds), not
elsewhere specified or
included; blow lamps;vices, clamps and the like,
other than accessories for
and parts of, machine tools;
anvils; portable forges;
hand or pedal-operatedgrinding wheels with
frameworks.As specified or subheadings
8205.10 - Drilling, threading or
tapping toolsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.20 - Hammers and sledge
hammersCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1084
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8205.30 - Planes, chisels,
gouges and similar cutting
tools for working woodCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.40 - Screwdrivers CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Other hand tools
(including glaziers'
diamonds):
8205.51 -- Household tools CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.59 -- Other As specified for the split subheading
ex 8205.59
(a)-- Apparatus for
attaching constructional
elements[CSHS (CH) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MAL)] Issue: 5
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) ]
ex 8205.59
(b)-- Parts for apparatus
for attaching constructional
elementsCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8205.60 - Blow lamps CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.70 - Vices, clamps and
the likeCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.80 - Anvils; portable
forges; hand or pedal-
operated grinding wheels
with frameworksCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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 by
Chapter Note  (CAN) (US)]G/RO/41
Page 1085HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
82.06 Tools of two or more of the
headings Nos. 82.02 to
82.05, put up in sets forretail 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), includingdies for drawing or
extruding metal, and rock
drilling or earth boring
tools.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
(Doc.42.576)
[CTH, or as determined by Chapter Note for
assembly operations.  (CH)]Issue: 6
[CTH  (EC) ]
8207.19 -- Other, including
partsAs specified for split subheading
ex 8207.19
(a)-- Parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8207.19
(b)-- Other [CTSHS  (CAN) (US) (MAL) (JPN) (COL)
(PHI) (MAL) (MOR)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)G/RO/41
Page 1086
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
[CTH, or as determined by Chapter Note for
assembly operations.  (CH)]Issue: 6
[CTH  (EC) ]
8207.20 - Dies for drawing or
extruding metalCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.30 - Tools for pressing,
stamping or punchingCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.40 - Tools for tapping or
threadingCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.50 - Tools for drilling,
other than for rock drillingCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.60 - Tools for boring or
broachingCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.70 - Tools for milling CTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.80 - Tools for turning CTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.90 - Other
interchangeable toolsCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
82.08 Knives and cutting blades,
for machines or formechanical appliances.CTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1087HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8208.10 - For metal working As specified for the heading
8208.20 - For wood working
8208.30 - For kitchen
appliances or for machines
used by the food industryAs specified for the heading
8208.40 - For agricultural,
horticultural or forestrymachines
8208.90 - Other
82.09 Plates, sticks, tips and the
like for tools, unmounted,
of cermets.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
82.10 Hand-operated mechanical
appliances, weighing 10 kg
or less, used in the
preparation, conditioningor serving of food or drink.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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
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
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR) (KOR)] Issue: 3G/RO/41
Page 1088
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8211.92 -- Other knives having
fixed blades[CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MAL)
(PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[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
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR) (KOR)] Issue: 3
8211.94 -- Blades CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8211.95 -- Handles of base
metalCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
82.12 Razors and razor blades
(including razor blade
blanks in strips).As specified for subheadings
8212.10 - Razors [CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MAL)
(PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR) (KOR)] Issue: 7
8212.20 - Safety razor blades,
including razor blade blanks
in stripsAs specified for split subheading
ex-8212.20
(a)- Safety razor blades [CTSHS  (CAN) (KOR)] Basket 2 (pending further discussion
on Chapter Notes:  Issue No.1)
[CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MAL)
(PHI) (MEX)]
ex-8212.20
(b)- Razor blade blanks
in stripsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8212.90 - Other parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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.[CTHS.  (CAN) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)G/RO/41
Page 1089HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
[CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MEX)
(MAL) (PHI)]Issue: 8
ex 82.13 (b) Blades therefor  and other
parts.CTH. Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
82.14 Other articles of cutlery
(for example, hair clippers,
butchers' or kitchencleavers, choppers and
mincing knives, paper
knives); manicure or
pedicure sets and
instruments (including nail
files).As specified for subheadings
8214.10 - Paper knives, letter
openers, erasing knives,
pencil sharpeners and bladesthereforCTH. Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8214.20 - Manicure or pedicure
sets and instruments
(including nail files)As specified for split subheading
ex 8214.20
(a)- Manicure or pedicure
sets.[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 headings82.12 and 82.13 ; or country of origin asdetermined by Chapter Note  (EC) ]
[CC; or country of origin as determined byChapter Note  (CAN) (US) (PHI) (MEX)]
ex 8214.20(b)- Manicure or pedicure
instruments (including nail
files)CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1090
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8214.90 - Other CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
82.15 Spoons, forks, ladles,
skimmers, cake-servers,fish-knives, butter-knives,
sugar tongs and similar
kitchen or tableware.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 byChapter 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
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH (MEX) (JPN) (CH) (MOR)] Issue: 9
8215.99 -- Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1091CHAPTER 83
Chapter Note
1. Assembly       Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0031, Issue No.1)
[The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than “simple assembly”, is considered the l ast substantial
transformation.  (CH)]
[Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial transformation. (MOR)]
2. Incomplete or unfinished goods under the HS GIR 2(a)      Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0026/2, Issue No.1)
[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 a non-originating unfinished article or part classified in the same heading or subheadi ng 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, win ding, 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,
orG/RO/41
Page 1092
- surface treatment such as coating, compressing, condensing, im pregnating (excluding temporary conservation for transport and/o r storage
purpose), insulating,
b) A finished good or part produced from a non-originating article or part classified in the same heading or subheading as the f inished good or
part which does not satisfy the conditions mentioned in Rule 2.a) above shall originate in the country in which the assembly ta kes place
provided that more than 10 constituent parts, other than screws and bolts, are assembled.  (CH)]
[Product Specific] [Chapter] Residual Rule
[When application of the primary rules of this chapter (includi ng the product specific rules provided in the matrix) does not r esult in a
determination of a country of origin, the country of origin shall be determined as follows:
1.  Goods produced by assembly of 5 or more parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or simil ar parts of plastic
(Chapter 39)) shall have origin in the country of assembly.
2.  Goods produced by the assembly of less than 5 parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or  similar parts of plastic
(Chapter 39)), and one or more of the parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or similar par ts of plastic (Chapter
39)) satisfies the requirements for origin in the country of  assembly, shall have origin in the country of assembly.
3.  For purposes of the subparagraphs 1 and 2 above, the following shall not be considered origin conferring operations:
a)  the attachment of parts of general use (as defined in No te 2 to Section XV or similar parts of plastic (Chapter 39)),
b)  the attachment of handles, dials, knobs, hand cranks, and other consumer-operated controls,c)  installation of articles not designed to become a permanent part of the good, or
d) the attachment of accessories or parts which serve only to enhance the operation of the good.  (US)]
[Criteria to apply Appendix 2, Rule 2(g)]
The criteria to determine the major portion of the materials as set forth in Appendix 2, Rule2(g) for this Chapter are:
[Value  (EC)]G/RO/41
Page 1093[weight  (US)]
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 83 Miscellaneous articles of
base metal
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 anyof the foregoing articles, of
base metal.As specified for subheadings
8301.10 - Padlocks As specified for split subheading
ex 8301.10
(a)- Padlocks, key or
combinationCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8301.10
(b)- Padlocks, electrically
operated[CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL)
(MAL) ]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60(CAN) (US)]Issue: 3
8301.20 - Locks of a kind used
for motor vehiclesAs specified for split subheading
ex 8301.20
(a)- Locks of a kind used
for motor vehicles, key or
combinationCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
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
(Doc.42.511) Issue: 3
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60
(CAN) (US)]
8301.30 - Locks of a kind used
for furnitureAs specified for split subheadingG/RO/41
Page 1094
HS 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 (Endorsed by CRO)
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
(Doc.42.511) Issue: 3
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60(CAN) (US)]
8301.40 - Other locks As specified for split subheading
ex 8301.40
(a)- Other Locks, key or
combinationCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8301.40
(b)- Other Locks,
electrically operated[CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL)
(MAL) ]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511) Issue: 3
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60(CAN) (US)]
8301.50 - Clasps and frames
with clasps, incorporating
locksCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8301.60 - Parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8301.70 - Keys presented
separatelyCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
Page 1095HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
83.02 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 door closers of
base metal.[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511) Issue: 4
[ CTSH  (CAN) (US) (MEX) (MAL) (PHI) ]
8302.10 - Hinges As specified for the heading
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
closersG/RO/41
Page 1096
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
83.03 Armoured or reinforced
safes, strong-boxes and
doors and safe depositlockers for strong-rooms,
cash or deed boxes and the
like, of base metal.As specified for the split heading
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
(Doc.42.511)
Issue 5
[ CTHS (US) (MAL) (JPN) (PHI) (MEX) ]
ex 83.03 (b) Parts of base metal CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
83.04 Filing cabinets, card-index
cabinets, paper trays,paper rests, pen trays,
office-stamp stands and
similar office or desk
equipment, of base metal,
other than office furnitureof heading No. 94.03.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
83.05 Fittings for loose-leaf
binders or files, letter clips,
letter corners, paper clips,indexing tags and similar
office articles, of base
metal; staples in strips (for
example, for offices,
upholstery, packaging), ofbase metal.As specified for subheadingsG/RO/41
Page 1097HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8305.10 - Fittings for loose-leaf
binders or files[ CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
[ CTSH (CH) (CAN) (US) (MEX)] Issue: 6
8305.20 - Staples in strips CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8305.90 - Other, including parts As specified for split subheading
ex 8305.90
(a)-- Parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8305.90
(b)-- Other [ CTH (US) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL)
(MAL) (PHI) ]Submitted to CRO for decision
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[ 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 orsimilar frames, of base
metal; mirrors of base
metal.As specified for subheadings
8306.10 - Bells, gongs and the
likeCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Statuettes and other
ornaments :
8306.21 -- Plated with precious
metal[ CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX)
(MAL) ]Submitted to CRO for decision
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[ CTH ; orManufacture 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
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8306.29 -- Other [ CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX)
(MAL) ]Submitted to CRO for decision
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[ CTH ; orManufacture in which the value of any
materials of the same heading used does notexceed 50% of the ex-works price of the
product. (EC) ]Issue: 8
[ CTSH  (CAN) ]
8306.30 - Photograph, picture
or similar frames; mirrorsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
83.07 Flexible tubing of base
metal, with or without
fittings.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8307.10 - Of iron or steel As specified for the heading
8307.90 - Of other base metal
83.08 Clasps, frames with clasps,
buckles, buckle-clasps,
hooks, eyes, eyelets and the
like, of base metal, of a
kind used for clothing,
footwear, awnings,
handbags, travel goods orother made up articles;
tubular or bifurcated
rivets, of base metal; beads
and spangles, of base metal.As specified for subheadings
8308.10 - Hooks, eyes and
eyelets[ CTH. (JPN) (COL) (EC) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
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[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (CH)] Issue: 9
8308.20 - Tubular or bifurcated
rivets[ CTH. (JPN) (COL) (EC) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
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[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (CH)] Issue: 9
8308.90 - Other, including
partsAs 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
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[ CTSH (US) (MEX) ] Issue: 9
[ CTSHS (CAN) ]
83.09 Stoppers, caps and lids
(including crown corks,
screw caps and pouringstoppers), capsules for
bottles, threaded bungs,
bung covers, seals and
other packing accessories,
of base metal.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8309.10 - Crown corks As specified for the heading
8309.90 - Other
83.10 Sign-plates, name-plates,
address-plates and similar
plates, numbers, letters and
other symbols, of basemetal, excluding those of
heading No. 94.05.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/41
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83.11 Wire, rods, tubes, plates,
electrodes and similar
products, of base metal orof metal carbides, coated or
cored with flux material, of
a kind used for soldering,
brazing, welding or
deposition of metal or ofmetal carbides; wire and
rods, of agglomerated base
metal powder, used for
metal spraying.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
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Issue: 10
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (CAN) (MAL) ]
8311.20 - Cored wire of base
metal, for electric arc-
welding[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
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Issue: 10
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (CAN) (MAL) ]
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
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Issue: 10
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (CAN) (MAL) ]
8311.90 - Other, including
partsAs specified for split subheading
ex 8311.90
(a)-- Parts [ CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (CAN)
(MAL) ]Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
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ex 8311.90
(b)-- Other [ CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
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Issue: 10
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[ CTSHS (CAN) (CH) ]