WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/RO/45/Add.9/Rev.2
16 November 2001
(01-5823)
Committee on Rules of Origin
INTEGRATED NEGOTIATING TEXT FOR THE
HARMONIZATION WORK PROGRAMME
CHAPTERS 28-40 (CHEMICAL PRODUCTS)
Note by the Secretariat
Revision
1. At its meeting on 10 May 1996, the Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) decided to establish
an Integrated Negotiating Text (INT) for the Harmonization Work Programme.  The first INT was
circulated in document G/RO/W/13 (24 Ma y 1996), and had been periodically updated
(G/RO/W/13/Rev.1-3, G/RO/W/13/Rev .3/Add.1 and 2).  A further consolidated INT was circulated in
document G/RO/41(3 September 1999), and has al so been periodically updated (JOB(99)/5869,
JOB(99)/7617, JOB(00)/1573, JOB(00)/323 0, JOB(00) /5207 and JOB(00)/7194).
2. The attached document is the latest update of the negotiating text for Chapters 28-40 and
reflects the progress made by the CRO in September/October 2001.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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ISSUES FOR DECISION:  CHAPTERS 28 THROUGH 40
This document combines all issues referred by the TCRO to the CRO.  The annexed tables set
out all proposed rules for these issues as well as all Basket 1 decisions.
It is to be noted that Issue n° 4 refers also to Chapter 39; Issue n° 5 refers also to Chapters 39
and 40; and Issue n° 7 refers also to Chapter 39.
The Committee on Rules of Origin is invited to decide whether the products resulting from
processes described below have undergone their last substantial transformation.
ISSUE No. 1: MIXING OF TWO OR MORE CONSTITUENTS TO PRODUCE A
MEDICAMENT CLASSIFIED IN HEADING 30.03.
OPTION A:
1. Substantial transformation always takes place as a result of processes in which: (1) input materials
from outside heading 30.03 become classifiable in the heading; or (2) input materials classified within
heading 30.03 undergo mixing operations which satisfy the general mixtures rule of origin applicable
to goods of the chemical sector, even if the resulting good remains classified in heading 30.03.  The
mixing and blending operations which take place in the pharmaceutical sector are always highlycontrolled, deliberate and complex.  Because of the complexity of these operations, carried out to
produce goods with new properties for new uses, it may be concluded that any good produced under
standards set forth in the mixtures rule is a new good which has been substantially transformed.
There is no need to introduce an additional dist inction between constituents and active ingredients,
nor is there a need to insist on a distinction be tween intermediate goods and goods ready for putting
up in measured doses.  The change of tariff heading and general mixtures rules fully express the last
substantial transformation carried out on the goods in question.
(EC)(CH)(COL)(IND)(JPN)(PHI)(CAN)(HK)
Australia's preferred option remains Option A, as the mixing and blending operations
performed in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals  result in the substantial transformation of
the good because the     resultant mixture has physical or chemical characteristics which are
different from the starting materials.  That said, however, Australia could move to supportOption B, as long as the wording provided that the resulting mixture is a medicinal formulation
ready for putting up into measured doses or for re tail sale. That is, in order for Australia to be
able to support Option B, it would need to reco gnise that the mixing of active ingredients with
inactive ingredients in some cases does confer  particular properties on the resulting mixture
that are substantially different from the original starting materials.
OPTION B:
2. Under this option, there are two contexts in which origin can be conferred as a result of a mixing
or blending operation.  The first is where two or more active ingredients are mixed.  In such a case theactive ingredients impart active therapeutic propertie s to the mixture.  Thus origin would always be
conferred.  In the second case an active ingredient is blended with one or more inactive ingredients.
These inactive ingredients do not contribute to the therapeutic properties of the mixture.
Nevertheless, the rule would allow origin to be conferred as a result of the addition of these inactive
ingredients provided that the resulting mixture is a medicinal formulation suitable for putting up inmeasured doses or for retail sale.  Such a complete formulation is considered to be a new product in
comparison with the input materials.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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3. Unlike Option A, this approach does not permit the mixing of an active ingredient with an
inactive ingredient, such a flavor or sugar, where the resulting mixture is not a medicament ready for
putting up.  Such a mixture is not really a medicament at all; it is merely an intermediate mixture that
will be used in producing a medicament.  The making of such a mixture is not origin conferring.
(BRA)(MEX)(US)(EGY)
Relevant HS Codes:
30.03 - Medicaments (excluding goods of headin g No. 30.02, 30.05 or 30.06) consisting of two or
more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in
measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
ISSUE No. 2:  PUTTING UP OF MEDICAMENTS INTO MEASURED DOSESOPTION A:4. The production of tablets, capsules, granules, or other administrable forms of medicaments, such
as in diffusion, dissolution, osmotic and other systems, are highly complex operations performedunder controlled conditions which result in new products which have been substantially transformed.
The active ingredients of these products are unusable and even dangerous to the patient unless
attenuated by excipients, binders and other substances.  Pharmaceutical dosage forms are produced
under stringent conditions and are designed to meet pre-defined specifications not met in the starting
bulk medicaments.  Unlike bulk medicaments, the fini shed dosage forms render medicaments safe for
human consumption at pre-defined concentration of active or potent ingredients (as determined by
appropriate pre-clinical tests such as acute and chronic toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and
teratogenicity).  The finished dosage forms are of a quality suitable for human consumption and are
efficacious for intended therapeutic or prophylactic purposes at prescribed dosage.  The finished
products classified in heading 30.04 are not at all comparable to the starting materials classified inother headings.  The transformation of a medicament classified under heading 30.03 to a medicament
classified under heading 30.04 is not only a question of dosage.  The complex processes which result
in the galenic form are essential for the administration of medicaments to humans and animals.  A rule
of change of tariff heading to heading 30.04 from heading 30.03 is sufficient to express the substantial
transformation which takes place when medicame nts are put up in measured doses. (AUS) (CH)
(IND) (PHI) (HK)
OPTION B:
5. Putting up medicaments in dosage form does not, by itself, result in changes in the character of
the medicaments which should be considered as origin conferring.  Changes between the relevant
tariff headings, from the mixed medicaments of heading 30.03 to mixed medicaments in dosage form
of heading 30.04, can take place as a result of dosaging operations alone.  This tariff change shouldnot be treated as origin conferring unless it is also accompanied by mixing operations which satisfy
the conditions for mixtures set out in the rules for Chapter 30.  A rule for mixed medicaments of
change of tariff heading to heading 30.04 except from heading 30.03; or change from heading 30.03 if
resulting from a mixing operation in accordance with the Chapter Note on mixtures would express
this origin principle.  In addition, changes from unmixed goods (e.g., of Chapters 28 or 29) tounmixed medicaments in dosage form of heading 30.04 can take place by dosaging operations alone.
A rule for unmixed medicaments of change of tariff  heading except as a result solely of putting up in
measured doses would express this origin principle.
Other Considerations:G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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6. It is noted that heading 30.04 includes goods which have been put up in packings for retail sale.
The Technical Committee is in agreement that notwithstanding the application of any other rule of
origin for heading 30.04, putting up medicaments in p ackings for retail sale cannot, by itself, result in
substantial transformation. (BRA ) (EC) (JPN) (MEX) (US) (CAN)
Relevant HS Codes:
30.04  - Medicaments (excluding goods of head ing No. 30.02, 30.05 or 30.06) consisting of mixed or
unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or
packings for retail sale.
ISSUE No. 3: PUTTING UP OF OPACIFYING PREPARATIONS FOR X-RAY
EXAMINATIONS AND DIAGNOSTIC REAGENTS INTO MEASURED DOSES
OPTION A:7. The production of these goods requires pharmaceutical operations carried out under controlled
conditions.  The products are administered normally by injection or oral ingestion and, as such, must
meet stringent requirements for safety and efficacy.  The products classified in subheading 3006.30
include both unmixed goods put up in measured doses and products consisting of mixtures of two ormore ingredients.  The goods put up in dosage form may be undergo a mixing operation or other
significant processing such as purification, standardization, or milling and emulsifying operations
before they become classifiable in this subheading.  It is difficult to conceive of a good of another
tariff heading which would become classifiable in this subheading solely as a result of putting up in
dosage form.  In other words, the goods of this subheading are classified here, whether or not they areput up in dosage form.  Thus, a rule of change to this subheading from any other tariff heading is
sufficient to express the last substantial transformation which is performed in producing the goods of
this subheading. (AUS) (IND) (JPN) (PHI)
OPTION B:
8. Putting up the goods of this subheading into measured doses does not, by itself, result in
substantial transformation.  Included among the goods classified in subheading 3006.30 are products
which are not mixed, but which merely are goods of other headings put up in measured doses.  For
this reason, a limitation on the rule of change to this subheading from any other tariff heading is
necessary to exclude those changes from other tariff headings which take place by putting up in doses
alone. (EC), (US) (CAN)(MEX)
Relevant HS Codes:
3006.30 - Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations; diagnostic reagents designed to be
administered to the patient.
References:
Doc. 41.602 (Secretariat’s Basket 2 working document)Doc. 41.187, Annexes D/1 & D/2 (Report of the 6th Session)
Doc. 41.759 (Contribution by Switzerland)
Doc. 41.723 (Contribution by Singapore)
Doc. 41.607 (Contribution by Switzerland)
Doc. 41. 649 (Contribution by the United States)
ISSUE No. 4: PRODUCTION OF CHEMICALS HAVING INCREASED PARTICLE SIZE
(GRANULATION, PELLETIZING, EXTRUSION, ROTO FORMING AND FLAKING); FOR
CHAPTER 30, PRODUCTION OF GOODS HAVING CHANGED PARTICLE SIZEG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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OPTION A:  Yes
9. Crude solid chemicals from synthesis are normally in the form of powders with a very broad
particle size distribution. In this form, they generally cannot be used by the processing industry, as
they also contain very small particles (below 50 microns) behaving as dust.
This dust prevents a product from its intended use:
- causing inaccurate, unreproducible, uneven dosing rates and clogging of pneumatic lines.- because of requirements of industrial hygiene (acute toxicity, inducing asthmatic reactions,
lung cancer, etc.)
- creating safety hazards due to dust explosions
10. Such a good, if possessing the intrinsic chemical characteristics for the intended purpose but
being prevented from its use because of its dusting behaviour, will find its due place in the market by
physical modification, i.e. by significantly increasing its particle size and radically eliminating smallparticles (below 100 microns).
11. The technologies being developed for increasing th e particle size of chemicals have to take into
account the chemical and physical characteristics of the good to be modified, such as thermal stability,
melting range, its depressability by third components, etc., and the permanence of the elimination of
dust to be achieved.
12. Depending on the product’s purpose and the properties of the chemical compound or mixture, the
choice of technology to be used for its increase in particle size may vary. Today most commonly in
use are:
- Granulation in spray dryers (including those with fluidized bed)
- Pelletizing (forms a coating by slight melting of surface)- Extrusion (after melting)
- Rotoforming or prilling (after melting)
- Flaking (after melting)
13. Products with intrinsically valuable chemical characteristics, but being prevented from their use
by detrimental (mean) particle size, particle size distribution or surface area can be physically
modified into valuable products, by the controlled increase of particle size.  Such increase of particlesize represents a substantial transformation, which should confer origin.
14. The substantial transformations which result from these operations should be reflected in a
Chapter Note which specifies that modifications in particle size, as opposed to reductions in particle
size only, are to be considered as origin conferring.  (CH)(SG)(AUS)(BRA)
15. For Chapters 30 the unresolved issue is slightly different.  For this Chapter the unresolved issue is
whether there is a need for a Chapter Note concerning changes in particle size of any kind, i.e.,
increases or reductions.  The milling, grinding, granulation, micronizing,  pelletizing, extrusion,
rotoforming and flaking operations performed on the goods of Chapter 30 results in new chemical and
performance characteristics and should be considered origin conferring.
OPTION B:  NoG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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16. The production of chemical goods having increased particle size  is a finishing operation
performed for ease of handling resulting in no changes in essential chemical characteristics.  (EC)
(JPN)(US)(CAN)(THA)(IND)(COL)(EGY)
17. For Chapter 30 it is concluded that no particle size rule is appropriate. (EC, JPN, US).
18. In particular, it is noted that for the goods of Chapter 30 it is not a common practice to reduce the
particle size since the process will deteriorate the chemical quality and purity which quickly shorten
their shelf life.  Mixing and blending are commonly utilized only in compounding to produce
medicines for patients (not milling, grinding and micronizing).  Although reduction in particle size is
an acceptable rule for other chapters, it is not appropriate for Chapter 30 (or Chapter 29) where the
purity and quality of the goods is of major concern.  For Chapter 30 reduction in particle size should
not be considered origin conferring.  (THAI)
Relevant HS Codes:
Chapters 28, 29, 30, 32, 38 & 39
ISSUE No. 5:  MIXTURES AND BLENDS - ADDITION OF DILUENTSOPTION A:  Yes19. The present rule on mixtures and blends of chemicals provides that the deliberate and
proportionally controlled mixing or blending (including dispersing) of materials to conform to
predetermined specifications, resulting in a good having physical or chemical characteristics relevant
to the purposes or uses of the good and are different from the input materials confers origin.  Thismeans that whatever the materials used, if it is carried out in deliberate and proportionally controlled
conditions and fulfil the conditions required, the process described above is a substantial
transformation.
20. The addition of a diluent alone to a chemical or a pre-mix, in deliberate and proportionally
controlled conditions, may constitute the critical aspect of a mixing and blending operation and can
result in physical or chemical characteristics relevant to the purposes or uses of the good which are
different from those of the input materials.  In many instances, the addition of a non-active substance
to pure chemicals or pre-mixes containing active substances is crucial in the overall manufacturing
process to achieve the required physical and chemical characteristics for the product.
21. For example, ammonium nitrate (3102.30) cannot be used in a pure form because of its high level
of activity. In many cases, it has to be mixed with inactive substances, such as calcium carbonate, in
specified and controlled conditions, in order to make it suitable for use as a fertilizer. In Chapter 32,the shade, colour strength, solubility, etc. determine the nature of a colouring matter or a synthetic or
chemically modified solution.  These properties can be modified or improved by standardization
processes or adding one or more materials such as plasticizers, accelerators, retarders, etc., in order to
fulfil the specifications and needs of the final user.  In other sectors, such as in Chapter 38, one can
find pre-mixes and preparations ready-for-use (insecticides, fongicides, disinfectants, etc.).  Pre-mixesare intermediate preparations which need to be further worked to obtain final products.  If the addition
of a diluent makes this pre-mix applicable for a specific use, then it should confer origin.
22. Lastly, rules of origin should be coherent, at least in defined sectors. Regarding medicaments of
heading 3003 (see issue 1 in doc. 41.847 – first referral to the CRO), most delegations agree that the
addition of an inactive substance to a chemical of Chapter 29 in order to obtain a medicament ofheading 3003 confers origin.  For another delegation, it would be regarded as substantial if it results in
a medicinal formulation suitable for putting up in measured doses or for retail sale.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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23. Given that preparations of Chapters 31 to 38 usually possess the essential character which is
relevant to their function or use (surface-active preparations, fertilizing preparations, colouring
preparations, etc.), and are in many cases ready for use, the same approach as for medicaments should
be followed.
24. Regarding the decision for Chapters 28 and 29, the mixtures and blends rule in these Chapters
represents a compromise position by Members and it was explicitly written in the working draft of
23 April 1998 and verbally reitered in the Technical Committee that this rule, established for
chemically defined compounds, should not prejudice the positions of Members on this rule for
subsequent chemical Chapters, which cover mainly preparations.  The rule adopted for Chapters 28
and 29 cannot be viewed as a precedent which will have an impact on unresolved issues dealing with
other unrelated products classified in  different headings.  (CH, EC, SG)
OPTION B:   No
25. In the context of mixing and blending it is the combination of different materials to produce new
products which should be considered to result in substantial transformation of the input materials.
Dilution alone, which might include the addition of liquids or solids, does nothing to change theessential character of the primary input material s, but merely serves to put them into a less
concentrated state.  The performance characteristics of the primary materials are established before
dilution, which serves the purpose merely of facilitating usage but does not create new goods.  The
Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends should exclude dilution alone.  It has been agreed by the TCRO
that the addition of diluents only to goods of Chapters 28 and 29 would not constitute an originconferring mixture.    (US, JPN, CAN, AUS).
Relevant HS Codes:
Chapter 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40
ISSUE No. 6:  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER NOTES FOR CHAPTER 33OPTION A:  Yes
26. The full range of Chapter Notes applies for the goods of Chapter 33.
OPTION B:  No
27. The chemical reaction rule is not relevant for Chapter 33 because the products covered are not
pure chemicals, but rather preparations.  Regarding essential oils, they are mainly concerned by
separation processes (isolation of several materials in order to obtain another mixture- see issue n° 7)
rather than by purification.  The reduction in particle size or separation of isomers are not relevant
here: in the first case, it is only carried out for purposes of presentation of the product.
28. Regarding the rule on mixtures, headings 33.03 to  33.07 are finished products already formulated.
These products are rarely further worked because they would be polluted by the addition of other
materials.  Moreover, the addition of a colouring matter to a cream or of a brilliance agent to a lipstick
would not modify their use characteristics.
29. Consequently, there is no need for Chapter rules regarding Chapter 33.  (EC, AUS)
Relevant HS Codes:
33.01 through 33.07G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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ISSUE No. 7: ADOPTION OF A CHAPTER NOTE ON SEPARATION PROCESSES FOR
CHAPTERS 33, 38 & 39
OPTION A:  Yes
Chapter 33:
30. For products of headings 3301 and 3302, a rule should be provided for deterpenation, refining and
separation of essential oils (these are the terms used in the industry concerned).
31. Regarding essential oils of heading 3301, deterpenation consists in removing the terpenic
constituants of the oils which alter their flavour.  Refining consists in removing the waxes contained
in concretes in order to obtain absolutes.  In th is case, the resulting essential oils are nearly pure
products.
32. For products of heading 3302, the separation process consist in isolating some constituants of
essential oils of heading 3301 : it can be covered by a change of heading rule.
Chapters 38 and 39:
33. Products of Chapters 38 and 39 are not covered by the purification rule because purification
consists in purifying one substance in order to obtain a pure product. On the contrary, after separation,
the resulting product remains a mixture from which one or more substances have been removed. The
separation process, carried out by extraction, refining, chromatography or any other treatment should
therefore apply to products of Chapters 38 and 39 which are not necessarily pure chemicals (e.g.headings 3801, 3803, 3805 , 3807).
34. The products concerned are clearly identified (nuclear grade graphite, refind tall oil, refined
sulphate turpentine oils, wood tar oils, wood creo sote and vegetable pitch obtained from wood tar).
35. The Chapter Note should provide (CH, EC, SG , AUS)(JPN for Chapter 38)(PHI for Chapter 39):
36. Separation, by chromatography, extraction, precipitation, (refining), or specific mechanical
treatments, is considered to be origin conferring  [provided that one of the following criteria is
satisfied:
i)  obtaining goods with specific molecular weight distribution;
ii) obtaining goods with specific purity;
[iii) obtaining goods with specific odoriferous characteristics;
iv) obtaining goods with specific flavouring characteristics;] or
v)  obtaining goods suitable for specific uses.]
OPTION B:  No37. The proposed Chapter Note should not be adopted.  The operations specified do not result in
substantial transformation because they consist in merely segregating elements in a mixture without
creating new properties.  The properties sought are already present in the materials used, and the
separation processes merely remove unwanted materials.  It also appears that their is significant
ambiguity in the proposal which leaves doubts as to its scope and could lead to difficulties of
administration.  There should be no such Chapter Note. (CAN, PHI, US).
Relevant HS Codes:
33.01 & 33.02G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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38.01, 38.03, 38.05, 38.07
39.01 through 39.14
ISSUE No. 8: PRODUCTION OF MIXTURES AND PREPARATIONS BASED ON SYNTHETIC
ORGANIC COLOURING MATTER OF SUBH EADING 3204.19 US ING COLOURING MATTER
AND PREPARATIONS OF SUBHEADINGS 3204.11 THROUGH 3204.17
OPTION A:  Yes
38. A change of classification from subheadings 3204.11 through 3204.17 to subheading 3204.19, or
from any other heading if the Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends is satisfied, is sufficient to reflect
the substantial transformation of the input materials into a new good identified in the Harmonized
System and classified in subheading 3204.19.  There can be a high degree of confidence that the
mixing operations which take place are expressed equally accurately by either the change of tariff
classification at the subheading level or by the Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends.  Under these
circumstances, the application of the rule would be facilitated for the user by allowing him to refer to
the tariff shift criterion alone, without the necessity to determine whether the requirements of the
Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends have been satisfied.
The rule should be:  (JPN, COL, NZ, CAN,  MEX, EGY, US, CH, SG, PHI, EC, KOR):
CTSH;  Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends applies to goods within the subheading
OPTION B:  Yes, provided
39. Considering that there cannot be any assurance that simple mixing and blending leading to
subheading 3204.19 can be excluded by a change of heading rule, a Chapter Note on mixtures and
blends would be more appropriate to reflect substantial transformation.  This approach will provide
the assurance that the resulting goods have in fact satisfied the relevant criteria for mixtures and
blending, i.e., that the new goods have acquired new physical or chemical characteristics which are
relevant to the purposes or uses of the good which are different from the input materials.
The rule should be:
CTH;  Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends applies to goods within the heading
Relevant HS Code:
3204.19
ISSUE No. 9: PRODUCTION OF PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS OF HEADING 33.03 BY
MIXING GOODS OF THE SAME HEADING  OR BY USING GOODS OF 33.01 OR 33.02
OPTION A:  Yes
40. The production of perfumes and toilet waters of heading 33.03 using essential oils and related
goods of heading 33.01 or using mixtures of odoriferous substances and related goods of heading
33.02 results in substantial transformation of the input materials which is reflected by a rule of changeof tariff heading without qualification.  Also, the production perfumes and toilet waters from
intermediate products classified in heading 33.03 in a manner which satisfies the Chapter Note on
Mixtures and Blends expresses the substantial transformation which the intermediate products
undergo.  The preparation of perfumes and toilet waters of heading 33.03, whatever the source
materials, results in new products with new commercial identities and characteristics, with or withouta change of tariff classification.  The Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends should apply for headingG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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33.03 so as to take account of the significant expertise required to achieve the desired results in the
finished products.
The rule should be:  (CH, EGY, SG, PHI):
CTH;  Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends applies to goods within the headingOPTION B:  Yes, except for dilutions and except for mixtures of perfumes or toilet waters
41. The perfumes and toilet waters of heading 33.03 derive their essential characters from the
odoriferous substances classified in headings 33.01 and 33.02.  If the production of perfumes and
toilet waters is accomplished by dilution alone substantial transformation does not take place.  The
Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends should not be applied to confer origin upon mixtures of
perfumes and toilet waters because the input materials do not impart any new odoriferous
characteristics to the new goods.
The rule should be (US)(CAN) :
CTH except from headings 33.01 or 33.02 when this change results from mere dilution (Chapter Note
on Mixtures and Blends not to apply).
OPTION C:  Yes, except for the mere addition of alcohol to odoriferous substances or to perfume
base and except for mixtures of perfume or toilet waters
42. The production of perfumes and toilet waters of heading 33.03 does not confer origin when the
process consists of the mere addition of alcohol to odoriferous substances (33.01) or to perfume base
(33.02). This is merely a dilution which does not change the essential characteristics of the input
materials and cannot be considered as the last substantial transformation.  On the other hand, the
mixing or blending of perfumes or toilet waters  of heading 33.03 is not a substantial transformation,
these goods being final products ready for consumption.  The mixing or blending of perfumes and
toilet waters would result, in many cases, in adulterated products.
The rule should be (EC):
CTH except from headings 33.01 or 33.02 when this change results from the mere addition of alcohol
to odoriferous substances or to a perfume base.
Relevant HS Code:
33.03
ISSUE No. 10: PRODUCTION OF:  BEAUTY OR MAKE-UP PREPARATIONS AND
PREPARATIONS FOR THE CARE OF THE SKIN (33.04); PREPARATIONS FOR USE ON THEHAIR (33.05) ; PREPARATIONS FOR OR AL OR DENTAL HYGIENE (3306.10 AND 33.06.90);
AND SHAVING PREPARATIONS AND OTHER PERFUMERY, COSMETIC OR TOILET
PREPARATIONS (33.07) USING OTHER PREPARATIONS CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME
RESPECTIVE HEADINGS
OPTION A:  Yes (using change of tariff classification and Mixtures Chapter Note)
43. Goods classified in subheadings of the respective headings are employed in the production of
other goods of the respective headings.  Also, the subheadings contain intermediate preparations
which are used in the production of goods classified in the same subheadings.  To express theG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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substantial transformations which result from such operations  both the change of classification at the
subheading level and the Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends should apply.
The rule should be (CH, SG, EGY, HK, PHI for 3306.90 and 33.07):
CTSH or the Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends
OPTION B:  Yes (for changes between and not within subheadings)
44. The preparations classified in the various subheadings are used in the production of goods
classified in different subheadings of the respective headings.  These operations result in substantial
transformation of the input materials.  There are no substantial transformations which take place as a
result of mixing and blending if no change of classification within the subheading takes place.
The rule should be (US, MEX, CAN, NZ, BRA, and JPN for 3306.10, COL for 3306.10, 3306.90 &
33.07):
CTSH with no Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends
OPTION C:  No
45. The preparations classified in the subheadings of the respective headings do not undergo
substantial transformation when used to produce goods classified in the same respective headings.
The preparations classified in these headings are final products which have been formulated and are
already regarded as beauty or hygiene preparations.  The fact that their use as base materials in the
manufacture of other products might imply a change in classification is not relevant: each subheading
covers a specific type of preparation which is not used in the manufacture of goods of other
subheadings.
The rule should be (EC, JPN for 33.04, 33.05, 33.07 & 3306.90, COL for 33.04 & 33.05, PHI for
33.04, 33.05 & 3306.90):
CTH with no Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends (EC proposes no such note for Chapter 33 as a
whole)
Relevant HS Codes:
33.04, 33.05, 3306.10, 3306.90, 33.07
ISSUE No. 11:  PRODUCTION OF DENTAL FLOSS FROM YARNOPTION A:  Yes
46. The production of yarn used to clean between the teeth, packed in individual retail packages
(dental floss) using yarn classified in Section XI of the Harmonized System results in substantial
transformation of the textile materials and should be considered as origin conferring.
The rule should be:
CTSH (CAN, COL, MEX, NZ, EGY, CH, PHI, EC)
CTH (EC, JPN, BRA)
OPTION B:  Yes, exceptG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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47. The production of dental floss can be accomplished by the simple operations of cutting textile
yarn to length and packaging it in individual retail packages.  These operations should not be
considered as resulting in the last substantial transformation of the textile yarn.
The rule should be (EC, JPN):
CTH, with the exclusion of mere cutting and packing of yarn of Section XI.
OPTION C:  No
48. Textile yarn is does not undergo substantial transformation when used to produce dental floss.
The dental floss should have the country of origin of the textile yarn.
The rule should be (US):
CTSH except from Chapter 54
Relevant HS Code Number:
3306.20
ISSUE No. 12: PRODUCTION OF FINISHED SOAP USING SOAP AND/OR OTHER SURFACE-
ACTIVE PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS OF HEADING 34.01
OPTION A:  Yes
49. Finished soap is a hardened product whose pr oduction may entail the use of soaps and other
organic surface-active agents of this heading.  When such operations involve blending, kneading and
shaping they result in substantial transformations and should be origin conferring.
The rule should be (SG) :
CTHS, provided the change is the result of blending, kneading and shaping.
OPTION B:  Yes, provided
50. The production of finished soaps using materials of heading 3401 is a substantial transformation if
the Chapter rule on mixtures is fulfilled.  Some finished soaps have specific characteristics such as
medicinal, abrasive properties, etc. which make them different from the starting materials.  The
Chapter rule therefore covers the manufacture of finished soaps from soap or other surface –active
preparations of heading 3401.  The rule should be (EC, JPN):
CTH, and Chapter rule on Mixtures and Blends understood to permit origin to be conferred by some
operations involving change within the heading
OPTION C:  No
51. The production of finished soap represents a change in form only and is not a substantial
transformation when input materials from within heading 34.01 are used.
The rule should be (CH, COL, US, MEX, CAN, EGY, PHI, NZ, BRA, AUS, KOR):
CTH, and Chapter rule on Mixtures and Blends understood to not to confer origin by reason of the
operations concerned.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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Relevant HS Code:
ex 34.01(b)
ISSUE No. 13: PRODUCTION OF PAPER, WADDING, FELT OR NON-WOVENS:
IMPREGNATED WITH SOAP OR DETERGENT OF HEADING 34.01; OR IMPREGNATEDWITH POLISHES OR CREAMS OF HEADING 34.05
OPTION A:  Yes
52. The impregnation of paper, wadding, felt or non- wovens with soap, detergent, polishes or creams
in order to obtain a finished good modifies the characteristics of the paper or textiles used, which
become a product suitable for industrial or other specific purposes (in hospitals, for travels, etc.).
These products have cleaning or polishing properties the supports used did not possess before
impregnation.  Moreover, this proposal, which in principal covers textile products, should be linked
with considerations regarding impregnation of textile fabrics, felt and non- wovens of Section XI.
The rule should be (EC, AUS, IND, CH):
CTHS
OPTION B:  No
53. These operations bring about a change in the m eans of application of the soaps, detergents,
polishes or waxes, but do not change their essential character.  Substantial transformation does not
take place.
The rule should be (COL, US, MEX, CAN, EGY, PHI, NZ, BRA JPN, KOR):
CTH
Relevant HS Codes:
ex 3401(a)
ex 34.05(b)
ISSUE No. 14: PRODUCTION OF SURFACE-ACTIVE PREPARATIONS OF SUBHEADINGS
3402.20 AND 3402.90 FROM INPUT MATERIALS OF ANY OTHER SUBHEADING
OPTION A:  Yes
54. The production of surface-active preparations usin g goods classified outside of these subheadings
always involves mixing operations which should be considered as origin conferring.
The rule should be (JPN, COL, NZ, CAN, BRA, PHI, KOR)
CTH or the mixtures Chapter Note;  or
(MEX, EGY, US, CH, SG, HK):
CTSH or the mixtures Chapter Note
These proposed rules are understood as having the same results.
OPTION B:G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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55. The production of surface-active preparations of subheadings 3402.20 and 3402.90 may involve
simple operations such as diluting a soap of he ading 3401 with an organic solvent without changing
the characteristics of the materials used. In order to exclude simple processes and given the existence
of a Chapter rule on mixtures, such a rule would be applicable for surface-active preparations, which
result from mixing together surface-active agents with other substances. 
The rule should be (EC):
A split of subheadings 3402.20 and 3402.90 with the Mixtures Chapter Note as the only rule for
surface-active preparations classified in these subheadings..
Relevant HS Codes:
3402.20, 3402.90
ISSUE No. 15: PRODUCTION OF EGG ALBUMIN, NOT DRIED, FROM EGGS OR FROM
DRIED EGG ALBUMIN
OPTION A:  Yes
56. Egg albumin, not dried, is a dis tinct product whose production, either from eggs or from dried
albumin, results in substantial transformation of the input materials.
The rule should be:
CTSH
OPTION B:  Yes, except from dried egg albumin
57. The production of egg albumin, not dried, from eggs  of Chapter 4 is a substantial transformation.
However, the production of this good from dried egg albumin represents merely a hydration process
which should not be origin conferring.
The rule should be (MEX):
CTSH except from subheading 3502.11
Or alternatively, with the same effect (COL,)
CTH
OPTION C:  No
58. Obtaining egg albumin, not dried, is effectively a matter of obtaining egg whites from eggs of
Chapter 4 and should not be recognised as substantial transformation.  Relatedly, obtaining egg
albumin, not dried from the dried good is a matter of mere hydration which also should not be
recognised.
The rule should be (EC, US, JPN, EGY, CH, CAN, NZ, PHI):
CTH, except from headings 04.07 or 04.08 (CTH excludes change from dried egg albumin of
subheading 3502.11)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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Relevant HS Code:
3502.19
Other Considerations:
59. A related issue, on the removal of eggs from their shells, has been forwarded to the Committee as
Issue No. 23 in Referral Document 42.146.
ISSUE No. 16: PRODUCTION OF INSTANT PRINT FILM USING PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER OF
HEADING 37.03
OPTION A:  Yes
60. The preparation of an instant print film is different from that of a normal film, because in this
case, there is no further processing after exposure: the development of the film takes place
immediately.  Consequently, the positive image plate and the chemicals for the image formation have
the be included during the manufacturing process.
61. The preparation process is the following: the reagents are made up from several chemical
ingredients, the chemical reaction taking from 7 to 18 hours.  This substance is prepared in small
paper envelopes which will be attached to individual flat photographic plate.  Then , the positive
sheet, the mask to form the environment of th e photograph, the chemicals and the film are added
together to create the instant print plate.  The plat es are then packed in special boxes together with a
metal string and a battery.
62. Such a process is not comparable to simple cutting and should be regarded as a substantial
transformation.
The rule should be (EC) (BRA, JPN, KOR, US):
CTH for subheading 3701.20 (instant print film in the flat)
CTH except from heading 37.01 for subheading 3702.20 (instant print film in rolls)
OPTION B:  No
63. The production of instant print films of heading 37.01 or 37.02 from photographic paper of
heading 37.03 results from minor operations including cutting to size and should not be regarded as
substantial transformation.
The rule should be (MEX):
CTH except from headings 37.02 or 37.03 for 3701.20
CTH except from headings 37.01 or 37.03 for 3702.20
Relevant HS Codes:
3701.20, 3702.20
ISSUE No. 17: PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC USES
USING OTHER CHEMICAL PREPARATIONS OF THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  YesG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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64. The Explanatory Notes for Heading 37.07 indicate that although some of the goods classified in
the heading are unmixed, others are obtained by mixing or compounding two or more substances for
photographic use.  It thus is appropriate to lay down origin criteria which would permit origin to be
conferred by mixing or blending operations, incl uding the mixing or blending of goods of this
heading.  The change of classification criterion alone is not sufficient to express these substantial
transformations.
The rule should be (CH) (EC)(HK)(JPN)(KOR)(US):
CTH or Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends
OPTION B:  No
65. Change within heading 37.07 is not substantial transformation; no Chapter Note on Mixtures and
Blends should be ap plied. (CAN) (BRA)(PHI)
Relevant HS Code:
37.07
ISSUE No. 18:  REFINING OF TALL OIL
OPTION A:  Yes
66. The refining of tall oil is a substantial transformation of crude tall oil.  Change from crude to
refined tall oil is origin conferring.  The refining processes used include distillation, solvent refining
and treatment with activated earths.
The rule should be (CH, EC, NOR, JPN, KOR,  BRA) :
Change from crude oil to refined oil is origin conferring
OPTION B:  No
67. Refined tall oil is a mixture of fatty acids and resin acids.  Refining tall oil involves removal of
certain impurities found in crude tall oil by simple processes such as solvent extraction or treatment
with activated earth.
The rule should be (US) (PHI)(CAN):
Change from crude to refined tall oil is not origin conferring
Relevant HS Code:
38.03
ISSUE No. 19: PRODUCTION OF GOODS OF HEADING 38.08 USING INPUT MATERIALS
CLASSIFIED WITHIN THE HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes68.
 Numerous formulations of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and disinfectants of 38.08 are
produced by mixing or blending intermediate pr eparations of adjacent subheadings.  These mixing
and blending operations using the intermediate preparations will always satisfy the Chapter Rule for
Mixtures and Blends; change of tariff classification at the subheading level is an alternative criterionG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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which also expresses these substantial transformations.  Given that this is so, it is preferable to invite
the user to rely in the first instance upon this cr iterion instead of being obliged to make a separate
determination of whether the particular mixing or blending operation satisfies the Chapter Rule.  Not
to provide the CTSH criterion would be inconsistent with the reality of the production operations
which take place for the goods of this heading.
The rule should be (SG):
CTSH
OPTION B:  Yes, provided
69. In general, the goods identified by the subheadings of heading 3808 are differentiated by use and
are either intermediate or ready-for-use preparations. Changes at the subheading level could take
place as a result of changes in applications alone, whereas changes to an intermediate preparations to
a finished product does not imply a change of classification (both goods are falling under the same
subheading)..  It is thus appropriate to require that, to the extent any goods are produced using goods
classified in the same heading, origin is conferred only if the operations satisfy the Chapter Note on
Mixtures and Blends or other relevant Chapter Notes.
The rule should be (EC, CAN, JPN, US, NZ, BRA, CH, MEX, IND):
CTH or Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends
ISSUE No. 20: PRODUCTION OF GOODS OF HEADING 38.09 USING INPUT MATERIALS
CLASSIFIED WITHIN THE HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes
70. The production of the finishing agents and dye carriers of heading 38.09 involves mixing or
blending intermediate preparations of adjacent subheadings.  These mixing and blending operations
using the intermediate preparations will always satisfy the Chapter Rule for Mixtures and Blends;
change of tariff classification at the subheading leve l is an alternative criterion which also expresses
these substantial transformations.  Given that this is s o, it is preferable to invite the user to rely in the
first instance upon this criterion instead of being obliged to make a separate determination of whether
the particular mixing or blending operation satisfies the Chapter Rule.  Not to provide the CTSH
criterion would be inconsistent with the reality of the production operations which take place for the
goods of this heading.
The rule should be (SG, US, KOR ) :
CTSH
OPTION B:  Yes, provided
71. In general, the goods identified by the subheadings of heading 3809 are differentiated by use and
are either intermediate or ready-for-use preparat ions.  Changes at the subheading level could take
place as a result of changes in applications alone, whereas changes to an intermediate preparations to
a finished product does not imply a change of classification (both goods are falling under the same
subheading).  It is thus appropriate to require that, to the extent any goods are produced using goods
classified in the same heading, origin is conferred only if the operations satisfy the Chapter Note on
Mixtures and Blends or other relevant Chapter Notes.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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The rule should be (EC, CAN, JPN, NZ, BRA, CH):
CTH or Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends
Relevant HS Code:
38.09
ISSUE No. 21: PRODUCTION OF GOODS OF HEADING 38.11 USING INPUT MATERIALS
CLASSIFIED WITHIN THE HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes
72. The production of the anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity
improvers and other preparations of heading 38.11 may entail mixing or blending intermediate
preparations of adjacent subheadings.  These mixing and blending operations using the intermediate
preparations will always satisfy the Chapter Rule for Mixtures and Blends; change of tariff
classification at the subheading level is an alternative criterion which also expresses these substantial
transformations.  Given that this is so, it is preferable to invite the user to rely in the first instance
upon this criterion instead of being obliged to make a separate determination of whether the particular
mixing or blending operation satisfies the Chapter Rule.  Not to provide the CTSH criterion would be
inconsistent with the reality of the production operations which take place for the goods of this
heading.
The rule should be (SG, KOR):
CTSH
OPTION B:  Yes, provided
73. In general, the goods identified by the subheadings of heading 3811 are differentiated by use and
are either intermediate or ready-for-use preparations. Changes at the subheading level could take
place as a result of changes in applications alone, whereas changes to an intermediate preparations to
a finished product does not imply a change of classification (both goods are falling under the same
subheading). It is thus appropriate, to ensure that the operations result in substantial transformation, to
require that for any goods produced using goods classi fied in the same heading, origin is conferred
only if the operations satisfy the Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends or other relevant Chapter
Notes.
The rule should be (EC, CAN, US, JPN, NZ, BRA, CH, MEX):
CTH or Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends
Relevant HS Code:
38.11
ISSUE No. 22: WORKING, POLISHING, OR COATING OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS DOPED
FOR USE IN ELECTRONICS
OPTION A:  Yes74. Doped chemical elements  in the form of cylinders or bars are classified in Chapter 28.  Their
cutting into discs or wafers followed in some cases  by polishing or coating with an epitaxial layer
result in a change to heading 3818. It is agreed that CTH would apply.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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75. Regarding doped chemical compounds , they are classified in heading 3818 whatever their form.
They can undergo the same processes as described above.  For coherence, it is then proposed to
consider that the cutting of cylinders or bars into discs or wafers also confers origin for doped
chemical compounds.
76. As far as polishing and coating with an epitaxial layer are concerned, these processes are carried
out in precised conditions for use in micro-electr onics.  The latter allows a mutual orientation of
crystals of different substances, due to close similitudes in combination of atoms in their common
face.  Polishing and coating should therefore be regarded as substantial transformations.  Substantial
transformation takes place when chemical compounds are worked into new forms (i.e., from discs into
wafers), or when they are polished and/or coated  with an epitaxial layer.  These operations entail
significant complexity and skill which result in micro-electronics products with new performance
characteristics.
The rule should be (EC, PHI, KOR, SG, CH):
CTH, or change within this heading following th e cutting into discs, wafers or similar forms,
polishing or coating with an epitaxial layer
OPTION B:  Yes
77. Agree with Option A that substantial transformation takes place.
The rule should be (SG):
[The CIF value of non-originating raw materials imported and used in the production does not exceed
75 % of the ex-factory price of the goods.  The method of calculating foreign content is as follows :
foreign content = CIF Value of Non-originating material x 100%  <  75%
Ex-factory price
where  Ex-Factory price =   total materials cost + direct labour costs + overheads costs + profits (SG)]
OPTION C:  No
78. The working, polishing or coating of doped chemical elements does not result in substantial
transformation.
The rule should be (JPN, US, CAN, MEX, NZ, TUR, IND, BRA):
CTHRelevant HS Code:
38.18
ISSUE No. 23: PRODUCTION OF ISOLATED ENZYMES AND ENZYME CONCENTRATES
FROM ENZYMES
OPTION A: Yes
79. Isolated enzymes and enzyme concentrates are derived from enzymes for specialized applications
such as pharmaceutical uses, food processing, textile production and paper manufacturing.  Various
techniques are employed to produce these goods.  Isolated enzymes may be produced by chemical orG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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non-chemical extraction, while concentrates also ma y be made by chemical or non-chemical means.
The goods produced are new goods created for pre-determined purposes and should be considered as
having undergone substantial transformation.
80. Change of tariff classification at the heading or subheading level is insufficient to express the
change from enzymes to isolated or concentrat ed enzymes because almost all of the changes
described take place within the subheadings without any change of tariff classification.  The rules at
the chapter level concerning purification and chemical reaction also are insufficient to cover all of the
ways in which the isolated and concentrated enzymes are produced.  It is therefore necessary to
provide for separate identification of isolated and concentrated enzymes so as to indicate in the rules
of origin that change from enzymes to these goods is origin conferring. The rule should be (US)
(PHI): CTHS
OPTION B: Yes, provided
81. The change from enzymatic concentrates to isolated enzymes or from isolated enzymes or
concentrates to prepared enzymes can be regarded as a substantial transformation insofar as chapter
rules are satisfied.
82. Isolated enzymes are actually obtained by isolation or purification of enzymes concentrates.
Chapter rule on purification is applicable to them.
83. Enzymatic concentrates are usually extracted from animal organs, plants, microorganisms or
culture-broths.  Lastly, prepared enzymes are obtained by dilution of concentrates or by intermixing
isolated enzymes or enzymatic concentrates.  Therefore, chapter rule on mixtures applies to these
products and CTH is the appropriate criterion for heading 35.07. (EC)
The rule should be:
CTH  (COL, CAN, NZ, EGY, EC, JPN, CH) or
CTSH  (MEX)
Relevant HS Code: 35.07ISSUE No. 24: SHOULD THE ADDITION, WHETHER OR NOT IN COMBINATION, OF
DILUENTS ONLY OR OF THE ADDITIVES ENUMERATED IN HS CHAPTER NOTE 1(F) AND
1(G) TO CHAPTER 29 FOR THE PURPOSES INDICATED THEREIN, BE DISREGARDED IN
DETERMINING THE ORIGIN OF THE GOOD?
OPTION A: Yes  (US)(CAN)(PHI)
84. For purposes of Chapters 30 to 38, the addition of the substances identified in Note 1 to Chapter
29 for the purposes identified therein is not origin conferring.
85. Note 1 to Chapter 29 identifies a number of substances which may be added to the products of
that chapter without changing the classification of the product.  This is due to the fact that the addition
of the substances is considered so minor with respect to the character of the good that the good retains
its identity as the original chemical product, even though mixtures are generally excluded from that
chapter.
86. For similar reasons the addition of such substances such as anti-dusting agents, or stabilizers for
the preservation or transport of the products of these chapters, or the addition of an odoriferousG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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substance or colouring agent simply to identify the products, are simply too minor in terms of the
effect on the goods to be considered origin conferring.  They are properly understood as minimal
operations or processes which should be disregarded for origin purposes.
OPTION B: No (EC, KOR)
87. During the 11th Session different chapter rules in the chemical chapters were adopted by the
Technical Committee as Basket 1.  After adopting these rules, a proponent of Option A put forward a
request to introduce "non-origin conferring processes"  for the chapters 28 to 38 as indicated in the
notes 1 (f)and (g) to Chapter 29.  The exclusions are mainly addressed to restrict the application of the
mixture rule.  Based on this request, the Technical Committee agreed to introduce certain minimal
operations identified in Note 1 to chapter 29 in the mixture rule of the chapters 28 and 29, reopening a
Basket 1 decision.  This decision was acceptable because in the chapters 28 and 29 are classified -with minor exceptions -chemically defined compounds.
88. Chapters 30 to 38 instead cover mainly preparations and mixtures which need the addition of
some components mentioned in Note 1 to chapter 29.  Some Members have therefore refused to
reopen the Basket 1 mixture rule for chapters 30 to 38 and have also refused to introduce further such
restrictions under a rule setting out on "non-origin conferring processes".
89. There must be no contradiction between the "non-origin conferring processes" and specific origin
conferring processes rules already agreed under Basket 1 Chapter rules.  The necessary specific
minimal operations have already been excluded from these specific chapter rules.
1
90. In addition, the proposal of "non-origin conferring processes" is linked with the template on
General Rule 5 on minimal operations and processes where similar concerns were expressed.
Relevant HS Codes:  Chapters 30-38
ISSUE NO. 25: PURIFICATION RESULTING IN A GOOD SUITABLE FOR NON-TOXIC USES
FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
OPTION A: Yes
91. In the chemicals sector the Technical Committee has generally seen fit to adopt a rule providing
that purification of a good is origin conferring.  Under the first part of the purification rule the
elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities confers origin.  In the second part of the
rule, presumably where less than 80 percent of the existing impurities might be removed, origin is
nevertheless conferred when the reduction or elimination of impurities results in a good suitable for
certain enumerated applications.
92. The reduction or elimination of impurities to produce a good suitable for non toxic uses for health
and safety should be included in the enumerated purification applications and, consequently, should
be considered as origin conferring.  This application differs from the enumerated pharmaceutical,
medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade uses. The standard of purification, which is being
                                                     
1 Examples:
Chemical reaction :   exclusion only of dissolving in water or other solvents, elimination of solvent including
solvent water, addition or elimination of water of crystallization.
Mixtures and blends : Chapters 28-29: exclusion of the addition of diluents only or additives enumerated in HS
Chapter Note 1(f) and 1(g) to Chapter 29 fo r the purposes indicated therein (precisely,
i.e. transportation and storage), to be disregarded in determining the origin of the good.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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achieved, is not necessarily found under the pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food
grade applications.  While a specific level of reduced toxicity necessary for safe use in human or
animal applications is the objective, the source of the standard may be a consumer safety agency,
private industry association or proprietary standard.  In all cases, however, the standard is objective.
Without the attainment of the specified standard the good is not suitable for its intended use.  A prime
example of the kind of good covered by this provision in the purification rule is children’s toys, which
must be meet precise standards of reduced toxicity for safe use.
93. The purification rule for the chemicals sector shou ld include a provision recognizing that origin is
conferred when the reduction or elimination of impurities results in a good suitable for non toxic uses
for health and safety. (THA)
OPTION B:  No
94. The proposed provision should not be included under the purification rule.  Given the lack of
world-wide defined standards of reduced toxicity for the goods and activities described, the
application of the rule will produce inharmonious resu lts.  What could constitute an origin conferring
purification operation in one country might be only a minimal operation in another.  Such outcomes
are not in keeping with the purposes of harmonization of non-preferential rules of origin.
95. Apart from this, there can be a high degree of confidence that most of the applications described,
if not all of them, are taken up in the existing provision covering purification for pharmaceutical,
medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances.  The proposed rule should not be included as
an origin conferring purification operation. (IND, EC, US, PHI, KOR, CH)
Relevant HS Codes:  Purification Rule for Chapters 28-35, 38-39.
ISSUE No. 26: CHAPTER NOTE ON CHEMICAL REACTION:  INCLUSION OF A
REQUIREMENT RELATING TO THE PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT OF THE MONOMER
UNITS WHICH MUST UNDERGO MODIFICATION.
OPTION A :Yes
96. The requirement that more than 30 percent by weight of the monomer units undergo a chemical
reaction is needed to reasonably ensure that the chemical reaction(s) which take place are, in fact
substantial and origin conferring.  Without such a requirement it is entirely possible that operations
could be performed which affect only the surface of the plastic material, e.g., by painting, coating, or
bonding, and consequently that a very small volume of the material is affected by the chemical
reaction.  The 30 percent standard is proposed because, from a technical point of view, this is the
minimum level of affected volume which can be identified by available methods of measurement.
The Chapter Note on Chemical Reaction should specify (CAN):
              The products are considered to have undergone a chemical reaction only if more than 30% by
weight of the monomer units in the total polymer content have undergone a modification which
results in the breaking of the bonds of the appendages to the main polymer chain and by forming new
intramolecular bonds or by altering the spatial arrangement of the atoms of the appendages.
97. Correspondingly, the rule of origin at the product-specific level should be:
CC or Chapter Rules (CAN)
              so that the applicable rule of  origin for any change between the relevant headings or
subheadings is the Chapter Note on Chemical Reaction or the Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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OPTION B : No
98. The proposed additional requirement for the Chapter Note on Chemical Reaction is not
appropriate.  In the context of the goods of Chapter 39, there are numerous operations which would
not satisfy the 30 percent requirement but which are the result of chemical reaction(s) and impart
essential new properties and performance characteristics which should be considered to confer origin.
99. More generally, there does not seem to be a justification for the 30 percent requirement for the
goods of Chapter 39 when no such requirement has been agreed or even proposed for the preceding
chapters in the chemicals sector.  After much consideration the Technical Committee agreed upon a
general definition of chemical reaction for the entire sector, having concluded that operations which
resulted in chemical reactions were reflective of substantial transformation of the goods.  The standard
definition of chemical reaction should be the Chapte r Note for chapter 39 as well.  (EC, SG, US, CH,
JPN, BRA, PHI).
100. Correspondingly, the rule of origin at the product-specific level should be:
CTSH (SG)
CTH (JPN, EC, CH, US, BRA, NZ)
Relevant HS Codes:
39.01 through 39.14
Reference:
Doc. 42.210 (CAN)
ISSUE No. 27 : CHAPTER NOTE ON MIXTURES AND BLENDS :  INCLUSION OF A
REQUIREMENT RELATING TO THE ALLOWABLE PERCENTAGE OF NON-ORIGINATING
POLYMERIC COMPONENTS
OPTION  A :  Yes
101. There is a need in Chapter 39, by reason of the nature of the rubber and polymeric materials
concerned, to ensure that the mixing or blending operations which are to be considered origin
conferring are, in fact, substantial.  For this purpose it is appropriate to require that a significant
proportion of the polymeric content of a good produ ced by mixing or blending originates in the
country where the mixing or blending takes place.  The Chapter Note should include the requirement
that no more than 60 percent by weight of the total polymeric component in the finished good
originates from a country other than the country where the blending occurred for origin to be
conferred upon the resulting good.  (CAN)
102. Correspondingly, the rule of origin at the product-specific level should be:
CC or Chapter Rules (CAN)
so that the applicable rule of origin for any chan ge between the relevant headings or subheadings is
the Chapter Note on Chemical Reaction or the Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends.
OPTION B : NoG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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103. The proposed requirement would be unduly restrictive and, moreover, difficult to administer
because identifying the required percentage of material would pose burdens upon Customs
Administrations and end users.  The Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends as used for other Chapters
in the Chemicals and related sectors is a sufficient alternative criterion for the goods of Chapter 39.  It
would ensure that origin is conferred when mixing or blending results in a good having physical or
chemical characteristics which are relevant to the purposes or uses of the good and are different from
the input materials.
              Correspondingly, the rule of or igin at the product-specific level should be:
CTSH (SG)
CTH (JPN, EC, CH, US, BRA, PHI, NZ)
Relevant HS Codes:
Chapter 39 (scope within the Chapter to be determined)
ISSUE No. 28 : SHAPING AND FURTHER PROCESSING OF SEMI-FINISHED ARTICLES OF
HEADINGS 39.16, 39.17, 39.19, 39.20 AND 39.21
OPTION A : Yes
104. Numerous operations performed upon goods of these headings result in substantial
transformation without change of classification. The operations concerned are: cold drawing, hand-
fabricating thermoforming, laminating, forming of vulcanized fibre, bonding of plastics and
machining.  These substantial transformations should be covered in a Chapter Note to provide as
follows: (EC, CH, PHI, KOR):
The following shaping and other processes on semi-finished articles in order to obtain finished articles
are regarded as substantial transformations:
Cold drawing, hand-fabricating thermoforming, laminating, forming of vulcanized fibre, bonding of
plastics, machining
105. In addition, a specific criterion should be provided regarding the coating of articles of
heading 3916 with an adhesive layer.  Indeed, for articles of heading 3919, a CTH rule is agreed,
which recognizes the coating of articles of other h eadings with auto-adhesive layers as substantial.
Given that articles of heading 3916 remain classified in the same heading after coating with an
adhesive layer, a specific rule should be elaborated for a change within the heading.
OPTION B: Yes (for lamination or reinforcement within headings 39.19 and 39.21)
106. The operations of laminating or reinforcing plastics with plastics or other materials results in
substantial transformation within headings 39.19 and 39.21.  However, the operations described in
Option A other than lamination or reinforcement do not result in substantial transformation, and there
should be no Chapter Note to this effect.  The rule at the heading level should be (US)
(BRA)(CAN)(NZ):
CTH: or Change within the heading to reinforced, laminated or supported material, provided
supplementary criteria are satisfied.
OPTION C: NoG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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107. No substantial transformation takes place when these operations are performed on plastics
goods of these headings.  The rule should be:
CTH
Relevant HS Codes:
39.16, 39.17, 39.19, 39.20, 39.21
ISSUE No. 29: VACUUM DEPOSITION OF METAL ON THE SURFACE OF PLASTICS OF
HEADINGS 39.20 AND 39.21
OPTION A: Yes
108. The treatment of plastics by the vacuum deposition of metal on their surfaces imparts highly
important anti-static properties which make the plastics suitable for wrapping or holding certain
goods.  The technical process carried out is the following :  Individual parts are held on rotating
supports, sheets on reeling mechanism, in high-vacuum tanks. There they are coated with a 0.1 to 1
µm thick layer of metal, which has been volatilized by electrical heating.  Above 0.2 µm the metallic
coating becomes opaque. Gas-producing ( plastizier-containing) plastics require a primer lacquer while
mirror like thin metallic coatings need a protecting lacquer.  Thicker layers may be added by
electroplating . The parts have to be immersed in etching baths to chemically roughen up the surface;
the roughened surfaces are activated in baths containing solutions of noble metal salts so that firmly
cohering copper coatings can be precipitated from copper baths onto the plastic surfaces without
current.  These are then further coppered, nickelled or chromed to the desired layer thickness by
electroplating.
109. As metallized films or sheets have new properties (effective antistatic action, important for
packing electronic goods; mirror quality) and do not necessarily undergo a change of classification, a
supplementary criterion is therefore proposed for products of headings 3920 and 3921.  The rule
should be (EC, CH, IND, PHI, JPN) (CAN)(KOR)(NZ):
CTH or change within the heading following the vacuum deposition of metal on the surface of
plastics.
OPTION B: No
110. Vacuum deposition of metals does not result in substantial transformation of plastics.  The
coatings in question are of the thinnest possible kind, often used to decorate or impart shine to make
the good have the appearance of a metal good.  The rule should be (US, BRA ):
CTH
Relevant HS Codes:
39.20, 39.21
Reference:
42.348 (EC)
ISSUE No 30: ASSEMBLY OF GOODS OF HEADINGS 39.25 AND 39.26 USING GOODS
CLASSIFIED WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE HEADINGS
OPTION A: YesG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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111. Given that the goods used in the assembly of the goods of these headings, including parts and
components of these articles, may be classified within the same headings, it is appropriate to provide
that the assembly of articles from parts results in substantial transformation.  The rule should be (US,
CAN, IND, KOR, PHI, CH (for 39.25)):
CTH or assembly of articles from parts or components classified within the heading.
OPTION B: No112. Assembly of parts into articles of headings 3925 and 3926 is not a substantial transformation.
The articles covered in these headings are either composed of a small number of parts (reservoirs and
other containers, office or school supplies) or assembled by the end user (doors and windows and their
frame). The rule should be: (EC, JPN, BRA)
CTH
N.B. : The TCRO has agreed that the rule of origin for the goods of subheading 3926.20 (articles of
apparel and accessories) will be the rule agreed by the Committee on Rules of Origin for textile
articles of apparel.
Relevant HS Codes:
39.25, 39.26
CHAPTER 40ISSUE NO.31: CHAPTER NOTE ON MIXTURES AND BLENDS :  INCLUSION OF A
REQUIREMENT RELATING TO THE ALLOWABLE PERCENTAGE OF NON-ORIGINATING
POLYMERIC COMPONENTS
OPTION  A :  Yes
113. There is a need in Chapter 40, by reason of the nature of the rubber and polymeric materials
concerned, to ensure that the mixing or blending operations which are to be considered origin
conferring are, in fact, substantial.  For this purpose it is appropriate to require that a significant
proportion of the polymeric content of a good produ ced by mixing or blending originates in the
country where the mixing or blending takes place.  The Chapter Note should include the requirement
that no more than 60 percent by weight of the total polymeric component in the finished good
originates from a country other than the country where the blending occurred for origin to be
conferred upon the resulting good.  (CAN)(NZ)
OPTION B : No
114. The proposed requirement would be unduly restrictive and, moreover, difficult to administer
because identifying the required percentage of material would pose burdens upon Customs
Administrations and end users.  The Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends as used for other Chapters
in the Chemicals and related sectors is a sufficient alternative criterion for the goods of Chapter 40.  It
would ensure that origin is conferred when mixing or blending results in a good having physical or
chemical characteristics which are relevant to the purposes or uses of the good and are different from
the input materials. (EC, SG, US, CH, JPN, BRA).
Relevant HS Codes:
Chapter 40 (scope within the Chapter to be determined)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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ISSUE NO. 32: PRODUCTION OF RUBBER IN SMOKED SHEETS, TECHNICALLY
SPECIFIED RUBBER, AND OTHER NATURAL RUBBER IN FORMS USING RUBBERS
CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes115. The production of rubbers of subheadings 4001.21, 4001.22 or 4001.29 results in substantial
transformation of the products of other subheadings in heading 40.01 and is deemed origin conferring.
While there is a pattern for some ot these rubbers that they are normally produced in the country in
which the raw material - latex - is obtained, it is also that case that there is cross-border activity in
which non-originating input materials are used  to produce goods of subheadings 4001.21, 4001.22
and 4001.29.  The production process often involves significant mixing and blending operations.  Sothat the rule at the product-specific level is cons istent with the origin outcome when a Chapter Note
on mixtures and blends is applied, the origin  rule proposed is: “CTS H” (CAN)(MEX)(SG)(US)
(NZ)(JPN)(KOR).
OPTION B: No
116. All types of rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip of heading 40.01 are products
wholly obtained in one country.  There is no substantial transformation which takes place when
rubber of one subheading is used to produce rubber in another form classified in the same heading.
The origin rule should be:  “The origin of the goods shall be the country in which the goods of this
heading are obtained in their natural or unprocessed state“.  (EC, IND)
Relevant HS Codes:
4001.21, 4001.22, 4001.29
Reference Document:
41.504 (SG)
ISSUE No. 33: PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC RUBBER PLATES, SHEETS OR STRIP OF
HEADING 40.02 FROM LATEX CLASSIFIED IN THE SUBHEADINGS OF 40.02
OPTION A: Yes
117. For products of subheadings 4002.11 to 4002.70, the origin rule of “CTH” is appropriate and
sufficient to express substantial transformation as the input products are classified in other headings.
However, is it considered that a change to plates, sheets or strip of one of these subheadings from
latex of the same subheading also involves significant processing to produce new products of different
characteristics, forms and uses.
118. To reflect this change which is deemed origin-conferring, the origin rule “CTH” for
subheading 4002.11 to 4002.70 should be modified to read “CTH; or change to plates, sheets or strip
of this subheading from latex of the same subheading”. (KOR, PHI)
OPTION B: No
119. The change from synthetic rubber latex to synthetic rubber plates, sheets or strip is not a
substantial transformation.  The rule should be:
CTH (CAN, NZ,  EC, US, CH) (JPN) (BRA)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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Relevant HS Codes:
4002.19; 4002.20; 4002.31; 4002.39; 4002.49; 4002.49; 4002.60; 4002.70; 4002.99
ISSUE NO. 34: PRODUCTION OF GOODS OF HEADING 40.05 FROM OTHER PRODUCTS OF
THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A: Yes
120. Changes among products of the same heading may involve significant processing and are
therefore origin-conferring.  For example, plates, sheets and strip (subheading 4005.91), consisting of
textile fabrics not more than 50% by weight, are produced by combining textile fabrics with
compounded rubber (subheading 4005.10) through calendering, “gumming” or both processes.  The
origin rule proposed for products of this heading is :
“CTSH”.   (CH)(KOR)
OPTION B: No
121. The products of heading 40.05 are obtained thr ough compounding of natural rubber, synthetic
rubber, etc. with or without mineral oils or other ingredients.  Resulting from such processing, the
input products have been substantially changed to form a new and different product.  As the input
materials and the resultant products are classified in different headings, “CTH” is therefore an
appropriate origin rule to express the substantial transformation so caused. (JPN) (US)
(EC)(NZ)(MEX)(CAN)
Relevant HS Code:
40.05
ISSUE NO. 35: CONVERSION OF UNVULCANISED RUBBERS IN FORMS (FOR EXAMPLE,
RODS, TUBES AND PROFILE SHAPED PRODUCTS) INTO ARTICLES OF UNVULCANISED
RUBBER (FOR EXAMPLE, DISCS AND RINGS)
122. Heading 40.06 refers to unvulcanised rubber in forms (e.g., rods, tubes and profile shapes)
and articles thereof. These products are grouped into two subheadings:
4006.10 - ”Camel-back“ strips for retreading rubbers tyres
4006.90 - Other
OPTION A: Yes
123. The conversion of products of subheading 4006.10 from input products of subheading
4006.90 represents a substantial transformation and is origin-conferring.  The origin rule proposed is
“CTSH”.  (MEX)(US)(PHI)(KOR)
124. In respect of subheading 4006.90, it covers both (a) unvulcanised rubber in the forms of rods,
tubes and other profile shapes and (b) articles other than those of subheading 4006.10.  A change from
(a) to (b) or vice versa is also deemed origin-conferring.  The origin rule proposed is :
“CTSHS”. (MEX)(US)
OPTION B: NoG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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125. The conversion of unculvanised rubber in whatever forms to articles thereof is effected
through simple operations and cannot therefore be taken as origin-conferring.  Substantial
transformation is deemed to have occurred only when the goods of heading 40.06 were made from
products of other headings.  The origin rule proposed is :
“CTH”.  (JPN) (EC) (NZ) (BRA)
OPTION C: No
126. Substantial transformation is only deemed  to have occurred under the following
circumstances:
(a)         A change to products of heading 40.06 from material of any other heading, except from
heading 40.05 which covers compounded rubber, unculvanised, in primary forms or in plates,
sheets or strip; or
(b)         A change from products of heading 40.05, p rovided that the Chapter Note on Mixtures and
Blends has been met.
127. The origin rule proposed for the products is  as follows: “CTH, except from heading 40.05; or
a change to this heading from heading 40.05, provided that the Chapter Note on Mixtures and Blends
is met.”  (CAN)
Relevant HS Codes:
4006.10, ex 4006.90 (a), ex 4006.90 (b)
ISSUE NO. 36: CHANGE WITHIN HEADING 40.08
OPTION A: Yes
128. The above conversion entails a substantial transformation.  The origin rule proposed is :
“CTSH”. (CH) (PHI)
OPTION B: No
129. The conversion is too simple to bring about substantial transformation.  The rule proposed is :
 “CTH”: (JPN, US, NZ, CAN, MEX, EC)(BRA)
Relevant HS Code:
40.08
ISSUE NO. 37: ORIGIN CRITERIA FOR  USED PNEUMATIC TYRES (Use and Collection)OPTION A : Tariff Criteria; no substantial transformation by use or collection
130. The Philippine delegation cannot accept the application of the Ottawa language of the type
used for scrap and waste for used pneumatic tires of 4012.20 in the proposed text.
(1)         First , the Committee has agreed that using a product does not change its origin.  Thus the
origin of used tires is the same as new tires.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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(2)         Agreement in the use of the Ottawa language is only for products that fit the description of
waste and scrap - products which can no longer pe rform the purpose for which they were produced
and are fit only for disposal or recovery of raw materials.  Obviously, this does not apply to used tires
of heading 4012.20 since used tires can either be reused as tires or retreaded to perform their original
function.
(3)         It is noted that in the definition of wholly obtained goods, there is a bracketed paragraph (g),
for which no agreement has been reached to use the Ottawa language for articles collected.  But even
this bracketed text specifies that such articles are those which can no longer perform their original
function nor are capable of being restored or repaired.
(4)         It is pointed out by the proponents of Ottawa language for 4012.20 that the proposal is
attractive to them due to commercial reality.   I take this to mean that this will facilitate the trade of
those countries who collect used tires for export, and those who import them will not have to
determine separate origins for a shipment of collected tires.
(5)         However, t his is only one side of commercial reality in this case.  Since the term “used”
includes tires that are almost like new, a change of origin simply by collection in a third country could
nullify country-specific tariff measures to remedy unfair trade practices.  In addition, because terms
such as “used“ or “showing signs of appreciable wear “ are subjective, there is the probability that it
can be exploited to take advantage of tariff differentials that exist in some countries between new and
used tires.  To my delegation, this is also commerc ial reality which lead us not to accept the present
proposal.
(6)          It is pointed out that the decision on worn clothing of 63.09 justifies a similar decision on
used tires.  My delegation has a reservation on this.  First, since the 63.09 decision clearly is a
departure from the agreed use of the Ottawa language, its validity has yet to be tested in the review of
overall coherence to be undertaken by the CRO.  Our view therefore is that this decision should not be
used as a precedent.  Rather, individual cases should be examined taking the particular circumstances
of all Members.
(7)         The TCRO took the 63.09 decision also on the basis of “commercial reality”.  However, this
is one where all TCRO Members could agree to an exception on the Ottawa rule.  However, given
what I have explained we are not ready to join a similar consensus on used tires.  We maintain our
original position for a uniform rule on used tires of 4012.20 (CTSH except from heading 40.11
(PHI)).
OPTION B :  Criteria derived from Ottawa language
131. A practical approach is necessary for these goods.  While it could be accepted as a general
matter that use, as such, does not result in substantial transformation, it is a commercial reality that the
collection and international trade of used tyres is a substantial activity.  The tracking of the original
countries of manufacture of such collected tyres poses an insurmountable burden for traders and
Customs Administrations.  Given that all goods mu st have origin assigned to them, a reasonable
approach is that the origin of used tyres should be the country in which the goods were last collected
and packed for shipment.  (EC, US, NZ, MEX, CH, IND).
OPTION C :  Split subheading to use both tariff criteria and Ottawa criteria
132. The principle that use as such does not result in substantial transformation should be reflected
in the rules of origin in general and in the origin  criteria for used tyres in particular.  The key
consideration is that two quite different categories of goods are classified in the same subheading.
Bulk, unsorted used tyres have no remaining utility in the country of original use.  The collection ofG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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these used tyres in bulk, unsorted and showing appreciable wear, should result in the conferral of
origin in accordance with the Ottawa principles for scrap and waste, which are derived from the
definitions of wholly obtained goods.  For other used tyres, i.e., not in bulk, probably sorted according
to their remaining utility as tyres for specific vehicles, it is appropriate that the country of origin
should be the country in which they were originally manufactured, i.e., that the use, as such, of these
goods does not confer origin.  For these latter goods a tariff-based origin criterion is suitable to
indicate that their country of origin remains their country of original manufacture.  It is proposed,
therefore, that the subheading be divided into thes e two categories of used tyres and that different
origin criteria be laid down for each.  (CAN)(JPN)
Relevant HS Code:
4012.20
ISSUE NO.38: OBTAINING SOLID OR CUSHION TYRES, INTERCHANGEABLE TYRE
TREADS AND TYRE FLAPS FROM RETREAD TYRES OR USED PNEUMATIC TYRES
OPTION A: Yes
133. Obtaining products of subheading 4012.90 from retreaded tyres (subheading 4012.10) or used
pneumatic tyres (subheading 4012.20) is considered substantial transformation.  For the products of
subheading 4012.90, the origin rules proposed is :
“CTSH” . (CAN) (PHI)
OPTION B: No
134. Obtaining products of subheading 4012.90 from retread tyres or used pneumatic tyres is not
considered substantial transformation.  In order to claim origin, the products must be made from
materials classified in other headings.  The origin rule proposed is :
“CTH”. (JPN) (US) (NZ) (EC)(MEX)(SEN)(NOR) (IND)
Relevant HS Code:
4012.90G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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CHAPTER 28
Chapter Notes1.  Chemical Reaction  Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng intramolecular bonds
and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
a) dissolving in water or other solvents;
b) the elimination of solvents including solvent water;  or
c) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin conferring.
2.   Mixtures and blends    Basket 1
a) The deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blending  (including dispersing) of materials to conform to predetermi ned specifications
which results in the production of a good having physical or chemi cal characteristics which are relevant to the purposes or use s of the good and are
different from the input materials is to be considered to be origin conferring.
b) However the addition, whether or not in combination, of diluents only or of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Note 1(d) and 1(e) to Chapter
28 for the purposes indicated therein, is to be disregarded in determining the origin of the good.
3.  Purification   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for bracketed text (Doc.OC0014, Issue No.25)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied:
a)  purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities;  or
b) the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 33(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;
(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;
(iii) elements and components for use in micro-electronics;
(iv) specialized optical uses;
(v) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);(vi) carriers used in a separation process;  or
(vii) nuclear grade uses.
4.  Change in particle size
1) Reduction in particle size :   Basket 1
The deliberate and controlled reduction in particle size of a good, other than by merely crushing, resulting in a good having a  defined particle size, defined
particle size distribution or defined surface area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different  physical or chemical
characteristics from the input materials is considered to be origin conferring.
2) Increase in particle size:     Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.42.626, Issue No.4)
[The deliberate and controlled [modification] in particle size of a good, other than by merely crushing [or pressing,] resultin g in a good having a defined
particle size, defined particle size distribution or defined surface area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different physical
or chemical characteristics from the input materials is considered to be origin conferring.]
Note: If Paragraph 2 is accepted by the CRO, it should be adopted in the place of Paragraph 1; only the words “modification” and   “or
pressing” are for decision.
5. Standard Materials   Basket 1
Standard materials (including standard solutions) are preparations suitable for analytical, calibrating or referencing uses hav ing precise degrees of purity or
proportions which are certified by the manufacturer.  The production of standard materials is to be considered as origin confer ring.
6. Isomer Separation    Basket 1
The isolation or separation of isomers from a mixture of isomers is to be considered as origin conferring.
[Product Specific] [Chapter] Residual RuleG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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[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 of this chapter produced by mixing or otherwise combin ing materials of different origins, originate in the country that  produced the
materials (disregarding solvents and other additives permitted by HS Chapter note 1) that predominate by weight or volume, as a ppropriate, over those of
each other single country.  (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:
[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume, as appropriate (EC)]
[Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 28 Inorganic chemicals;
organic or inorganiccompounds of precious
metals, of rare-earth
metals, of radioactive
elements or of isotopes
28.01 Fluorine, chlorine, bromine
and iodine.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2801.10 - Chlorine As indicated at the heading level
2801.20 - Iodine
2801.30 - Fluorine; bromine
28.02 Sulphur, sublimed or
precipitated; colloidal
sulphur.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
28.03 Carbon (carbon blacks and
other forms of carbon not
elsewhere specified orincluded).CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.04 Hydrogen, rare gases and
other non-metals.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2804.10 - Hydrogen As indicated at the heading level
- Rare gases :
2804.21 -- Argon
2804.29 -- Other
2804.30 - Nitrogen
2804.40 - Oxygen
2804.50 - Boron; tellurium
- Silicon :
2804.61 -- Containing by weight not
less than 99.99 % of silicon
2804.69 -- Other
2804.70 - Phosphorus
2804.80 - Arsenic
2804.90 - Selenium
28.05 Alkali or alkaline-earth
metals; rare-earth metals,
scandium and yttrium,
whether or not intermixed
or interalloyed; mercury.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Alkali metals : As indicated at the heading level
2805.11 -- Sodium
2805.19 -- Other
- Alkaline-earth metals :
2805.21 -- Calcium
2805.22 -- Strontium and bariumG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2805.30 -- Rare-earth metals,
scandium and yttrium,
whether or not intermixed orinteralloyed
2805.40 - Mercury
28.06 Hydrogen chloride
(hydrochloric acid);
chlorosulphuric acid.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2806.10 - Hydrogen chloride
(hydrochloric acid)As indicated at the heading level
2806.20 - Chlorosulphuric acid
28.07 Sulphuric acid; oleum. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.08 Nitric acid; sulphonitric
acids.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.09 Diphosphorus pentaoxide;
phosphoric acid and
polyphosphoric acids.Proposals as specified for subheadings
2809.10 -Diphosphorus pentaoxide CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2809.20 Phosphoric acid and
polyphosphoric acidsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.10 Oxides of boron; boric
acids.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.11 Other inorganic acids and
other inorganic oxygen
compounds of non-metals.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Other inorganic acids : As indicated at the heading level
2811.11 -- Hydrogen fluoride
(hydrofluoric acid)
2811.19 -- OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
- Other inorganic oxygen
compounds of non-metals:As indicated at the heading level
2811.21 -- Carbon dioxide
2811.22 -- Silicon dioxide
2811.23 -- Sulphur dioxide
2811.29 -- Other
28.12 Halides and halide oxides
of non-metals.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2812.10 - Chlorides and
chloride oxidesAs indicated at the heading level
2812.90 - Other
28.13 Sulphides of non-metals;
commercial phosphorus
trisulphide.CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
The choice between CTH and CTSH
has been identified as a question of
origin  terminology to be resolved
during later consideration
2813.10 - Carbon disulphide As indicated at the heading level
2813.90 - Other
28.14 Ammonia, anhydrous or in
aqueous solution.As indicated at subheading level
2814.10 - Anhydrous ammonia CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2814.20 - Ammonia in aqueous
solutionCTSH, except from subheading 2814.10 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.15 Sodium hydroxide (caustic
soda); potassium hydroxide(caustic potash); peroxides
of sodium or potassium.As indicated at subheading level
- Sodium hydroxide (caustic
soda) :
2815.11 -- Solid CTSH, except from 2815.12 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2815.12 -- In aqueous solution (soda
lye or liquid soda)CTSH, except from subheading 2815.11 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2815.20 - Potassium hydroxide
(caustic potash)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2815.30 - Peroxides of sodium or
potassiumCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.16 Hydroxide and peroxide of
magnesium; oxides,
hydroxides and peroxides,
of strontium or barium.CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
The choice between CTH and CTSH
has been identified and a question of
origin terminology to be resolved
during later consideration
2816.10 - Hydroxide and peroxide of
magnesiumAs indicated at the heading level
2816.20 - Oxide, hydroxide and
peroxide of strontium
2816.30 - Oxide, hydroxide and
peroxide of barium
28.17 Zinc oxide; zinc peroxide. CTH Basket 1  (Endorsed by CRO)
28.18 Artificial corundum,
whether or not chemically
defined; aluminium oxide;
aluminium hydroxide.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2818.10 - Artificial corundum,
whether or not chemically
definedAs indicated at the heading level
2818.20 - Aluminium oxide, other
than artificial corundum
2818.30 - Aluminium hydroxideG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
28.19 Chromium oxides and
hydroxides.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2819.10 - Chromium trioxide As indicated at the heading level
2819.90 - Other
28.20 Manganese oxides. CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2820.10 - Manganese dioxide As indicated at the heading level
2820.90 - Other
28.21 Iron oxides and
hydroxides; earth colours
containing 70 % or more
by weight of combined iron
evaluated as Fe2O3.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2821.10 - Iron oxides and hydroxides As indicated at the heading level
2821.20 - Earth colours
28.22 Cobalt oxides and
hydroxides; commercial
cobalt oxides.CTH Basket1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.23 Titanium oxides. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.24 Lead oxides; red lead and
orange lead.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2824.10 - Lead monoxide (litharge,
massicot)As indicated at the heading level
2824.20 - Red lead and orange lead
2824.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
28.25 Hydrazine and
hydroxylamine and their
inorganic salts; otherinorganic bases; other
metal oxides, hydroxides
and peroxides.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2825.10 - Hydrazine and
hydroxylamine and their
inorganic saltsAs indicated at the heading level
2825.20 - Lithium oxide and
hydroxide
2825.30 - Vanadium oxides and
hydroxides
2825.40 - Nickel oxides and
hydroxides
2825.50 - Copper oxides and
hydroxides
2825.60 - Germanium oxides and
zirconium dioxide
2825.70 - Molybdenum oxides and
hydroxides
2825.80 - Antimony oxides
2825.90 - Other
28.26 Fluorides; fluorosilicates,
fluoroaluminates and other
complex fluorine salts.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Fluorides : As indicated at the heading level
2826.11 -- Of ammonium or of
sodium
2826.12 -- Of aluminium
2826.19 -- OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 41HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2826.20 - Fluorosilicates of sodium or
of potassium
2826.30 -Sodium
hexafluoroaluminate
(synthetic cryolite)
2826.90 - Other
28.27 Chlorides, chloride oxides
and chloride hydroxides;
bromides and bromide
oxides; iodides and iodideoxides.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2827.10 - Ammonium chloride As indicated at the heading level
2827.20 - Calcium chloride
- Other chlorides :
2827.31 -- Of magnesium
2827.32 -- Of aluminium
2827.33 -- Of iron
2827.34 -- Of cobalt
2827.35 -- Of nickel
2827.36 -- Of zinc
2827.38 -- Of barium
2827.39 -- Other
- Chloride oxides and
chloride hydroxides :
2827.41 -- Of copper
2827.49 -- Other
- Bromides and bromide
oxides :
2827.51 -- Bromides of sodium or of
potassium
2827.59 -- OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 42
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2827.60 - Iodides and iodide oxides
28.28 Hypochlorites; commercial
calcium hypochlorite;
chlorites; hypobromites.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2828.10 - Commercial calcium
hypochlorite and other
calcium hypochloritesAs indicated at the heading level
2828.90 - Other
28.29 Chlorates and
perchlorates; bromates and
perbromates; iodates andperiodates.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Chlorates : As indicated at the heading level
2829.11 -- Of sodium
2829.19 -- Other
2829.90 - Other
28.30 Sulphides; polysulphides. CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2830.10 - Sodium sulphides As indicated at the heading level
2830.20 - Zinc sulphide
2830.30 - Cadmium sulphide
2830.90 - Other
28.31 Dithionites and
sulphoxylates.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2831.10 - Of sodium As indicated at the heading level
2831.90 - Other
28.32 Sulphites; thiosulphates. CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2832.10 - Sodium sulphites As indicated at the heading level .
2832.20 - Other sulphites
2832.30 - ThiosulphatesG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
28.33 Sulphates; alums;
peroxosulphates
(persulphates).CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Sodium sulphates : As indicated at the heading level
2833.11 -- Disodium sulphate
2833.19 -- Other As indicated at the heading level
- Other sulphates :
2833.21 -- Of magnesium
2833.22 -- Of aluminium
2833.23 -- Of chromium
2833.24 -- Of nickel
2833.25 -- Of copper
2833.26 -- Of zinc
2833.27 -- Of barium
2833.29 -- Other
2833.30 - Alums
2833.40 -Peroxosulphates
(persulphates)
28.34 Nitrites; nitrates. CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2834.10 - Nitrites As indicated at the heading level
- Nitrates :
2834.21 -- Of potassium
2834.22 -- Of bismuth
2834.29 -- Other
28.35 Phosphinates
(hypophosphites),
phosphonates (phosphites),phosphates and
polyphosphates.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 44
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2835.10 - Phosphinates
(hypophosphites) and
phosphonates (phosphites)As indicated at the heading level
- Phosphates :
2835.22 -- Of mono- or disodium
2835.23 -- Of trisodium
2835.24 -- Of potassium
2835.25 -- Calcium
hydrogenorthophosphate
("dicalcium phosphate")As indicated at the heading level
2835.26 -- Other phosphates of
calcium
2835.29 -- Other
- Polyphosphates :
2835.31 -- Sodium triphosphate
(sodium tripolyphosphate)
2835.39 -- Other
28.36 Carbonates;
peroxocarbonates(percarbonates);
commercial ammonium
carbonate containing
ammonium carbamate.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2836.10 - Commercial ammonium
carbonate and other
ammonium carbonatesAs indicated at the heading level
2836.20 - Disodium carbonate
2836.30 - Sodium hydrogencarbonate
(sodium bicarbonate)
2836.40 - Potassium carbonates
2836.50 - Calcium carbonateG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 45HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2836.60 - Barium carbonate
2836.70 - Lead carbonate
-  Other :
2836.91 -- Lithium carbonates
2836.92 -- Strontium carbonate
2836.99 -- Other
28.37 Cyanides, cyanide oxides
and complex cyanides.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Cyanides and
cyanide oxides:As indicated at the heading level
2837.11 -- Of sodium
2837.19 -- Other
2837.20 - Complex cyanides
28.38 Fulminates, cyanates and
thiocyanates.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.39 Silicates; commercial alkali
metal silicates.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Of sodium : As indicated at the heading level
2839.11 -- Sodium metasilicates
2839.19 --  Other
2839.20 - Of potassium
2839.90 - Other
28.40 Borates; peroxoborates
(perborates).As indicated at subheading level
- Disodium tetraborate
(refined borax) :
2840.11 -- Anhydrous CTSH, except from subheading 2840.19 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2840.19 -- Other CTSH, except from subheading 2840.11 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2840.20 - Other borates CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2840.30 - Peroxoborates
(perborates)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.41 Salts of oxometallic or
peroxometallic acids.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2841.10 - Aluminates As indicated at the heading level
2841.20 - Chromates of zinc or of
lead
2841.30 - Sodium dichromate As indicated at the heading level
2841.40 - Potassium dichromate
2841.50 - Other chromates and
dichromates;
peroxochromates
- Manganites, manganates
and permanganates :
2841.61 -- Potassium permanganate
2841.69 -- Other
2841.70 - Molybdates
2841.80 - Tungstates (wolframates)
2841.90 - Other
28.42 Other salts of inorganic
acids or peroxoacids,
excluding azides.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2842.10 - Double or complex silicates As indicated at the heading level
2842.90 - Other
28.43 Colloidal precious metals;
inorganic or organic
compounds of precious
metals, whether or not
chemically defined;amalgams of precious
metals.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 47HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2843.10 - Colloidal precious metals As indicated at the heading level
- Silver compounds :
2843.21 -- Silver nitrate
2843.29 -- Other
2843.30 - Gold compounds
2843.90 - Other compounds;
amalgams
28.44 Radioactive chemical
elements and radioactive
isotopes (including thefissile or fertile chemical
elements and isotopes) and
their compounds; mixtures
and residues containing
these products As specified for split heading
ex28.44 (a) - Waste and scrap; spent
(irradiated) fuel elements
(cartridges) of nuclear
reactors.The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which the radioactive waste and scrap or
spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges)
of nuclear reactors of this split heading arederived or collected from manufacturing or
processing operations or from consumption.Basket 1
ex28.44 (b) - Natural radioactive
elements or compounds,
other than goods of ex
28.44(a)The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which the natural radioactive elements or
compounds of this split heading are obtained
in their natural or unprocessed state.Basket 1G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 48
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex28.44 (c) - Enriched or depleted
radioactive elements or
compounds, and alloys,dispersions (including
cermets), ceramic products
and mixtures containing such
elements or compounds,
other than goods ofex28.44(a)CTHS, or change within this split heading
following enrichment or depletion.Basket 1
ex28.44 (d) - Other CTHS Basket 1
2844.10 -  Natural uranium and its
compounds; alloys,
dispersions (including
cermets), ceramic productsand mixtures containing
natural uranium or natural
uranium compoundsAs indicated at the split heading level
2844.20 -  Uranium enriched in U 235
and its compounds;
plutonium and its
compounds; alloys,dispersions (including
cermets), ceramic products
and mixtures containing
uranium enriched in U 235,
plutonium or compounds ofthese productsG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 49HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2844.30 -  Uranium depleted in U 235
and its compounds; thorium
and its compounds; alloys,dispersions (including
cermets), ceramic products
and mixtures containing
uranium depleted in U 235,
thorium or compounds ofthese products
2844.40 - Radioactive elements and
isotopes and compounds
other than those of
subheading No. 2844.10,
2844.20 or 2844.30; alloys,
dispersions (includingcermets), ceramic products
and mixtures containing
these elements, isotopes or
compounds; radioactive
residuesAs indicated at the heading level
2844.50 -  Spent (irradiated) fuel
elements (cartridges) of
nuclear reactors
28.45 Isotopes other than those of
heading No. 28.44;
compounds, inorganic or
organic, of such isotopes,
whether or not chemically
defined.As specified for subheading  and split
subheading
2845.10 - Heavy water (deuterium
oxide)CTSH Basket 1G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2845.90 - Other As indicated for split subheading
ex2845.90(a) Enriched or depleted isotopes
other than those of heading
28.44; compounds of such
isotopesCTSHS, or change within this split
subheading following enrichment or
depletion.Basket 1
ex2845.90(b) Other CTSHS Basket 1
28.46 Compounds, inorganic or
organic, of rare-earth
metals, of yttrium or of
scandium or of mixtures of
these metals.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2846.10 - Cerium compounds As indicated at the heading level
2846.90 - Other
28.47 Hydrogen peroxyde,
whether or not solidifiedwith urea.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.48 Phosphides, whether or not
chemically defined,
excluding ferrophosphorus.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.49 Carbides, whether or not
chemically defined.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2849.10 - Of calcium As indicated at the heading level
2849.20 - Of silicon
2849.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
28.50 Hydrides, nitrides, azides,
silicides and borides,
whether or not chemicallydefined, other than
compounds which are also
carbides of heading
No. 28.49.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
28.51 Other inorganic
compounds (including
distilled or conductivitywater and water of similar
purity); liquid air (whether
or not rare gases have been
removed); compressed air;
amalgams, other thanamalgams of precious
metals.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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CHAPTER 29
Chapter Notes1.  Chemical Reaction    Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng intramolecular bonds
and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
a) dissolving in water or other solvents;
b) the elimination of solvents including solvent water;  or
c) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin conferring.
2.  Mixtures and blends    Basket 1
a) The deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blending  (including dispersing) of materials to conform to predetermi ned
specifications which results in the production of a good having physical or chemical characteristics which are relevant to the purposes or
uses of the good and are different from the input materials is to be considered to be origin conferring.
b) However the addition, whether or not in combination, of diluents only or of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Note 1(f) and 1(g) to
Chapter 29 for the purposes indicated therein, is to be disregarded in determining the origin of the good.
3.  Purification   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for bracketed text (Doc.OC0014, Issue No.25)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied:
a)  purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities;  or
b) the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:
(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;
(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;
(iii) elements and components for use in in micro-electronics;G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 53(iv) specialized optical uses;
(v) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);
(vi) carriers used in a separation process;  or
(vii) nuclear grade uses.
4.  Change in particle size
1) Reduction in particle size :   Basket 1
The deliberate and controlled reduction in particle size of a good, other than by merely crushing, resulting in a good having a  defined particle size, defined
particle size distribution or defined surface area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different  physical or chemical
characteristics from the input materials is considered to be origin conferring.
2) Increase in particle size:     Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.42.626, Issue No.4)
[The deliberate and controlled [modification] in particle size of a good, other than by merely crushing [or pressing,] resultin g in a good having a defined
particle size, defined particle size distribution or defined surface area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different physical
or chemical characteristics from the input materials is considered to be origin conferring.]
Note: If Paragraph 2 is accepted by the CRO, it should be adopted in the place of Paragraph 1; only the words “modification” and   “or
pressing” are for decision.
5. Standard Materials     Basket 1
Standard materials (including standard solutions) are preparations suitable for analytical, calibrating or referencing uses hav ing precise degrees of purity or
proportions which are certified by the manufacturer.  The production of standard materials is to be considered as origin confer ring.
6. Isomer Separation    Basket 1
The isolation or separation of isomers from a mixture of isomers is to be considered as origin conferring.
[Product Specific] [Chapter] Residual RuleG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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[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 of this chapter produced by mixing or otherwise combin ing materials of different origins, originate in the country that  produced the
materials (disregarding solvents and other additives permitted by HS Chapter note 1) that predominate by weight or volume, as a ppropriate, over those of
each other single country.  (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:
[Weight (CAN)][Weight or volume, as appropriate (EC)][Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 29 Organic chemicals
29.01 Acyclic hydrocarbons. CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2901.10 - Saturated As indicated at the heading level
- Unsaturated :
2901.21 -- Ethylene
2901.22 -- Propene (propylene)
2901.23 -- Butene (butylene) and
isomers thereof
2901.24 -- Buta-1,3-diene and
isoprene
2901.29 -- Other
29.02 Cyclic hydrocarbons. CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Cyclanes, cyclenes and
cycloterpenes :As indicated at the heading levelG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2902.11 -- Cyclohexane As indicated at the heading level
2902.19 -- Other
2902.20 - Benzene
2902.30 - Toluene
- Xylenes :
2902.41 -- o-Xylene
2902.42 -- m-Xylene
2902.43 -- p-Xylene
2902.44 -- Mixed xylene isomers
2902.50 - Styrene
2902.60 - Ethylbenzene
2902.70 - Cumene
2902.90 - Other
29.03 Halogenated derivatives of
hydrocarbons.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Saturated chlorinated
derivatives of acyclic
hydrocarbons :As indicated at the  heading level
2903.11 -- Chloromethane
(methyl chloride) and
chloroethane (ethyl chloride)
2903.12 -- Dichloromethane
(methylene chloride)
2903.13 -- Chloroform
(trichloromethane)
2903.14 -- Carbon tetrachloride
2903.15 -- 1,2-Dichloroethane
(ethylene dichloride)
2903.16 -- 1,2-Dichloropropane
(propylene dichloride) and
dichlorobutanesG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2903.19 -- Other As indicated at the heading level
- Unsaturated chlorinated
derivatives of acyclic
hydrocarbons :
2903.21 -- Vinyl chloride
(chloroethylene)
2903.22 -- Trichloroethylene
2903.23 -- Tetrachloroethylene
(perchloroethylene)
2903.29 -- Other
2903.30 - Fluorinated, brominated or
iodinated derivatives of
acyclic hydrocarbons
- Halogenated derivatives ofacyclic hydrocarbonscontaining two or more
different halogens :
2903.41 -- Trichlorofluoromethane
2903.42 -- Dichlorodifluoromethane
2903.43 -- Trichlorotrifluoroethanes
2903.44 -- Dichlorotetrafluoroethanes
and chloropentafluoroethane
2903.45 -- Other derivatives
perhalogenated only with
fluorine and chlorine
2903.46 --
Bromochlorodifluoromethane, bromotrifluoromethane
and
dibromotetrafluoroethanesG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2903.47 -- Other perhalogenated
derivativesAs indicated at the heading level
2903.49 -- Other
- Halogenated derivatives of
cyclanic, cyclenic orcycloterpenic hydrocarbons :
2903.51 -- 1,2,3,4,5,6-
Hexachlorocyclohexane
2903.59 -- Other
- Halogenated derivatives ofaromatic hydrocarbons :
2903.61 -- Chlorobenzene, o-
dichlorobenzene and p-
dichlorobenzene
2903.62 -- Hexachlorobenzene
and DDT (1,1,1-trichloro-
2,2-bis(p-
chlorophenyl)ethane)
2903.69 -- Other
29.04 Sulphonated, nitrated or
nitrosated derivatives of
hydrocarbons, whether ornot halogenated.CTSH Basket 1(Endorsed by CRO)
2904.10 - Derivatives containing only
sulpho groups, their salts and
ethyl estersAs indicated at the heading level
2904.20 - Derivatives containing only
nitro or only nitroso groups
2904.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
29.05 Acyclic alcohols and their
halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosatedderivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
Saturated monohydric
alcohols :As indicated at the heading level
2905.11 -- Methanol (methyl alcohol)
2905.12 -- Propan-1-ol (propyl
alcohol) and propan-2-ol
(isopropyl alcohol)
2905.13 -- Butan-1-ol (n-butyl
alcohol)
2905.14 -- Other butanols
2905.15 -- Pentanol (amyl alcohol)
and isomers thereof
2905.16 -- Octanol (octyl alcohol) and
isomers thereof
2905.17 -- Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl
alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol(cetyl alcohol) and
octadecan-1-ol (stearyl
alcohol)
2905.19 -- Other
- Unsaturated monohydricalcohols :
2905.22 -- Acyclic terpene alcohols
2905.29 -- Other
- Diols :
2905.31 -- Ethylene glycol
(ethanediol)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2905.32 -- Propylene glycol
(propane-1,2-diol)As indicated at the heading level
2905.39 -- Other
- Other polyhydric
alcohols:
2905.41 - 2-Ethyl-2-
(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-
diol (trimethylolpropane)
2905.42 -- Pentaerythritol
2905.43 -- Mannitol
2905.44 -- D-glucitol (sorbitol)
2905.45 -- Glycerol
2905.49 - Halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives of acyclicalcohols
2905.50 - Halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives of acyclic
alcohols
29.06 Cyclic alcohols and their
halogenated, sulphonated,nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Cyclanic, cyclenic or
cycloterpenic :As indicated at the heading level
2906.11 -- Menthol
2906.12 -- Cyclohexanol,
methylcyclohexanols and
dimethylcyclohexanols
2906.13 -- Sterols and inositolsG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2906.14 -- Terpineols As indicated at the heading level
2906.19 -- Other
- Aromatic :
2906.21 -- Benzyl alcohol
2906.29 -- Other
29.07 Phenols; phenol-alcohols. CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Monophenols : As indicated at the heading level
2907.11 -- Phenol
(hydroxybenzene) and its
salts
2907.12 -- Cresols and their
salts
2907.13 -- Octylphenol,
nonylphenol and their
isomers; salts thereof
2907.14 -- Xylenols and their salts
2907.15 -- Naphthols and their salts
2907.19 -- Other
- Polyphenols :
2907.21 -- Resorcinol and its salts
2907.22 -- Hydroquinone (quinol) and
its salts
2907.23 --
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol
(bisphenol A,
diphenylolpropane) and itssalts
2907.29 -- Other
2907.30 - Phenol-alcoholsG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
29.08 Halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives of phenols orphenol-alcohols.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2908.10 -Derivatives containing only
halogen substituents and
their saltsAs indicated at the heading level
2908.20 -Derivatives containing only
sulpho groups, their salts and
esters
2908.90 -Other
29.09 Ethers, ether-alcohols,
ether-phenols,
ether-alcohol- phenols,alcohol peroxides, ether
peroxides, ketone peroxides
(whether or not chemically
defined), and their
halogenated, sulphonated,nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-Acyclic ethers and their
halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives :As indicated at the heading level
2909.11 --Diethyl ether
2909.19 --OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2909.20 -Cyclanic, cyclenic or
cycloterpenic ethers and their
halogenated, sulphonated,nitrated or nitrosated
derivativesAs indicated at the heading level
2909.30 -Aromatic ethers and their
halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives
-Ether-alcohols and their
halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives :
2909.41 --2,2'-Oxydiethanol
(diethylene glycol, digol)
2909.42 --Monomethyl ethers of
ethylene glycol or of
diethylene glycol
2909.43 --Monobutyl ethers of
ethylene glycol or of
diethylene glycol
2909.44 --Other monoalkylethers of
ethylene glycol or of
diethylene glycol
2909.49 --Other
2909.50 -Ether-phenols,
ether-alcohol-phenols andtheir halogenated,
sulphonated, nitrated or
nitrosated derivativesG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2909.60 -Alcohol peroxides, ether
peroxides, ketone peroxides
and their halogenated,sulphonated, nitrated or
nitrosated derivativesAs indicated at the heading level
29.10 Epoxides, epoxyalcohols,
epoxyphenols and
epoxyethers, with a three-
membered ring, and their
halogenated, sulphonated,nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2910.10 -Oxirane (ethylene oxide) As indicated at the heading level
2910.20 -Methyloxirane (propylene
oxide)
2910.30 -1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
(epichlorohydrin)
2910.90 - Other
29.11 Acetals and hemiacetals,
whether or not with other
oxygen function, and theirhalogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
29.12 Aldehydes, whether or not
with other oxygen function;
cyclic polymers of
aldehydes;
paraformaldehyde.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
- Acyclic aldehydes
without other oxygen
function :As indicated at the heading level
2912.11 -- Methanal
(formaldehyde)
2912.12 -- Ethanal
(acetaldehyde)
2912.13 -- Butanal
(butyraldehyde, normal
isomer)
2912.19 -- Other
- Cyclic aldehydeswithout other oxygen
function :
2912.21 -- Benzaldehyde
2912.29 -- Other
2912.30 - Aldehyde-alcohols
- Aldehyde-ethers,aldehyde-phenols and
aldehydes with other oxygen
function :
2912.41 -- Vanillin (4-hydroxy-
3-methoxybenzaldehyde)
2912.42 -- Ethylvanillin (3-
ethoxy-4-
hydroxybenzaldehyde)
2912.49 -- Other
2912.50 - Cyclic polymers of
aldehydes
2912.60 - ParaformaldehydeG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
29.13 Halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives of products ofheading No. 29.12.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
29.14 Ketones and quinones,
whether or not with other
oxygen function, and their
halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Acyclic ketones
without other oxygen
function :As indicated at the heading level
2914.11 -- Acetone
2914.12 -- Butanone (methyl
ethyl ketone)
2914.13 --
4-Methylpentan-2-on
e (methyl isobutyl ketone)
2914.19 -- Other
-Cyclanic, cyclenic orcycloterpenic ketones
without other oxygen
function :
2914.21 --Camphor
2914.22 --Cyclohexanone and
methylcyclohexanones
2914.23 --Ionones and methylionones
2914.29 --Other
-Aromatic ketones withoutother oxygen function :G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2914.31 --Phenylacetone
(phenylpropan-2-one)As indicated at the heading level
2914.39 --Other
2914.40 -Ketone-alcohols and ketone-
aldehydes
2914.50 -Ketone-phenols and ketones
with other oxygen function
-Quinones :
2914.61 --Anthraquinone
2914.69 --Other
2914.70 -Halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives
29.15 Saturated acyclic
monocarboxylic acids andtheir anhydrides, halides,
peroxides and peroxyacids;
their halogenated,
sulphonated, nitrated or
nitrosated derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Formic acid, its salts
and esters :As indicated at the heading level
2915.11 -- Formic acid
2915.12 -- Salts of formic acid
2915.13 -- Esters of formic acid
- Acetic acid and its
salts; acetic anhydride :
2915.21 -- Acetic acid
2915.22 -- Sodium acetate
2915.23 -- Cobalt acetates
 -- Acetic anhydrideG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2915.29 -- Other As indicated at the heading level
- Esters of acetic acid :
2915.31 -- Ethyl acetate
2915.32 -- Vinyl acetate
2915.33 -- n-Butyl acetate
2915.34 -- Isobutyl acetate
2915.35 -- 2-Ethoxyethyl
acetate
2915.39 -- Other
2915.40 -Mono-, di- or trichloroacetic
acids, their salts and esters
2915.50 - Propionic acid, its
salts and esters
2915.60 - Butyric acids, valeric
acids, their salts and esters
2915.70 -Palmitic acid, stearic acid,
their salts and esters
2915.90 - Other
29.16 Unsaturated acyclic
monocarboxylic acids,
cyclic monocarboxylic
acids, their anhydrides,halides, peroxides and
peroxyacids; their
halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
-Unsaturated acyclic
monocarboxylic acids, their
anhydrides, halides,peroxides, peroxyacids and
their derivatives :As indicated at the heading level
2916.11 --Acrylic acid and its salts
2916.12 --Esters of acrylic acid
2916.13 --Methacrylic acid and its
salts
2916.14 --Esters of methacrylic acid
2916.15 --Oleic, linoleic or linolenic
acids, their salts and esters
2916.19 --Other
2916.20 -Cyclanic, cyclenic or
cycloterpenicmonocarboxylic acids, their
anhydrides, halides,
peroxides, peroxyacids and
their derivatives
-Aromatic monocarboxylicacids, their anhydrides,
halides, peroxides,peroxyacids and their
derivatives :
2916.31 --Benzoic acid, its salts and
esters
2916.32 --Benzoyl peroxide and
benzoyl chloride
2916.34 --Phenylacetic acid and its
saltsG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2916.35 -- Esters of
phenylacetic acidAs indicated at the heading level
2916.39 -- Other
29.17 Polycarboxylic acids, their
anhydrides, halides,peroxides and peroxyacids;
their halogenated,
sulphonated, nitrated or
nitrosated derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-Acyclic polycarboxylic
acids, their anhydrides,
halides, peroxides,
peroxyacids and their
derivatives :As indicated at the heading level
2917.11 --Oxalic acid, its salts and
esters
2917.12 --Adipic acid, its salts and
esters
2917.13 --Azelaic acid, sebacic acid,
their salts and esters
2917.14 --Maleic anhydride
2917.19 --Other
2917.20 -Cyclanic, cyclenic or
cycloterpenic polycarboxylic
acids, their anhydrides,
halides, peroxides,peroxyacids and their
derivativesG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
-Aromatic polycarboxylic
acids, their anhydrides,
halides, peroxides,peroxyacids and their
derivatives :As indicated at the heading level
2917.31 --Dibutyl orthophthalates
2917.32 --Dioctyl orthophthalates
2917.33 --Dinonyl or didecyl
orthophthalates
2917.34 --Other esters of
orthophthalic acid
2917.35 --Phthalic anhydride
2917.36 --Terephthalic acid and its
salts
2917.37 --Dimethyl terephthalate
2917.39 --Other
29.18 Carboxylic acids with
additional oxygen function
and their anhydrides,
halides, peroxides and
peroxyacids; their
halogenated, sulphonated,nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-Carboxylic acids with
alcohol function but without
other oxygen function, their
anhydrides, halides,
peroxides, peroxyacids andtheir derivatives :As indicated at the heading levelG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2918.11 --Lactic acid, its salts and
estersAs indicated at the heading level
2918.12 --Tartaric acid
2918.13 --Salts and esters of tartaric
acid
2918.14 --Citric acid
2918.15 --Salts and esters of citric
acid
2918.16 --Gluconic acid, its salts and
esters
2918.17 --Phenylglycolic acid
(mandelic acid), its salts and
esters
2918.19 --Other
-Carboxylic acids withphenol function but without
other oxygen function, their
anhydrides, halides,
peroxides, peroxyacids and
their derivatives :
2918.21 --Salicylic acid and its salts
2918.22 --O-Acetylsalicylic acid, its
salts and esters
2918.23 --Other esters of salicylic
acid and their salts
2918.29 --OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2918.30 -Carboxylic acids with
aldehyde or ketone function
but without other oxygenfunction, their anhydrides,
halides, peroxides,
peroxyacids and their
derivativesAs indicated at the heading level
2918.90 -Other
29.19 Phosphoric esters and their
salts, includinglactophosphates; their
halogenated, sulphonated,
nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
29.20 Esters of other inorganic
acids (excluding esters of
hydrogen halides) and their
salts; their halogenated,
sulphonated, nitrated ornitrosated derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2920.10 -Thiophosphoric esters
(phosphorothioates) and their
salts; their halogenated,
sulphonated, nitrated or
nitrosated derivativesAs indicated at the heading level
2920.90 -Other
29.21 Amine-function
compounds.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-Acyclic monoamines and
their derivatives; salts thereofAs indicated at the heading levelG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 73HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2921.11 --Methylamine, di- or
trimethylamine and their saltsAs indicated at the heading level
2921.12 --Diethylamine and its salts
2921.19 --Other
-Acyclic polyamines and
their derivatives; salts thereof
2921.21 --Ethylenediamine and its
salts
2921.22 --Hexamethylenediamine and
its salts
2921.29 --Other
2921.30 -Cyclanic, cyclenic or
cycloterpenic mono- or
polyamines, and their
derivatives; salts thereof
-Aromatic monoamines and
their derivatives; salts
thereof : 
2921.41 --Aniline and its salts
2921.42 --Aniline derivatives and
their salts
2921.43 --Toluidines and their
derivatives; salts thereof
2921.44 --Diphenylamine and its
derivatives; salts thereof
2921.45 --1-Naphthylamine
(alpha-naphthylamine),2-naphthylamine
(beta-naphthylamine) and
their derivatives; salts thereof
2921.49 --OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
-Aromatic polyamines and
their derivatives; salts
thereof :As indicated at the heading level
2921.51 --o-,m-, p-Phenylenediamine,
diaminotoluenes, and theirderivatives; salts thereof
2921.59 --Other
29.22 Oxygen-function amino-
compounds.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-Amino-alcohols, their ethers
and esters, other than those
containing more than one
kind of oxygen function;
salts thereof :As indicated at the heading level
2922.11 --Monoethanolamine and its
salts
2922.12 --Diethanolamine and its
salts
2922.13 --Triethanolamine and its
salts
2922.19 --Other
-Amino-naphthols and otheramino-phenols, their ethers
and esters, other than those
containing more than one
kind of oxygen function;salts thereof :
2922.21 --
Aminohydroxynaphthalenesu
lphonic acids and their saltsG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 75HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2922.22 --Anisidines, dianisidines,
phenetidines, and their saltsAs indicated at the heading level
2922.29 --Other
2922.30 -Amino-aldehydes,
amino-ketones andamino-quinones, other than
those containing more than
one kind of oxygen function;
salts thereof
-Amino-acids and their
esters, other than those
containing more than one
kind of oxygen function;
salts thereof :
2922.41 --Lysine and its esters; salts
thereof
2922.42 --Glutamic acid and its salts
2922.43 --Anthranilic acid and its
salts
2922.49 --Other
2922.50 --Amino-alcohol-phenols,
amino-acid-phenols andother amino-compounds with
oxygen function
29.23 Quaternary ammonium
salts and hydroxides;
lecithins and otherphosphoaminolipids.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2923.10 - Choline and its salts As indicated at the heading level
2923.20 - Lecithins and other
phosphoaminolipidsG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2923.90 - Other As indicated at the heading level
29.24 Carboxyamide-function
compounds; amide-
function compounds of
carbonic acid.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2924.10 -Acyclic amides (including
acyclic carbamates) and theirderivatives; salts thereofAs indicated at the heading level
-Cyclic amides (including
cyclic carbamates) and their
derivatives; salts thereof :
2924.21 --Ureines and their
derivatives; salts thereof
2924.22 --2-Acetamidobenzoic acid
2924.29 --Other
29.25 Carboxyimide-function
compounds (including
saccharin and its salts) and
imine-function compounds.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Imides and their
derivatives; salts thereof :As indicated at the heading level
2925.11 -- Saccharin and its
salts
2925.19 -- Other
2925.20 - Imines and their
derivatives; salts thereof
29.26 Nitrile-function
compounds.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2926.10 - Acrylonitrile As indicated at the heading level
2926.20 - 1-Cyanoguanidine
(dicyandiamide)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2926.90 - Other As indicated at the heading level
29.27 Diazo-, azo- or azoxy-
compounds.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
29.28 Organic derivatives of
hydrazine or of
hydroxylamine.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
29.29 Compounds with other
nitrogen function.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2929.10 - Isocyanates As indicated at the heading level
2929.90 - Other
29.30 Organo-sulphur
compounds.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2930.10 - Dithiocarbonates
(xanthates)As indicated at the heading level
2930.20 - Thiocarbamates and
dithiocarbamates
2930.30 - Thiuram mono-, di-
or tetrasulphides
2930.40 - Methionine
2930.90 - Other
29.31 Other organo-inorganic
compounds.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
29.32 Heterocyclic compounds
with oxygen hetero-atom(s)
only.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Compounds
containing an unfused furanring (whether or not
hydrogenated) in the
structure :As indicated at the heading levelG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2932.11 -- Tetrahydrofuran As indicated at the heading level
2932.12 -- 2-Furaldehyde
(furfuraldehyde)
2932.13 -- Furfuryl alcohol and
tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
2932.19 -- Other
- Lactones :
2932.21 -- Coumarin,
methylcoumarins and
ethylcoumarins
2932.29 -- Other lactones
-O t h e r  :
2932.91 -- Isosafrole
2932.92 -- 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-
5-yl)propan-2-one
2932.93 -- Piperonal
2932.94 -- Safrole
2932.99 -- Other
29.33 Heterocyclic compounds
with nitrogen hetero-
atom(s) only.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Compounds
containing an unfused
pyrazole ring (whether or nothydrogenated) in the
structure :As indicated at the heading level
2933.11 -- Phenazone
(antipyrin) and its derivativesAs indicated at the heading level
2933.19 -- OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
- Compounds
containing an unfused
imidazole ring (whether ornot hydrogenated) in the
structure :As indicated at the heading level
2933.21 -- Hydantoin and its
derivatives
2933.29 -- Other
- Compounds
containing an unfusedpyridine ring (whether or not
hydrogenated) in the
structure :
2933.31 -- Pyridine and its salts
2933.32 -- Piperidine and its
salts
2933.39 -- Other
2933.40 - Compounds
containing a quinoline or
isoquinoline ring-system
(whether or not
hydrogenated), not furtherfused
-Compounds containing apyrimidine ring (whether or
not hydrogenated) or
piperazine ring in thestructure :
2933.51 --Malonylurea (barbituric
acid) and its derivatives; salts
thereofG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2933.59 --Other As indicated at the heading level
-Compounds containing an
unfused triazine ring
(whether or not
hydrogenated) in thestructure :
2933.61 -- Melamine
2933.69 -- Other
- Lactams :
2933.71 -- 6-Hexanelactam
(epsilon-caprolactam)
2933.79 -- Other lactams
2933.90 - Other
29.34 Nucleic acids and their
salts; other heterocycliccompounds.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2934.10 - Compounds
containing an unfused
thiazole ring (whether or nothydrogenated) in the
structureAs indicated at the heading level
2934.20 -Compounds containing a
benzothiazole ring-system
(whether or not
hydrogenated), not further
fused
2934.30 Compounds containing a
phenothiazine ring-system
(whether or not
hydrogenated), not further
fusedG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2934.90 -Other As indicated at the heading level
29.35 Sulphonamides. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
29.36 Provitamins and vitamins,
natural or reproduced by
synthesis (including natural
concentrates), derivatives
thereof used primarily asvitamins, and intermixtures
of the foregoing, whether or
not in any solvent.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2936.10 - Provitamins,
unmixedAs indicated at the heading level
- Vitamins and their
derivatives, unmixed :
2936.21 -- Vitamins A and their
derivatives
2936.22 -- Vitamin B 1 and its
derivatives
2936.23 -- Vitamin B 2 and its
derivatives
2936.24 -- D- or
DL-Pantothenic acid
(Vitamin B 3 or Vitamin B 5)
and its derivatives
2936.25 -- Vitamin B 6 and its
derivatives
2936.26 -- Vitamin B 12 and its
derivatives
2936.27 -- Vitamin C and its
derivativesG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2936.28 -- Vitamin E and its
derivativesAs indicated at the heading level
2936.29 -- Other vitamins and
their derivatives
2936.90 - Other, including
natural concentrates
29.37 Hormones, natural or
reproduced by synthesis;
derivatives thereof, used
primarily as hormones;other steroids used
primarily as hormones.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2937.10 -Pituitary (anterior) or similar
hormones, and theirderivativesAs indicated at the heading level
-Adrenal cortical hormones
and their derivatives :
2937.21 --Cortisone, hydrocortisone,
prednisone
(dehydrocortisone) and
prednisolone(dehydrohydrocortisone)
2937.22 --Halogenated derivatives of
adrenal cortical hormones
2937.29 --Other
-Other hormones and theirderivatives; other steroids
used primarily as hormones :
2937.91 --Insulin and its salts
2937.92 --Oestrogens and
progestogensG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2937.99 --Other As indicated at the heading level
29.38 Glycosides, natural or
reproduced by synthesis,
and their salts, ethers,
esters and otherderivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2938.10 -Rutoside (rutin) and its
derivativesAs indicated at the heading level
2938.90 -Other
29.39 Vegetable alkaloids,
natural or reproduced bysynthesis, and their salts,
ethers, esters and other
derivatives.CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2939.10 -Alkaloids of opium and their
derivatives; salts thereofAs indicated at the heading level
-Alkaloids of cinchona and
their derivatives; salts
thereof:
2939.21 -- Quinine and its salts
2939.29 -- Other
2939.30 - Caffeine and its salts
- Ephedrines and theirsalts:
2939.41 -- Ephedrine and its
salts
2939.42 -- Pseudoephedrine
(INN) and its salts
2939.49 -- OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2939.50 -Theophylline and
aminophylline (theophylline-
ethylenediamine) and theirderivatives; salts thereofAs indicated at the heading level
-Alkaloids of rye ergot and
their derivatives; salts
thereof:
2939.61 -- Ergometrine (INN)
and its salts
2939.62 -- Ergotamine (INN)
and its salts
2939.63 -- Lysergic acid and its
salts
2939.69 -- Other
2939.70 - Nicotine and its salts
2939.90 - Other
29.40 Sugars, chemically pure,
other than sucrose, lactose,
maltose, glucose and
fructose; sugar ethers and
sugar esters, and their salts,
other than products ofheading No. 29.37, 29.38 or
29.39.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
29.41 Antibiotics. CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
2941.10 -Penicillins and their
derivatives with a
penicillanic acid structure;
salts thereofAs indicated at the heading level
2941.20 -Streptomycins and their
derivatives; salts thereofG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
2941.30 -Tetracyclines and their
derivatives; salts thereofAs indicated at the heading level
2941.40 -Chloramphenicol and its
derivatives; salts thereof
2941.50 -Erythromycin and its
derivatives; salts thereof
2941.90 -Other
29.42 Other organic compounds. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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CHAPTER 30
Chapter Notes1.  Chemical Reaction   Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng intramolecular bonds
and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
a) dissolving in water or other solvents;b)  the elimination of solvents including solvent water;  orc) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin conferring.
2. Mixtures and blends   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for Bracketed Texts  (Doc.42.626, Issue No.5)
[Except for goods of heading 30.03] The deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blending (including dispersing) of m aterials [other than the
addition of diluents only ] to conform to predetermined specifications which results in the production of a good having physica l or chemical characteristics
which are relevant to the purposes or uses of the good and are different from the input materials is to be considered to be ori gin conferring.
3. Purification   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for Bracketed Text (Doc.OC0014, Issue No.5)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied:
a) purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities;  orb) the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:
(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 87(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;
(iii) elements and components for use in in micro-electronics;
(iv) specialized optical uses;
(v) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);
(vi) carriers used in a separation process;  or(vii) nuclear grade uses.
4.  Change in particle size    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.42.626, Issue No.4)
[The deliberate and controlled modification in particle size of a good, other than by merely crushing or pressing, resulting in  a good having a defined
particle size, defined particle size distribution or defined surface area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different physical
or chemical characteristics from the input materials is considered to be origin conferring. (CH)]
5. Standard Materials   Basket 1
Standard materials (including standard solutions) are preparations suitable for analytical, calibrating or referencing uses hav ing precise degrees of purity or
proportions which are certified by the manufacturer.  The production of standard materials is to be considered as origin confer ring.
6.  Isomer Separation    Basket 1
The isolation or separation of isomers from a mixture of isomers is to be considered as origin conferring.
7. Non-origin confering processes    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0032, Issue No.24)
[- For the purposes of Chapters 30-38 the addition, whether or not in combination, of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Notes  1(f) and 1(g) to
Chapter 29 for the purposes indicated therein is  not origin conferring. (CAN) (PHI) (US)]
8. Packing for retail sale    Basket 1
The change of classification resulting from the mere putting up for retail sale of products of this Chapter is to be disregarde d for the determination of origin.
9.  Biotechnological Processes  Basket 1
(a) Biological or biotechnological culturing,  hybridization or genetic modification of:G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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(i) micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses (including phages) etc.) or
(ii) human, animal or plant cells; and
(b) production, isolation or purification of cellular or intercellular structures (such as isolated genes, gene fragments and p lasmids) are
regarded as origin conferring.
[Product Specific] [Chapter] Residual Rule     Submi tted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0023E2, Issue No.77)
[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 of headings 30.03 and 30.04 produced by mixing or otherwis e combining materials of different origins, originate in the country that
produced the therapeutic or prophylactic materials (disregarding solvents and other nonactive additives) that predominate by we ight or volume, as
appropriate, over those of each other single country.
2. Goods of Subheading 3006.50 that satisfy the change of heading ru le merely as a result of putting up articles in first aid bo xes or kits, originate in
the country that produced the largest number of articles in the box or kit.
3. The country of origin of goods of subheading 3005.90 that contain textile material shall be the country where the textile mat erial was formed, or in
the case of a good containing textile materials of more than one country, the origin of the good is the country in which the te xtile material that predominates
by weight was formed.  (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:
[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume, as appropriate (US)]
[Weight, volume or value, as appropriate (EC)]
[Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 30 Pharmaceutical products
30.01 Glands and other organs for
organo-therapeutic uses,
dried, whether or not
powdered; extracts of glands
or other organs or of their
secretions for organo-therapeutic uses; heparin and
its salts; other human or
animal substances prepared
for therapeutic or
prophylactic uses, notelsewhere specified or
included.As specified at subheading level
3001.10 -  Glands and other organs,
dried, whether or not powderedCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3001.20 -  Extracts of glands or other
organs or of their secretionsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3001.90 -  Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
30.02 Human blood; animal blood
prepared for therapeutic,
prophylactic or diagnosticuses; antisera and other
blood fractions and modified
immunological products,
whether or not obtained by
means of biotechnologicalprocesses; vaccines, toxins,
cultures of micro-organisms
(excluding yeasts) and similar
products.CTSH or change to the goods of this
heading by biological or biotechnological
processes  specified in a Note.Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3002.10 -  Antisera and other blood
fractions and modified
immunological products,whether or not obtained by
means of biotechnological
processesAs specified at heading level
3002.20 -  Vaccines for human
medicine
3002.30 -  Vaccines for veterinary
medicine
3002.90 -  OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
30.03 Medicaments (excluding
goods of heading No. 30.02,
30.05 or 30.06) consisting oftwo or more constituents
which have been mixed
together for therapeutic or
prophylactic uses, not put up
in measured doses or informs or packings for retail
sale.[CTH]
[CTH, provided that the resulting good has
been produced by a deliberate andproportionally controlled mixing or
blending of one or more pharmacologically
active ingredients :
(a) with one another, or
(b) with one or more non-pharmacologically active ingredients
thereby resulting in the production of a
medicinal formulation suitable for putting
up in  measured  doses or in forms or
packings for retail sale;
or change within  heading 30.03 by
the same processes]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626).
Issue n° 1
3003.10 -  Containing penicillins or
derivatives thereof, with a
penicillanic acid structure, or
streptomycins or their
derivativesAs specified at heading level
3003.20 -  Containing other antibiotics
-  Containing hormones or
other products of heading
No. 29.37 but not containingantibiotics :
3003.31 --  Containing insulin
3003.39 --  OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3003.40 -  Containing alkaloids or
derivatives thereof but not
containing hormones or otherproducts of heading No. 29.37
or antibioticsAs indicated at the heading level
3003.90 -  Other
30.04 Medicaments (excluding
goods of heading No. 30.02,
30.05 or 30.06) consisting of
mixed or unmixed productsfor therapeutic or
prophylactic uses, put up in
measured doses or in forms
or packings for retail sale.[CTH ]
[CTH, except from heading 30.03; or
except when this change results fromputting up in measured doses of unmixed
products of other headings; or change from
heading when this change results from a
mixing operation ]**
[CTH except when the change results fromputting up in measured doses or for retail
sale]**Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626).
*
** the second and third options are
alternate formulations for Option B inthe template
Issue n° 2
3004.10 -  Containing penicillins or
derivatives thereof, with a
penicillanic acid structure, or
streptomycins or their
derivativesAs specified at heading level
3004.20 - Containing other antibiotics
-Containing hormones or other
products of heading No 29.37but not containing antibiotics :
3004.31 --  Containing insulin
3004.32 -- Containing adrenal cortical
hormones
3004.39 --  Other
                                                     
*   These options are based on the agreement in TCRO that packing for retail sale is not an origin conferring process.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 93HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3004.40 -  Containing alkaloids or
derivatives thereof but not
containing hormones, otherproducts of heading No. 29.37
or antibioticsAs specified at heading level
3004.50 -  Other medicaments
containing vitamins or other
products of heading No. 29.36
3004.90 -  Other
30.05 Wadding, gauze, bandages
and similar articles (for
example, dressings, adhesive
plasters, poultices),
impregnated or coated with
pharmaceutical substances orput up in forms or packings
for retail sale for medical,
surgical, dental or veterinary
purposes.As specified at split  heading level
ex 3005 (a) -Impregnated or coated with
pharmaceutical substancesCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 3005 (b) - Not impregnated or coated
with pharmaceutical substancesCTH, except from the headings of Section
XIBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO) *
3005.10 -  Adhesive dressings and other
articles having an adhesivelayerAs specified at split  heading level
3005.90 -  Other
                                                     
*   During the review for overall coherence, specific considera tion will be given to the question as to whether a separate rule is needed for "adhesive dressing and
other articles having an adhesive layer, not impregnated with pharmaceutical substances".G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 94
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
30.06 Pharmaceutical goods
specified in Note 4 to this
Chapter.As specified at subheading level
3006.10 -  Sterile surgical catgut,
similar sterile suture materialsand sterile tissue adhesives for
surgical wound closure; sterile
laminaria and sterile laminaria
tents; sterile absorbable
surgical or dental haemostaticsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3006.20 -  Blood-grouping reagents CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3006.30 -  Opacifying preparations for
X-ray examinations; diagnostic
reagents designed to be
administered to the patient[CTH }
[CTH, except if this change results from
the mere putting up in measured doses]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 3
3006.40 -  Dental cements and other
dental fillings; bone
reconstruction cementsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3006.50 -  First-aid boxes and kits CTH, except when resulting only from
putting up in setsBasket 1
3006.60 -  Chemical contraceptive
preparations based on
hormones or spermicidesCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 95CHAPTER 31
Chapter Notes1.  Chemical Reaction   Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng intramolecular bonds
and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
1) dissolving in water or other solvents;
2) the elimination of solvents including solvent water;  or
3) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin conferring.
2.  Mixtures and Blends   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for Bracketed Text  (Doc.42.626, Issue No.5)
The deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blending (including dispersing) of materials [other than the addition of  diluents alone] to conform to
predetermined specifications which results in the production of a good having physical or chemical characteristics which are re levant to the purposes or
uses of the good and are different from the input materials is to be considered to be origin conferring.
3.  Purification   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO fo r decision for Bracketed Text  (Doc.OC0014, Issue No.25)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied :
a) purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities; or
b) the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:
(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;
(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;
(iii) elements and components for use in in micro-electronics;G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 96
(iv) specialized optical uses;
(v) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);
(vi) carriers used in a separation process;  or
(vii) nuclear grade uses.
4. Standard Materials   Basket 1
Standard materials (including standard solutions) are preparations suitable for analytical, calibrating or referencing uses hav ing precise degrees of purity or
proportions which are certified by the manufacturer.  The production of standard materials is to be considered as origin confer ring.
5.  Isomer Separation    Basket 1
The isolation or separation of isomers from a mixture of isomers is to be considered as origin conferring.
6. Non-Origin Conferring Processes    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0032, Issue No.24)
[- For the purposes of Chapters 30-38 the addition, whether or not in combination, of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Notes  1(f) and 1(g) to
Chapter 29 for the purposes indicated therein is  not origin conferring. (CAN) (PHI) (US)]
7.   Packing for retail sale    Basket 1
The change of classification resulting from the mere putting up for retail sale of products of this Chapter is to be disregarde d for the determination of origin.
[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 of this chapter produced by mixing or otherwise combin ing materials of different origins, originate in the country that  produced the
fertilizing materials (disregarding solvents) that predominate by weight or volume, as appropriate, over those of each other si ngle country.  (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:G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 97[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume (EC)]
[Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 31 Fertiliser
31.01 Animal or vegetable
fertilisers, whether or not
mixed together or
chemically treated;
fertilisers produced by the
mixing or chemicaltreatment of animal or
vegetable products.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
31.02 Mineral or chemical
fertilisers, nitrogenous.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3102.10 - Urea, whether or not in
aqueous solutionAs specified at heading level
- Ammonium
sulphate; double salts and
mixtures of ammonium
sulphate and ammoniumnitrate :
3102.21 -- Ammonium sulphate
3102.29 -- Other
3102.30 - Ammonium nitrate,
whether or not in aqueoussolutionAs indicated at the heading levelG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 98
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3102.40 - Mixtures of
ammonium nitrate with
calcium carbonate or otherinorganic non-fertilising
substances
3102.50 - Sodium nitrate
3102.60 - Double salts and
mixtures of calcium nitrate
and ammonium nitrate (EC)
3102.70 - Calcium cyanamide
3102.80 - Mixtures of urea and
ammonium nitrate in
aqueous or ammoniacal
solution
3102.90 - Other, including
mixtures not specified in the
foregoing subheadings
31.03 Mineral or chemical
fertilisers, phosphatic.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3103.10 - Superphosphates As specified at heading level
3103.20 - Basic slag
3103.90 - Other
31.04 Mineral or chemical
fertilisers, potassic.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3104.10 - Carnallite, sylvite
and other crude natural
potassium saltsAs specified at heading level
3104.20 - Potassium chloride
3104.30 - Potassium sulphate As indicated at the heading level
3104.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 99HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
31.05 Mineral or chemical
fertilisers containing two or
three of the fertilisingelements nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium;
other fertilisers; goods of
this Chapter in tablets or
similar forms or inpackages of a gross weight
not exceeding 10 kg.As specified at subheading level
3105.10 - Goods of this
Chapter in tablets or similar
forms or in packages of a
gross weight not exceeding
10 kgCTSH, except when resulting from putting up
in tablets or similar forms or in packages.Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3105.20 - Mineral or chemical
fertilisers containing the
three fertilising elements
nitrogen, phosphorus andpotassiumCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3105.30 - Diammonium
hydrogenorthophosphate
(diammonium phosphate)CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3105.40 -  Ammonium
dihydrogenorthophosphate(monoammonium phosphate)
and mixtures thereof with
diammonium
hydrogenorthophosphate
(diammonium phosphate)CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 100
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
-   Other mineral or chemical
fertilisers containing the two
fertilising elements nitrogenand phosphorus :
3105.51 --  Containing nitrates and
phosphatesCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3105.59 --  Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3105.60 -  Mineral or chemical
fertilisers containing the two
fertilising elementsphosphorus and potassiumCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3105.90 -  Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 101CHAPTER 32
Chapter Notes1.  Chemical Reaction   Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng intramolecular bonds
and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
1) dissolving in water or other solvents;
2) the elimination of solvents including solvent water; or
3) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization.
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin conferring.
2.  Mixtures and Blends   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for Bracketed Text (Doc.42.626, Issue No.5)
a)  The deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blending (including dispersing) of materials [other than the additio n of diluents only] to
conform to predetermined specifications which results in the production of a good having physical or chemical characteristics w hich are relevant to the
purposes or uses of the good and are different from the input materials is to be considered to be origin conferring.
b)  Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the processing of crude dyestuffs and pigments (including the addition of diluents only) to pr oduce a standardized
product fulfilling prescribed specifications for shade, brightne ss, colour strength, particulate size, particle distribution or  solubility is to be considered as
origin conferring.
3.  Purification   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for Bracketed Text   (Doc. OC0014, Issue No.25)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied:
a) purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities; orb)  the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 102
(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;
(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;
(iii) elements and components for use in micro-electronics;
(iv) specialized optical uses;(v) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);
(vi) carriers used in a separation process;  or
(vii) nuclear grade uses.
4.  Change in particle size
1) Reduction in particle size :   Basket 1
The deliberate and controlled reduction in particle size of a good, other than by merely crushing, resulting in a good having a  defined particle size, defined
particle size distribution or defined surface area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different  physical or chemical
characteristics from the input materials is considered to be origin conferring.
2) Increase in particle size:     Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.42.626, Issue No.4)
[The deliberate and controlled [modification] in particle size of a good, other than by merely crushing [or pressing,] resultin g in a good having a defined
particle size, defined particle size distribution or defined surface area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different physical
or chemical characteristics from the input materials is considered to be origin conferring.]
Note: If Paragraph 2 is accepted by the CRO, it should be adopted in the place of Paragraph 1; only the words “modification” and  “or
pressing” are for decision..
5.  Standard Materials   Basket 1
Standard materials (including standard solutions) are preparations suitable for analytical, calibrating or referencing uses hav ing precise degrees of purity or
proportions which are certified by the manufacturer.  The production of standard materials is to be considered as origin confer ring.
6.  Isomer separation    Basket 1
The isolation or separation of isomers from a mixture of isomers is to be considered as origin conferring.G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 1037.  Non-Origin Conferring Processes    Submitted to CRO for decision for Bracketed Text  (Doc.OC0032, Issue No.24)
[- For the purposes of Chapters 30-38 the addition, whether or not in combination, of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Notes  1(f) and 1(g) to
Chapter 29 for the purposes indicated therein is  not origin conferring. (CAN) (PHI) (US)]
8.  Packing for retail sale    Basket 1
For the purposes of heading 32.12, the change of classification resulting from the mere putting up for retail sale of products of this Chapter is not to be
considered origin conferring.
[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:
Goods of this chapter produced by mixing or otherwise combining materials of different origins, originate in the country that p roduced the materials of this
chapter (disregarding solvents) that predominate by weight or volume, as appropriate, over those of each other single country.  (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:
[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume (EC) (US)]
[Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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CHAPTER 32
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 32 Tanning or dyeing extracts;
tannins and their derivatives;
dyes, pigments and other
colouring matter; paints and
varnishes; putty and othermastics; inks
32.01 Tanning extracts of vegetable
origin; tannins and their salts,
ethers, esters and other
derivatives.As indicated at the split heading level Decisions as specified for the split
heading
ex 32.01(a) - Tannins CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 32.01(b) - Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3201.10 - Quebracho extract As indicated at the split heading level Decisions as specified for the split
heading
3201.20 - Wattle extract
3201.90 - Other
32.02 Synthetic organic tanning
substances; inorganic tanningsubstances; tanning
preparations, whether or not
containing natural tanning
substances; enzymatic
preparations for pre-tanning.As indicated at the subheading level Decisions as specified for the
subheading
3202.10 - Synthetic organic
tanning substancesCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3202.90 - Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 105HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
32.03 Colouring matter of vegetable
or animal origin (including
dyeing extracts but excludinganimal black), whether or not
chemically defined;
preparations as specified in
Note 3 to this Chapter based
on colouring matter ofvegetable or animal origin.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
32.04 Synthetic organic colouring
matter, whether or not
chemically defined;
preparations as specified in
Note 3 to this Chapter based
on synthetic organic colouringmatter; synthetic organic
products of a kind used as
fluorescent brightening agents
or as luminophores, whether
or not chemically defined.As indicated at the subheading level
- Synthetic organic
colouring matter and
preparations based thereon as
specified in Note 3 to thisChapter :
3204.11 -- Disperse dyes and
preparations based thereonCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 106
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3204.12 -- Acid dyes, whether or
not premetallised, and
preparations based thereon;mordant dyes and preparations
based thereonCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3204.13 -- Basic dyes and
preparations based thereonCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3204.14 -- Direct dyes and
preparations based thereonCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3204.15 -- Vat dyes (including
those usable in that state aspigments) and preparations
based thereonCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3204.16 -- Reactive dyes and
preparations based thereonCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3204.17 -- Pigments and
preparations based thereonCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3204.19 -- Other, including
mixtures of colouring matter oftwo or more of the subheadings
Nos. 3204.11 to 3204.19CTSH Endorsed
3204.20 - Synthetic organic
products of a kind used as
fluorescent brightening agentsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3204.90 - Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
32.05 Colour lakes; preparations as
specified in Note 3 to this
Chapter based on colour lakes.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 107HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
32.06 Other colouring matter;
preparations as specified in
Note 3 to this Chapter, otherthan those of heading No.
32.03, 32.04 or 32.05;
inorganic products of a kind
used as luminophores,
whether or not chemicallydefined.As indicated at the subheading level
- Pigments and
preparations based on titanium
dioxide:
3206.11 -- Containing 80 % or
more by weight of titaniumdioxide calculated on the dry
weightCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3206.19 -- Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3206.20 - Pigments and
preparations based on chromium
compoundsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3206.30 - Pigments and
preparations based on cadmium
compoundsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Other colouring matter
and other preparations:
3206.41 -- Ultramarine and
preparations based thereonCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3206.42 -- Lithopone and other
pigments and preparations based
on zinc sulphideCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3206.43 -- Pigments and
preparations based onhexacyanoferrates
(ferrocyanides and
ferricyanides)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3206.49 -- Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3206.50 - Inorganic products of a
kind used as luminophoresCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
32.07 Prepared pigments, prepared
opacifiers and prepared
colours, vitrifiable enamels
and glazes, engobes (slips),
liquid lustres and similar
preparations, of a kind used inthe ceramic, enamelling or
glass industry; glass frit and
other glass, in the form of
powder, granules or flakes.As indicated at the subheading level
3207.10 - Prepared pigments,
prepared opacifiers, prepared
colours and similar preparationsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3207.20 - Vitrifiable enamels and
glazes, engobes (slips) and
similar preparationsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3207.30 - Liquid lustres and
similar preparationsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 109HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3207.40 - Glass frit and other
glass, in the form of powder,
granules or flakesCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
32.08 Paints and varnishes
(including enamels andlacquers) based on synthetic
polymers or chemically
modified natural polymers,
dispersed or dissolved in a
non-aqueous medium;solutions as defined in Note 4
to this Chapter.As indicated at the split heading level
ex 32.08(a) -Paints and varnishes (including
enamels and lacquers) based onsynthetic polymers or
chemically modified natural
polymers, dispersed or dissolved
in a non-aqueous medium;CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 32.08(b) -Solutions as defined in note 4
to this ChapterCTH, except from headings 39.01 to
39.13Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3208.10 -  Based on polyesters As indicated at the split heading level
3208.20 -  Based on acrylic or vinyl
polymers
3208.90 -  Other
32.09 Paints and varnishes
(including enamels and
lacquers) based on syntheticpolymers or chemically
modified natural polymers,
dispersed or dissolved in an
aqueous medium.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 110
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3209.10 - Based on acrylic or
vinyl polymersAs indicated at the heading level.
3209.90 - Other
32.10 Other paints and varnishes
(including enamels, lacquersand distempers); prepared
water pigments of a kind used
for finishing leather.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
32.11 Prepared driers. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
32.12 Pigments (including metallic
powders and flakes) dispersedin non-aqueous media, in
liquid or paste form, of a kind
used in the manufacture of
paints (including enamels);
stamping foils; dyes and othercolouring matter put up in
forms or packings for retail
sale.As indicated at the subheading level.
3212.10 -  Stamping foils CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3212.90 Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
32.13 Artists', students' or
signboard painters' colours,
modifying tints, amusementcolours and the like, in tablets,
tubes, jars, bottles, pans or in
similar forms or packings
∗CTH, except when resulting only from
putting in tablets, tubes, jars, bottles, pans
or in similar forms or packingsBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3213.10 -  Colours in sets As indicated at the heading level.
                                                     
∗ During the review of overall coherence, specific consideration will be given to this item (G/RO/W/22/Rev.4)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 111HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3213.90 -  Other As indicated at the heading level.
32.14 Glaziers' putty, grafting putty,
resin cements, caulking
compounds and other mastics;
painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing
preparations for façades,
indoor walls, floors, ceilings or
the like.CTH, except from subheading 3824.50 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3214.10 -  Glaziers' putty, grafting putty,
resin cements, caulking
compounds and other mastics;
painters' fillingsAs indicated at the heading level
3214.90 -  Other
32.15 Printing ink, writing or
drawing ink and other inks,whether or not concentrated
or solid.As indicated at the subheading level
-  Printing ink :
3215.11 --   Black CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3215.19 --  Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3215.90 -  Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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CHAPTER 33
Chapter Notes
N.B.: A template for referral to the CRO (Doc.42.626 , Issue No. 6) has been prepared on the is sue of whether any Chapter Rules should be
laid down for Chapter 33. (Sec.)
1.  Mixtures and Blends    Submitted to CRO  for decision (Doc.42.626, Issues Nos. 5 and 6)
For the purposes of headings 33.02, 33.04, 33.05, 33.06 and 33.07, the deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blend ing (including dispersing) of
materials [other than the addition of diluents only] to conform to predetermined specifications which results in the production  of a good having physical or
chemical characteristics which are relevant to the purposes or uses of the good and are different from the input materials is t o be considered to be origin
conferring. However, the mere addition of the goods of headings 33.01 or 33.02 to the goods of other headings of this Chapter s hould not be considered as
producing a good having physical or chemical characteristics which are relevant to the purposes or uses of the good under this Chapter.
2.  Purification    Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO  for decision for bracketed text (Doc.OC0014, Issue No.25)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied:
a) purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities;  orb)  the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:
(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;
(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;
(iii) elements and components for use in micro-electronics;
(iv) specialized optical uses;(v) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);
(vi) carriers used in a separation process; or
(vii) nuclear grade uses.
3. Separation    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc. 42.626, Issue No. 7)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 113Separation, by chromatography, extraction, precipitation, (refining), or specific mechanical treatments, is considered to be or igin conferring provided that
one of the following criteria is satisfied:
(i) obtaining goods with specific purity;
[(ii) obtaining goods with specific odoriferous characteristics;(iii) obtaining goods with specific flavouring characteristics;] or
(iv) obtaining goods suitable for specific uses.  (EC) (CH) (SG)]
4.  Packing for retail sale    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.42.626, Issue No.6)
For the purposes of this Chapter the change of classification resulting from the mere putting up for retail sale of products of  
this Chapter  is not to be
considered origin-conferring.
5.  Change in use    Basket 1
The change of classification resulting from the mere change in use described in HS Nomenclature  is not to be considered origin-conferring.
6. Non Origin-Conferring Processes    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0032, Issue No.24)
[- For the purposes of Chapters 30-38 the addition, whether or not in combination, of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Notes  1(f) and 1(g) to
Chapter 29 for the purposes indicated therein is  not origin conferring. (CAN) (PHI) (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:
[Weight (CAN)][Weight or volume (EC)(US)][Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 114
CHAPTER 33
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 33 Essential oils and resinoids;
perfumery, cosmetic or
toilet preparations
33.01 -  Essential oils
(terpeneless or not),
including concretes and
absolutes; resinoids;extracted oleoresins;
concentrates of essential
oils in fats, in fixed oils, in
waxes or the like, obtained
by enfleurage ormaceration; terpenic by-
products of the
deterpenation of essential
oils; aqueous distillates and
aqueous solutions of
essential oils.As indicated at the subheading level A Chapter Note on extraction
is to be considered for this
heading.
- Essential oils ofcitrus fruit :
3301.11 -- Of bergamot CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.12 -- Of orange CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.13 -- Of lemon CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.14 -- Of lime CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 115HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3301.19 -- Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
- Essential oils otherthan those of citrus fruit :
3301.21 -- Of geranium CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.22 -- Of jasmine CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.23 -- Of lavender or of
lavandinCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.24 -- Of peppermint
(Mentha piperita)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.25 -- Of other mints CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.26 -- Of vetiver CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.29 -- Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.30 - Resinoids CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)
3301.90 - Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by
CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 116
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
33.02 Mixtures of
odoriferous substances and
mixtures (includingalcoholic solutions) with a
basis of one or more of
these substances, of a kind
used as raw materials in
industry; otherpreparations based on
odoriferous substances, of a
kind used for the
manufacture of beverages[Chapter Notes on Mixtures and
Blends and Extraction]
[The deliberate and proportionallycontrolled mixing or blending
(including dispersing) of materials
[other than the mere addition of
diluents] to conform to
predetermined specifications whichresults in the production of a good
having physical or chemical
characteristics which are relevant to
the purposes or uses of the good
and are different from the inputmaterials is to be considered to be
origin conferring; orSubmitted to CRO
(DOC.42.626)
Issue n° 7
The principle that mixing and
extraction are origin
conferring for goods of this
heading has been agreed by
the TCRO.  However, the textand placement for
separation/extraction are
still to be decided, as is the
placement of mixtures, the
choice being betweenplacement as a Chapter Note
and placement and origin
criterion at the heading level.
(Sec.)
extraction other than dehydration;refining; or deterpenation are to be
considered origin conferring. (EC)]
3302.10 - Of a kind used in the
food or drink industriesAs indicated at the heading level Decision as specified for the
heading
3302.90 - Other
33.03 Perfumes and toilet waters. [CTH] (CH) (SG) (EGY)(PHI) Submitted to CRO for
decision (Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 9
[CTH, except from heading 33.01or 33.02 when this change results
from the mere dilution] (US)[Chapter Note 2 (Mixture and
blending rule) is not applicable
to this heading.] (US)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 117HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
[CTH , except from heading 33.01
or 33.02 when this change results
from the mere addition of alcohol
to odoriferous substances or to a
perfume base] (EC)[Chapter Note 2 (Mixture and
blending rule) is not applicable
to this heading.] (EC)
33.04 Beauty or make-up
preparations and
preparations for the care of
the skin (other than
medicaments), includingsunscreen or sun tan
preparations; manicure or
pedicure preparations.CTSH Submitted to CRO for
decision (Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 10
3304.10 -Lip make-up preparations As indicated at the heading level
3304.20 -Eye make-up preparations
3304.30 -Manicure or pedicure
preparations
-Other :
3304.91 -- Powders, whether or
not compressed
3304.99 -- Other
33.05 Preparations for use on the
hair.CTSH Submitted to CRO for
decision (Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 10
3305.10 - Shampoos As indicated at the heading level Decision as specified for the
heading
3305.20 - Preparations for
permanent waving or
straightening
3305.30 - Hair lacquers
3305.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 118
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
33.06 Preparations for oral or
dental hygiene, including
denture fixative pastes andpowders; yarn used to
clean between the teeth
(dental floss), in individual
retail packages.As indicated at the subheading level Decisions as specified for the
subheading
3306.10 - Dentifrices CTSH Submitted to CRO for
decision (Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 10
3306.20 - Yarn used to clean
between the teeth (dental
floss)CTH, except by cutting and putting
up for retail sale onlyEndorsed
3306.90 - Other CTSH Submitted to CRO for
decision (Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 10
33.07 Pre-shave, shaving or after-
shave preparations,
personal deodorants, bath
preparations, depilatories
and other perfumery,cosmetic or toilet
preparations, not elsewhere
specified or included;
prepared room
deodorisers, whether or notperfumed or having
disinfectant properties.CTSH Submitted to CRO for
decision (Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 10
3307.10 - Pre-shave, shaving or
after-shave preparationsAs indicated at the heading levelG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 119HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3307.20 - Personal deodorants
and antiperspirants
3307.30 - Perfumed bath salts
and other bath preparations
- Preparations for
perfuming or deodorizing
rooms, including odoriferous
preparations used during
religious rites :
3307.41 -- "Agarbatti" and other
odoriferous preparations
which operate by burning
3307.49 -- Other
3307.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 120
CHAPTER 34
Chapter Notes1.  Chemical Reaction   Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng intramolecular bonds
and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
1) dissolving in water or other solvents;
2) the elimination of solvents including solvent water;  or
3) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization.
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin conferring.
2.  Mixtures and Blends    Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for Bracketed Text (Doc.42.626, Issue No.5)
The deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blending (including dispersing) of materials [other than the addition of  diluents only] to conform to
predetermined specifications which results in the production of a good having physical or chemical characteristics which are re levant to the purposes or
uses of the good and are different from the input materials is to be considered to be origin conferring.
3.  Purification  Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO fo r decision for bracketed te xt  (Doc.OC0014, Issue No.25)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied:
a) purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities; or
b) the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:
(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;
(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;
(iii) elements and components for use in micro-electronics;G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 121(iv) specialized optical uses;
(v) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);
(vi) arriers used in a separation process;  or
(vii) nuclear grade uses.
4. Reduction in particle size  Basket 1
The deliberate and controlled reduction in particle size of a good, other than by merely crushing, resulting in a good having a  defined particle size, defined
particle size distribution or defined surface area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different  physical or chemical
characteristics from the input materials is considered to be origin conferring.
5. Non-Origin Conferring Processes    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0032, Issue No.24)
[- For the purposes of Chapters 30-38 the addition, whether or not in combination, of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Notes  1(f) and 1(g) to
Chapter 29 for the purposes indicated therein is  not origin conferring. (CAN) (PHI) (US)]
6.  Packing for retail sale    Basket 1
For the purposes of subheading 3402.20, the change of classification resulting from the mere putting up for retail sale of prod ucts of this Chapter is not to
be considered origin conferring.
[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:
[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume (EC) (US)]
[Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 122
CHAPTER 34
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 34 Soap, organic surface-active
agents, washing preparations,
lubricating preparations,
artificial waxes, polishing or
scouring preparations, candles
and similar articles, modellingpastes, “dental waxes” and
dental preparations with a
basis of plaster
34.01 Soap; organic surface-active
products and preparations for
use as soap, in the form of
bars, cakes, moulded pieces orshapes, whether or not
containing soap; paper,
wadding, felt and nonwovens,
impregnated, coated or
covered with soap or
detergent.As indicated at split heading level
ex 34.01 (a) -Paper, wadding, felt and non-
wovens, impregnated, coated or
covered with soap or detergentCTHS Submitted  to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 13
ex 34.01 (b) -Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 123HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
-  Soap and organic surface-
active products and
preparations, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or
shapes, and paper, wadding, felt
and nonwovens, impregnated,
coated or covered with soap or
detergent :As indicated at split heading level
3401.11 --  For toilet use (including
medicated products)
3401.19 --  Other
3401.20 -  Soap in other forms
34.02 Organic surface-active agents
(other than soap); surface-
active preparations, washingpreparations (including
auxiliary washing
preparations) and cleaning
preparations, whether or not
containing soap, other than
those of heading No. 34.01.As indicated at the subheading level
-  Organic surface-active agents,
whether or not put up for retail
sale :
3402.11 --  Anionic CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3402.12 --  Cationic CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3402.13 --  Non-ionic CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3402.19 --  Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3402.20 -  Preparations put up for retail
saleCTH Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 14G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 124
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
3402.90 -  Other CTH Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 14
34.03 Lubricating preparations
(including cutting-oilpreparations, bolt or nut
release preparations, anti-rust
or anti-corrosion preparations
and mould release
preparations, based onlubricants) and preparations
of a kind used for the oil or
grease treatment of textile
materials, leather, furskins or
other materials, but excludingpreparations containing, as
basic constituents, 70 % or
more by weight of petroleum
oils or of oils obtained from
bituminous minerals.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-  Containing petroleum oils or
oils obtained from bituminous
minerals :As indicated at the heading level
3403.11 --  Preparations for the treatment
of textile materials, leather,
furskins or other materials
3403.19 --  Other
-  Other :
3403.91 --  Preparations for the treatment
of textile materials, leather,
furskins or other materialsG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 125HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
3403.99 --  Other
34.04 Artificial waxes and prepared
waxes.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3404.10 -  Of chemically modified lignite As indicated at the heading level
3404.20 -  Of polyethylene glycol
3404.90 -  Other
34.05 Polishes and creams, for
footwear, furniture, floors,
coachwork, glass or metal,
scouring pastes and powders
and similar preparations(whether or not in the form of
paper, wadding, felt,
nonwovens, cellular plastics or
cellular rubber, impregnated,
coated or covered with suchpreparations), excluding
waxes of heading No. 34.04.Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 13
ex 34.05(a) - Polishes and creams for
footwear, furniture, floors,
coachwork, glass or metal,
scouring pastes and powders and
similar preparations, excluding
waxes of heading N° 3404. (EC)CTH
ex 34.05(b) - Paper, wadding, felt,
nonwovens, cellular plastics or
cellular rubber, impregnated,coated or covered with such
preparations (EC)]CTHS
34.06 Candles, tapers and the like. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 126
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
34.07 Modelling pastes, including
those put up for children's
amusement; preparationsknown as "dental wax" or as
"dental impression
compounds", put up in sets, in
packings for retail sale or in
plates, horseshoe shapes, sticksor similar forms; other
preparations for use in
dentistry, with a basis of
plaster (of calcined gypsum or
calcium sulphate).CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 127CHAPTER 35
Chapter Notes
1.  Chemical Reaction   Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng intramolecular
bonds and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
1) dissolving in water or other solvents;
2) the elimination of solvents including solvent water;  or
3) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin-conferring.
2.  Mixtures and Blends   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for Bracketed text (Doc.42.626, Issue No.5)
For the purposes of subheading 3502.20 and headings 35.06 and 35.07, the deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or ble nding (including
dispersing) of materials [other than the addition of diluents on ly] to conform to predetermined specifications which results in  the production of a
good having physical or chemical characteristics which are relevant to the purposes or uses of the good and are different from the input materials is
to be considered to be origin conferring.
3. Purification   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO fo r decision for bracketed text (Doc.OC0014, Issue No.25)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied :
a) purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 50 percent of the content of existing impurities; orb)  the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:
(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;
(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 128
(iii) elements and components for use in in micro-electronics;
(iv) specialized optical uses;
(v) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);
(vi) carriers used in a separation process;  or
(vii) nuclear grade uses.
4.  Reduction in particle size   Basket 1
The deliberate and controlled reduction in particle size of a good, other than by merely crushing, resulting in a good having a  defined particle size,
defined particle size distribution or defined surface area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have d ifferent physical or
chemical characteristics from the input materials is considered to be origin conferring.
5.  Standard Materials   Basket 1
Standard materials (including standard solutions) are preparations suitable for analytical, calibrating or referencing uses hav ing precise degrees of
purity or proportions which are certified by the manufacturer.  The production of standard materials is to be considered as ori gin conferring.
6.  Isomer Separation    Basket 1
The isolation or separation of isomers from a mixture of isomers is to be considered as origin-conferring.
7.  Non-Origin Conferring Processes    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0032, Issue No.24)
[- For the purposes of Chapters 30-38 the addition, whether or not in combination, of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Notes  1(f) and
1(g) to Chapter 29 for the purposes indicated ther ein is not origin conferring. (CAN) (PHI) (US)]
8.  Packing for retail sale    Basket 1
For the purposes of heading 35.06, the change of classification resulting from the mere putting up for retail sale of products of this Chapter is not to
be considered origin-conferring.
[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:G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 129[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume (EC) (US)]
[Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 130
CHAPTER 35
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter  35 Albuminoidal substances;
modified starches;  glues;
enzymes
35.01 Casein, caseinates and other
casein derivatives; casein
glues.As indicated at the subheading level
3501.10 - Casein CTSH/CTH Basket 2 (Terminology Only)  - to be
finalised
3501.90 - Other As indicated at the split subheading level Decisions as specified for the split
subheading
ex 3501.90(a) Casein glues CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 3501.90(b) Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
35.02 Albumins (including
concentrates of two or more
whey proteins, containing by
weight more than 80 % whey
proteins, calculated on the drymatter), albuminates and
other albumin derivatives.As indicated at the subheading level
- Egg albumin :
3502.11 -- Dried CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3502.19 -- Other CTH, except from heading 04.07 or
04.08Endorsed
3502.20 - Milk albumin, including
concentrates of two or more
whey proteinsCTSH/CTH Basket 2 (Terminology Only)  - to be
finalised
3502.90 - Other CTSH/CTH Basket 2 (Terminology Only)  - to be
finalisedG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 131HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
35.03 Gelatin (including gelatin in
rectangular (including square)
sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and
gelatin derivatives; isinglass;
other glues of animal origin,
excluding casein glues of
heading No. 35.01.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
35.04 Peptones and their
derivatives; other proteinsubstances and their
derivatives, not elsewhere
specified or included; hide
powder, whether or not
chromed.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
35.05 Dextrins and other modified
starches (for example,
pregelatinised or esterified
starches); glues based onstarches, or on dextrins or
other modified starches.As indicated at the subheading level
3505.10 - Dextrins and other
modified starchesCTH/CTSH Basket 2 (Terminology Only)  - to be
finalised
3505.20 - Glues CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 132
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
35.06 Prepared glues and other
prepared adhesives, not
elsewhere specified orincluded; products suitable for
use as glues or adhesives, put
up for retail sale as glues or
adhesives, not exceeding a net
weight of 1 kg.As indicated at the subheading level
3506.10 - Products suitable for use
as glues or adhesives, put up forretail sale as glues or adhesives,
not exceeding a net weight of
1kgCTSH Endorsed by CRO
Other :
3506.91 -- Adhesives based on
rubber or plastics (includingartificial resins)CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3506.99 -- Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
35.07 Enzymes; prepared enzymes
not elsewhere specified or
included.CTH Submitted to CRO for decision
3507.10 - Rennet and concentrates
thereof
3507.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 133CHAPTER 36
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 36 Explosives;  pyrotechnic
products;  matches;
pyrophoric alloys;  certain
combustible preparations
36.01 Propellent powders. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
36.02 Prepared explosives, other
than propellent powders.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
36.03 Safety fuses; detonating fuses;
percussion or detonating caps;igniters; electric detonators.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
36.04 Fireworks, signalling flares,
rain rockets, fog signals and
other pyrotechnic articles.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
36.05 Matches, other than
pyrotechnic articles of heading
No. 36.04.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
36.06 Ferro-cerium and other
pyrophoric alloys in all forms;
articles of combustible
materials as specified in Note 2
to this Chapter.CTH except when this change results
from the liquefaction or putting up for
retail sale of products of other headingsBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3606.10 - Liquid or liquefied-gas
fuels in containers of a kind
used for filling or refillingcigarette or similar lighters and
of a capacity not exceeding 300
cm
3As indicated at the heading level Decisions as specified for the heading
3606.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 134
CHAPTER 37
Chapter Notes
1.  Mixtures and Blends    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.42.626, Issue No.5)
[For the purposes of heading 37.07,  the deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blending (including dispersing) of materials [other than
the addition of diluents only] to conform to predetermined specifications which results in the production of a good having phys ical or chemical
characteristics which are relevant to the purposes or uses of the good and are different from the input materials is to be cons idered to be origin
conferring.]
2.  Non-Origin Conferring Processes    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0032, Issue No.24)
[- For the purposes of Chapters 30-38 the addition, whether or not in combination, of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Notes  1(f) and
1(g) to Chapter 29 for the purposes indicated ther ein is not origin conferring. (CAN) (PHI) (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:
[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume, as appropriate (US)]
[Weight, volume or value, as appropriate (EC)]
[Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 135CHAPTER 37
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 37 Photographic or
cinematographic goods
37.01 Photographic plates and film
in the flat, sensitised,
unexposed, of any material
other than paper, paperboard
or Photographic plates andfilm in the flat, sensitised,
unexposed, of any material
other than paper, paperboard
or textiles; instant print film in
the flat, sensitised, unexposed,whether or not in packs.As indicated at the subheading level
3701.10 - For X-ray CTH except from heading 37.02 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3701.20 - Instant print film CTH Endorsed
3701.30 - Other plates and film, with any
side exceeding 255 mmCTH except from heading 37.02 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-- Other
3701.91 -- For colour photography
(polychrome)CTH except from heading 37.02 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3701.99 -- Other CTH except from heading 37.02 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
37.02 Photographic film in rolls,
sensitised, unexposed, of anymaterial other than paper,
paperboard or textiles; instant
print film in rolls, sensitised,
unexposed.As indicated at the subheading levelG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3702.10 - For X-ray CTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.20 - Instant print film CTH, except from heading 37.01 Endorsed
- Other film, without
perforations, of a width not
exceeding 105 mm :
3702.31 -- For colour photography
(polychrome)CTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.32 -- Other, with silver halide
emulsionCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.39 -- Other CTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Other film, without
perforations, of a width
exceeding  105 mm :
3702.41 -- Of a width exceeding
610 mm and of a length
exceeding  200 m, for colourphotography (polychrome)CTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.42 -- Of a width exceeding
610 mm and of a length
exceeding 200 m, other than for
colour photographyCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.43 -- Of a width exceeding
610 mm and of a length not
exceeding 200 mCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.44 -- Of a width exceeding
105 mm but not exceeding 610
mmCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Other film, for colour
photography (polychrome) :G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3702.51 -- Of a width not
exceeding 16 mm and of a
length not exceeding 14 mCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.52 -- Of a width not
exceeding 16 mm and of alength exceeding  14 mCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.53 -- Of a width exceeding 16
mm but not exceeding 35 mm
and of a length not exceeding 30
m, for slidesCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.54 -- Of a width exceeding 16
mm but not exceeding 35 mm
and of a length not exceeding 30
m, other than for slidesCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.55 -- Of a width exceeding 16
mm but not exceeding 35 mm
and of a length exceeding 30 mCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.56 - Of a width exceeding 35
mmCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
Other :
3702.91 -- Of a width not
exceeding 16 mm and of a
length not exceeding 14 mCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.92 -- Of a width not
exceeding 16 mm and of a
length exceeding  14 mCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.93 -- Of a width exceeding 16
mm but not exceeding 35 mm
and of a length not exceeding 30
mCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3702.94 -- Of a width exceeding 16
mm but not exceeding 35 mm
and of a length exceeding 30 mCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3702.95 -- Of a width exceeding 35
mmCTH except from heading 37.01 Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
37.03 Photographic paper,
paperboard and textiles,sensitised, unexposed.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3703.10 - In rolls of a width
exceeding 610 mmAs indicated at the heading level
3703.20 - Other, for colour
photography (polychrome)
3703.90 - Other
37.04 Photographic plates, film,
paper, paperboard and
textiles, exposed but not
developed.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
37.05 Photographic plates and film,
exposed and developed, other
than cinematographic film.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
37.06 Cinematographic film,
exposed and developed,
whether or not incorporating
sound track or consisting onlyof sound track.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 139HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
37.07 Chemical preparations for
photographic uses (other than
varnishes, glues, adhesives andsimilar preparations);
unmixed products for
photographic uses, put up in
measured portions or put up
for retail sale in a form readyfor use.CTH Endorsed
3707.10 - Sensitising emulsions As indicated at the heading level
3707.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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CHAPTER 38
Chapter Notes
1. Chemical Reaction   Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng intramolecular
bonds and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
1) dissolving in water or other solvents;
2) the elimination of solvents including solvent water;  or
3) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin conferring.
2.  Mixtures and Blends    Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for Bracketed Text (Doc.42.626, Issue No.5)
For the purposes of headings 38.01, 38.04, 38.06, 38.07, 38.08 through 38.15, 38.19 through 38.21, 38.23 and 38.24,  the deliberate and
proportionally controlled mixing or blending (including dispersing) of materials [other than the addition of diluents only (SG)  (US)] to conform to
predetermined specifications which results in the production of a good having physical or chemical characteristics which are re levant to the
purposes or uses of the good and are different from the input materials is to be considered to be origin conferring.
3. Purification   Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO for decision for bracketed text to CRO (Doc.OC0014, Issue No.25)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied:
a) purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities;  orb) the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:
(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;
(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 141(iii) elements and components for use in in micro-electronics;
(iv) specialized optical uses;
[(v) non toxic uses for health and safety ];
(vi) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);
(vii) carriers used in a separation process;  or
(viii) nuclear grade uses.
4. Separation    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.42.626, Issue No.7)
Separation, by chromatography, extraction, precipitation or specific mechanical treatments, is considered to be origin conferri ng provided that one
of the following criteria is satisfied:
(i) obtaining goods with specific purity;
[(ii) obtaining goods with specific odoriferous characteristics;
(iii) obtaining goods with specific flavouring characteristics;] or
(iv) obtaining goods suitable for specific uses..  (EC) (CH) (SG)]
5. Change in particle size
1) Reduction in particle size :   Basket 1
For the purposes of headings 38.02, 38.08, 38.09, 38.11, 38.12 and 38.15, the deliberate and controlled reduction in particle s ize of a good, other
than by merely crushing, resulting in a good having a defined particle size, defined particle size distribution or defined surf ace area, which are
relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different physical or chemical characteristics from the input materials  is considered to be
origin conferring.
2) Increase in particle size:     Submitted to CRO for decision ( Doc.42.626, Issue No.4 )
[For the purposes of headings 38.02, 38.08, 38.09, 38.11, 38.12 and 38.15, the deliberate and controlled [modification] in part icle size of a good,
other than by merely crushing [or pressing,] resulting in a good having a defined particle size, defined particle size distribu tion or defined surface
area, which are relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different physical or chemical characteristics from the  input materials is
considered to be origin conferring.]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 142
Note: If Paragraph 2 is accepted by the CRO, it should be adopted in the place of Paragraph 1; only the words “modification” and  “or
pressing” are for decision.
6.  Standard Materials   Basket 1
Standard materials (including standard solutions) are preparations suitable for analytical, calibrating or referencing uses hav ing precise degrees of
purity or proportions which are certified by the manufacturer.  The production of standard materials is to be considered as ori gin conferring.
7.  Packing for retail sale    Basket 1
For the purposes of headings 38.08 and 38.13, the change of classification resulting from the mere putting up for retail sale o f products of this
Chapter is to be disregarded for the determination of origin.
8.  Non-Origin Conferring Processes    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc. OC0032, Issue No. 24)
[- For the purposes of Chapters 30-38 the addition, whether or not in combination, of the additives enumerated in HS Chapter Not es 1(f) and
1(g) to Chapter 29 for the purposes indicated ther ein is not origin conferring. (CAN) (PHI) (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:
[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume, as appropriate (US)][Weight, volume or value, as appropriate (EC)][Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 143CHAPTER 38
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 38 Miscellaneous chemical
products
38.01 Artificial graphite; colloidal or
semi-colloidal graphite;
preparations based on
graphite or other carbon in
the form of pastes, blocks,plates or other semi-
manufactures.As indicated at the subheading level
3801.10 - Artificial graphite CTSH; or
Change within the subheading fromwaste, scrap or worn-out articlesBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3801.20 - Colloidal or semi-
colloidal graphiteCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3801.30 - Carbonaceous pastes for
electrodes and similar pastes for
furnace liningsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3801.90 - Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.02 Activated carbon; activated
natural mineral products;
animal black, including spentanimal black.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3802.10 - Activated carbon As indicated at the heading level
3802.90 - Other
38.03 Tall oil, whether or not
refined.As indicated at the split heading levelG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 144
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex 38.03(a) -  Refined CTHS Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 18
ex 38.03(b) -  Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.04 Residual lyes from the
manufacture of wood pulp,
whether or not concentrated,desugared or chemically
treated, including lignin
sulphonates, but excluding tall
oil of heading No. 38.03.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.05 Gum, wood or sulphate
turpentine and other terpenic
oils produced by the
distillation or other treatment
of coniferous woods; crudedipentene; sulphite turpentine
and other crude para-cymene;
pine oil containing alpha-
terpineol as the main
constituent.As indicated at the subheading level
3805.10 - Gum, wood or sulphate
turpentine oilsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3805.20 - Pine oil CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3805.90 - Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.06 Rosin and resin acids, and
derivatives thereof; rosin
spirit and rosin oils; run gums.As indicated at the subheading level
3806.10 - Rosin and resin acids CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 145HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3806.20 - Salts of rosin, of resin
acids or of derivatives of rosin
or resin acids, other than salts ofrosin adductsCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3806.30 - Ester gums CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3806.90 - Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.07 Wood tar; wood tar oils; wood
creosote; wood naphtha;
vegetable pitch; brewers' pitch
and similar preparations
based on rosin, resin acids oron vegetable pitch.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.08 Insecticides, rodenticides,
fungicides, herbicides, anti-
sprouting products and plant-
growth regulators,
disinfectants and similar
products, put up in forms orpackings for retail sale or as
preparations or articles (for
example, sulphur-treated
bands, wicks and candles, and
fly-papers).CTH Endorsed by CRO
3808.10 - Insecticides As indicated at the heading level
3808.20 - Fungicides
3808.30 - Herbicides, anti-
sprouting products and plant-
growth regulators
3808.40 - Disinfectants
3808.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
38.09 Finishing agents, dye carriers
to accelerate the dyeing or
fixing of dyestuffs and otherproducts and preparations
(for example, dressings and
mordants), of a kind used in
the textile, paper, leather or
like industries, not elsewherespecified or included.CTH Endorsed by CRO
3809.10 - With a basis of
amylaceous substancesAs indicated at the heading level
-O t h e r  :
3809.91 -- Of a kind used in the
textile or like industries
3809.92 -- Of a kind used in the
paper or like industries
3809.93 -- Of a kind used in the
leather or like industries
38.10 Pickling preparations for
metal surfaces; fluxes and
other auxiliary preparations
for soldering, brazing or
welding; soldering, brazing or
welding powders and pastesconsisting of metal and other
materials; preparations of a
kind used as cores or coatings
for welding electrodes or rods.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 147HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3810.10 - Pickling preparations
for metal surfaces; soldering,
brazing or welding powders andpastes consisting of metal and
other materialsAs indicated at the heading level
3810.90 - Other
38.11 Anti-knock preparations,
oxidation inhibitors, gum
inhibitors, viscosity improvers,
anti-corrosive preparationsand other prepared additives,
for mineral oils (including
gasoline) or for other liquids
used for the same purposes as
mineral oils.CTH or Chapter Note on Mixtures and
BlendsEndorsed by CRO
-Anti-knock preparations : As indicated at the heading level
3811.11 -- Based on lead compounds
3811.19 -- Other
- Additives for lubricating oils :
3811.21 -- Containing petroleum oils or
oils obtained from bituminousminerals
3811.29 -- Other
3811.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 148
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
38.12 Prepared rubber accelerators;
compound plasticisers for
rubber or plastics, notelsewhere specified or
included; anti-oxidising
preparations and other
compound stabilisers for
rubber or plastics.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3812.10 - Prepared rubber
acceleratorsAs indicated at the heading level
3812.20 - Compound plasticisers
for rubber or plastics
3812.30 - Anti-oxidising
preparations and othercompound stabilisers for rubber
or plastics
38.13 Preparations and charges for
fire-extinguishers; charged
fire-extinguishing grenades.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.14 Organic composite solvents
and thinners, not elsewherespecified or included;
prepared paint or varnish
removers.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.15 Reaction initiators, reaction
accelerators and catalytic
preparations, not elsewhere
specified or included.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Supported catalysts : As indicated at the heading levelG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 149HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3815.11 -- With nickel or nickel
compounds as the active
substanceAs indicated at the heading level
3815.12 -- With precious metal or
precious metal compounds asthe active substance
3815.19 -- Other
3815.90 - Other
38.16 Refractory cements, mortars,
concretes and similarcompositions, other than
products of heading No. 38.01.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.17 Mixed alkylbenzenes and
mixed alkylnaphthalenes,other than those of heading
No. 27.07 or 29.02.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3817.10 - Mixed alkylbenzenes As indicated at the heading level
3817.20 - Mixed
alkylnaphthalenes
38.18 Chemical elements doped for
use in electronics, in the form
of discs, wafers or similar
forms; chemical compounds
doped for use in electronics.[CTH]  (JPN) (US) (CAN) (MEX) (NZ)
(CH)
[CTH;  or
Change within this heading following
the cutting into discs, wafers or similar
forms, polishing or coating with anepitaxial layer (EC)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626)
Issue n° 22
[Value added rule] (SG)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 150
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
38.19 Hydraulic brake fluids and
other prepared liquids for
hydraulic transmission, notcontaining or containing less
than 70 % by weight of
petroleum oils or oils obtained
from bituminous minerals.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.20 Anti-freezing preparations
and prepared de-icing fluids.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.21 Prepared culture media for
development of micro-
organisms.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.22 Diagnostic or laboratory
reagents on a backing and
prepared diagnostic or
laboratory reagents whetheror not on a backing, other
than those of heading No.
30.02 or 30.06.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.23 Industrial monocarboxylic
fatty acids; acid oils from
refining; industrial fatty
alcohols.As indicated at the subheading level
- Industrial
monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid
oils from refining :
3823.11 -- Stearic acid CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3823.12 -- Oleic acid CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3823.13 -- Tall oil fatty acids CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3823.19 -- Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 151HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3823.70 - Industrial fatty alcohols CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
38.24 Prepared binders for foundry
moulds or cores; chemical
products and preparations of
the chemical or alliedindustries (including those
consisting of mixtures of
natural products), not
elsewhere specified or
included; residual products ofthe chemical or allied
industries, not elsewhere
specified or included.As indicated at the subheading level
3824.10 - Prepared binders for
foundry moulds or coresCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3824.20 - Naphthenic acids, their
water-insoluble salts and their
estersCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3824.30 - Non-agglomerated
metal carbides mixed together or
with metallic bindersCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3824.40 - Prepared additives for
cements, mortars or concretesCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3824.50 - Non-refractory mortars
and concretesCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3824.60 - Sorbitol other than that
of subheading No. 2905.44CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 152
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
- Mixtures containing
perhalogenated derivatives of
acyclic hydrocarbons containingtwo or more different halogens :
3824.71 -- Containing acyclic
hydrocarbons perhalogenated
only with fluorine and chlorineCTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3824.79 -- Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3824.90 - Other CTSH Basket 1( Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 153CHAPTER 39
Chapter Notes
1. Chemical Reaction : Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng
intramolecular bonds and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
1) dissolving in water or other solvents;
2) the elimination of solvents including solvent water;  or
3) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin conferring.
This definition comprises all types of polymerization reactions and chemical modification of polymers, including cross-linking by hardener/cross-
linking agents and irradiation.
2. Mixtures and Blends    Submitted to  CRO for decision (Doc.42.627, Issue No.27 )
a) [The deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blending including dispersing of materials [other than the addition o f diluents only]
to conform to predetermined specifications which results in the production of a good having physical or chemical characteristic s which are relevant
to the purposes or uses of the good and are different from the input materials is to be considered to be origin conferring.]
b) [The deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blendi ng of polymers, which results in the production of a polymer bl end having
physical and/or chemical characteristics different from the individual constituents, is considered to be origin conferring.  (H eadings 39.01-39.15)
This definition comprises polymer compounding and the use of recycled polymers. (EC)]
3. Purification  Basket 1,    Submitted to CRO fo r decision for bracketed te xt  (Doc.OC0014, Issue No.25)
Purification is considered to be origin conferring prov ided that one of the following criteria is satisfied:G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 154
a) purification of a good resulting in the elimination of 80 percent of the content of existing impurities;  or
b) the reduction or elimination of impurities resulting in a good suitable for one or more of the following applications:
(i) pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or food grade substances;
(ii) chemical products and reagents for analytical, diagnostic or laboratory uses;
(iii) elements and components for use in in micro-electronics;
(iv) specialized optical uses;
[(v) [non toxic uses for health and safety ];
(vi) biotechnical use (e.g., in cell culturing, in genetic technology, or as a catalyst);
(vii) carriers used in a separation process; or
(viii) nuclear grade uses.
4. Change in particle size
1) Reduction in particle size :   Basket 1
The deliberate and controlled reduction in particle size of a good including micronizing by diss olving a polymer and subsequent  precipitation, other
than by merely crushing, resulting in a good having a defined particle size, defined particle size distribution or defined surf ace area relevant to the
purposes of the resulting good and having different physical or chemical characteristics from the input materials is considered  to be origin
conferring.
2) Increase in particle size :    Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.42.626, Issue No.4)
[The deliberate and controlled modification in particle size of a good including micronizing by dissolving a polymer and subseq uent precipitation,
other than by merely crushing, resulting in a good having a defined particle size, defined particle size distribution or define d surface area, which are
relevant to the purposes of the resulting good and have different physical or chemical characteristics from the input materials  is considered to be
origin conferring. (CH)]
Note: If Paragraph 2 is accepted by the CRO, the term “reduction” in Paragraph 1 shall be amended to “modification”. (Sec)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
Page 1555. Separation (Headings 39.01- 39.14)    Submitt ed to CRO for decision (Doc.42.626, Issue No.7)
[Separation, by chromatography, extraction, precipitation, (refining) , or specific mechanical treatments, is considered to be o rigin conferring
provided that one of the following criteria is satisfied:
(i) obtaining goods with specific molecular weight distribution;
(ii) obtaining goods with specific purity;
[(iii) obtaining goods with specific odoriferous characteristics;
(iv) obtaining goods with specific flavouring characteristics;]  or
(v)  obtaining goods suitable for specific uses..  (EC) (CH) (SG)]
6. Shaping and further processing on semi-finished articles (Headings 39.16 - 39.17 and 39.19 - 39.21)    Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.626, Issue No.3)
[The following shaping and other processes on semi-finished articles in order to obtain finished articles are regarded as subst antial transformations:
Cold drawing, hand-fabricating thermoforming, laminating, formin g of vulcanized fibre, bonding of plastics, machining, and coat ing with an
adhesive layer.  (EC) (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 result in a
determination of a country of origin, the country of origin shall be determined as follows:
1. Goods of headings 39.01 through 39.14 produced by mixing or otherw ise combining materials of diff erent origins, originate in the country
that produced the polymers that predominate by weight or volume, as appropriate, over those of each other single country.]
 [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:
[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume, as appropriate (EC)]
[Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 39 Plastics and articles thereof
39.01 Polymers of ethylene, in
primary formsCTH Submitted to CRO for decision (
doc. 42.627 )
Issue n° 1Issue n° 2
3901.10 -  Polyethylene having a specific
gravity of less than 0.94As indicated at the heading level.
3901.20 -   Polyethylene having a
specific gravity of 0.94 or more
3901.30 -  Ethylene-vinyl acetate
copolymers
3901.90 -  Other
39.02 Polymers of propylene or of
other olefins, in primary
forms.CTH Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.627)
Issue n° 1Issue n° 2
3902.10 -  Polypropylene As indicated at the heading level.
3902.20 -  Polyisobutylene
3902.30 -  Propylene copolymers
3902.90 -  Other .
39.03 Polymers of styrene, in
primary forms.CTH Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.627)
Issue n° 1
Issue n° 2
-  Polystyrene : As indicated at the heading level.
3903.11 --  Expansible
3903.19 --  Other
3903.20 -  Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN)
copolymersG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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NumberDescription of goods Primary rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
3903.30 -  Acrylonitrile-butadiene-
styrene (ABS) copolymers
3903.90 -  Other
39.04 Polymers of vinyl chloride or
of other halogenated olefins, inprimary forms.CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)Issue n° 1
Issue n° 2
3904.10 -  Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed
with any other substancesAs indicated at the heading level.
-  Other polyvinyl chloride :
3904.21 --  Non-plasticised
3904.22 --  Plasticised
3904.30 -  Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate
copolymers
3904.40 -  Other vinyl chloride
copolymersAs indicated at the heading level.
3904.50 -  Vinylidene chloride polymers
-  Fluoro-polymers :
3904.61 --  Polytetrafluoroethylene
3904.69 --  Other
3904.90 -  Other
39.05 Polymers of vinyl acetate or of
other vinyl esters, in primary
forms; other vinyl polymers in
primary forms.CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
Issue n° 1
Issue n° 2
-  Polyvinyl acetate : As indicated at the heading level.
3905.12 --  In aqueous dispersion
3905.19 --  Other
-  Vinyl acetate copolymers :
3905.21 --  In aqueous dispersion
3905.29 --  OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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Other
3905.30 -  Polyvinyl alcohol, whether or
not containing unhydrolysed
acetate groups
-  Other :
3905.91 --  Copolymers
3905.99 --  Other
39.06 Acrylic polymers in primary
forms.CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
Issue n° 1Issue n° 2
3906.10 -  Polymethyl methacrylate As indicated at the heading level.
3906.90 -  Other
39.07 Polyacetals, other polyethers
and epoxide resins, in primary
forms; polycarbonates, alkydresins, polyallyl esters and
other polyesters, in primary
forms.CTH Submitted to CRO for Decision
(Doc. 42.627)
Issue n° 1Issue n° 2
3907.10 -  Polyacetals As indicated at the heading level.
3907.20 -  Other polyethers
3907.30 -  Epoxide resins
3907.40 -  Polycarbonates
3907.50 -  Alkyd resins
3907.60 -  Polyethylene terephthalate
-  Other polyesters :
3907.91 --  Unsaturated
3907.99 --  OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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39.08 Polyamides in primary forms. CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
Issue n° 1Issue n° 2
3908.10 - Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6-,6, -
6,9, -6,10 or -6,12As indicated at the heading level.
3908.90 -  Other
39.09 Amino-resins, phenolic resins
and polyurethanes, in primary
forms.CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
Issue n° 1
Issue n° 2
3909.10 -  Urea resins; thiourea resins As indicated at the heading level.
3909.20 -  Melamine resins
3909.30 -  Other amino-resins
3909.40 -  Phenolic resins
3909.50 -  Polyurethanes
39.10 Silicones in primary forms CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)Issue n° 1
Issue n° 2
39.11 Petroleum resins, coumarone-
indene resins, polyterpenes,polysulphides, polysulphones
and other products specified
in Note 3 to this Chapter, not
elsewhere specified or
included, in primary forms.CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)Issue n° 1
Issue n° 2
3911.10 -  Petroleum resins, coumarone,
indene or coumarone-indeneresins and polyterpenesAs indicated at the heading level.
3911.90 -  OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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39.12 Cellulose and its chemical
derivatives, not elsewhere
specified or included, inprimary forms.CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
Issue n° 1Issue n° 2
-  Cellulose acetates : As indicated at the heading level.
3912.11 --  Non-plasticised
3912.12 --  Plasticised
3912.20 -  Cellulose nitrates (including
collodions)
-  Cellulose ethers :
3912.31 --  Carboxymethylcellulose and
its salts
3912.39 --  Other
3912.90 -  Other
39.13 Natural polymers (for
example, alginic acid) and
modified natural polymers
(for example, hardened
proteins, chemical derivativesof natural rubber), not
elsewhere specified or
included, in primary forms.CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
Issue n° 1
Issue n° 2
3913.10 -  Alginic acid, its salts and
estersAs indicated at the heading level.
3913.90 -  Other
39.14 Ion-exchangers based on
polymers of headings Nos.
39.01 to 39.13, in primary
forms.CTH Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc.  42.627)
Issue n° 1
Issue n° 2G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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39.15 Waste, parings and scrap of
plastics.The origin of the goods shall be the
country in which the waste and scrap of
this heading is collected or derived frommanufacturing or processing operations
or from consumption, [or Chapter Rule
on recycling of waste and scrap. (EC)]Basket 1
Basket 2 for the bracketed text.
3915.10 -  Of polymers of ethylene As indicated at the heading level.
3915.20 -  Of polymers of styrene
3915.30 -  Of polymers of vinyl chloride
3915.90 -  Of other plastics
39.16 Monofilament of which any
cross-sectional dimension
exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and
profile shapes, whether or notsurface-worked but not
otherwise worked, of plastics.CTH, or change within this heading to
reinforced, laminated or supported
material.Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
Issue n° 3
3916.10 - Of polymers of ethylene As indicated at the heading level.
3916.20 - Of polymers of vinyl chloride
3916.90 - Of other plastics
39.17 Tubes, pipes and hoses, and
fittings therefor (for example,
joints, elbows, flanges), of
plastics.CTH, or change within this heading to
reinforced, laminated or supported
material.Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.627)
Issue n° 3
3917.10 - Artificial guts (sausage
casings) of hardened protein or
of cellulosic materialsAs indicated at the heading level.
- Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid:
3917.21 -- Of polymers of ethylene
3917.22 -- Of polymers of propylene
3917.23 -- Of polymers of vinyl chloride
3917.29 -- Of other plasticsG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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- Other tubes, pipes and hoses: As indicated at the heading level.
3917.31 -- Flexible tubes, pipes and
hoses, having a minimum burst
pressure of 27.6 MPa
3917.32 -- Other, not reinforced or
otherwise combined with other
materials, without fittings
3917.33 -- Other, not reinforced or
otherwise combined with other
materials, with fittings
3917.39 -- Other
3917.40 - Fittings
39.18 Floor coverings of plastics,
whether or not self-adhesive,
in rolls or in the form of tiles;wall or ceiling coverings of
plastics, as defined in Note 9 to
this Chapter.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3918.10 - Of polymers of vinyl chloride As indicated at the heading level.
3918.90 - Of other plastics
39.19 Self-adhesive plates, sheets,
film, foil, tape, strip and other
flat shapes, of plastics,
whether or not in rolls.CTH, or change within this heading to
reinforced, laminated or supported
material.Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
Issue n° 3
3919.10 -  In rolls of a width not
exceeding 20 cmAs indicated at the heading level.
3919.90 -  OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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39.20 Other plates, sheets, film, foil
and strip, of plastics, non-
cellular and not reinforced,laminated, supported or
similarly combined with other
materials.CTH, or change within this heading to
reinforced, laminated or supported
material.Endorsed by CRO
3920.10 - Of polymers of ethylene As indicated at the heading level
3920.20 - Of polymer of propylene
3920.30 - Of polymers of styrene
- Of polymers of vinyl chloride:
3920.41 -- Rigid
3920.42 -- Flexible
- Of acrylic polymers:
3920.51 -- Of polymethyl methacrylate
3920.59 -- Other
- Of polycarbonates, alkyd
resins, polyallyl esters or other
polyesters:
3920.61 -- Of polycarbonates
3920.62 -- Of polyethylene terephthalate
3920.63 -- Of unsaturated polyesters
3920.69 -- Of other polyesters
- Of cellulose or its chemical
derivatives:
3920.71 -- Of regenerated cellulose
3920.72 -- Of vulcanised fibre
3920.73 -- Of cellulose acetate
3920.79 -- Of other cellulose derivatives
- Of other plastics:
3920.91 -- Of polyvinyl butyral
3920.92 -- Of polyamidesG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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3920.93 -- Of amino-resins As indicated at the heading level
3920.94 -- Of phenolic resins
3920.99 -- Of other plastics
39.21 Other plates, sheets, film, foil
and strip, of plastics.CTH, or change within this heading to
reinforced, laminated or supportedmaterial.Endorsed by CRO
- Cellular: As indicated at the heading level
3921.11 -- Of polymers of styrene
3921.12 -- Of polymers of vinyl chloride
3921.13 -- Of polyurethanes
3921.14 -- Of regenerated cellulose As indicated at the heading level.
3921.19 -- Of other plastics
3921.90 - Other
39.22 Baths, shower-baths, wash-
basins, bidets, lavatory pans,
seats and covers, flushing
cisterns and similar sanitaryware, of plastics.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3922.10 - Baths, shower-baths and wash-
basinsAs indicated at the heading level
3922.20 - Lavatory seats and covers
3922.90 - Other
39.23 Articles for the conveyance or
packing of goods, of plastics;
stoppers, lids, caps and other
closures, of plastics.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3923.10 - Boxes, cases, crates and
similar articlesAs indicated at the heading level
- Sacks and bags (including
cones):G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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3923.21 -- Of polymers of ethylene As indicated at the heading level
3923.29 -- Of other plastics
3923.30 - Carboys, bottles, flasks and
similar articles
3923.40 - Spools, cops, bobbins and
similar supports
3923.50 -- Stoppers, lids, caps and other
closures
3923.90 - Other
39.24 Tableware, kitchenware, other
household articles and toilet
articles, of plastics.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
3924.10 - Tableware and kitchenware As indicated at the heading level
3924.90 - Other
39.25 Builders' ware of plastics, not
elsewhere specified orincluded.CTH
[or assembly of articles from parts orcomponents classified within the
heading. (US) (CH) (PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.627)Issue n° 5
3925.10 -  Reservoirs, tanks, vats and
similar containers, of a capacity
exceeding 300 lAs indicated at the heading level.
3925.20 -  Doors, windows and their
frames and thresholds for doors
3925.30 -  Shutters, blinds (including
Venetian blinds) and similar
articles and parts thereof
3925.90 -  OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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39.26 Other articles of plastics and
articles of other materials of
headings Nos. 39.01 to 39.14.CTH
[or assembly of articles from parts or
components classified within theheading. (US) (PHI)]
[for subheading 3926.20, CTH or change
within this subheading following
complete making-up (EC)]Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.
42.627)
Issue n° 5
The origin criterion for goods of
3926.20 is to be laid down in
accordance with the CRO decision on
the origin criterion for assembled or
made up textile apparel.
3926.10 - Office or school supplies As indicated at the heading level.
3926.20 - Articles of apparel and
clothing accessories including
gloves)
3926.30 - Fittings for furniture,
coachwork or the like
3926.40 - Statuettes and other
ornamental articles
3926.90 - OtherG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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Chapter Notes
1. Chemical Reaction      Basket 1
A “chemical reaction” is a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaki ng intramolecular
bonds and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
The following are not considered to be chemical  reactions for the purposes of this definition:
a) dissolving in water or other solvents;
b) the elimination of solvents including solvent water;  or
c) the addition or elimination of water of crystallization
A chemical reaction as defined above is to be considered origin conferring.
2. Mixtures and Blends 
The deliberate and proportionally controlled mixing or blending (including dispersing) of materials [other than the addition of  diluents only] to
conform to predetermined specifications which results in the production of a good having physical or chemical characteristics w hich are relevant to
the purposes or uses of the good and are different from the input materials is to be considered to be origin conferring.
[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:
[Weight (CAN)]
[Weight or volume, as appropriate (US)]
[Weight volume or value, as appropriate (EC)]
[Total value of parts and related processing activity (CH)]G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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Chapter 40 Rubber and articles thereof
40.01 Natural rubber, balata, gutta-
percha, guayule, chicle and
similar natural gums, in
primary forms or in plates,
sheets or strip.Proposals as specified at the
subheading level
4001.10 -  Natural rubber latex, whether
or not pre-vulcanisedThe country origin of origin of the goods
of this subheading shall be the country in
which the goods are obtained in their
natural or unprocessed state.Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-  Natural rubber in other forms :
4001.21 --  Smoked sheets [CTSH (JPN)  (CAN) (MEX)(US)(NZ)
(SG) (KOR)]Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
[The country of origin of the good ofthis subheading shall be the country in
which the goods are obtained in their
natural or unprocessed state (EC)] (IND)Issue n° 7
4001.22 --  Technically specified natural
rubber (TSNR)[CTSH (JPN)  (CAN) (MEX)(US)(NZ)
(SG) (KOR)]Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)
[The country of origin of the goods ofthis subheading shall be the country in
which the goods are obtained in their
natural or unprocessed state (EC)] (IND)Issue n° 7
4001.29 --  Other [CTSH (JPN)  (CAN)
(MEX)(US)(NZ)(IND)(SG) (KOR)]Submitted to CRO  for decision
(Doc. 42.627)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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[The origin of the goods shall be the
country in which the goods of this
heading are obtained in their natural orunprocessed state (EC) ]Issue n° 7
4001.30 -  Balata, gutta-percha, guayule,
chicle and similar natural gumsThe origin of the goods shall be the
country in which the goods of this
heading are obtained in their natural or
unprocessed stateBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
40.02 Synthetic rubber and factice
derived from oils, in primary
forms or in plates, sheets or
strip; mixtures of any product
of heading No 40.01 with any
product of this heading, inprimary forms or in plates,
sheets or strip.As specified at the subheading level
-  Styrene-butadiene rubber
(SBR); carboxylated styrene-
butadiene rubber (XSBR) :
4002.11 --  Latex CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
4002.19 --  Other CTH Endorsed
4002.20 -  Butadiene rubber (BR) CTH Endorsed
-  Isobutene-isoprene (butyl)
rubber (IIR); halo-isobutene-
isoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR) :Endorsed
4002.31 --  Isobutene-isoprene (butyl)
rubber (IIR)CTH Endorsed
4002.39 --  Other CTH Endorsed
- Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene)
rubber (CR) :G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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4002.41 --  Latex CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
4002.49 --  Other CTH Endorsed
-  Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber
(NBR) :
4002.51 --  Latex CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
4002.59 --  Other CTH Endorsed
4002.60 -  Isoprene rubber (IR) CTH Endorsed
4002.70 -  Ethylene-propylene-non-
conjugated diene rubber
(EPDM)CTH Endorsed
4002.80 -  Mixtures of any product of
heading No. 40.01 with any
product of this headingCTH, except from heading 40.01 Basket 1
-  Other :
4002.91 --  Latex CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
4002.99 --  Other CTH Endorsed
40.03 Reclaimed rubber in primary
forms or in plates, sheets or
strip.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
40.04 Waste, parings and scrap of
rubber (other than hard
rubber) and powders and
granules obtained therefrom.The origin of the goods shall be the
country in which the rubber waste of this
heading is derived or collected from
manufacturing or processing operations
or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
40.05 Compounded rubber,
unvulcanised, in primary
forms or in plates, sheets orstrip.CTH Endorsed by CRO
4005.10 -  Compounded with carbon
black or silicaAs specified for the headingG/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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4005.20 -  Solutions; dispersions other
than those of subheading
No. 4005.10As indicated at the heading
-  Other :
4005.91 --  Plates, sheets and strip
4005.99 --  Other
40.06 Other forms (for example,
rods, tubes and profile shapes)
and articles (for example, discs
and rings), of unvulcanisedrubber.CTH Endorsed
4006.10 -  "Camel-back" strips for
retreading rubber tyresEndorsed
4006.90 -  Other Endorsed
40.07 Vulcanised rubber thread and
cord.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
40.08 Plates, sheets, strip, rods and
profile shapes, of vulcanised
rubber other than hard
rubber.CTH Endorsed by CRO
- Of cellular rubber : As indicated at the heading level
4008.11 -- Plates, sheets and strip
4008.19 -- Other
- Of non-cellular rubber:
4008.21 -- Plates,sheets and strip
4008.29 -- Other
40.09 Tubes, pipes and hoses, of
vulcanised rubber other than
hard rubber, with or without
their fittings (for example,
joints, elbows, flanges).CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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40.10 Conveyor or transmission
belts or belting, of vulcanised
rubber.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
40.11 New pneumatic tyres, of
rubber.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
40.12 Retreaded or used pneumatic
tyres of rubber; solid orcushion tyres, interchangeable
tyre treads and tyre flaps, of
rubber.As specified for subheadings
4012.10 -  Retreaded tyres CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
4012.20 -  Used pneumatic tyres The country of origin of the goods of
this subheading is the country in whichthese goods were last collected and
packed for shipmentEndorsed
4012.90 -  Other CTH Endorsed by CRO
40.13 Inner tubes, of rubber. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
40.14 Hygienic or pharmaceutical
articles (including teats), of
vulcanised rubber other thanhard rubber, with or without
fittings of hard rubber.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
40.15 Articles of apparel and
clothing accessories (includinggloves), for all purposes, of
vulcanised rubber other than
hard rubber.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Ad d.9/Rev.2
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40.16 Other articles of vulcanised
rubber other than hard
rubber.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
40.17 Hard rubber (for example,
ebonite) in all forms, includingwaste and scrap; articles of
hard rubber.As indicated at split heading level
ex 40.17(a) Slabs, blocks, plates, sheets,
strips, rods, profile shapes,
tubes, pipes and hosesCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 40.17 (b) Waste and Scrap The origin of the goods shall be the
country in which the waste or scrap of
this split heading is collected or derived
from manufacturing or processing
operations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 40.17 (c) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO
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