WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/RO/45/Add.14
21 June 2001
(01-3099)
Committee on Rules of Origin
INTEGRATED NEGOTIATING TEXT FOR THE
HARMONIZATION WORK PROGRAMME
CHAPTERS 82-83 (ARTICLES OF METAL)
Note by the Secretariat
Addendum
1. At its meeting on 10 May 1996, the Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) decided to establish
an Integrated Negotiating Text (INT) for the Harmonization Work Programme.  The first INT 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 addendum to document G/RO/45 is the latest update of the negotiating text for
Chapters 82-83 and reflects the progress made by the CRO in March 2001.G/RO/45/Add.14
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ISSUES FOR DECISION:  CHAPTERS 82 AND 83
ISSUE No. 1: PRODUCTION OF A FINISHED GOOD OR PART FROM AN UNFINISHED
GOOD OR PART, INCLUDING FROM A BLANK (CHAPTER NOTES)
1. Chapter 82 covers a wide variety of products from quite simple to highly complex ones.  The
product-specific rules set out for goods of Chapter 82 do not take account of all the different processes
where substantial transformation takes place.  Thus, concerning to setting out the Chapter Notes on
the production of a finished good or part from an unfinished good or part, including from a blank,
different options have been proposed.
N.B. This issue covers in general transformation of unfinished products of chapter 82
OPTION A: Yes
OPTION A/1: US [1. When neither the product specific rules provided in the matrix are determinant of origin the
following Chapter Notes shall apply:
(a)  Goods produced from an incomplete or unfinished article classifiable in the same heading
or subheading by application of GIR 2 (a).  Where goods are produced from an incomplete or
unfinished (other than unassembled or disassembled) article which had the essential characterof the complete or finished goods and was classifiable, by application of GIR. 2(a), in the
same heading or subheading as the complete or finished goods, origin of the presented goods
shall be determined as follows:
(i)  Blanks:  Where the goods are produced from a blank:
(1)  Provided all the following criteria are met, the country of origin of the
goods shall be the country in which the blank was finished:
(a)  In its imported prefinished condition, the blank was not capable
of functioning for its ultimate use and was not advanced beyond
cleaning or working to remove flash, spurs, burrs or similar excessmaterial, and
(b)  In the country in which the goods were finished:
(i)  The blank was configured to final shape by the removal
of material (other than by honing or polishing), or bybending, hammering, pressing, stamping or similar forming
process; and
(ii)  The blank underwent one or more of the following
processes:
1)  Hardening to a minimum hardness of 38 degrees
Rockwell C or equivalent standard of hardness; or
2)  Assembly with five or more parts (other than
parts of general use as defined in Note 1(g) to
Section XVI of the HS).
(2)  If the criteria of subparagraph (1) above are not satisfied, the country of
origin of the goods shall be the country of origin of the blank.G/RO/45/Add.14
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(ii)  Other.  Where the goods are produced from an incomplete or
unfinished article, other than a blank, the origin of presented goods
shall be the country of origin of the incomplete or unfinished article
from which it was produced.
(b)  Other Goods of this Chapter.  When paragraph 1(a)(i) or 1(a)(ii) is not satisfied, the
country of origin shall be the country in which the working edge, working surface or working
part underwent a change of classification to a heading of this Chapter from any other Chapter
(e.g. from a bar or rod of Chapter 72 to a chisel of Heading 82.05) ]
OPTION A/2: CH, CHI
[1. The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than
“simple assembly”, is considered the last substantial transformation.  The TCRO decided that
assembly in chapter 82 will be covered by the rules finally agreed for chapters 84-90 (Sec.)
2. Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 82-83 are not
determinative of the country of origin of the good;  the following substantial transformation rules are
to be applied:
(a)  A finished good or part produced from a non-originating unfinished article or parts
classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished good or part shall originate in the
country in which the good or part was finished, provided that the unfinished good or part is
not functioning for its ultimate use in his imported condition and has undergone at least
mechanical treatment, refining of form-, positional- and surface tolerances of functional
finished shapes such as turning, milling, drilling, broaching, grinding, polishing, honing,
eroding and one or more of the following processes:
- assembly by build-up such as but not limited to welding, soldering, shrinking, bolting, gluing,
fitting, fixing, spooling, winding, connecting, wiring, coupling;  or
- heat treatment or thermochemical treatment such as glowing, tempering, hardening;  or
- treatment for the purpose of shaping form ing such as cold or warm forming;  or
- surface treatment such as coating, compressing, condensing, impregnating (excluding
temporary conservation for transport and/or storage purpose), insulating.(b)  A finished good or part produced from a non-originating unfinished article or parts
classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished good or part which does not
satisfy the conditions mentioned in (a) above shall originate in the country in which the
assembly takes place provided that more than 10 constituent parts, other than screws and
bolts, are assembled.]
OPTION A/3: MOR[1. Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial
transformation.]  The TCRO decided that assembly in chapter 82 will be covered by the rules finally
agreed for chapters 84-90 (Sec.)
OPTION B:  No2. The product specific rules provide for all cases of substantial transformation in Chapter 82.  A
general Chapter Note is not necessary.  A residual rule determines the origin of goods that do not meet
the relevant product specific rule..G/RO/45/Add.14
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OPTION B/1: (EC)3. Origin will go to the country in which the blank is originated.  Further finishing will not
change the origin so long as the classification does not change.
OPTION B/2: (IND)(JPN)(CAN)
4. Origin will go to the country in which the blank acquires the essential characteristics of the
finished product and is classified as the finished product by application of GIR2(a) or otherwise.
Further finishing will not change the origin so long as the classification does not change.
Relevant HS Codes:
82.01 to 82.15,
Reference:
Doc. 42.576
ISSUE No.2 : ASSEMBLY OF HAND SAWS AND KNIVES FROM BLADESOPTION A : Yes5. The assembly of hand saws and knives from blades is a substantial transformation.  The
starting material, the blade, cannot be used alone without the handle.  The handle is an integral part of
the saw or knife.  The proposals for the rule are:
for hand saws of subheading 8202.10 and for knives of 8211.91 to 8211.93
• CTSH (MEX) (CAN) (CHI)
OPTION B : No
6. Assembling a blade and a handle to produce hand saws and knives is not a substantial
transformation.  The rule should be:
for subheadings: 8202.10, 8211.91 to 8211.93
• CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MAL) (PHI*) (MOR) (KOR)
(* PHI has made no proposal for 8202.10)
Relevant HS Codes:
8202.10, 8211.91 to 8211.93
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.746 (Issue 1(a)(ii))
ISSUE No. 3: ASSEMBLY OF SAW BL ADES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS AND CHAIN SAWS
OPTION A: Yes7. For some saw blades the saw teeth are integral to the blade, but for certain types of circular saw
blades and chain saw blades the saw teeth are added, which is a substantial transformation.  Without
the teeth the blade is a blank blade unable to perform its function as a saw blade.  Split subheadings
are needed for saws and saw blades and for saw teeth and tooth segments classified in the sameG/RO/45/Add.14
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heading.  The rules to provide for the attaching of saw teeth or tooth segments to obtain blades for
circular saws and chain saws, should be:
for circular saw blades with working part of steel (8202.31)
• CTSH (US) (CAN) (MOR)
for other circular saw blades (ex-8202.39(b))
• CTSHS  (US) (CAN) (MOR) (MEX)
for chain saw blades (ex-8202.40(b))
• CTSHS (US) (CAN) (MOR)
OPTION B: No
8. There is no substantial transformation by assembly of saw blades.  The rule should be:
• CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (MAL)
Relevant HS Codes:
8202.31, 8202.39, 8202.40
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.746 (Issue 1(c)(ii))
ISSUE No. 4: ASSEMBLY OF APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING CONSTRUCTIONAL
ELEMENTS
OPTION A:  Yes
The manufacturing process for the assembly from parts of apparatus for attaching constructional
elements is a substantial transformation.  Split subheadings are needed for “apparatus” and “parts”.
The rule for the first split ex-8205.59(a) to provide for assembly from parts should be:
• CTSHS  (CH) (MOR)
9. However, a general Chapter Note is proposed to recognise assembly as substantial transformation,
whether or not a change of classification occurs.  If this rule is adopted the rule for subheading
8205.59 could be “CTH”.  The draft Chapter Note proposed by CH, as reproduced in the Annex,
would over-ride the product specific rules.
OPTION B: No
This assembly operation is not considered to be a substantial transformation.  The rules
proposed for ex-8205.59(a) are:
• CTH  (EC) (JPN) (US) (COL) (MAL) (MEX) (CAN)
• CTSHG/RO/45/Add.14
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Relevant HS Code:
8205.59
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
ISSUE NO. 5: ASSEMBLY OF ROCK DRILLING AND EARTH BORING TOOLS
OPTION A: Yes10. The manufacturing process for the assembly of rock drilling and earth boring tools from parts
classified in the same heading is a substantial transformation.  These are very complex tools
composed of complex assemblies of parts.  The parts are classified in 8207.19 and a split of thatsubheading is needed.  The proposed rules are:
for 8207.13
• CTSH  (US) (CAN) (MEX) (MAL) (JPN) (COL) (PHI) (MOR)
• CTH, or as determined by general Chapter Note for assembly operations (CH)
for ex-8207.19(b)
• CTSHS  (US) (CAN) (MAL) (JPN) (COL) (PHI) (MOR)
• CTH, or as determined by general Chapter Note for assembly operations (CH)
OPTION B: No
11. These assembly operations do not represent a substantial transformation.  The rule should be:
• CTH   (EC)
Relevant HS Codes:
8207.13, 8207.19
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
ISSUE No. 6: ASSEMBLY OF RAZORS FR OM PARTS CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME
HEADING
OPTION A: Yes
12. The assembly of razors from parts classified in the same heading is a substantial
transformation.  The rule should be:
• CTSH  (MEX) (MOR) (KOR)
OPTION B: No13. This assembly operation is not a substantial transformation.  The rule should be:
• CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MAL) (CHI) (CAN)G/RO/45/Add.14
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Relevant HS Codes:
8212.10
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
ISSUE No. 7: ASSEMBLY OF SCISSORS AND SHEARS FROM THEIR BLADESOPTION A: Yes
14.       The assembly of scissors and shears from blades classified in the same heading is a
substantial transformation.  Blades for scissors and shears in this heading can consist of separate
cutting edges, handles and shanks that must be finished and assembled before the scissors and shears
are finally assembled.  These types of blades are most frequently used with such “professional”
scissors as pinking shears, tailors’ shears, florists’ scissors, hoof cutting scissors.
15.       The assembly from blades to scissors and shea rs requires the drilling and counter-sinking of
channels to position the pivotal axis, the affixing of springs, tension screws, lock bars and snaps and,
in some cases, tension indicators.  It is necessary to split the heading to provide for assembly of
scissors and shears from blades and other parts.  The rule proposed for ex-82.13(a) (scissors, tailors’
shears and similar shears) is:
• CTHS  (CAN) (MOR)
OPTION B: No
16.       These assembly operations are not a substantial transformation.  The rule should be:
• CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MAL) (MEX) (PHI)
Relevant HS Codes:
82.13
References:
40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.761 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
ISSUE No. 8: PLATING WITH PRECIOUS METAL
OPTION A: Yes
17.       Plating the spoons, forks etc. of subheading 8215.99 to obtain the plated articles of
subheading 8215.91 is a substantial transformation.  Gold and silver cutlery is quite different to to the
goods of base metal.  The rule for 8215.91 should be:
• CTSH  (MEX) (JPN) (CH) (MOR)
OPTION B: No
18.       Plating these articles with precious metal is not a substantial transformation.  The rules should
be:
• CTH  (EC) (COL) (MAL) (CAN) (US) (PHI) (SEN)G/RO/45/Add.14
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 Relevant HS Codes:
 8215.91
 
 References:
 40.840, Annex L/1 (Report of 7th Session)
41.746 (Issue 1(c)(iv))
ISSUE No. 9: PRODUCTION OF A FINISHED GOOD OR PART FROM AN UNFINISHED
GOOD OR PART, INCLUDING FROM A BLANK (CHAPTER NOTES)
19. Chapter 83 covers a wide variety of products from quite simple to highly complex ones.  The
product-specific rules set out for goods of Chapter 83 do not take account of all the different processes
where substantial transformation takes place.  Thus, concerning to setting out the Chapter Notes onthe production of a finished good or part from an unfinished good or part, including from a blank,
different options have been proposed.
N.B. This issue covers in general transformation of unfinished products of Chapter 83.
OPTION A: YesOPTION A/1: CH, PHI[1. The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than
“simple assembly”, is considered the last substantial transformation.  The TCRO decided that
assembly in chapter 83 will be covered by the rules finally agreed for chapters 84-90 (Sec.)
2. Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 82-83 are not
determinative of the country of origin of the good;  the following substantial transformation rules are
to be applied:
(a)  A finished good or part produced from a non-originating unfinished article or parts
classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished good or part shall originate in the
country in which the good or part was finished, provided that the unfinished good or part is
not functioning for its ultimate use in his imported condition and has undergone at least
mechanical treatment, refining of form-, positional- and surface tolerances of functional
finished shapes such as turning, milling, drilling, broaching, grinding, polishing, honing,eroding and one or more of the following processes:
- assembly by build-up such as but not limited to welding, soldering, shrinking, bolting,
gluing, fitting, fixing, spooling, wind ing, connecting, wiring, coupling;  or
- heat treatment or thermochemical treatment such as glowing, tempering, hardening;
or
- treatment for the purpose of shaping form ing such as cold or warm forming;  or
- surface treatment such as coating, compressing, condensing, impregnating (excluding
temporary conservation for transport and/or storage purpose), insulating.
(b)  A finished good or part produced from a non-originating unfinished article or parts
classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished good or part which does not
satisfy the conditions mentioned in (a) above shall originate in the country in which the
assembly takes place provided that more than 10 constituent parts, other than screws and
bolts, are assembled.]G/RO/45/Add.14
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OPTION A/2:  MOR
[1. Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial
transformation.]  The TCRO decided that assembly in Chapter 83 will be covered by the rules finally
agreed for chapters 84-90 (Sec.)
OPTION B:  No20. The product specific rules provide for all cases of substantial transformation in Chapter 83.  A
general Chapter Note is not necessary.  A residual rule determines the origin of goods that do not meet
the relevant product specific rule..
OPTION B/1: (EC)
21. Origin will go to the country in which the blank is originated.  Further finishing will not
change the origin so long as the classification does not change.
OPTION B/2: (IND)(JPN)(CAN)
22. Origin will go to the country in which the blank acquired the essential characteristics of the
finished product and is classified as the finished product by application of GIR2(a) or otherwise.
Further finishing will not change the origin so long as the classification does not change.
Relevant HS Codes:
83.01 to 83.11
Reference:  Doc. 42.511ISSUE NO. 10: ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LOCKS AND PADLOCKS
FROM PARTS OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
 OPTION A:  Yes
 
23. Assembly of electrically operated locks and padlocks from parts classified in the same heading is
a substantial transformation.  the rules proposed are:
for ex-8301.10(b), ex-8301.20(b), ex-8301.30(b), ex-8301.40(b)
• CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60 (CAN) (US) (CHI)
 
 OPTION B: No
24. The assembly of locks and padlocks, whether or not electrically operated, from parts
classified in heading 83.01 is not a substantial transformation.  the electrical and electronic parts will
be classified in chapter 85 and will therefore undergo a change of heading when assembled with otherparts to obtain these locks and padlocks.  The rule should be :
• CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL)
Relevant HS Codes:
ex-8301.10(b), ex-8301.20(b), ex-8301.30(b), ex-8301.40(b)G/RO/45/Add.14
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References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issue 1(c)(ii))
ISSUE NO. 11: ASSEMBLY OF THE GOODS OF HEADING 83.02 FROM OTHER ARTICLES
OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes25. Assembly of base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors,
staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat-
racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door
closers of base metal .etc. from other articles classified in the same heading is a substantialtransformation.  the rule proposed for 8302.10 to 8302.60 is:
• CTSH (CAN) (MAL) (MEX) (PHI) (CHI)
OPTION B: No
26. The assembly of the goods of heading 83.02 from other articles classified in the same heading
is not a substantial transformation.  the rule for heading 83.02 should be :
• CTH  (CH) (JPN) (EC) (COL) (US)
Relevant HS Code:
83.02
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
ISSUE NO. 12: ASSEMBLY OF SAFES, STRONG BOXES ETC. OF HEADING 83.03 FROM
PARTS OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes27. Assembly of armoured or reinforced safes, stro ng boxes etc. from parts classified in the same
heading is a substantial transformation.  the rule proposed for ex-83.03 (a) is:
• CTHS (MAL) (MEX) (JPN) (PHI) (CAN) (CHI)
• See Job(01)/52/Rev.1, page 137 (US) (EC)
OPTION B: No
28. The assembly of safes, strong boxes etc. from parts classified in the same heading is not a
substantial transformation.  the rule for heading 83.03 should be :
• CTH  (COL)
Relevant HS Code:
ex-83.03 (a)
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))G/RO/45/Add.14
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ISSUE NO. 13: ASSEMBLY OF THE OFFICE ARTICLES OF HEADING 83.05 FROM PARTS
OF BASE METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes29. Assembly of fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips,
indexing tags and similar office articles, of base metal from parts classified in the same heading is a
substantial transformation.  the rules proposed are:
for fittings for loose-leaf binders (8305.10)
• CTSH (CAN) (MEX)
for letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags etc. (ex-8305.90(a))
• CTSHS (CH) (CAN)
OPTION B: No
30. The assembly of these office articles from parts classified in the same heading is not a
substantial transformation.  some of these articles are unitary products and others involve only a verysimple assembly.  manufacture of the parts is considered to be the origin-conferring process.  the rules
proposed are:
for 8305.10
• CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL) (CH) (US)
for 8305.90
• CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US) (MEX) (MAL) (PHI)
Relevant HS Codes:
8305.10, 8305.90
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
ISSUE No.14: PLATING WITH PRECIOUS METAL
OPTION A:  Yes
31.       Plating with precious metal the statuettes and other ornaments of heading 83.06 is a
substantial transformation .  the rule proposed for subheading 8306.21 is:
• CTSH  (MOR) (CH)
OPTION B:  Yes, provided
32.       Under certain conditions, the manufacture of statuettes and other ornaments of these
subheadings, from other objects of the same heading may be considered a substantial transformation.
the rule proposed  for subheading 8306.21 is:
• CTH, orG/RO/45/Add.14
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• Manufacture in which the value of any materials of the same heading used does not exceed 50%
of the ex-works price of the product. (EC)
OPTION C:  No
33.       Plating with precious metal the statuettes and other ornaments of heading 83.06 is not a
substantial transformation .  the rule proposed for subheading 8306.21 is:
• CTH  (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX) (MAL) (CAN) (CHI)
Relevant HS Code:
8306.21
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issues 1(c)(iv))
ISSUE No.15: MANUFACTURE OF STATUETTES AND OTHER ORNAMENTS FROM
OTHER OBJECTS CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes34. The manufacture of statuettes and other ornaments of subheading 8306.29 from other objects
of the same heading is a substantial transformation.  the rule proposed is
• CTSH  (CAN)
OPTION B:  Yes, provided
35.       Under certain conditions the manufacture of statuettes and other ornaments of subheading
8306.29 from other objects of the same heading can be considered a substantial transformation
provided that supplementary criteria are met. the rule proposed is:
• CTH, or
• Manufacture in which the value of any materials of the same heading used does not exceed 50%
of the ex-works price of the product. (EC)
OPTION C:  No
36. The manufacture of the statuettes and ornaments of subheading 8306.29 from other objects in
heading 83.06 is not a substantial transformation.  the rule proposed for subheading 8306.29 is:
• CTH  (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US) (MEX) (MAL) (CHI)
Relevant HS Codes:
8306.29
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issues 1(c)(iii))G/RO/45/Add.14
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ISSUE NO. 16 :ASSEMBLY OF THE ARTICLES OF HEADING 83.08 FROM PARTS OF BASE
METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes
37. Assembly of clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the
like, of base metal; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal from
parts classified in the same heading is a substantial transformation.  the rules proposed are:
for hooks, eyes and eyelets (8308.10) and tubular or bifurcated rivets (8308.20)
• CTSH (MEX) (CAN) (CH) (PHI)
for clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, and the like; beads and spangles (ex-
8308.90(b))
OPTION B: No38. The assembly of these articles from parts classified in the same headings is not a substantial
transformation.  the rules proposed are :
for 8308.10 and 8308.20
• CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) (US)
for 8308.90
• CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) (US)
• CTSH  (MEX)
Relevant HS Codes:
8308.10, 8308.20, ex-8308.90(b)
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)
41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))
ISSUE NO. 17: ASSEMBLY OF THE ARTICLES OF HEADING 83.11 FROM PARTS OF BASE
METAL CLASSIFIED IN THE SAME HEADING
OPTION A:  Yes39. Assembly of wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of
metal carbides, coated or cored with flux material, of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding or
deposition of metal or of metal carbides; wire and rods, of agglomerated base metal powder, used for
metal spraying from parts classified in the same heading is a substantial transformation.  the rules
proposed are:
for 8311.10 to 8311.30
• CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (PHI) (MAL)
for ex-8311.90(b) (Other)
• CTSHS (CAN)
OPTION B: NoG/RO/45/Add.14
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40. The assembly of the articles of this heading from parts classified in the same headings is not a
substantial transformation.  the rule should be :
for 8311.10 to 8311.30
• CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US)
for 8311.90
• CTH  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (CH) (US)
• CTSH  (MEX) (PHI) (MAL)
Relevant HS Codes:
8311.10 to 8311.90
References:
40.840 Annexes M/1, M/2 (TCRO 7th Session)41.747 (Issue 1(c)(iii))G/RO/45/Add.14
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Chapter Notes:
1. Assembly       Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0031, Issue No.1)
[The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than “simple assembly”, is considered the l ast substantial
transformation.  (CH)]
[Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial transformation. (MOR)]
2. Disassembly      Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0031, Issues Nos.11 and 12; Doc.OC0029)
Disassembly operations, including those which result in a change of tariff classification, shall not be considered origin confe rring.   Basket 1
[The parts or any article recovered from the good shall retain the country of origin of the good prior to disassembly.]   
3. Change of use      Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0031, Issue No.9; Doc.OC0029)
[A change of classification which results from the change of use of a good that has not undergone any further working or proces sing shall not be
considered as the change required by the rule set out in Appe ndix 2.  The good shall retain the country of origin it had prior to the change of
classification.]
4. Sets       Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0029)
[OPTION A:
1) Putting articles up in sets shall not be considered as a substantial transformation;
2) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that originate in one country shall be that country;
3) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that origin ate in more than one country shall be the country of origin of  the articles that confer
the essential character on the set as a whole;
4) In the event that neither 2) nor 3) is met, the country of origin shall be the single country in which the greatest number of  articles in the set were
made.  (JPN)]
[OPTION B:
1) Putting articles up in sets shall not be considered as a substantial transformation;
2) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that originate in one country shall be that country;
3) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that originate in more than one country shall be the single country in wh ich the greatest number
of articles in the set were made.G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 164) In the event that neither 2) nor 3) is met, the country of orig in shall be the country of origin of the articles that confer the essential character on
the set as a whole; (US)]
[OPTION C:1) Putting articles up in sets shall not be considered as a substantial transformation;
2) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that originate in one country shall be that country;
3) The country of origin of a set put up from articles that orig inate in more than one country shall be the country of the artic le(s) representing the
highest value, the value of the articles having the same origin being taken together.  (EC)]
5. Incomplete or unfinished goods under the HS GIR 2(a)      Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0025/2, Issue No.1)
[When neither the product specific rules provided in the matrix  are determinant of origin the following shall apply:  (US)]
[Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 82 are not determinative of the country of origin of the good; the following
substantial transformation rules are to be applied:  (CH)]
 [A-1. Goods produced from an incomplete or unfinished article cl assifiable in the same heading or subheading by application of GIR.2(a):
Where goods are produced from an incomplete or unfinished (other than unassembled or disassembled) article which had the essent ial character of the
complete or finished goods and was classifiable, by application of GIR.2(a), in the same heading or subheading as the complete or finished goods, origin
of the presented goods shall be determined as follows:
i. Blanks:
Where the goods are produced from a blank:
(1) Provided all the following criteria are met, the country of origin of the goods shall be the country in which the blank was finished:
a) In its imported prefinished condition, the blank was not capable of functioning for its ultimate use and was not advanced bey ond
cleaning or working to remove flash, spurs, burrs or similar excess material, and
b) In the country in which the goods were finished:
(i) The blank was configured to final shape by the removal of material (other than by honing or polishing), or by bending,
hammering, pressing, stamping or similar forming process;  and
(ii) The blank underwent one or more of the following processes:
1) Hardening to a minimum hardness of 38 degrees Rockwell C or equivalent standard of hardness;  orG/RO/45/Add.14
Page 172) Assembly with five or more parts (other than parts of general use as defined in Note 1(g) to Section XVI of the
HS).
(2) If the criteria of subparagraph (1)(a) above are not satisfied, the country of origin of the goods shall be the country of o rigin of the blank.
ii. Other.
Where the goods are produced from an incomplete or unfinished ar ticle, other than a blank, the origin of presented goods shall be the country of
origin of the incomplete or unfinished article from which it was produced.  (US)]
[A-2. A finished good or part produced from a non-originating unfinished article or part classified in the same heading or subhe ading as the finished good or
part shall originate in the country in which the good or part was finished, provided that the unfinished good or part is not fu nctioning for its ultimate use
in his imported condition and has undergone at least mechanical treatment, refining of form - positional - and surface toleranc es of functional finished
shapes such as turning, milling, drilling, broaching, grinding , polishing, honing, eroding and one or more of the following pro cesses :
- assembly by build-up such as but not limited to welding, solder ing, shrinking, bolting, gluing, fitting, fixing, spooling, win ding, connecting,
wiring, coupling,
or
- heat treatment or thermochemical treatment such as glowing, tempering, hardening,
or
- treatment for the purpose of shaping fo rming such as cold or warm forming,
or
- surface treatment such as coating, compressing, condensing, im pregnating (excluding temporary conservation for transport and/o r storage
purpose), insulating,  (CH)]
[B-1. Other Goods of this Chapter.
When paragraph A-1(i) or A-1(ii) is not satisfied, the country of origin shall be the country in which the working edge, workin g surface or working part
underwent a change of classification to a heading of this Chapte r from any other Chapter (e.g. from a bar or rod of Chapter 72 to a chisel of Heading
82.05)  (US)]
[B-2. A finished good or part produced from a non-originating unfinished article or part classified in the same heading or subhe ading as the finished good or
part which does not satisfy the conditions mentioned in Rule A-2 above shall originate in the country in which the assembly tak es place provided that
more than 10 constituent parts, other than screws and bolts, are assembled.  (CH)]G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 18[Product Specific] [Chapter] Residual Rule
[When application of the primary rules of this chapter (includi ng the product specific rules provided in the matrix) does not r esult in a determination of a
country of origin, the country of origin shall be determined as follows:
1.  Goods produced by assembly of 5 or more parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or simil ar parts of plastic (Chapter
39)) shall have origin in the country of assembly.
2.  Goods produced by the assembly of less than 5 parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or  similar parts of plastic
(Chapter 39)), and one or more of the parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or similar par ts of plastic (Chapter 39))
satisfies the requirements for origin in the country of as sembly, shall have origin in the country of assembly.
3.  For purposes of the subparagraphs 1 and 2 above, the following shall not be considered origin conferring operations:
a)  the attachment of parts of general use (as defined in No te 2 to Section XV or similar parts of plastic (Chapter 39)),
b)  the attachment of handles, dials, knobs, hand cranks, and other consumer-operated controls,
c)  installation of articles not designed to become a permanent part of the good, ord) the attachment of accessories or parts which serve only to enhance the operation of the good.  (US)]
[Criteria to apply Appendix 2, Rule 2(g)]
The criteria to determine the major portion of the materials as set forth in Appendix 2, Rule2(g) for this Chapter are:
[Value  (EC)]G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 19HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB CD E
Chapter 82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons
and forks, of base metal; parts
thereof of base metal
82.01 Hand tools, the following : spades,
shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes,
forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks
and similar hewing tools; secateursand pruners of any kind; scythes,
sickles, hay knives, hedge shears,
timber wedges and other tools of a
kind used in agriculture,
horticulture or forestry.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8201.10 - Spades and shovels As specified for the heading Decisions as specified for the heading
8201.20 - Forks
8201.30 - Mattocks, picks, hoes and
rakesAs specified for the heading
8201.40 - Axes, bill hooks and similar
hewing tools
8201.50 - Secateurs and similar one-
handed pruners and shears (including
poultry shears)
8201.60 - Hedge shears, two-handed
pruning shears and similar two-
handed shears
8201.90 - Other hand tools of a kind
used in agriculture, horticulture or
forestry
82.02 Hand saws; blades for saws of all
kinds (including slitting, slotting ortoothless saw blades).As specified for subheadings Decisions as specified for subheadings
8202.10 - Hand saws [CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)
(MAL) (US)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH (MEX) (CAN) (MOR)
(KOR)]Issue: 3G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 20HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB CD E
8202.20 - Band saw blades CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
- Circular saw blades
(including slitting or slotting sawblades) :
8202.31 -- With working part of steel [CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)
(MAL)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH  (US) (MEX) (CAN) (MOR)] Issue: 4
8202.39 -- Other, including parts See proposals for split subheading
ex8202.39(a) -- Saw teeth and tooth
segments for circular sawsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8202.39(b) -- Other [CTSHS (US) (CAN) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)(MAL) (MEX)]Issue: 4
8202.40 - Chain saw blades As specified for split subheading
ex8202.40(a) -- Saw teeth and tooth
segments for chain sawsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex8202.40(b) -- Other [CTSHS (US) (CAN) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)(MAL) (MEX)]Issue: 4
- Other saw blades :
8202.91 -- Straight saw blades, for
working metalCTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8202.99 -- Other [CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL)
(MAL) (US)]Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
[CTSH (MEX) (CAN)]
82.03 Files, rasps, pliers (including
cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers,
metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters,
bolt croppers, perforating punches
and similar hand tools.CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8203.10 - Files, rasps and similar tools As specified for the headingG/RO/45/Add.14
Page 21HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB CD E
8203.20 - Pliers (including cutting
pliers), pincers, tweezers and similartools
8203.30 - Metal cutting shears and
similar tools
8203.40 - Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers,
perforating punches and similar tools
82.04 Hand-operated spanners and
wrenches (including torque meter
wrenches but not including tap
wrenches); interchangeable
spanner sockets, with or without
handles.CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
- Hand-operated spanners andwrenches :As specified for the heading
8204.11 -- Non-adjustable
8204.12 -- Adjustable
8204.20 - Interchangeable spanner
sockets, with or without handles
82.05 Hand tools (including glaziers'
diamonds), not elsewhere specified
or included; blow lamps; vices,
clamps and the like, other than
accessories for and parts of,machine tools; anvils; portable
forges; hand or pedal-operated
grinding wheels with frameworks.As specified or subheadings
8205.10 - Drilling, threading or tapping
toolsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.20 - Hammers and sledge
hammersCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.30 - Planes, chisels, gouges and
similar cutting tools for working
woodCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.40 - Screwdrivers CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 22HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB CD E
- Other hand tools (including
glaziers' diamonds):
8205.51 -- Household tools CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.59 -- Other As specified for the split subheading
ex 8205.59 (a) -- Apparatus for attaching
constructional elements[CSHS (CH) (MOR)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)(MAL)]Issue: 5
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) ]
ex 8205.59 (b) -- Parts for apparatus for
attaching constructional elementsCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8205.60 - Blow lamps CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.70 - Vices, clamps and the like CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.80 - Anvils; portable forges; hand
or pedal-operated grinding wheelswith frameworksCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8205.90 - Sets of articles of two or
more of the foregoing subheadings[CTH ; or country of origin as
determined by Chapter Note  (EC)
(JPN) (CH) (COL) (MEX) (MAL)]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter Note
to be determined by TCRO)
[CC; or country of origin asdetermined by Chapter Note  (CAN)(US)]
82.06 Tools of two or more of the
headings Nos. 82.02 to 82.05, put
up in sets for retail sale.[CTH, except from headings 82.02 to
82.05; or country of origin as
determined by Chapter Note  (EC)
(JPN) (CH) (COL) (MEX) ]Basket 1, (terminology and Chapter Note
to be determined by TCRO)
[CC; or country of origin asdetermined by Chapter Note  (CAN)(US)]G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 23HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB CD E
82.07 Interchangeable tools for hand
tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine-tools (for
example, for pressing, stamping,
punching, tapping, threading,
drilling, boring, broaching, milling,
turning or screw driving),including dies for drawing or
extruding metal, and rock drilling
or earth boring tools.As specified for subheadings
- Rock drilling or earth boring
tools :
8207.13 -- With working part of cermets [CTSH  (CAN) (US) (MEX) (JPN)
(COL) (PHI) (MAL) (MOR)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTH, or as determined by ChapterNote for assembly operations.  (CH)]Issue: 6
[CTH  (EC) ]
8207.19 -- Other, including parts As specified for split subheading
ex 8207.19 (a) -- Parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8207.19 (b) -- Other [CTSHS  (CAN) (US) (MAL) (JPN)
(COL) (PHI) (MAL) (MOR)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTH, or as determined by ChapterNote for assembly operations.  (CH)]Issue: 6
[CTH  (EC) ]
8207.20 - Dies for drawing or
extruding metalCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.30 - Tools for pressing, stamping
or punchingCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.40 - Tools for tapping or
threadingCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.50 - Tools for drilling, other than
for rock drillingCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 24HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB CD E
8207.60 - Tools for boring or
broachingCTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.70 - Tools for milling CTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.80 - Tools for turning CTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8207.90 - Other interchangeable tools CTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
82.08 Knives and cutting blades, for
machines or for mechanical
appliances.CTH/CTSH Basket 1 ( terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
8208.10 - For metal working As specified for the heading
8208.20 - For wood working
8208.30 - For kitchen appliances or for
machines used by the food industryAs specified for the heading
8208.40 - For agricultural, horticultural
or forestry machines
8208.90 - Other
82.09 Plates, sticks, tips and the like for
tools, unmounted, of cermets.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
82.10 Hand-operated mechanical
appliances, weighing 10 kg or less,used in the preparation,
conditioning or serving of food or
drink.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
82.11 Knives with cutting blades,
serrated or not (including pruning
knives), other than knives of
heading No. 82.08, and bladestherefor.As specified for subheadings
8211.10 - Sets of assorted articles [CTH; or country of origin as
determined by Chapter Note.  (EC)
(JPN) (CH) (COL) (MAL)]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter Note
to be determined by TCRO)G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 25HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB CD E
[CC; or country of origin as
determined by Chapter Note. (CAN)(MEX) (US) (PHI)]
-O t h e r  :
8211.91 -- Table knives having fixed
blades[CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US)
(MAL) (PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR)(KOR)]Issue: 3
8211.92 -- Other knives having fixed
blades[CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US)
(MAL) (PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR)(KOR)]Issue: 3
8211.93 -- Knives having other than
fixed blades[CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US)
(MAL) (PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR)(KOR)]Issue: 3
8211.94 -- Blades CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8211.95 -- Handles of base metal CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
82.12 Razors and razor blades (including
razor blade blanks in strips).As specified for subheadings
8212.10 - Razors [CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (COL) (US)
(MAL) (PHI)]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.576)
[CTSH  (CAN) (MEX) (MOR)(KOR)]Issue: 7
8212.20 - Safety razor blades,
including razor blade blanks in stripsAs specified for split subheading
ex-8212.20 (a) - Safety razor blades [CTSHS  (CAN) (KOR)] Basket 2 (pending further discussion on
Chapter Notes:  Issue No.1)
[CTH.  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (US)(MAL) (PHI) (MEX)]
ex-8212.20 (b) - Razor blade blanks in strips CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8212.90 - Other parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
82.13 Scissors, tailors' shears and similar
shears, and blades therefor.CTH EndorsedG/RO/45/Add.14
Page 26HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB CD E
82.14 Other articles of cutlery (for
example, hair clippers, butchers'or kitchen cleavers, choppers and
mincing knives, paper knives);
manicure or pedicure sets and
instruments (including nail files).As specified for subheadings
8214.10 - Paper knives, letter openers,
erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and
blades thereforCTH. Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8214.20 - Manicure or pedicure sets
and instruments (including nail files)As specified for split subheading
ex 8214.20 (a) - Manicure or pedicure sets. [CTH ; or country of origin as
determined by Chapter Note  (JPN)
(CH) (COL) (MAL)]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter Note
to be determined by TCRO)
[CTH, except from scissors of
headings  82.12 and 82.13 ; or
country of origin as determined byChapter Note  (EC) ]
[CC; or country of origin asdetermined by Chapter Note  (CAN)
(US) (PHI) (MEX)]
ex 8214.20 (b) - Manicure or pedicure
instruments (including nail files)CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8214.90 - Other CTH/CTSH Basket 1 (terminology to be determined)
(Endorsed by CRO)
82.15 Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers,
cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-
knives, sugar tongs and similarkitchen or tableware.As specified for subheadings
8215.10 - Sets of assorted articles
containing at least one article plated
with precious metal[CTH ; or country of origin as
determined by Chapter Note  (EC)
(JPN) (CH) (COL) (MAL)]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter Note
to be determined by TCRO)
[CC; or country of origin as
determined by Chapter Note  (CAN)(US) (PHI) (MEX)]G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 27HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB CD E
 8215.20 - Other sets of assorted articles [CTH ; or country of origin as
determined by Chapter Note  (EC)(JPN) (CH) (COL) (MAL)]Basket 1 (terminology and Chapter Note
to be determined by TCRO)
[CC; or country of origin asdetermined by Chapter Note  (CAN)
(US) (PHI) (MEX)]
-O t h e r  :
8215.91 -- Plated with precious metal CTH Endorsed by CRO
8215.99 -- Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 28CHAPTER 83
Chapter Note
1. Assembly       Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0031, Issue No.1)
[The manufacturing process for the assembly of a finished product from parts, other than “simple assembly”, is considered the l ast substantial
transformation.  (CH)]
[Obtaining a finished product by assembly from parts is considered the last substantial transformation. (MOR)]
2. Incomplete or unfinished goods under the HS GIR 2(a)      Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0026/2, Issue No.1)
[Whenever the change of classification rules set out for goods of Chapter 83 are not determinative of the country of origin of the good; the following
substantial transformation rules are to be applied :
a) A finished good or part produced from a non-originating unfinished article or part classified in the same heading or subheadi ng as the finished
good or part shall originate in the country in which the good or part was finished, provided that the unfinished good or part i s not functioning for
its ultimate use in his imported condition and has undergone at leas t mechanical treatment, refining of form - positional - and  surface tolerances
of functional finished shapes such as turning, milling, dril ling, broaching, grinding, polishing, honing, eroding and one or mo re of the following
processes :
- assembly by build-up such as but not limited to welding, solder ing, shrinking, bolting, gluing, fitting, fixing, spooling, win ding, connecting,
wiring, coupling,
or
- heat treatment or thermochemical treatment such as glowing, tempering, hardening,
or
- treatment for the purpose of shaping fo rming such as cold or warm forming,
or
- surface treatment such as coating, compressing, condensing, im pregnating (excluding temporary conservation for transport and/o r storage
purpose), insulating,G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 29b) A finished good or part produced from a non-originating article or part classified in the same heading or subheading as the f inished good or part
which does not satisfy the conditions mentioned in Rule 2.a) abov e shall originate in the country in which the assembly takes p lace provided that
more than 10 constituent parts, other than screws and bolts, are assembled.  (CH)]
[Product Specific] [Chapter] Residual Rule
[When application of the primary rules of this chapter (includi ng the product specific rules provided in the matrix) does not r esult in a determination of a
country of origin, the country of origin shall be determined as follows:
1.  Goods produced by assembly of 5 or more parts (other than pa rts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or simil ar parts of plastic (Chapter
39)) shall have origin in the country of assembly.
2.  Goods produced by the assembly of less than 5 parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or  similar parts of plastic
(Chapter 39)), and one or more of the parts (other than parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV or similar par ts of plastic (Chapter 39))
satisfies the requirements for origin in the country of as sembly, shall have origin in the country of assembly.
3.  For purposes of the subparagraphs 1 and 2 above, the following shall not be considered origin conferring operations:
a)  the attachment of parts of general use (as defined in No te 2 to Section XV or similar parts of plastic (Chapter 39)),
b)  the attachment of handles, dials, knobs, hand cranks, and other consumer-operated controls,c)  installation of articles not designed to become a permanent part of the good, ord) the attachment of accessories or parts which serve only to enhance the operation of the good.  (US)]
[Criteria to apply Appendix 2, Rule 2(g)]
The criteria to determine the major portion of the materials as set forth in Appendix 2, Rule2(g) for this Chapter are:
[Value  (EC)][weight  (US)]G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 30
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 83 Miscellaneous articles of base
metal
83.01 Padlocks and locks (key,
combination or electrically
operated), of base metal; clasps
and frames with clasps,
incorporating locks, of basemetal; keys for any of the
foregoing articles, of base metal.As specified for subheadings
8301.10 - Padlocks As specified for split subheading
ex 8301.10 (a) - Padlocks, key or
combinationCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8301.10 (b) - Padlocks, electrically
operated[CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60(CAN) (US)]Issue: 3
8301.20 - Locks of a kind used for
motor vehiclesAs specified for split subheading
ex 8301.20 (a) - Locks of a kind used for
motor vehicles, key or
combinationCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8301.20 (b) - Locks of a kind used for
motor vehicles, electrically
operated[CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511) Issue: 3
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60
(CAN) (US)]
8301.30 - Locks of a kind used for
furnitureAs specified for split subheading
ex 8301.30 (a) - Locks of a kind used for
furniture, key or combinationCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8301.30 (b) - Locks of a kind used for
furniture, electrically operated[CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511) Issue: 3
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60
(CAN) (US)]G/RO/45/Add.14
Page 31HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8301.40 - Other locks As specified for split subheading
ex 8301.40 (a) - Other Locks, key or
combinationCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8301.40 (b) - Other Locks, electrically
operated[CTH  (CH) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511) Issue: 3
[ CTH, or change from subheading 8301.60(CAN) (US)]
8301.50 - Clasps and frames with
clasps, incorporating locksCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8301.60 - Parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8301.70 - Keys presented separately CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
83.02 Base metal mountings, fittings
and similar articles suitable forfurniture, doors, staircases,
windows, blinds, coachwork,
saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets
or the like; base metal hat-
racks, hat-pegs, brackets andsimilar fixtures; castors with
mountings of base metal;
automatic door closers of base
metal.[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511) Issue: 4
[ CTSH  (CAN) (US) (MEX) (MAL) (PHI) ]
8302.10 - Hinges As specified for the heading
8302.20 - Castors
8302.30 - Other mountings, fittings
and similar articles suitable for
motor vehicles
- Other mountings, fittingsand similar articles :
8302.41 -- Suitable for buildings
8302.42 -- Other, suitable for
furniture
8302.49 -- Other
8302.50 - Hat-racks, hat-pegs,
brackets and similar fixturesG/RO/45/Add.14
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8302.60 - Automatic door closers
83.03 Armoured or reinforced safes,
strong-boxes and doors and safe
deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and
the like, of base metal.As specified for the split heading
ex 83.03 (a) Armoured or reinforced safes,
strong-boxes and doors and safe
deposit lockers for strong-rooms,
cash or deed boxes and the like, of
base metal.[ CTH (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
Issue 5
[ CTHS (MAL) (JPN) (PHI) (MEX) (CAN)]
ex 83.03 (b) Parts of base metal CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
83.04 Filing cabinets, card-index
cabinets, paper trays, paper
rests, pen trays, office-stamp
stands and similar office or deskequipment, of base metal, other
than office furniture of heading
No. 94.03.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
83.05 Fittings for loose-leaf binders or
files, letter clips, letter corners,
paper clips, indexing tags and
similar office articles, of base
metal; staples in strips (for
example, for offices, upholstery,packaging), of base metal.As specified for subheadings
8305.10 - Fittings for loose-leaf binders or
files[ CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL)] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
[ CTSH (CH) (CAN) (US) (MEX)] Issue: 6
8305.20 - Staples in strips CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8305.90 - Other, including parts As specified for split subheading
ex 8305.90 (a) -- Parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 8305.90 (b) -- Other [ CTH (US) (MEX) (EC) (JPN) (COL) (MAL)
(PHI) ]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
[ CTSHS (CH) (CAN) ] Issue: 6G/RO/45/Add.14
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
83.06 Bells, gongs and the like, non-
electric, of base metal;statuettes and other ornaments,
of base metal; photograph,
picture or similar frames, of
base metal; mirrors of base
metal.As specified for subheadings
8306.10 - Bells, gongs and the like CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Statuettes and other
ornaments :
8306.21 -- Plated with precious
metalCTH Endorsed by CRO
8306.29 -- Other [ CTH. (JPN) (CH)  (COL) (US) (MEX) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
[ CTH ; orManufacture in which the value of any materials
of the same heading used does not exceed 50% ofthe ex-works price of the product. (EC) ]Issue: 8
[ CTSH  (CAN) ]
8306.30 - Photograph, picture or
similar frames; mirrorsCTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
83.07 Flexible tubing of base metal,
with or without fittings.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8307.10 - Of iron or steel As specified for the heading
8307.90 - Of other base metal
83.08 Clasps, frames with clasps,
buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks,
eyes, eyelets and the like, of base
metal, of a kind used forclothing, footwear, awnings,
handbags, travel goods or other
made up articles; tubular or
bifurcated rivets, of base metal;
beads and spangles, of basemetal.As specified for subheadingsG/RO/45/Add.14
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NumberDescription of goods Origin Criteria Notes Comments
AB C D E
8308.10 - Hooks, eyes and eyelets [ CTH. (JPN) (COL) (EC) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (CH)] Issue: 9
8308.20 - Tubular or bifurcated
rivets[ CTH. (JPN) (COL) (EC) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (CAN) (CH)] Issue: 9
8308.90 - Other, including parts As specified for split subheading
ex 8308.90 (a) -- Parts [ CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (EC) (MAL) (CAN)] Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) ]
ex 8308.90 (b) -- Other [ CTH. (JPN) (CH) (COL) (EC) (MAL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) ] Issue: 9
[ CTSHS (CAN) ]
83.09 Stoppers, caps and lids
(including crown corks, screw
caps and pouring stoppers),
capsules for bottles, threadedbungs, bung covers, seals and
other packing accessories, of
base metal.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
8309.10 - Crown corks As specified for the heading
8309.90 - Other
83.10 Sign-plates, name-plates,
address-plates and similar
plates, numbers, letters and
other symbols, of base metal,
excluding those of heading No.
94.05.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.14
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AB C D E
83.11 Wire, rods, tubes, plates,
electrodes and similar products,of base metal or of metal
carbides, coated or cored with
flux material, of a kind used for
soldering, brazing, welding or
deposition of metal or of metalcarbides; wire and rods, of
agglomerated base metal
powder, used for metal
spraying.As specified for subheadings
8311.10 - Coated electrodes of base
metal, for electric arc-welding[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
Issue: 10
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (CAN) (MAL) ]
8311.20 - Cored wire of base metal,
for electric arc-welding[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
Issue: 10
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (CAN) (MAL) ]
8311.30 - Coated rods and cored
wire, of base metal, for soldering,
brazing or welding by flame[ CTH  (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
Issue: 10
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (CAN) (MAL) ]
8311.90 - Other, including parts As specified for split subheading
ex 8311.90 (a) -- Parts [ CTH (EC) (JPN) (CH) (COL) (CAN) (MAL) ] Basket 1 (terminology to be
determined)
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) ]
ex 8311.90 (b) -- Other [ CTH (EC) (JPN) (COL) ] Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc.42.511)
Issue: 10
[ CTSH (US) (MEX) (PHI) (MAL)]
[ CTSHS (CAN) (CH) ]
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