Origin Planning and CEPA Practical Knowledge Manual

Author: Tian Zi'an
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Rules of Origin can be seen as tools to maintain one's own interests in international trade, so they must be utilized wisely. Hong Kong and Macau are Special Administrative Regions of China, but from the perspective of customs territory, each has tariff autonomy and implements its own tariff system, making them separate customs territories of China. Goods from Hong Kong and Macau entering the mainland are subject to customs duties. This creates certain barriers for products originating from Hong Kong and Macau to enter the mainland. As a free trade agreement, CEPA aims to achieve tariff-free trade in goods between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macau by liberalizing trade in goods, eliminating non-tariff measures, and promoting mutual trade and economic integration. In this sense, CEPA is a model of utilizing rules of origin. CEPA fully leverages relevant provisions in the WTO to legally address the need for mutual consideration between the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau. The content of CEPA mainly includes three categories: liberalization of goods trade, liberalization of services trade, and facilitation of trade and investment. Its scope is broader than that of rules of origin. The author's perspective is positioned from the professional angle of international trade research. From a professional standpoint, the book conducts practical research on rules of origin and CEPA. It provides knowledge and inspiration for practitioners in import and export trade, as well as insights and frameworks for professionals engaged in international trade and customs management research. The book consists of 11 chapters, including Introduction, Rules of Origin, An Overview of International Rules of Origin, China's Rules of Origin, The Bangkok Agreement and Its Rules of Origin, the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area and Its Rules of Origin, and an Overview of Other Countries' Rules of Origin.