Rules of Origin & Preferential Tariff Calculator — USMCA / RCEP / EU Origin Rules
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Check whether your product qualifies for preferential (duty-free) origin treatment: USMCA Regional Value Content 60%, RCEP origin rules 40%, EU GSP — plus country of origin marking ('Made in ...') and Certificate of Origin requirements. Estimate the resulting duty rate and landed cost impact.
Country of Origin Marking & COO Reminder: goods exported from China must be marked 'Made in China' (US 19 CFR Part 134) and typically need a Certificate of Origin — FTA preference does not replace marking requirements.
US: most imports must be marked with country of origin (19 CFR Part 134) — FTA preference does not exempt marking. EU: 'Made in ...' marking is mandatory mainly for specific products (food, textiles, footwear). China exports: a Certificate of Origin (CCPIT / Chinese customs) is required for many destinations.
Regional Value Content (RVC) = 100% − non-originating %. USMCA most goods: RVC ≥ 60% (transaction value); RCEP most goods: RVC ≥ 40%.
Most FTAs require a tariff classification change / substantial transformation in addition to RVC (product-specific rules, PSR). Assembled products usually qualify; mere packaging or relabeling does not.
Origin Assessment
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FTA Rules of Origin Quick Reference
| Agreement | Parties | Origin Criterion | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| USMCA | US · Mexico · Canada | RVC 60% (transaction value) / 50% (net cost) + tariff shift; autos 75% | USMCA COO / importer certification |
| RCEP | ASEAN + CN/JP/KR/AU/NZ (15) | RVC 40% + PSR / full cumulation | RCEP COO / back-to-back COO |
| EU GSP / GSP+ | EU ← developing countries | Product-specific tariff shift; ⚠️ China graduated 2015 (not eligible) | GSP Form A / REX |
| CETA | EU · Canada | Tariff shift (RVC 50% for autos) | Importer declaration (no certificate) |
| EVFTA | EU · Vietnam | RVC 40% (varies by product) | Form EUR.1 / REX |
| EU-Japan EPA | EU · Japan | Tariff shift (RVC for autos) | Importer's knowledge / supplier declaration |
| EU-Korea FTA | EU · South Korea | RVC 45% or tariff shift | Form EUR.1 / importer's knowledge |
| KORUS | US · South Korea | RVC 55% (TV) / 35% (net cost) or tariff shift | KORUS COO / importer certification |
| AUSFTA | US · Australia | Tariff shift (no RVC for most goods) | Importer certification |
| ChAFTA | China · Australia | Tariff shift (RVC for some goods) | ChAFTA COO |
Country of Origin Marking Quick Reference
| Market | Marking Requirement |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US | 'Made in China' etc. required on most imports (19 CFR Part 134). FTA preference does NOT exempt marking. Marking must be conspicuous, legible, permanent. |
| 🇪🇺 EU | 'Made in ...' marking voluntary for most goods (mandatory for food, some textiles & footwear). Country of origin per non-preferential UCC rules (Reg. (EU) 952/2013). |
| 🇨🇳 China (exports) | Certificate of Origin (COO) required for many destinations — issued by CCPIT or Chinese customs (CIQ). COO + commercial invoice must be consistent. |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 'Product of Canada' / 'Made in Canada' claims for consumer goods must comply with the Competition Act & Food and Drugs Act marking rules. |
This tool provides compliance estimates only and is not legal/customs advice. Actual origin determination is made by customs authorities (CBP, EU Customs, China Customs, etc.) based on the specific HS code and applicable origin rules. Consult a licensed customs broker or trade attorney.
