An Assessment of Rules of Origin in RCEP and ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements

Publication | October 2023
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This report analyzes how to detangle and simplify the complex product-specific rules of origin (PSRO) in free trade agreements in Asia and the Pacific and explores how PSRO convergence can cut red tape and reduce inefficiencies impacting trade.

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  • US$27.00 (paperback)

It compares the leniency and stringency of PSROs under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in terms of manufacturing requirements with those contained in ASEAN+1 free trade agreements. Assessing how companies could benefit from an actionable document showing convergence and leniency, it examines how RCEP can boost intra-regional trade with more with business friendly PSROs and operational certification procedures.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Features of RCEP Rules of Origin and ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements
  • Form of Product-Specific Rules of Origin in RCEP and ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements
  • Methodology for Assessing Stringency and Leniency of Product-Specific Rules of Origin
  • Methodology for Coding Product-Specific Rules of Origin
  • Proof of Origin in ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements and RCEP
  • Conclusion and Recommendations

Additional Details

Authors
Type
Subjects
  • Governance and public sector management
  • Industry and trade
  • Regional cooperation and integration
Pages
  • 48
Dimensions
  • 8.5 x 11
SKU
  • TCS230396-2
ISBN
  • 978-92-9270-359-2 (print)
  • 978-92-9270-360-8 (electronic)
  • 978-92-9270-361-5 (ebook)

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