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    Rules of Origin (RoO) for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

    The objective of this report is to examine the rules of origin (RoO) for the least developed countries (LDCs), which is understood to mean both rule content and rule administration.

    Source: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 2011

    Policymakers: Goods, Regulation & Standards,
    The objective of this report is to examine the rules of origin (RoO) for the least developed countries (LDCs), which is understood to mean both rule content and rule administration.
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    A basic guide to Rules of Origin with focus on the EU system

    This is a basic guide to Rules of Origin with focus on the EU system by Trade Law Centre NPC (tralac), a non-profit organization, registered in South Africa.

    Source: Trade Law Centre NPC (tralac), 2010

    Policymakers: Goods, Regulation & Standards, Africa, Europe,
    This is a basic guide to Rules of Origin with focus on the EU system by Trade Law Centre NPC (tralac), a non-profit organization, registered in South Africa.
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    WCO Resources for Rules of Origin

    The database on the Public site currently contains the documents (working documents and reports) of the Technical Committee on Rules of Origin.

    Source: World Customs Organization (WCO)

    Policymakers: Goods, Regulation & Standards,
    The database on the Public site currently contains the documents (working documents and reports) of the Technical Committee on Rules of Origin.
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    WCO Compendium on Rules of Origin

    The aim of the Origin Compendium is to gather all information on origin rules published by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in one document in order to facilitate the immediate access to the knowledge on all origin related topics, thus enhancing the understanding and correct application of rules of origin.

    Source: World Customs Organization (WCO), 2017

    Policymakers: Goods, Regulation & Standards,
    The aim of the Origin Compendium is to gather all information on origin rules published by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in one document in order to facilitate the immediate access to the knowledge on all origin related topics, thus enhancing the understanding and correct application of rules of origin.
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    WTO Trade Topics on Rules of origin

    This is a WTO webpage on topics around rules of origin.

    Source: World Trade Organization(WTO)

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, International Organization, Regulation & Standards,
    This is a WTO webpage on topics around rules of origin.
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    WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin

    This is the Agreement on Rules of Origin from the Uruguay round.

    Policymakers: Goods, International Organization, Regulation & Standards,
    This is the Agreement on Rules of Origin from the Uruguay round.
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    Customs declaration management application

    Customs declaration management application used by designated operators and Customs. Web-based system hosted by the designated operator.

    Source: Universal Postal Union

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Regulation & Standards, Tariffs & Taxes,
    Customs declaration management application used by designated operators and Customs. Web-based system hosted by the designated operator.
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    Canada’s Low-Value Shipments Policy Regarding the Application of Customs Duties

    This is a presentation about Canada’s Low-Value Shipments Policy Regarding the Application of Customs Duties.

    Source: WTO Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Canada Border Services Agency , 2021

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Regulation & Standards, Tariffs & Taxes, North America,
    This is a presentation about Canada’s Low-Value Shipments Policy Regarding the Application of Customs Duties.
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    Transparency and Predictability Guidelines

    The Guidelines aim to provide Customs administrations with comprehensive and practical guidance on how to enhance and commit to their transparency and predictability, with a view to trade facilitation and integrity.

    Source: World Customs Organization (WCO), 2016

    Policymakers: Goods, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Regulation & Standards,
    The Guidelines aim to provide Customs administrations with comprehensive and practical guidance on how to enhance and commit to their transparency and predictability, with a view to trade facilitation and integrity.
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    ePing SPS & TBT Platform

    The platform facilitates tracking sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and technical barriers to trade (TBT) measures.

    Source: World Trade Organization(WTO)

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Regulation & Standards, Trade Remedies,
    The platform facilitates tracking sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and technical barriers to trade (TBT) measures.
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    How Legal Entity Identifiers Will Transform Small Business in Asia

    This Blog by Asian Development Bank explores how legal entity identifiers will transform small business in Asia

    Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) , 2018

    Policymakers: Goods, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Regulation & Standards, Asia & Middle East,
    This Blog by Asian Development Bank explores how legal entity identifiers will transform small business in Asia
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    Recommendation on the use of Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)

    This Recommendation on the use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) requires all entities for which information is required under EU reporting obligations to obtain a pre-Legal Entity Identifier (pre-LEI) code for reporting purposes.

    Source: European Banking Authority

    Policymakers: Goods, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Regulation & Standards, Europe,
    This Recommendation on the use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) requires all entities for which information is required under EU reporting obligations to obtain a pre-Legal Entity Identifier (pre-LEI) code for reporting purposes.