Outward Processing Sample Clauses
The Outward Processing clause governs the temporary export of goods for processing or repair outside the country of origin, with the intention that the goods will be re-imported after such processing. Typically, this clause outlines the procedures for obtaining necessary authorizations, the documentation required, and the conditions under which duties or taxes may be suspended or reduced upon re-importation. Its core practical function is to facilitate international supply chains by allowing businesses to benefit from specialized processing abroad while minimizing customs duties, thus supporting cost efficiency and operational flexibility.
Outward Processing. 1. Notwithstanding the relevant provisions of Article 4.2 and the product- specific requirements set out in Annex II, a good listed in Annex 4.B shall be considered as originating even if it has undergone processes of production or operation outside the territory of a Party on a material exported from the Party and subsequently re-imported to the Party, provided that:
(a) the total value of non-originating materials as set out in Paragraph 2 does not exceed 55 percent of the customs value of the final good for which originating status is claimed;
(b) the materials exported from a Party shall have been wholly obtained or produced in the Party or have undergone therein, processes of production or operation going beyond the minimal processes or operations in Article 4.4, prior to being exported outside the territory of the Party;
(c) the producer of the exported material is the same producer of the final good for which originating status is claimed;
(d) the re-imported good has been obtained through processes of production or operation of the exported material; and
(e) the last process of manufacture of the good was performed in the territory of the Party, and this process is the last activity undertaken in respect to a good that finally transforms it into a good different from its component parts or materials and a new good is therefore manufactured.
2. For the purposes of Paragraph 1(a), the total value of non-originating materials shall be the value of any non-originating materials added in a Party as well as the value of any materials added and all other costs accumulated outside the territory of the Party, including transportation costs.
3. For greater certainty, the verification procedures referred to in Article 4.16 shall apply in order to ensure the proper application of this Article. Such procedures include the provision of information and supporting documentation, including that relating to the export of originating materials and the subsequent re- import of the goods subsequently exported as originating goods, by the exporting customs administration or exporter upon receipt of a written request from the customs administration of the importing Party through the customs administration of the exporting Party.
4. Upon the request of a Party, the list of products in Annex 4.B may be modified by the Commission.
Outward Processing. 1. Notwithstanding the relevant provisions of Article 4.2 and the product-specific requirements set out in Annex 4A, a good listed in Annex 4C shall be considered as originating even if it has undergone processes of production or operation outside the territory of a Party on a material exported from the Party and subsequently re-imported to the Party, provided that:
(a) the total value of non-originating inputs as set out in paragraph 2 does not exceed forty (40) per cent of the customs value of the final good for which originating status is claimed;
(b) the value of originating materials is not less than forty-five (45) per cent of the customs value of the final good for which originating status is claimed;
(c) the materials exported from a Party shall have been wholly obtained or produced in the Party or have undergone there processes of production or operation going beyond the non-qualifying operations in Article 4.16, prior to being exported outside the territory of the Party;
(d) the producer of the exported material and the producer of the final good for which originating status is claimed are the same;
(e) the re-imported good has been obtained through the processes of production or operation of the exported material; and
(f) the last process of production or operation4-1 takes place in the territory of the Party.
2. For the purposes of paragraph 1(a), the total value of non-originating inputs shall be the value of any non-originating materials added in a Party as well as the value of any materials added and all other costs accumulated outside the territory of the Party, including transportation cost.
4-1 The last process of production or operation does not exclude the non-qualifying operations stipulated in Article 4.16
Outward Processing. 1. The acquisition of originating status in accordance with the conditions set out in Section 7-B shall not be affected by working or processing done outside a Party on materials exported from a Party and subsequently re-imported there, provided:
(a) the said materials are wholly obtained in Türkiye or in the UAE or have undergone working or processing beyond the operations referred to in Article
Outward Processing. 1. Notwithstanding Article 3.15, the acquisition of originating status set out in Article 3.2 shall not be affected by working or processing done outside a Party on materials exported from a Party and subsequently re-imported there, provided that:
(a) those materials are wholly obtained in any of the Parties or have undergone working or processing beyond the operations referred to in Article 3.8 prior to being exported;
(b) it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the customs authorities that:
(i) the re-imported goods have been obtained by working or processing the exported materials, and
(ii) the total added value acquired outside a Party by applying the provisions of this Article does not exceed 15% of the Ex- Works Value of the end product for which originating status is claimed;
(c) the conditions set out in Article 3.7 shall not apply to the said material as referred to in subparagraph (a) when determining the origin of the final product, and
(d) factual information relevant to this Article will be indicated in the certificate of Origin, in accordance with Annex 3B.
2. For the purposes of applying the provisions of paragraph 1, “total added value” means all costs arising outside the Parties, including the value of the materials incorporated there.