Six months until the new PEM rules of origin enter into force

Anna Jerzewska
Anna Jerzewska
Founder of Trade and Borders, EuroCommerce Rapporteur on Customs, Customs and International Trade Lead at Cbamboo
Published 26 May 2024
Six months until the new PEM rules of origin enter into force
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The new, revised Pan European Mediterranean (PEM) rules of origin will enter into force on 1 January 2025 for all parties of the PEM Convention. Traders importing and exporting within the PEM origin cumulation zone will be able to use the new, more business-friendly and flexible rules. Even when trading with countries that have not opted to use transitional rules.

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