Non-preferential origin: theory and practice

The increasing number of US tariffs, sanctions and sustainability-related regulations has made the issue of non-preferential origin critical in today's global trade. This shift is raising numerous questions. What are the consequences of the lack of harmonised origin rules? Are the processes used to determine the origin of imports and exports different? How is origin defined under customs and other regulatory frameworks? This article explores these issues, drawing on insights shared at the 28th Authors' Meeting.