Non-preferential origin of solar modules imported in EU (Is duty 0% or 67,9%?)

Published 29 Jul 2021

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"...the recent use of origin in imposing punitive tariffs and taking action against countries has elevated non-preferential origin to new heights" Rules of Origin: Highlights of the second WCO Conference, WCO Secretariat Watch the story and learn how the country of non-preferential origin of a product was determined according to EU...

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