Origin of goods – the trends

Customs Compliance & Risk Management, Issue 25, February / March 2024
Published 07 Apr 2024
Origin of goods – the trends
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Origin
The language of sustainable development legislation and the language of the legislation of origin are completely different; it is necessary to find a lingua franca for these areas to better understand and implement the requirements. On the other hand, harmonisation of rules of origin at a global level is essential to address the challenges faced by importers - the need for harmonisation of these rules has never been greater. These and many other views were exchanged at the 20th Authors' Meeting. We invite you to read an overview.

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