Preferential origin – key changes/ outlook 2026

This recorded workshop gives customs and trade compliance professionals a practical update on preferential origin rules, covering the 2026 transition of the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention and the state of play of the EU's main free trade agreement negotiations.

Topics covered

• The Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) regional convention: differences between the 2012 and revised 2023 rules (tolerances, ex-works price definition, accumulation waivers, drawback prohibition, validity periods)
• The end of the Article 42 transitional period (parallel use of old/revised rules) on 31 December 2025 and its effect on supplier's declarations and proofs of origin
• Ratification status of Mediterranean partner countries under the regional convention 2023
• State of play of the EU-Mexico Global Agreement, including new automotive-sector rules
• State of play of the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement
• State of play of EU negotiations with Thailand, India, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates
• Upcoming changes to the supplier's declaration under the Union Customs Code Implementing Act, including digitalisation and new data requirements

For a broader overview of the topic, please watch the full recording. The slides are available in the Resources section.

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