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Customs Union & Tariffs

Rules of Origin Harmonization

Simplified and harmonized rules of origin to determine which goods qualify for preferential treatment within the EAC customs territory.

Policy Objective

Establish clear, transparent, and business-friendly rules of origin that promote regional value chains while preventing trade deflection.

Key Indicators
  • Average time to issue Certificate of Origin
  • Percentage of CoO issued electronically
  • Number of origin disputes resolved
  • Utilization rate of preferential tariffs
Regional Status

EAC Rules of Origin have been simplified but implementation challenges persist. Certificate of Origin issuance and verification processes vary across Partner States.