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EAEU extended possibility of using simplified procedure for confirming origin of goods in preferential trade
The Eurasian Economic Commission's Council decided to extend the validity period of the simplification associated with the procedure for providing documentary evidence of the origin of goods imported from partner countries of the Eurasian Economic Union under free trade agreements.
This means using a copy of the certificate of origin to obtain tariff preferences (subject to the mandatory subsequent submission of the original document within six months). The corresponding possibility is provided for by Decision No. 85 of the Commission's Council dated May 19, 2022.
“The decision is aimed at maintaining the current format for submitting certificates to customs authorities, the benefits of which are noticeable by both the business community representatives and regulators,” explained Andrey Slepnev, EEC Minister in charge of Trade.
The decision shall come into effect after 30 calendar days have elapsed from the date of its official publication and shall be applied until December 31, 2025.
For reference
According to Decision No. 85 of the EEC Council dated May 19, 2022, the validity period for using copies of certificates of origin to obtain tariff preferences is limited to December 31, 2023.
