𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗨𝗥.𝟭 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲?

An EUR.1 certificate is a movement certificate used in international trade to prove the origin of goods that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements between the European Union (EU) and other countries. It allows exporters to benefit from reduced tariffs or even exemptions when exporting goods to countries with which the EU has trade agreements.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁?

The EUR.1 certificate plays a crucial role in international trade by confirming that goods originate from an EU member state or another qualifying country under a trade agreement. By presenting an EUR.1 certificate, exporters and importers can:

• Benefit from lower tariffs or duty-free entry for goods.

• Enhance the competitiveness of products in foreign markets.

• Ensure compliance with the specific rules of origin required by trade agreements.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱?

An EUR.1 certificate is needed in the following scenarios:

• 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: When exporting goods to countries that have a preferential trade agreement with the EU, allowing for reduced tariffs.

• 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: To facilitate customs procedures and ensure the correct application of duties.

• 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻: To confirm that the goods meet the origin criteria set out in the trade agreement.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁?

The EUR.1 certificate is typically issued by the customs authorities in the exporting country. Exporters must provide evidence that their goods meet the specific origin criteria required by the trade agreement.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁:

The EUR.1 certificate is not just limited to the EU. It’s used in many countries that have trade agreements with the EU, including Norway, Switzerland, and countries in the Mediterranean. The system is a critical part of fostering trade relationships and economic partnerships across borders.