𝗘𝗨𝗥-𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝘃𝘀. 𝗘𝗨𝗥.𝟭: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗞 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄

While both the EUR-MED form and the EUR.1 certificate are crucial tools for UK exporters, they serve distinct purposes in international trade. Understanding these differences can help your business maximize the benefits of trade agreements.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗨𝗥-𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺?

An EUR-MED form is used for goods traded within the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean cumulation zone. It allows exporters to claim preferential tariff treatment when exporting goods that meet origin rules under these regional agreements. The key feature of the EUR-MED form is its ability to support "diagonal cumulation," meaning it can cover products incorporating materials from multiple countries within the zone.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗨𝗥.𝟭 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲? ❓📦

• 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝘀𝗲: The EUR.1 certificate is typically used for trade between two countries with a direct trade agreement, proving that the goods originate from the exporting country to benefit from reduced tariffs. In contrast, the EUR-MED form is specifically designed for trade within the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean zone, allowing for more complex cumulation of origin.

• 𝗖𝘂𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀: With an EUR.1 certificate, the goods must originate from the exporting country, and the rules of origin are generally stricter. The EUR-MED form, however, allows for diagonal cumulation, meaning that goods can incorporate materials from any country within the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean zone and still qualify for preferential treatment.

• 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: The EUR-MED form offers greater flexibility by accommodating products that combine materials from multiple countries within the cumulation zone. This is particularly beneficial for manufacturers who source components from different countries in the region.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗨𝗥-𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺?

You need an EUR-MED form when exporting goods from the UK to a country within the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean cumulation zone and you want to:

• Benefit from the flexibility of diagonal cumulation.

• Ensure your goods qualify for preferential tariffs when they incorporate materials from multiple countries within the zone.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁:

The EUR-MED form is not just about current trade—it's also future-proofing. The Pan-Euro-Mediterranean cumulation system is designed to expand over time, with new countries joining the zone and creating even more opportunities for diagonal cumulation. This means that goods certified under the EUR-MED form today could benefit from preferential treatment in even more markets as the system grows, offering long-term strategic advantages for businesses engaged in international trade.