Cost Advantage
Assessing preferential tariff conditions and financial impacts.
EXPERTISE› ORIGIN & FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
Benefiting from preference matters.
Being able to prove it
matters just as much.
Correct application of origin rules is the foundation for benefiting safely and sustainably from free trade agreements.
OriginORIGIN
Correct application
of origin rulesEvidenceEVIDENCE
A reliable and
complete evidence chainPreferencePREFERENCE
Correct use of
FTA benefitsComplianceCOMPLIANCE
Sustainable
compliance and assurance
BUSINESS SIGNIFICANCE
Competitive, secure growth
in global trade.
When their conditions are met, origin rules and free trade agreements support preferential tariff treatment and assessment of sourcing decisions. Correct application, a sufficient evidence chain and regular controls are important in making compliance risks visible.
Market Access
Analysing target market FTA conditions alongside the business model.
Strategic Positioning
Technical assessment support for supply chain and commercial decisions.
KEY RISK AREAS
Incorrect Application of Origin Rules
Incorrect assessment of product-specific rules and production operations.
Supplier Declarations
Incomplete, incorrect or inadequately supported supplier declarations.
Proof of Origin
Gaps and inconsistencies in origin declarations and related documents.
Cumulation
Incorrect assessment of cumulation conditions under the relevant FTA.
Non-Preferential Origin
Confusing preferential and non-preferential rules of origin.
Post-Clearance Audit
Gaps in documents and records supporting the origin claim.
HOW CAN INSPEC HELP?
We understand the rules
and turn them into opportunities.
We analyse origin and FTA processes against legislation, relevant agreements and transaction terms, providing technical assessment for correct classification, appropriate document management and sustainable compliance.
Discover Our ApproachAudit Approach
We examine preferential origin practices, the document and evidence chain, supplier declarations and relevant FTA conditions through a risk-based approach, identifying potential non-compliance.
Our Audit Services⟶Advisory Approach
We support preferential trade decisions with technical opinions and recommendations on product-specific origin analysis, supplier management and document structures.
Our Advisory Services⟶INSPEC ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
- 01⟶
Product and Supply Analysis
Detailed analysis of product structure, supply chains and production processes.
- 02⟶
Origin Rule Analysis
Assessment of the relevant FTA and product-specific origin rules.
- 03⟶
Evidence Chain and Documentation
Review of supplier declarations, production records and origin documents.
- 04⟶
Risk Assessment
Identifying potential risks and areas for improvement.
- 05
Implementation and Monitoring
Assessment of processes, training needs and monitoring controls.
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