In cases where a product-specific rule(PSR) provides a choice of rules based
on a value added criterion(VA), change in tariff classification criterion(CTC),
specific manufacturing or processing operation criterion, or a combination of
any of these, the exporter can decide which rule to use.
Where product-specific rules require a change in tariff classification criterion or
specific manufacturing or processing operation criterion, it is required that each
of the non-originating materials used in the production fulfills the applicable rules
set out in Annex 3.
If a value-added criterion(VA) is applied, the regional value content (RVC) of
a good is calculated using the formula set out in Article 29.
Example: Hair curling iron of subheading 8516.32
An electric hair curling iron (subheading 8516.32) is made in Malaysia
from Mexican parts (8516.90).
FOB price US$ 4.40; the value of the non-originating parts is US$ 1.20.
The breakdown of the value of the good is shown in the table below:
Retrieved from:WCO ORIGIN COMPENDIUM
Here is a product-specific rules for “Hair curling iron”(HS8516.32)
Retrieved from:Comparative Study on Preferential Rules of Origin
In subheading 8516.32, there are three alternative rules and the producer can choose
a rule. The first rule requires a RVC of not less than 40 percent. This rule is fulfilled
since the RVC is 76 %. For the calculation of the RVC (Regional Value Content),
see Article 29 or Regional Value Content / Value Added Rules.
Therefore, the good at issue is considered originating under the ATIGA.
