A good is considered to be VCFTA originating if the good is wholly obtained or produced in a Member country, or the good meets either of the following conditions:

• Goods meeting the general origin criteria:
  • Regional Value Content (RVC): 40% as minimum, or
  • Change tariff classification (CTC at the 4-digit level (CTH – non-originating materials must be in a different HS Group from the HS Group of the finished product).
• Goods with specific rules: some goods do not apply the general criteria of origin, but the specific rules applicable to such goods are specified in the List of product specific rules.