A good is considered to be originating in VJEPA if it is wholly obtained or produced in a Member country, or if it meets one of the following two conditions:

• • Goods meeting the general origin criteria:
    • Regional Value Content (RVC): minimum 40%, or
    • Change tariff classification (CTC): at the level of 4-digits (CTH – non-originating materials must belong to a different HS Group from the HS Group of the finished product).
  • Goods with specific rules of origin: some goods do not apply the general rules, but the specific rules of origin that apply to the good are identified in the  Product- Specific Rules.

VJEPA Certificate of Origin is C/O form VJ. All these C/O are currently being issued in hard copy. C/O VJ can be issued before, during or after the export of the goods. VJEPA does not have a provision on Self-Certification of Origin.