Rules of Origin:

Goods can only enjoy preferential tariffs under ATIGA if they originate from the ASEAN region. A good is considered to be of ASEAN origin if:

• Goods that are wholly obtained or produced in the ASEAN region, or
• Goods that meet the specific requirements for rules of origin in the Agreement (Appendix 3- Product Specific Rules). There are three types of product-specific rules of origin:
  • Goods must have at least 40 regional value content (RVC), or
  • Change tariff classification at level 4-digit
  • Goods must go through a certain production process. These rules can be applied individually or in combination. Most products have a combined rule of origin, allowing both RVC and CTC/Process Conversion to be applied simultaneously.

Procedures for certification of origin:

To enjoy tariff preferences, according to ATIGA, exporters must apply for a Certificate of Origin form D at a competent authority of the exporting country.

There are currently two pilot projects on Self-Certification being implemented by ASEAN countries, whereby eligible exporters will be able to self-certify origin on commercial invoices for exports..

• Pilot project 1: Signed on 30/8/2010 by 3 countries Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, started implementation from 1/11/2010. Thailand joined in October 2011.
• Pilot project 2: Signed on August 29, 2012 by 3 countries Laos, Indonesia and the Philippines, started implementation from January 1, 2014. Vietnam joined in September 2014