Definition
The certificate of non-preferential origin justifies the non-preferential origin of goods.
On importation in the customs territory of the European Union (EU), the non-preferential origin determines the application:
- of the common external tariff (non-reduced, standard rate of the customs duty)
- commercial policy measures (anti-dumping duties, tariff quotas, prohibitions and restrictions, etc.).
It is also used for the origin marking on products ("made in").
The certificate of non-preferential origin is different in its form and use from the certificate of preferential origin.
Certificates of non-preferential origin on importation
On importation into the EU, a certificate of non-preferential origin is usually not mandatory.
The following are cases in which a certificate of non-preferential origin must however be presented at the time of customs clearance:
- when the company imports agricultural products into the EU as part of tariff quotas set by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The provision of a certificate of non-preferential origin in a specific form is then required
- if the Customs and Excise Administration suspects circumvention of certain commercial policy measures
For example: products manufactured in China on which anti-dumping duties apply are declared as being of another non-preferential origin to circumvent the application of duties.
Except for importations of agricultural products under WTO quota, the form of the certificate is not defined. It must originate from an agency authorized to deliver it in the country of exportation.
Certificates of non-preferential origin on exportation
When goods are exported from the EU, the country of destination determines whether a certificate of non-preferential origin must be provided.
If the goods are not produced in Luxembourg, an additional document may be required (in particular a supplier's declaration).
Related products
A certificate of non-preferential origin may be requested for any type of goods.
Related procedures
The procedure to request a certificate of non-preferential origin to export goods is described on the Guichet.lu website:
Related organizations
In Luxembourg, certificates of non-prefrential origin are delivered by the Chamber of Commerce.