New rules of origin for Canada–Indonesia trade agreement given force of law

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A new regulation gives legal effect in Canada to the rules-of-origin provisions of the Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CICEPA). These rules determine which goods qualify as originating in Canada or Indonesia for preferential tariff treatment under the agreement. Specifically, Articles 3.1 to 3.14 and Annex 3-B of the agreement now have the force of law. Importers, exporters, and customs brokers dealing in Canada–Indonesia trade need to apply these rules when claiming preferential tariff rates. Businesses should review their supply chains and documentation practices to ensure goods meet the origin requirements set out in those provisions.

Who this affects: importers of Indonesian goods · Canadian exporters to Indonesia · customs brokers · trade compliance teams · manufacturers with Canada–Indonesia supply chains