“Made in” Labeling and Non-Preferential Origin: compliance and traceability

The indication of origin “Made in” is a key element from both a customs and commercial perspective, as it identifies the country in which a product was entirely manufactured or underwent its last substantial transformation.

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The legislation

This criterion, set out in Article 60 of the Union Customs Code, (Reg EU 952/2013) is the reference for correctly determining non-preferential origin, of the product.

Proper management of non-preferential origin

For “Made In” labeling to be compliant, it must accurately reflect the non-preferential origin. Incorrect or misleading labeling can have serious consequences, ranging from administrative or criminal penalties, to the seizure of goods, by the competent authorities. Moreover, inaccurate labeling compromises product traceability, undermines consumer confidence, and may prevent access to certain technical, safety, or conformity schemes.

The risks of improper management of non-preferential origin

Proper management of origin is also essential in applying trade policy measures, such as anti-dumping duties, quantitative restrictions, or import quotas, which are directly linked to the declared non-preferential origin.

Easyfrontier support

Easyfrontier supports companies in determining customs origin, verifying labeling compliance, and preparing the required documentation, including technical data sheets, bills of materials and supplier declarations.

The goal is to ensure full alignment between the information on the product label and the data declared at customs, minimizing the risk of disputes and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

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