summary of the information session on
non-preferential rules of origin

18 april 2018

Note by the Secretariat^[1]

1.       Introduction

1.1   In the absence of negotiations on the harmonization of non-preferential rules of origin, the Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) engaged in an "educational exercise" to share experiences of existing non-preferential rules of origin and to develop a clearer understanding of the design, coverage, and impact of such rules (G/RO/M/63). In that context, Members heard presentations by international organizations, business associations, and representatives of the private sector in a series of "information sessions", held since 2015 (summaries of previous sessions may be found in documents G/RO/W/162, G/RO/W/167, and G/RO/W/170). This document contains a brief summary of the presentations made during the session of 18 April 2018.