Origin Management describes a holistic approach that allows internationally operating companies to benefit from reduced import duty rates within Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Through the creation of a single, auditable, and global platform, companies are enabled to successfully claim preferential origin and sustain, review and audit preferential treatment claims. Seeking to provide a comprehensive treatment of origin management for a professional audience, this book outlines the underlying theoretical concepts and legislative frameworks, and presents practical implications and guidelines for a successful origin management program as part of a strategic sourcing initiative. The authors advocate an approach that involves sharing and distributing information and resources throughout the company and the supply chain, resulting in competitive advantages, synergies, and a central information point for all origin associated issues.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface. - Part I: Theory, Background, and Legislation. - 1 Setting the Stage for World Trade. - 2 Type of Trade Agreements. - 3 Free Trade Agreements - Numbers and Background. - 4 The Content of the FTA Text and Its Range. - 5 (Rules of) Origin. - Part II: Practice and Working with the Requirements. - 6 Sustaining Origin Claims. - 7 Solicitation - Vendor Outreach. - 8 Associated Programs. - 10 Legal Matters - Binding Origin Rulings and Court Cases. - Part III: Origin Management: Setting Up a Organization that Successfully Deals with the Requirements and Benefits Origin Programs Offer. - 11 Origin Management. - 12 Industry Insight. - 13 Why is this Complex. - 14 Definitions/Abbreviations. - 15 Appendices. - 16 References
