Catherine writes occasional articles on customs compliance and international trade, with a particular focus on rules of origin. These pieces are designed to share knowledge, not to chase trends offering practical clarity on issues that matter to business and policy leaders.
Rules of Origin (RoO) under the EU–UK TCA: 2025 Landscape
HS2022 Update In Nov 2024, the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was updated to align with the Harmonised System (HS) 2022 tariff schedule. Product-specific rules of origin (PSRs) have been revised to reflect the new HS codes. Goods that were previously classified under one heading may now fall under another, changing the applicable origin rules. Any mismatch…
Keep readingWhy Rules of Origin Are the Hidden Risk in Trade Agreements
By Catherine Truel When organisations think about customs compliance, they often focus on tariffs, duties, and documentation. Yet one of the most decisive, and frequently underestimated, elements of global trade is the rules of origin. These determine where a product is “from” in a legal and trade sense. In today’s world of globalised supply chains, that…
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