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This guidance explains what rules of origin (RoOs) are and the changes under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Use these general provisions to help you determine the origin of your products.
How product specific rules are used to identify the country of origin when importing or exporting between the UK and EU.
Find out how to prove the originating status of your goods and check if you can claim preferential tariff treatment.
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods which qualify for lower or no Customs Duty.
If you import into or export from Great Britain you can apply to get a decision on the origin of your goods.
How to make an origin declaration if you're using it as proof of origin for products using the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
The process when a British national dies in Germany, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Germany including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Find out when you must label your meat, fish or seafood product with its country of origin.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Marburg virus is a Filovirus which, along with Ebola virus, can cause a severe and often fatal viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
Prove the origin of your goods if you’re trading with a country that has a trade agreement with the UK, or is covered by the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
Rules for moving goods between the UK and EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Get help to classify various items of iron and steel, primarily those classified under chapter 72.
How you import from and export to Switzerland.
How to use Method 1 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you're an importer or clearing agent.
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