Rules of origin are the rules to attribute a country of origin to a product in order to determine its "economic nationality". The need to establish rules of origin stems from the fact that the implementation of trade policy measures, such as tariffs, quotas, trade remedies, in various cases, depends on the country of origin of the product at hand.
The Rules of Origin Facilitator
Country of origin (CO) represents the country or countries of manufacture, production, design, or brand origin where an article or product comes from. For multinational brands, CO may include multiple countries within the value-creation process.
"Swiss Made" label on a TAG Heuer chronograph
Country of origin label for a product designed in the United States, but manufactured in China
The distinctive shape and markings on amphorae provided consumers with information about the manufacturer and the place of origin for goods.
By the 19th century, formal labels featuring manufacturer name and place of manufacture had become relatively common. Picture Apothecary bottles, c. 1860