Regulations on the Origin of Import and Export Goods
Regulations on the Origin of Import and Export Goods (State Council Order No. 416) is in force in China. This page holds what the official text states: dates, the named requirements, who supervises it and where the text is published.
- Regulations on the Origin of Import and Export Goods names wholly obtained goods, substantial transformation and certificate of origin.
- Regulations on the Origin of Import and Export Goods does not settle whether a single shipment, transfer or service meets the requirement; that follows from the facts of the case and from the supervising body.
- Supervised by State Council of the People's Republic of China and General Administration of Customs. Published by State Council and General Administration of Customs.
Identity
| Name in Chinese | 进出口货物原产地条例 |
|---|---|
| Identifier | State Council Order No. 416 |
| Adopted | 2004-08-18 |
| Applies from | 2005-01-01 |
| Status as published | The regulations apply since 1 January 2005 and decide which country counts as the origin of the goods. |
| Supervision | State Council of the People's Republic of China, General Administration of Customs |
| Areas named | Customs and origin |
| Read against the source | 2026-08-17 |
Requirements in the text
- Wholly obtained goods — Reference: Article 4. Goods produced entirely in one country take that country as origin.
- Substantial transformation — Reference: Article 5. Change of tariff heading or a value-added test when two countries are involved.
- Certificate of origin — Reference: Article 11. Origin is evidenced by a certificate issued by the named body.
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Official sources
- 中华人民共和国进出口货物原产地条例（国务院令第416号） — State Council
- 中华人民共和国海关进出口货物申报管理规定 — General Administration of Customs
The register states what the official texts say. It is not advice and it is not a verdict on any company.
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