On 1 February 2025, the Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) between the EU and Chile has come into force, which entails, among other changes, further tariff reductions and new proofs of origin in order to be able to apply the established tariff reductions.
The new proofs of origin
In order to benefit from tariff preferences under the ITA, Article 3.16 of Chapter 3 on rules of origin and procedures related to origin of the Agreement, establishes as valid proofs of origin:
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a statement on origin in which the exporter declares that the product originates and includes the reference number by which it is identified:
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In the Union, it will be the REX number of registered exporters, although if the consignment does not exceed 6000 euros, any exporter may issue the communication. The exporter's handwritten signature will not be required in either case.
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In Chile it will be the "Rol Único Tributario" or "RUT" and the name and signature of the exporter must be included.
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the importer's knowledge that the product originates.
From 1 February, new documents relating to the proofs of origin of this Agreement have to be declared in the EU import declaration with the following codes:
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U123: Statement on origin
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U124: Statement on origin for multiple shipments of identical products
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U125: Importer’s knowledge
This means that, as of 1 February, the EUR.1 certificate, applicable until then, can no longer be used under this Agreement.
Origin of goods
EU exporters shall indicate the origin of their products with the words "European Union", "EU" or equivalent in the official language versions of the EU, but in no case shall they indicate a Member State.
Exporters from Chile must indicate the "Chile" origin of their goods.
A double indication "European Union/Chile" is not allowed, as EU exporters are not able to certify Chilean origin, and vice versa.
Non-application of transitional measures
The Agreement does not provide for a transitional period where the previous and new proofs of origin coexist, so that, as of 1 February, goods that were in transit, temporary storage in temporary storage or customs warehouse or free zones, must present a statement on origin for the application of tariff reductions at the time of importation of the goods. Otherwise, third-country tariff duties shall be paid.
If the declaration of origin is not available at the time of importation, it is advisable to request the statement of origin from the exporter and submit a simplified declaration in the absence of proof of origin or keep the goods in temporary storage until such proof is available.
Preservation of proof of origin and supporting documents
The obligation to keep records and information associated with the origin of goods cleared is maintained at three years, although exporters must keep copies of the statements on origin they issue for four years, together with documentation demonstrating that the products comply with the rules of origin.
More information on developments regarding the EU-Chile Interim Agreement 2024 published by DG TAKUD can be found in the Guide to the EU-Chile Interim Agreement 2024.
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