Headnotes to the Annex

1. For the purpose of interpreting the Product Specific Rules Schedule set
   forth in this Annex:
1. chapter means the first two digits of the tariff classification
   number under the HS;
2. heading means the first four digits of the tariff classification
   number under the HS; and
3. subheading means the first six digits of the tariff classification
   number under the HS.
2. This Annex is set out as follows:
1. Column 1 - Tariff Reference;
2. Column 2 - Product Description; and
3. Column 3 - Applicable Product-Specific Rule of Origin.
3. The specific rule, or specific set of rules, that applies to a particular
   heading or subheading is set out immediately adjacent to the heading or subheading.
4. Where a tariff heading or subheading is subject to alternative Product Specific
   Rules, the rule will be considered to be met if a good satisfies one of the
   alternative rules.
5. Where the Product Specific Rule requires only a regional value content,
   the final process of production must be performed within a Party.
6. A requirement of a change in tariff classification applies only to non-originating
   materials.
7. Where the change in tariff classification rule expressly excludes a change
   from other tariff classifications, the exclusion applies only to non-originating
   materials.
8. For the purposes of column 3 of this Annex:

RVC(XX) means that the good must have a regional value content
of not less than XX per cent as calculated under Article 3.11 (Regional Value
Content) of Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin);

CC means that all non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level;

CTH means that all non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level; and

CTSH means that all non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 6-digit level.

9. Chapter rules within this Annex apply to all headings or subheadings within
   the indicated chapter unless a specific exclusion is identified.
10. Where a tariff heading or subheading is subject to chapter rules, the rule
    will be considered to be met if a good satisfies one of the chapter rules
    or the alternative rules.

Product Specific Rules (HS 2012)

• Product Specific Rules – Schedule HS 2012 [XLS 508 KB] | [PDF 1.73 MB]

Product Specific Rules as at 22 May 2012 (HS 2007)

• Product Specific Rules – Schedule HS 2007 [XLS 503 KB] | [PDF 1.28 MB]