Annex 2 - Product Specific Rules

Headnote to the Annex

1. For the purpose of interpreting the Product Specific Rules set forth in this Annex:
   1. chapter means the first two digits of the tariff classification number under the HS Code;
   2. heading means the first four digits of the tariff classification number under the HS Code; and
   3. sub-heading means the first six digits of the tariff classification number under the HS Code.
2. This Annex is set out as follows:
   1. Column 1 - Tariff Heading (4-digit)
   2. Column 2 - Tariff Sub-Heading (6-digit)
   3. Column 3 - Product Description
   4. Column 4 - Applicable Product-Specific Rule (s) of Origin (Origin Conferring Criteria).
3. Where a tariff heading or sub-heading is subject to alternative Product Specific Rules, it shall be sufficient to comply with one of the rules.
4. Where the Product Specific Rule requires only a regional value content, the final process of production must be performed within a Party.
5. A requirement of a change in tariff classification applies only to non-originating materials.
6. Where the change in tariff classification rule expressly excludes a change from other tariff classifications, the exclusion applies only to non-originating materials.
7. For the purposes of column 4 of this Annex:

1. Chapter notes within this Annex apply to all headings or subheadings within the indicated chapter unless there exists a specific exclusion.

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