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Current State of Diversity and Complexity of Preferential Rules of Origin and Moves toward Convergence: —Role of Multilateral Frameworks in Simplification of Preferential Rules of Origin—

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  • Jitsuya Hasegawa

    (Former Professor, the Faculty of Economics, Nagasaki University)

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While the impact of the growing diversity and complexity of preferential rules of origin (RoO) due to the development of free trade agreements (FTAs) and economic partnership agreements (EPAs) is attracting attention, there are moves to achieve the convergence of complex preferential RoO in light of the experiences gained by individual countries through the enforcement of RoO under FTAs/EPAs, and the geographical expansion of FTAs/EPAs and the development of mega-FTAs/EPAs. This paper examines the current state of diversity and complexity of RoO and the moves toward convergence by conducting a comparative analysis of RoO under EPAs concluded by Japan and FTAs concluded by major countries with respect to a selection of typical products in major sectors and considers whether it is possible to simplify RoO in order to reduce the diversity and complexity. It also considers what role multilateral frameworks, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), can play in the simplification of RoO.

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  • Jitsuya Hasegawa, 2020. "Current State of Diversity and Complexity of Preferential Rules of Origin and Moves toward Convergence: —Role of Multilateral Frameworks in Simplification of Preferential Rules of Origin—," Public Policy Review, Policy Research Institute, Ministry of Finance Japan, vol. 16(5), pages 1-39, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:mof:journl:ppr16_05_06
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    Keywords

    rules of origin; preferential rules of origin; FTAs; EPAs;
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    JEL classification:

    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • K33 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - International Law

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