Rules of Origin
Rules of Origin sits in the CustomsFrameworks phase of GovOS — AJG's synthesis of the global rule-making infrastructure. Rules of Origin determine where a product is "from" (preferential RoO for FTA, non-preferential RoO for trade remedies). Methods: wholly-obtained, change-in-tariff-classification (CTC), regional value content (RVC), specific manufacturing process. PEM (Pan-Euro-Med) is most cited regional model. Reach: Embedded in 273+ AJG-tracked FTAs. Cadence: Per-product determination. Multilateral coverage: 197 countries × 273 FTAs × 28 blocs.
Primary actors
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Frequently asked about Rules of Origin
What is the reach of Rules of Origin?
Embedded in 273+ AJG-tracked FTAs
How often is Rules of Origin updated?
Per-product determination
Who are the primary actors in Rules of Origin?
exporter, epc-issuing-authority, importing-customs.
Does Rules of Origin apply across all 197 countries?
GovOS is multilateral by construction. Some categories are universal (WTO, WCO); others are jurisdiction-specific (DGFT for India, USTR for US). Country-specific applications are surfaced via /os/govos/country/{country}/.
How does this relate to AJG's broader trade-intelligence platform?
GovOS is the rule-making layer atop AJG's data substrate. It complements TradeOS (operations) and DealOS (deal structures). Cross-OS triads — DealOS × TradeOS × GovOS — surface the strategic + operational + regulatory views together.