Getting to grips with Origin
WCO, Brussels, 16–17 June 2008 |
Conference co-chaired by :
Professor Hans-Michael Wolffgang, Institute of Tax Law, Dept. of Customs and Excise, University of Münster
Antoine Manga, Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate, World Customs Organization
Draft programme : 02/06/2008
Day 1 : Monday 16 June 2008 - Morning
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08:30 - 10:00 |
Registration |
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Opening address
- Michel Danet, Secretary General, World Customs Organization
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10:20 - 10:30 |
Moderator’s remarks
- Professor Hans-Michael Wolffgang, Institute of Tax Law, Dept. of Customs and Excise, University of Münster
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SESSION 1 : The problematic issue of rules of origin |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
The current background to rules of origin and their importance for trade, the multiplication of preferential agreements, and the complexity of these rules:
- Professor Olivier Cadot, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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11:00 - 11:20 |
The definition of origin: the difference between preferential and non-preferential origin:
- Mr. Pierre-Paul de Vaucher, Technical Attaché, World Customs Organization, Belgium
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11:20 - 11:50 |
Refreshment and networking break |
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11:50 - 12:20 |
Progress with the negotiations on the harmonization of non-preferential rules of origin: the current position:
- Mr. Eki Kim, Counsellor, Market Access Division, World Trade Organization, Switzerland
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12:20 - 12:45 |
Discussion |
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12:45 - 14:15 |
Lunch and networking break | |
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Day 1 : Monday 16 June 2008 - Afternoon
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SESSION 2 : Familiarization with the latest rules of origin developments around the globe |
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14:15 - 15:40 |
What are the latest trends in preferential agreements? What is happening in emerging countries? What new or future mechanisms are being implemented by the European Union (Partnership Agreements with African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, Euro-Med cumulation, Generalized System of Preferences):
- Mr. Liu Ping, China Customs, General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, China
- Mr. Álvaro L. Ribeiro, Head of the Nomenclature, Classification and Origin of Goods Directorate, Brazilian Federal Revenue and Customs Administration, Brazil
- Mr. Miroslaw F. Zielinski, Director Customs Policy, TAXUD, European Commission, Belgium
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15:40 - 16:00 |
Discussion |
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16:00 - 16:30 |
Refreshment and networking break |
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SESSION 3 : How to get to grips with the different systems of rules of origin on a daily basis : the experience of companies |
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16:30 - 17:50 |
Dealing with the plethora of rules of origin. Companies wishing to take advantage of preferential rules of origin must do all in their power to understand their complexity. How can one make the most of rules of origin? What tangible benefits can be gained from the cumulation rules? Can one choose not to seek preferential tariff treatment? Is it worth extricating oneself from the procedures involved in preferential origin (certificates of origin, record-keeping)?
- Ms. Michèle Petitgenet, Director Import / Export, Printemps S.A, France
- Mr. Bernd Stadtler, Head of International Customs Affairs, Hugo Boss AG, Germany
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Ms. Karin Jung, Head of Economy and Statistics Department, Swiss Textile Federation, Switzerland
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M. Mathias Petzold, Customs Counsel, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Delphi Corporation, United States |
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17:50 - 18:00 |
Discussion |
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18:00 |
Close of Day 1 and cocktail | |
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