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13.2 Non preferential rule of origin in Ethiopia
If goods have been wholly produced in one country, then this is the 
country of origin. Where two or more countries are involved in a 
good’s production, the origin of the product is the country in which 
the last substantial manufacturing or transformation process of 
economic value took place.
Different criteria may be applied for determining the country of 
origin:
• Change of tariff classification, whereby origin is conferred to 
a good if, as a result of the manufacturing operations in the 
country the tariff classification changes (e.g. from cotton yarn 
to fabric);
• The ad valorem percentage criterion, according to which a 
certain minimum of value has to be added to a good in a 
country in order to confer origin; and
• The criterion of manufacturing or processing operation, which 
establishes requirements for specific goods which must be 
complied with in order to confer origin.
Certain operations are however not normally taken into 
consideration when determining the origin of imported goods. These 
include:
• Operations carried out to ensure that the goods are preserved 
in good condition during transport or storage;
• Operations carried out to facilitate the transportation of goods; 
Operations carried out to package or prepare the goods for 

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sale;
• Simple operations on goods such as ventilation, spreading out, 
drying, cooling, crushing, etc.;
• Simple assembly of parts to constitute a complete product; 
and
• Any combination of the above.
The above operations do not confer origin, even if they are 
accompanied by a change in the tariff classification.
A declarant must submit documents proving the country of origin 
of goods, such as a certificate of origin. Where there are doubts 
about the authenticity of documents produced, ERCA may require 
additional proof in respect of the country of origin of goods.