Russia: Draft Decision on Approval of EAEU Rules of Origin
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the regulatory body of the Armenia-Belarus-Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan-Russia Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), published the draft Decision “On approval of rules for definition of origin of goods imported into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (non-preferential rules of definition of Origin of Goods)” for public comments. The comment period for this draft will close on November 23, 2016. As of the date of publication of this report, FAS/Moscow does not believe this measure has been notified to the World Trade Organization. Interested parties are encouraged to send their comments and concerns directly to EEC at burkov@eecommission.org or agmoscow@usda.gov and Justin.Schwegel@fas.usda.gov.
