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The wholly obtained criterion is one of the two principle types of preferential rules of origin (together with substantial transformation – see Introduction to preferential rules of origin).
Wholly obtained products are goods obtained entirely in the territory of one (or more, depending on the agreement) FTA party without the addition of any non-originating materials. Examples include live animals born and raised there, mineral products extracted from the ground, food products grown and harvested on the territory of the party (e.g. fruits, grains). Product specific rules of origin under an FTA require some of the goods to either be wholly obtained or produced from wholly obtained products.
A list of what constitutes a wholly obtained product and additional requirements can be found in each agreement.
Wholly obtained provisions can be quite complex. For example, provisions regarding wholly obtained sea products can also cover the registration of the vessel used for fishing.
Example:
The rule of origin for a food product A states that it needs to undergo a production process in which all the materials of Chapter 6 of HS classification are wholly obtained as defined under the specific agreement.
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