- The EU-MERCOSUR Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) allows provisional application from 01.05.2026, introducing new preference proofs and ATLAS codings for trade between the EU and MERCOSUR countries.
- Preferential tariffs require a “statement on origin” from the exporter; EU exporters must use the template in Annex 3 C, while MERCOSUR exporters can use a “certificate of origin” (Annex 3 D) during a transition period, except Paraguay, which only uses the certificate.
- The statement on origin must strictly follow the prescribed wording, be supported by documentation, and can be issued on various commercial documents, including electronically.
- Exporters must include their reference number: EU exporters use the REX number (no signature needed), while MERCOSUR exporters must provide country-specific tax numbers and signatures; Paraguay does not require a reference number during the transition.
- These reference numbers are essential for customs checks and origin verification.
Source: awb-international.com
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