Dicoex requests take opinion about rules

The direction of foreign trade (Dicoex) of the Ministry of industry and commerce, yesterday started the consultation process and receipt of comments from individuals, associations and stakeholders in the amendment of the rules of origin applicable in the agreement of free trade agreement with Central America and United States (DR-Cafta).

According to a report by the State unit sent to the media, the entity explained that it seeks to meet the national interests in the matter to proceed with the second meeting of the Commission resolution of free trade of DR-Cafta, held in Miami on January 23, in which the countries considered it appropriate to assess possible modifications and updates to the rules of origin of the Treaty.

Explains the rules of origin to determine whether a product is eligible to benefit from free trade and it is important that they do not constitute an obstacle to the increase of the Exchange u000acommercial.

Points out that each product or group of products has a specific rule of origin on the process of transformation that must meet to be considered a country original.

Dicoex invited to participate in the process by sending their comments on possible modifications of specific rules of origin, including technical and commercial arguments to justify the need of modification. Those interested can write to miguelina.estevez@mic.gob.do, at the latest on 15 February this year.

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