Neutral elements excluded from origin determination for goods under trade and economic partnership rules. Neutral elements that have not entered into the final composition of a product are excluded from origin determination. Energy and fuel, plant and equipment, and machines and tools are treated as neutral elements and are not taken into account when determining whether the product qualifies as originating goods.
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Neutral elements excluded from origin determination for goods under trade and economic partnership rules.
Neutral elements that have not entered into the final composition of a product are excluded from origin determination. Energy and fuel, plant and equipment, and machines and tools are treated as neutral elements and are not taken into account when determining whether the product qualifies as originating goods.
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