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ABSTRACT
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction 11
Chapter 2. Overview of rules of origin 17
2.1. Overview of rules of origin 17
2.2. Elements of rules of origin 20
2.3. Relationship between the FTAs and rules of origin 23
2.3.1. The necessity of establishing rules of origin for FTA 24
2.3.2. Economic effects of the rules of origin of the FTA 27
Chapter 3. Overview of rules of origin in China- South Korea FTA 34
3.1. Details of the rules of origin in China- South Korea FTA. 36
3.1.1. Substantive rules 36
3.1.2. Procedural rules 41
3.2. Characteristics of China- South Korea FTA rules of origin 43
3.2.1. Certain products are subject to change in tariff classification 44
3.2.2. The provisions on regional value content standards are clear 45
3.2.3. The standards for the determination of origin are more comprehensive and perfect 46
Chapter 4. Comparative analysis with other rules of origin 48
4.1. Comparative analysis with NAFTA and CAFTA rules of origin 48
4.1.1. Reasons for selection of NAFTA and CAFTA rules of origin for comparison criteria 48
4.1.2. Comparison with NAFTA rules of origin 51
4.1.3. Comparison with CAFTA rules of origin 58
4.1.4. Conclusion 63
4.2. Comparative analysis with China's and South Korea's signed rules of origin 65
4.2.1. Overview of the rules of origin in China Free Trade Zone 65
4.2.2. Overview of the rules of origin in South Korea Free Trade Zone 67
4.2.3. Comparative analysis with China's and South Korea's signed rules of origin 69
Chapter 5. Analysis of the Rules of Origin in China-South Korea FTA 76
5.1. Advantages of the rules of origin in China-South Korea FTA 76
5.1.1. Clear way of origin determination 77
5.1.2. The predictability of the results of the origin determination is strong 78
5.1.3. Detailed rules with strong operation 79
5.1.4. Closely integrated with the trade structure of the free trade zone 82
5.2. Insufficient rules of origin in China-South Korea FTA 84
5.2.1. Insufficient judgment criteria 85
5.2.2. Insufficient provisions in the additional rules 87
5.2.3. Defects in operation and implementation 88
5.3. Analysis of the construction of the rules of origin in China-South Korea FTA 90
5.3.1. Political and economic motivation of the construction of the rules of origin 91
5.3.2. Theoretical analysis of influencing factors of the rules of origin 92
5.3.3. Analysis of the construction of the rules of origin in China-South Korea FTA 94
5.4. Analysis of the application of the rules of origin in China-South Korea FTA in practice 99
5.4.1. Application of the rules of origin in China-South Korea FTA in practice 99
5.4.2. Influence of the rules of origin in China-South Korea FTA on trade 101
5.4.3. Application examples of the rules of origin in China-South Korea FTA 106
Chapter 6. Related suggestions of the rules of origin in China- South Korea FTA 110
6.1. Improving guiding ideology of the rules of origin in China-South Korea FTA 110
6.1.1. Promoting the realization of the purpose in China-South Korea FTA 111
6.1.2. Starting from the specific conditions of this free trade zone 112
6.1.3. Adjusting with changes in the regional trade situation 114
6.1.4. Full consideration of the negative effects of preferential rules of origin 115
6.2. The improvement of specific rules 117
6.2.1. Adjustment of the standard of origin determination 117
6.2.2. Perfection of the application of the accumulation rules 118
6.2.3. Improve the rules of origin of specific products 120
6.2.4. Improvement of the certificate of origin certificate 122
Conclusion 125
Reference 128