AfCFTA preparation

AfCFTA Origin Evidence Worksheet

Record your exact product rule and production evidence before asking customs or the competent authority for an origin decision. This worksheet does not certify origin or tariff eligibility.

Product-specific evidence

The African Union manual says originating goods must be wholly obtained or substantially transformed under Annex 2. The applicable test can depend on the exact HS classification and product-specific rule, so this page never substitutes a category-wide percentage.

Origin evidence review
Estimated originating value
Non-originating share
Rule evidence
Official decision
Required

Review before shipment

  • Confirm the exact HS code and product-specific rule with the competent customs/origin authority.
  • Reconcile the bill of materials, supplier origin evidence and ex-works valuation.
  • Confirm the accepted proof of origin, issuing procedure, validity period and record-retention rules.
  • Confirm both trading countries are implementing the relevant AfCFTA tariff offer for this product.

Official starting point

African Union: AfCFTA Rules of Origin Manual. The manual explains wholly obtained and substantial-transformation criteria, proof of origin and verification. Use the current legal annexes and your competent authority for the final determination.

Source reviewed: 18 July 2026. No product rule, issuer, document list or tariff outcome is embedded in this worksheet.