The term "Pan-EUROMED Matrix" refers to an overview used within the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean system of preferential rules of origin. It shows between which contracting parties diagonal cumulation of originating goods may be applied and helps companies determine whether materials from specific countries or territories can be taken into account when calculating preferential origin.
Mapping of PEM Contracting Parties: Managing the countries, territories, and contracting parties participating in the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean origin system.
Cumulation Eligibility Check: Determining whether bilateral or diagonal cumulation is allowed between selected trading partners.
Matrix-Based Origin Assessment: Automatically evaluating whether input materials from PEM countries can be included in preferential origin calculations.
Management of Preferential Trade Agreements: Maintaining relevant free trade agreements, origin protocols, and applicable rule sets within the PEM framework.
Validity and Effective Date Control: Taking into account entry-into-force dates, transitional arrangements, and changes to applicable rules of origin.
HS Code and Product Assignment: Linking goods, customs tariff numbers, and product-specific rules of origin for transparent preferential origin assessment.
Proof of Origin Support: Assisting in the preparation and verification of documents such as movement certificates, origin declarations, and supplier declarations.
Alerts and Update Functions: Providing notifications when agreements change, cumulation is not permitted, or applicable origin rules differ.
Documentation and Audit Trail: Storing assessment results, decision criteria, and applicable rule versions for customs audits and compliance reviews.
An exporter checks whether materials from Switzerland may be considered in preferential origin calculations for goods manufactured in the EU and shipped to another PEM country.
A manufacturing company verifies whether diagonal cumulation is permitted before issuing an origin declaration for an international shipment.
A customs department uses the matrix to determine whether a specific free trade agreement can be applied to a complex supply chain.
A textile manufacturer assesses whether materials from several PEM contracting parties may be combined in a preferential origin calculation.
A customs or global trade management system issues a warning when a planned cumulation is not allowed because the required agreement relationship is missing.
