{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Substantial processing or treatment","description":"In rules-of-origin law, the question of substantial processing or treatment arises whenever it must be established whether a production step is sufficient to confer originating status on goods in the processing country. The determining factor is whether the operations performed fundamentally alter the essential characteristics, value, or functionality of the goods—not merely their appearance. Simple assembly of pre-made parts, basic filling operations, or repackaging generally do not qualify and","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/substantial-processing-or-treatment","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T15:22:45.271132","citation":"https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/calculation-customs-duties/origin/goods-origin-rules_en","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/substantial-processing-or-treatment","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Substantial processing or treatment · In rules-of-origin law, the question of substantial processing or treatment arises whenever it must be established whether a production step is sufficient to confer originating status on goods in the processing country. · Quelle: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/calculation-customs-duties/origin/goods-origin-rules_en"}