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EFTA-China FTA – Origin Cumulation Apparel

Apparel cumulation under the EFTA-China FTA allows fabrics or yarns sourced from China to be cut and sewn in EFTA countries and still qualify for duty-free entry, provided processing (cutting, assembly, finishing) occurs in EFTA and the EFTA value-added meets the minimum threshold.

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Apparel cumulation under the EFTA-China FTA allows fabrics or yarns sourced from China to be cut and sewn in EFTA countries and still qualify for duty-free entry, provided processing (cutting,…

This creates cost advantages for manufacturers who source yarn globally but assemble in Switzerland, Iceland, or Liechtenstein.

Customs authorities scrutinize apparel transactions closely to prevent origin fraud; detailed factory records, cost sheets, and yarn purchase invoices are standard requirements.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.efta.int/free-trade/agreements/china

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Apparel cumulation under the EFTA-China FTA allows fabrics or yarns sourced from China to be cut and sewn in EFTA countries and still qualify for duty-free entry, provided processing (cutting, assembly, finishing) occurs in EFTA and the EFTA value-added meets the minimum threshold. This creates cost advantages for manufacturers who source yarn globally but assemble in Switzerland, Iceland, or Liechtenstein. Customs authorities scrutinize apparel transactions closely to prevent origin fraud; detailed factory records, cost sheets, and yarn purchase invoices are standard requirements.

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