How Restrictive Are ASEAN's Rules of Origin?

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serval:BIB_43DEBAC484A1
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
How Restrictive Are ASEAN's Rules of Origin?
Journal
Asian Economic Papers
Author(s)
Cadot O., Ing L. Y.
ISSN
1535-3516
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2016
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
15
Number
3
Pages
115-134
Language
english
Abstract
This paper uses a product-level gravity approach to estimate the effect of ASEAN's product-specific rules of origin (ROOs) on regional trade, using original data on rules applicable at the six-digit level of the harmonized system. We find that the average tariff ad valorem equivalent (AVE) of ASEAN's ROOs is 3.40 percent across all instruments and sectors. The trade-weighted average is 2.09 percent. This moderate estimate is in line with the existing literature. We also find fairly high AVEs for some sectors, however, including leather, textile and apparel, footwear, and automobiles. Additionally, we find that some rules appear more restrictive than others; in this regard, the textile rule seems to stand out as a relatively more trade-inhibiting rule than others.
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