Neutral Elements   In order to determine whether a product originates in a Party, it shall not be necessary to determine the origin of the following elements which might be used in its manufacture: 1. energy and fuel. 2. production plants and equipment, including goods to be used for their maintenance. 3. machines, tools, dies and moulds; spare parts and materials used in the maintenance of equipment and buildings; lubricants, greases, compounding materials and other materials used in production or used to operate equipment [...]

Insufficient working and processing   1. The following operations shall be considered as insufficient working or processing to confer the status of originating products, whether or not the requirements of Articles 7 and 8: a) preserving operations to ensure that the products remain in good condition during transport and storage. b) breaking-up and assembly of packages. c) washing, cleaning, removal of dust, oxide, oil, paint or other coverings. d) ironing or pressing of textiles and textile articles. dd) simple painting and polishing operations. e) husking and partial [...]

Tolerances applicable to non-originating materials   1. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 Article 7 and subject to paragraphs 2 and 3, non-originating materials may nevertheless be used, provided that their total value or net weight assessed for the product does not exceed: a) 10 percent of the weight of the product or ex-works price for products of Chapters 2 and 4 to 24 of the HS, other than processed fishery products referred to in Chapter 16 of the HS. b) 10 [...]