What would be the benefits for operators upon adoption of PEM rules of origin in the FTA between Moldova and Ukraine?

The possibilities for obtaining originating materials will be extended to a wider area, which will facilitate the better utilization of the preferences in the Moldova-Ukraine FTA, as well as those under the FTAs that each of the countries has with other PEM partners with which cumulation is applicable. For example: Moldovan operators could use Ukrainian materials in the production of goods for export to the EU and EU materials for export to Ukraine.

It will be also possible to receive and send under preferential terms goods traded among these countries, as it will be allowed to issue proofs of origin for goods originating in any of the countries with which cumulation is applicable.

The proof of origin could be issued for example: at exportation of EU goods to Ukraine, or Ukrainian goods to the EU, as well as to receive EU goods from Ukraine or Ukrainian goods from the EU. In short, the conditions for trade involving Moldova, Ukraine and the EU will be as the one currently existing among Moldova, the EU and the CEFTA countries. They could be further extended upon conclusion of new FTAs and/or adoption of PEM rules of origin in preferential trade involving other parties of PEM Convention.