GCCI discusses CET and ROO at NACEN Technical Working Groups meeting
On October 2, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) participated in a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on External Negotiations (NACEN) Technical Working Groups (TWGs), where issues related to the Common External Tariff (CET) and Rules of Origin (ROO) for the Caricom region was discussed.
Councillor and Chairperson of the GCCI’s Trade and Investment Committee, Mr. Devon Seeram, and Councillor and Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, Mr. Brian Edwards represented the Chamber at the meeting which was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Discussions delved into a review of the CET and adjustments that may be needed, as well as regulations linked to Rules of Origin, special treatment as digital products, the policy on the use of technical specifications in the Suspension and Safeguards procedures, and examination of the Conditional Duty Exemption Regime.
