Common use of Average method Clause in Contracts

Average method. Where goods are originating fungible and non-originating materials are physically combined in mixed or inventory, and prior to their exportation do not undergo any production process or any other operation in the territory of the Party in which they were physically mixed or combined, other than reloading unloading, or any other movement necessary to maintain the goods in good condition or to transport in the territory of another party, the origin of the good may be determined by one of the inventory management methods.

Average method. Where goods are originating fungible and non-originating materials fungible goods are physically combined in mixed or inventory, and prior to their exportation do not undergo any production process or any other operation in the territory of the Party in which they were physically mixed or combined, other than reloading unloading, or any other movement necessary to maintain the goods in good condition or to transport in the territory of another party, the origin of the good may be determined by one of the inventory management methods.