QIZ

The Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZ) concept was introduced by the United States in 1996 with the aim of reinforcing peace in the Middle East through regional economic partnerships which benefit both Arab countries and Israel. To this end, the US issued the decree 6955, in December 1996, which authorized duty-free entry into the US for industrial products originating in Egypt and manufactured jointly with Israel, in compliance with the international rules of origin.