Free Trade Agreements

Questions and answers about Free Trade Agreements

  • Free Trade Agreements Q&A 12

    Does anyone operate an FTZ and take advantage of the EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement? This would mean that you would be admitting European products in to your FTZ and then submitting an IE CF7512 (or other in bond move) to export the products out to Mexico. The time from the admission in to the zone […]

  • Free Trade Agreements Q&A 13

    Our Japan parent company is asking about the duty rates into Mexico under the JP/MX EPA (free trade agreement). Of course they believe everything is now duty free. Where can I find the current rates (scaled down over ten years, right?) Most of the items are HTS 8536.41 and 8536.50. Have not yet found a […]

  • Free Trade Agreements Q&A 14

    We are importing an item that is made in Colombia and are wondering which preferential treatement to request when making entry. Is there any benefit in choosing ATPA over GSP? What type of documents would be needed to support either claim? Actually the shipment is on it’s way – any advice in this area would […]

  • Free Trade Agreements Q&A 15

    Our Japan parent company is asking about the duty rates into Mexico under the JP/MX EPA (free trade agreement). Of course they believe everything is now duty free. Where can I find the current rates (scaled down over ten years, right?) Most of the items are HTS 8536.41 and 8536.50. Have not yet found a […]

  • Free Trade Agreements Q&A 16

    I’d like to ask how apparel and textile importers are handling the recent Customs directive issued October 10th where Customs states they now want affidavits from the yarn or fabric manufacturers to help substantiate FTAs. The attached memorandum is for your reference.

  • Free Trade Agreements Q&A 17

    QUESTION: Hi All, I’m looking for a website that tracks all free trade agreements of the world. This includes FTAs officially implemented and those in negotiation, whether or not bilateral or regional. Do you know if such a site exists? Thanks