USMCA

  • Four Year Validity of USMCA and NAFTA Certs

    QUESTION: In USMCA Chapter 5, Article 5.3, 6., it states, “Each Party shall provide that a certification of origin for a good imported into its territory be accepted by its customs administration for four years after the date the certification of origin was completed.”  Almost identical language appears in NAFTA Chapter 5, Section A, Article […]

  • USMCA CERT DURATION

    QUESTION: In USMCA Chapter 5, Article 5.3, 6., it states, “Each Party shall provide that a certification of origin for a good imported into its territory be accepted by its customs administration for four years after the date the certification of origin was completed.”  Almost identical language appears in NAFTA Chapter 5, Section A, Article […]

  • USMCA – Qualifying child parts

    QUESTION: Under USMCA , if we have a root part # that qualifies . for example : Root Part Number ‘1234’ qualifies . Will the child part of the root also directly qualifies? For example : 1234-4567 1234-9876 1234-6543 I understand the child part may have a different HS , would it requires it’s own […]

  • USMCA FOR RECYCLED COMPONENTS

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: There is a current shift in the world to be more sustainable and as a result have seen more and more recycled components being used. Some of the suppliers of recycled resins/plastics are not able to provide USMCA for the recycled resins/plastics they provide and as a result […]

  • 8708.80 AND USMCA

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements Looking at the screenshot below, 8708.80.03 and 05 are duty-free, and it states there is no FTA eligibility.   Does that mean USMCA is out of the question? OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements =========== Answers: Means your product is duty free already (if your product is exclusively for use […]

  • USMCA Automotive Rule Applied to 4016.99

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: The USMCA rule of origin for 4016.99.6050 states: 19. A change to subheading 4016.99 from any other heading. While this looks like a mere tariff shift, the note says Subheading rule: The underscoring of the designations in subdivisions 18 and 19 pertain to goods provided for in subheading […]

  • USMCA NOTE 11

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: Note x from the USMCA: (x) Further adjustments to the value of materials.—The following expenses, if included in the value of a non-originating material or material of undetermined origin calculated under subdivision (c)(viii) of this note, may be deducted from the value of the non-originating material: (A) The […]

  • USMCA RVC HTS 8544

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: I am trying to determine if I am able to use RVC to change the origin of my product. This is just an example as I am trying to understand how rules of Origin work on the deepest level. Here is the rule, A change to subheading 8544.11 […]

  • Rules of Origin for USMCA

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: Hello, I am trying to determine if I am able to use RVC to change the origin of my product. This is just an example as I am trying to understand how rules of Origin work on the deepest level. Here is the rule, A change to subheading […]

  • USMCA Rules of Origin 8421.39 Catalytic Converters

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: We are looking for USMCA Rules of Origin interpretation from members in the automotive manufacturing industry.  We need clarification on the following rules of origin for 8421.39 OE parts for Catalytic Converters. TABLE C COMPLEMENTARY PARTS FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS Note: The Regional Value Content requirements […]

  • USMCA

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: We are manufacturing a good in Canada with Chinese origin inputs and Canadian packaging and labor, then shipping to Mexico.  The good does NOT undergo a substantial transformation and so the COO will remain China. Question: Is there any way to separate out the North American component so […]

  • USMCA METHOD OF QUALIFICATION

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: Under the minimum data requirements for USMCA certification I don’t see that “Method of Qualification” is required. We have customers who ask us to provide the method of qualification as shown below. Our current template doesn’t have this field, so do I need to provide it?  ******************* You […]