Question: I am trying to classify a particular item for the CAFTA free trade agreement. The HS code for this item is 2008.97. That HS code is not listed in the CAFTA specific rules of origin. My questions is… What does that mean for the product if the HS code is not […]
Question: Hi All, I recently began working for a medical device company so this is a bit new to me. The company very recently established a production/assembly plant in Costa Rica under Cafta, we export raw materials from the US (US/Foreign Origin) assembly takes place in Costa Rica and finished product is […]
Question: Hi All, I recently began working for a medical device company so this is a bit new to me. The company very recently established a production/assembly plant in Costa Rica under Cafta, we export raw materials from the US (US/Foreign Origin) assembly takes place in Costa Rica and finished product is […]
QUESTION: We’ve heard from our sourcing dept that they’re looking to purchase apparel from Guatamala. We’ve haven’t worked with CAFTA in the past and just perusing through the associated 90+ pages in the HTS, it seems like a daunting task to substantiate the FTA claim. We’d appreciate any words of wisdom, advice on […]
Question: We have a customer in Costa Rica where we’ve provided a CAFTA based on the suggested format. The format is fine, per Customs in Costa Rica, but they do not like the way we’ve completed the form. In the producer field, I did state our info as I completed in Field 1. I […]
Does anyone have the Instructions (English Language) on how to fill in a Certificate of Origin applicable to U.S. CAFTA -DR? I have the Spanish Version however in need to train English Speaking Parties on how to implement. Thank you,
When calculating Regional Value Content for CAFTA (in regards to items changing to heading 8712 from 8714): build-up method * foreign content (VNM) + domestic content (VOM) = adjusted value (or net cost under NAFTA calculations) * domestic content (VOM) / adjusted value > 30% to qualify (vs. 50% NAFTA) build-down method * sales price […]
