Question: I have newly transitioned out of a role with a broker/forwarder to a role with an importer/exporter. I am responsible for determining origin. In the US, what is being used to determine non-preferential origin? I am aware some use 19 CFR 102, but since that is specific to NAFTA/USMCA, can it still be used? […]
Question: I would love input on this question as I have been unable to find anything in the regs or online to answer it. If a 4’x4′ piece of lumber is imported into the US from a foreign country and is simply cut to a specific length with no other work/changes to that wood, does […]
Question: Hello ICPA I would like input on a scenario the GTC team has. We have two imported materials that have the identical classification when imported to the US. The materials are identical in form and function. What we do is mix these materials and place them in the same packaging. There is no substantial […]
Question: Does anyone know of any official rulings or publications from CBP that shipments originating from Hong Kong are now to be filed as Country of Export and Country of Origin (if made in) China? Answer 1: Honestly, hasn’t that always been the case? HK is still recognized by CBP as a country upon itself. […]
Question: We have recently received an invoice from our German supplier, which indicates that the items originate from the EU. However, as the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union, I have some queries regarding the correct origin that should be stated on the invoice. What is According to the current […]
Question: This question has to do with whether a substantial transformation has taken place that will affect a change in the country of origin. I have a Canada based organic pea protein product that is exported to the United States. The exported product is in powder form when entering the United States. This product is […]
Question: I have a product that is made up of 46% US, 37% IN, 3% W and 14% CN content. What do I claim the country of origin is? Answer 1: Unfortunately, applying a value based approached is not how you determine country of origin for general COO and marking requirements. This requires a substantial […]
Question: I’m working with a client who has undergone a number of free trade audits from foreign Customs in the Western Hemisphere. Client grows their own product in the U.S. or Canada which is then used in their own manufacturing processes, as well as contracts with other growers. I am looking for guidance from the […]
Question: We regularly import and export oils used in food production. We are now seeking to export used oils from our plants for recycling. Our purchased oils are most often of US or Canadian origin. When oil is used during the food production stages in the US, Canada, or Mexico, would the origin change from it’s […]
Question: Hello, Could anyone provide a link to regulations regarding non-preferential rules of origin for goods imported into S.Korea? I have reviewed the Foreign Trade Act and Korea Customs Service Q&A, and was unable to find the regulations. Thanks. Answer 1: I don’t have a link, but here is a guidance we received in the […]
Question: Looking for advice – EU customers are asking for our company to fill out non-preferential origin certificates for integrated circuits where the fab is located in Taiwan but testing and packaging is done in the Philippines. If the fab is located in some cases (Taiwan) and this is considered the COO for EU purposes, […]
Question: Looking for a reference document that defines the “Country of Origin” rules for exporting Semiconductors Integrated Circuits under 854239 and 854370 that would ship from different countries if you can share? Our company has been defining COO upon the end customer location. The belief has been for much of Europe the COO is the […]
