USMCA

  • USMCA QUAL PROCESS DOCUMENT

    QUESTION: Does anyone in the group have the steps necessary to qualify an item for USMCA? (non-automotive and non-textile) This would be used as an internal working document to qualify goods. ============ Answer: Based on the applicable rules of origin… you follow the steps dictated by the specific rule for your item or items =========== […]

  • USMCA ORIGIN CRITERION

    QUESTION: I have a supplier in Mexico who is able to qualify their items under USMCA, COO MX, but the way they filled out their form has be second guessing claiming it, at least for now. On the USMCA form, under ‘origin criterion’ the suppler filled out ‘B – items produced entirely in the territory […]

  • USMCA QUAL SCENARIO

    QUESTION: Would like advise as to whether the following will qualify for USMCA.  Below is the information. 8421.99- CN  $ 30.18 3917.33- US  $ 16.39 4819.20- US  $ 9.72 4911.10- US  $ 2.06 3919.10- US  $0.17 LABOR          $3.08 Finished good HTS 8421.21 All parts will be sent to Canada for kitting.  […]

  • 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 […]