11951 0 obj <>stream For U.S. exporters, Mexicos trade liberalization efforts mean that the Mexican market is one of the most open and competitive in the world. For guidance on reasonable care, please visit [Informed Compliance Publication: What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Reasonable Care (October 25, 2017)]. However, a new rule in the USMCA provides that, where a non-originating material is used in the production of a good, the following may be counted as originating content for purposes of calculating RVC under either method: This provision also was included in the TPP, and will provide additional flexibility for traders seeking to satisfy RVC requirements under the USMCA. The description should be sufficient to relate it to the good covered by the certification. . Importer/exporter or producer certification of origin (indicate which is certifier), Description and HTS classification of the good, Blanket period (how long the certification is valid up to 12 months). Light vehicle sales dropped further to 949,353 units in 2020. USMCA Certification of Origin Set of 9 data elements that does not have to be in a particular format and can appear on a commercial invoice or separate document. 10 Automotive goods are subject to new product-specific rules of origin set forth in an Appendix to Annex 4-B of the USMCA. Importer, exporter or producer: Certification of origin The certifier of this certification of origin is the exporter and producer of the goods. One of the differences between the original NAFTA and this new FTA is that there is not an official certificate but rather a set of 9 minimum required data elements to be included in the shipments documentation in order to utilize the preferential tariff treatments. July 1, 2023, to the end of the producers fiscal year. The six preference criteria classifications define how a good qualifies. Established automakers in Mexico include Audi, Baic Group, BMW, Stellantis, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen. 1358-0121), Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association website, Informed Compliance Publication: What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Reasonable Care. Date: High-wage assembly credit applies to plants that have the capacity to produce 100,000 originating engines or transmissions, or 25,000 advanced battery packs, and meet the USD 16 per hour high-wage requirement. Agreement. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Click Share This Page button to display social media links. A certification of origin process is not required for: (1) a non-commercial importation of a good or (2) a commercial importation for which the value of the originating goods does not exceed USD 2,500 provided the importation does not form part of a series of importations that may be considered to have been undertaken or arranged for purposes of evading U.S. laws, regulations, or procedures governing claims for preferential treatment. The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) announced on September 30, 2018 envisions significant changes to the rules of origin established under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The same model line of motor vehicles in the same class of vehicles produced in the same plant in the territory of a USMCA country; The same class of motor vehicles produced in the same plant in the territory of a USMCA country; The same model line or same class of motor vehicles produced in the territory of a USMCA country; or. 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D Except for a good provided for in Chapter 61 to 63 of the Harmonized System: (i) produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the Parties; (ii) one or more of the non-originating materials provided for as parts under the Harmonized System used in the production of the good cannot satisfy the requirements set out in Annex 4-B (Product-Specific Rules of Origin) because both the good and its materials are classified in the same subheading or same heading that is not further subdivided into subheadings or, the good was imported into the territory of a Party in an unassembled or a disassembled form but was classified as an assembled good pursuant to rule 2(a) of the General Rules of Interpretation of the Harmonized System; and, (iii) the regional value content of the good, determined in accordance with Article 4.5 (Regional Value Content), is not less than 60 percent if the transaction value method is used, or not less than 50 percent if the net cost method is used. Certain monitors and projectors will be able to qualify as originating without undergoing a change in tariff classification, provided they satisfy an RVC requirement of 60% (transaction value) or 50% (net cost). This document may qualify as a "guidance document" as set forth in Executive Order 13891 and interpretations thereof; such guidance documents are not binding and lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law or as incorporated into a contract. Under this criterion, one or more of the materials may not fall within the definition of "wholly produced or obtained," as set out in Article 415. SELECT ONLY ONE: This tells the reviewer of the form who filled the document out. Official websites use .gov In order to be entitled to preferential tariff treatment, each good must meet at least one of the criteria below: A, B, C, or D If the certication of origin covers a single shipment of a good, indicate, if known, the invoice number related to the exportation. (B2Q Hh$zzX"b 3,p&aZ@CE']>pq`~^:fm>y)o2jv8NlzGKDansNzeA# 1. Automotive manufacturers are primarily concentrated in the northern region of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and San Luis Potosi. Parties wishing to import "originating goods" duty free into the United States, Canada, and Mexico utilizing the preferential benefits of the USMCA must have a valid certificate of origin on file at time of claim, completed by either the Exporter, the Producer, or the Importer. Illustrative List of Products Subject to Revised Rules of Origin Under USMCA, Chapters 40, 70, 83, 84, 85, 87, 90, and 94. We provide below an overview of the key changes and our perspectives thereon. The rule may include a tariff classification change, regional value-content requirement, or a combination thereof. The OEM auto parts market represents USD 73 billion, making Mexico the fifth largest producer of auto parts, with over 2,500 companies in the sector. CBPs USMCA Center will review the revised certification for omissions and errors within 30 days. The goods do nonetheless meet the regional value-content requirement specified in Article 401 (d). It is important to fully complete a USMCA certificate, but some of the fields are more confusing than others. For example, the USMCA requires that certain specific components of an apparel item must be originating in order for the finished apparel item to qualify as originating. 1401 Constitution Ave NW *Origin criteria under which the good qualifies, as set out in Article 4.2 (Originating Goods). 9. However, some other members believe the rules will raise costs and undercut the competitiveness of U.S. If at the time of importation a good qualified as originating but a claim for preference was not made, the USMCA permits importers to make a post-importation preference claim to request a refund of the duties paid at entry. If you are the Producer of some, but not all parts, you may select Exporter. Legislation. Origin criteria stipulate conditions or requirement for a good to be considered as 'originating'. The updated Rules of Origin are located in HTSUS General Note 12(t) of the NAFTA. 9 ORIGIN CRITERION For each commodity described in the certification, state which criterion (A through D) is applicable. Until such a point that CBP has determined that the producers certifications are not properly filed, the producer may continue to submit claims for preferential tariff treatment of qualifying passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy trucks. Contact our trade advisors if you have any questions. Country of Origin: Identify country goods originated from. A USMCA Portal User Guide can be found on the CBP webpage, which includes the steps summarized above with screenshots and troubleshooting tips. The new de minimis rules are as follows: Like the NAFTA, the USMCA contains a list of products that are ineligible for these de minimis exemptions (including many food and agricultural products). Youre confirming that you: *Please note that this form is created by Pacific Customs Brokers. Our messaging boasts efficiency, accuracy and compliance above all else with the least amount of exposure to delays. Agreement. Click on Automotive Certification Request, Select Producer from the drop-down menu, Select the checkbox for the type of automotive certification documents you wish to include in the submission. U.S. Customs and Border Protection [85 FR 39690 (7/1/2020)] and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division [85 FR 39782 (7/1/2020)] have published interim final rules for the Automotive Rules of Origin. : Full Legal name and address, including country, and tax identification number of the producer. 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Specify the USMCA origin criteria code for the item. The United States Mexico Canada Agreement ("USMCA") was entered into effect in July 2020. The regional value content of the good is at least 60% when calculated using the transaction value method, or at least 50% when using the net cost method. (a) has a similar life expectancy and performs the same as or similar to such a good when new; and The producer/exporter should have documented proof that every raw material and component is a NAFTA good. A. Explore the USMCA's impact on the automotive sector. 1358-0121), at www.CBP.gov (available in English, Spanish, and French). Please do not mix Steel, Aluminum, and LVC in one file. The United States, Mexico, and Canada updated NAFTA to create the new USMCA. Foreign Direct Investment Attraction Events, Services for U.S. Companies New to Exporting, Services for U.S. Companies Currently Exporting, Tariffs, Certification of Origin, and Rules of Origin, U.S. Customs and Border Protections USMCA Implementing Instructions (CBP Publication No. : Full Legal name and address, including country, and tax identification number of the certifier. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. This should be in a per-unit amount and be in USD. In this field, you are indicating who you are as the Certifier. The general principles for determining origin under the USMCA are similar to those found in the NAFTA. Preference Criterion C is used when the producer/exporter is able to document that the finished good is produced entirely in the NAFTA territory using only materials that would qualify in their own right. The USMCA Center will inform the producer that further information or documentation is required and additional information is due to CBP in five business days. The education program and industry events at which we speak focus on teaching importers, exporters, carriers, and the like, the importance of customs compliance while moving commercial goods across international borders. . Similar to NAFTA, the USMCA contains a list of product-specific, Rules of Origin (ROO) that must be followed for determining if an item is an originating good and entitled to duty-free benefits. In laymans terms, the good on this line was made completely within North America but have parts from somewhere else. A locked padlock ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Parties wishing to import originating goods duty free into the United States, Canada, and Mexico utilizing the preferential benefits of the USMCA must have a valid certificate of origin on file at time of claim, completed by either the Exporter, the Producer, or the Importer. The United States Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA) replaces the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on July 1, 2020. Marketing Coordinator & Asst. The deadline has now passed and all USMCA Parties must agree on accepting plan modifications. It will help drive economic prosperity, promote fairer and more balanced trade, and ensure that North America remains the worlds most competitive region. The heavy-duty manufacturing plants are mainly concentrated in northern Baja California, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato, Queretaro, and Hidalgo. The production of the good in the form in which it is exported or the production of the material in the form in which it was sold. A certification of origin may be completed by the importer, exporter, or producer of the good on the basis of: In addition, the following requirements apply to the certification of origin: An importer is required to have a valid certification of origin in its possession at the time the USMCA preference claim is made. Additional guidance is available via the U.S. Trade Representatives Federal Register notice on this subject [85 FR 22238 (4/21/20)]. This is how CBSA will know exactly whom to contact if more information is needed. 30 percentage points of high-wage material and manufacturing expenditures, no more than ten percentage points of high-wage technology expenditures, and no more than five percentage points of high-wage assembly. The high-wage assembly expenditure allows producers to claim a credit if the producer has an engine, transmission, or advanced battery assembly plant meeting certain production capacity standards. 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