

Certificates should include only FTA qualifying products. Non-FTA eligible goods should not be added to the certificate even if packed/shipped together. All goods belong on the invoice, but only qualifying products belong on the FTA certificate or declaration. Components/materials/ingredients already incorporated into products should not be listed on the certificates.FTA certificates/declarations by the exporters are not required for shipments to clear customs according to the FTA text, but that may be different in practice. Work with your buyer and shipper/freight forwarder on the needed documentation.FTA certificate/declarations are optional. You can still ship products to FTA partner countries without claiming the FTA preference. If the importer plans to claim the FTA preference, however, then you must provide the information to the buyer in the form of a CO or declaration.

Notes on FTA Certificates and Declarations: producer may be asked for a certificate by an exporter (if exporter is not the producer), by a distributor, an importer or Customs authorities.
ORIGIN USA PDF
You will need use PDF viewer and access using Microsoft Edge browser. A sample Certificate of Origin template may be accessed via the CBP website. There are three ways to locate the specific ROO chapter for a particular FTA partner, read the section on Where to Find Your Rules of Origin in the FTA Rules of Origin article. Detailed FTA certification requirements for claims of preferential tariff treatment under the FTA are usually found in its rules of origin (ROO) chapter. I. Free Trade Agreements Certificates of OriginįTA certificates or declarations should only be issued if your good qualifies for the FTA. Not all FTA agreements require specific forms. Most FTA partners can accept declarative statements that contain specific data elements including information stating how the product qualifies for an FTA. However, importers may still ask exporters to use a specific format. While the form/format is optional, the information is required for the importer to make a claim of preferential customs treatment. Always communicate with your buyer and shipper/freight forwarder on the needed documentation. At this point, none of the FTA’s require hard copy of the certificate of origin.

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