Do you need a certificate of origin for the USMCA?

Do you need a certificate of origin for the USMCA?

The U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) does not require a specific certificate of origin as did the North American Free Trade Agreement. There is no required certificate of origin form for USMCA. The CBP Form 434 is no longer in use. A claim for preferential treatment under the USMCA should contain nine minimum data elements.

What do you need to know about the USMCA?

The USMCA requires a “ certification of origin .” Any format is acceptable, provided it contains nine (9) minimum data elements set out in the USMCA, Annex 5-A. To facilitate compliance, CBP has created a suggested template for the USMCA and other free trade agreements.

Is the USMCA the same as the NAFTA?

The USMCA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched a USMCA Center to serve as a one stop shop for information concerning the USMCA.

Which is the best format for USMCA form?

Any format is acceptable, provided it contains nine (9) minimum data elements set out in the USMCA, Annex 5-A. To facilitate compliance, CBP has created a suggested template for the USMCA and other free trade agreements. Please note: this PDF does not work on all Internet Browsers. The form will work best on Internet Explorer.