Claiming USMCA treatment can lower or remove duty on goods that qualify. The claim is made on the entry, but CBP can ask for the support afterwards. A claim without support can be refused, and the duty collected later.
Who needs it. Importers of goods made in Canada, Mexico or the United States who want to claim preference, and the exporters and producers who supply the certification.
What the claim rests on. A certification of origin with the required data elements, a product description and tariff classification that match it, and origin information showing the rule of origin is met. The certification can come from the importer, exporter or producer, depending on the situation, and can cover more than one shipment in some cases. [VERIFY_WITH_CLIENT]
What happens next. You send the certification and the product facts. We check that the description, classification and certification line up, tell you what is missing, and claim preference only when you ask us to and the record supports it. If the file is thin, we say so before filing.
Keep your records. Keep the certification and the records behind the origin decision for the period that applies to you: [RETENTION_POLICY].
Tariff treatment changes with trade policy. As of [DATE]; review date [REVIEW_DATE]. [SEAN_DALY_SIGN_OFF_REQUIRED]
What we need from you:
- The certification of origin, with all required data elements
- A product description and tariff classification that match it
- Where the goods and their key materials come from
- The producer or exporter's name and contact details
- A clear instruction on whether to claim preference on this entry
- Any supporting records you hold for the origin decision
This is general information for our clients and prospects. It is not a ruling. Talk to the brokerage team before you ship.