
To claim the preferential tariff treatment under the CUSMA, importers must have in their possession the CUSMA certification of origin completed by either the exporter, the producer or the importer at the time of importation. Furthermore, the certification of origin may be completed, signed and submitted electronically. The certification of origin may be completed by either the exporter, producer or importer of the goods and may be placed on an invoice or any other document. identification and address of the certifier.The certification of origin under the CUSMA has no prescribed format, and only requires a set of minimum data elements that indicates that the good is an originating good. Certain conditions apply, please refer to Customs Notice 20-15: Increase to the Low Value Shipment ( LVS) Threshold and Simplification to the Proof of Origin Requirements for Goods Imported into Canada, for details. The CBSA does not require a certification of origin to claim preferential tariff treatment where the value for duty does not exceed $3,300. It is not possible to claim the preferential tariff treatment under the NAFTA for goods released after July 1, 2020. The importer may claim the preferential tariff treatment under the CUSMA for goods released on or after July 1, 2020. For many goods, however, there are no differences between the NAFTA and the CUSMA rules of origin.

Origin procedures Proof of origin to claim preferential tariff treatmentĪny claims for preferential tariff treatment must satisfy the rules of origin requirements of the CUSMA. Trade facilitation: De minimis for duties and taxes.

FACEBOOK CRITICIZED PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT FREE
This agreement entered into force on July 1, 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement ( NAFTA).Īll amounts listed on this page are in Canadian dollars and refer to the value for duty, which is the dollar amount used to calculate duty owed for goods being imported into Canada. This page summarizes the main changes of interest to importers contained within the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement ( CUSMA). Overview of key changes affecting imports The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement: What importers need to know
