The major significant changed from USMCA to NAFTA lie in the automotive, dairy, and textile sectors as well as a change in low-value threshold and deminimis. Complete USMCA details can be found here. Unlike NAFTA, USMCA does not have an official form to fill out but instead only a minimum set of data element are required (whether they be on the commercial invoice or on a separate document) outlined below:
- Indicate the Certifier (Importer, Exporter or Producer).
- Name, Address (including country) and Contact Information of the Certifier.
- Name, Address and Contact Information of the Exporter (if different from the certifier).
- Name, Address and Contact Information of the Producer (if different from the certifier, or exporter).
- Name, Address and Contact Information of the Importer.
- Description and HS Tariff Classification (6 digit level) for the Goods (include invoice# if known).
- Origin Criterion for the Goods, as set out in Article 4.2: Originating Goods of the CUSMA Rules of Origin.
- Blanket Period (date range up to 1 calendar year).
- Authorized Signature and Date.
- The certification* will need to be signed and dated by the certifier and accompanied by the following statement: "I certify that the goods described in this document qualify as originating and the information contained in this document is true and accurate. I assume responsibility for proving such representations and agree to maintain and present upon request or to make available during a verification visit, documentation necessary to support this certification."
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