With the recent changes in tariffs on goods from Mexico, more companies are looking into claiming USMCA/T-MEC preferential treatment. To assist with compliance, CBP has shared a variety of free public resources, including fact sheets, webinars, videos, and more—available in both English and Spanish.
⬇️ We encourage you to explore these materials to ensure your company stays informed. Find the links below. ⬇️
Overview- U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA)
This powerpoint presentation provides a broad overview of the USMCA, including CBP resources for compliance on preferential treatment claims (please note: please double-check w/ current CBP website, as this June 2020 presentation notes that some resources are pending, which have subsequently been published, such as General Note 11 and USMCA regulations).
Introduction to USMCA
This video offers a brief introduction to the USMCA (with Spanish subtitles)
How to Make a USMCA Claim
This video walks you through the USMCA preferential treatment claim process (with Spanish subtitles).
The Verification Process
This video will discuss how CBP may conduct a verification to determine whether a good entered with a claim for preferential treatment under the USMCA qualifies (with Spanish subtitles).
Advance Rulings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues binding advance rulings and other legal decisions in connection with the importation of merchandise into the United States. Advance rulings provide the international trade community with a transparent and efficient means of understanding how CBP will treat a prospective import or carrier transaction. Advance rulings can also review and provide guidance on whether a given good/importation scenario qualifies for USMCA / T-MEC preferential treatment.
Certification of Origin
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. Please note: this PDF does not work on all Internet Browsers. The form will work best on Internet Explorer.
Entry-specific Inquiries (on a specific shipment) please contact the Import Specialist Team at your assigned Center of Excellence of Expertise (Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Wearing Apparel, etc.)
