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USMCA / T-MEC

USMCA Rules of Origin (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)

USMCA rules of origin determine which goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment in trade between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. They require products to meet minimum regional value content or tariff classification change criteria.

Last updated: 2025-02-20

Applicable products

U.S.-origin productsCanadian-origin productsProducts with regional contentIntermediate goodsAutomotive products

Related tariff chapters

Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10

Requirements

  • USMCA certificate of origin
  • Specific product rule of origin compliance
  • Minimum Regional Value Content (RVC)
  • Tariff classification change when applicable
  • Input traceability documentation

Compliance steps

1

Identify rule of origin

Check the specific rule of origin for the product's tariff code in USMCA Annex 4-B.

2

Calculate regional content

Calculate Regional Value Content using transaction value or net cost method.

3

Obtain certificate of origin

The exporter issues the certificate of origin per the USMCA format.

4

Declare in customs entry

The customs broker declares preferential treatment in the import declaration.

5

Maintain documentation

Keep supporting documentation for 5 years for possible origin verifications.

Penalties for non-compliance

Retroactive payment of ordinary tariffs with updates, fines for incorrect origin declaration, possible exclusion from treaty benefits.

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