NAFTA: Understanding the Rules of Origin and Certificate of Origin Requirements
Duration : 60 Minutes
Douglas Cohen,
For more than 20 years, Mr. Douglas Cohen has been at the forefront of international trade and transactions. With senior positions in private practice, the US Department of Commerce, the European Union, American Airlines, and the IATA, he has developed substantial expertise in import-export Read more
Are you obtaining the lowest possible duty rate on your trade with Canada, Mexico, and the US? The North American Free Trade Agreement reduces or eliminates duties on eligible goods traded among NAFTA countries. The NAFTA Rules of Origin were negotiated to determine eligibility for favorable treatment and to preclude third countries from obtaining unlawful benefits. Specifically, adopted the same basic origin rule as has governed the 1988 US-Canada FTA: Most goods must undergo sufficient processing with North America to result in a change in tariff classification.
In addition, NAFTA provides for a uniform Certificate of Origin to be prepared by the exporter and possessed by the importer when the goods enter into the importing country. This certifies that a good exported from one Party into the territory of another Party, qualifies as an “originating good”.
Course Objective:
Understanding NAFTA opportunities and challenges is an essential element of business strategy for all companies competing for a position in the North American market. This webinar will assist import-exporters to comprehend the NAFTA rules of origin and the Certificate of Origin requirement. Understanding these rules and how they apply will allow you to take advantage of NAFTA to reduce your costs.
Attendees will learn how to properly complete the NAFTA Certificate of Origin in order to receive duty-free treatment, prevent errors that can result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and prepare for a NAFTA audit. These rules of origin and certificate of origin rules are complicated, complex, and not well understood by importers-exporters. Finally, penalties for a false certificate of origin are severe; both civil and criminal.
Course Outline:
• Fundamentals of NAFTA
• How do you take advantage of NAFTA to obtain duty free treatment for your North American trade?
• What is the intent of the NAFTA Rules of Origin?
• What is the applicable rule of origin in NAFTA?
• How do you obtain and complete the Certificate of Origin?
• Recordkeeping Requirement
• Government Questionnaires, Verifications and Audits
What You Get:
• Training Materials
• Live Q&A Session with our Expert
• Participation Certificate
• Access to Signup Community (Optional)
• Reward Points
Who Will Benefit:
• Import-Export Personnel
• Shipping and Logistics Managers
• Trade Consultants
• Compliance Personnel
• Chambers of Commerce
• Foreign Trade Agents and Agencies
• Business Development Centers
Please reach us at 1-888-844-8963 for any further assistance or if you wish to register
