3 STEPS TO DETERMINE IF YOUR GOODS ARE NAFTA ELIGIBLE

NAFTA offers many benefits: • Reduced duty rates

• Bottom line savings

NAFTA eligibility can be complex. You need:

• Detailed information about the entire production

process

• Correctly classified goods

We’ve identified three easy steps to help.

to help you determine NAFTA eligibility

3 steps

We’ve identified

Determine the tariff schedule classification number for the product, its components

and raw materials

1

NAFTA rules of origin are organized by classification code with specific

rules for each one.

How to determine the classification: • Use your Schedule B numbers to help determine

the classification

• First six digits of the Schedule B number are part

of the tariff classification code

Assess the duty rate for the product

2

U.S. duty rates are under the General rate of duty.

In the U.S.: • Look to the special column for the tariff

agreement code under the Harmonized Tariff

Schedule (HTS)

• This will indicate if your product is eligible for a

preferential tariff treatment

Canadian duty rates are under the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariff

agreement.

In Canada: • Look to the applicable preferential tariff column

under the Canadian HS

• This will indicate applicable trade agreements

and their associated duty rate

Qualify your goods

3

Chapter four of the NAFTA agreement outlines requirements

for goods to qualify for reduced duties.

If your goods qualify for NAFTA tariff treatment :

• Complete the Certificate of Origin

• Submit it with your shipment to Customs

Keep these steps on file

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Use these three steps to find out if future products benefit from reduced taxes and tariffs.

Determining if your goods qualify for NAFTA tariff treatment can be difficult…

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