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It is one agreement but each country has rules that are specific to their country. An example would be value thresholds for De Minimis shipments,...

A certification of origin shall include the following minimum data elements: i. Importer, Exporter, or Producer - Certification of Origin; ii. Certifier; iii. Exporter...

Is it true that some imports won’t have any duty or taxes? I have Advance Rulings under NAFTA, can I still use them under CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC? What if I import textiles, how will I be affected? ...

Who can complete the Certification Of Origin? How do I get my CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC Certifications? Do all imports require a Certification Of Origin?...

The long awaited NAFTA 2.0 agreement between Canada - US - Mexico is due to be implemented on July 1, 2020. This is part 1 of a Q&A styled 4-part series.

Government guidance has changed rapidly and often as we become more aware of how the virus is transmitted. For example, if the goods are going to a construction company...

COVID19 has resulted in shortages of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) that has led many to source these goods from outside of the United States.

The United States exports more than $76 billion dollars worth of textiles annually and employs nearly 600,000 workers. It is easy to see why CBP would set it as a priority to protect this US industry...

This requires US buyers to make sure they are importing from foreign producers that are manufacturing under the same standards as domestically made foods...

Determining the origin of a product can reduce the amount of duty an importer may have to pay on a product when importing. There are differing rules of origin under various national laws and international treaties...