USMCA Rules of Origin Course
Full Day Course
Free Trade Agreement USMCA (U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement) replaced the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) on 7/1/2020. Your company can save on tariffs and fees, but USMCA like other free trade agreements, requires proper qualification of goods, procedures, and documentation. Learn about the certification of origin form in this USMCA Course.
Learn how to create a customs profit center by saving money on your imports and increasing sales to by utilizing USMCA.
Save on tariffs and fees with USMCA Rules of Origin Course. Issuing a USMCA origin statement represents a firm’s commitment to understanding the rules of origination, record keeping, and legal obligations. Our USMCA Rules of Origin Course provides the information you need to make decisions that will ensure your compliance with USMCA’s rules, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s regulations while benefiting your supply chain and your customers.
What This Class Entails:
- An overview of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, including key provisions and objectives, the rationale behind Free Trade, and the opportunities for business participation.
- Detailed exploration of product origination criteria such as “Wholly Obtained or Produced,” “Product Specific Rules,” “Exemptions From Tariff Change Rules,” and the regulations governing electronic goods.
- Examination of specific sectors like express shipments, chemicals, iron and steel products, textiles and apparel, agricultural goods, and automotive products to understand trade regulations, market access implications, and sector-specific challenges under the USMCA.
USMCA aims to support trade that is more balanced and reciprocal between the three member countries. Trade and stronger economic development in North America are a goal of the USMCA. The USMCA contains enhancements; it modernized products’ rules of origin, improved agricultural market access, and strengthened intellectual property, digital trade, financial services, and labor rules.
6.5 Hour Course
6.5 Credits
$595–$645
Price is per person
Webinars: 8:30am-4pm CT $595
Seminars: 8:30am-4pm Local Time $645
Two 15 min breaks // 1 hr lunch
USMCA Reference Book Included
All Webinars require a Webcam
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Recommendation
Are you familiar with HTS and the GRIs? If not, we highly recommend you attend the Tariff Classification Course prior to attending the USMCA course. See the Tariff Classification course click here.
Course Features
Small Class
This means there is more time for you to grow and get the knowledge and answers you need to succeed. We highly encourage participation and questions throughout the class.
Book Included
With this course, you will receive a free reference book. This will benefit you far past the course. Fee for shipments outside continental U.S.
Certification
With this interactive course, you will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge.
Late registrations are welcome.
Credits
You may earn education credits for completing this course. See details
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USMCA Course Agenda
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Seminar
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central Time) – Webinar
Reference book USMCA A Practical Guide to Regulation Documentation & Procedures
I. USMCA INTRODUCTION
• Overview of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement
• The justification for Free Trade
• Business participation in USMCA
II. DEFINITIONS
III. A CLOSER LOOK AT ORIGINATION
• Wholly Obtained or Produced
• Product Specific Rules, Produced Exclusively From Originating Materials
• Exemptions From Tariff Change Rules
• Electronic Goods
IV. FINER POINTS OF ORIGINATION
• Remanufactured Goods, Recovered Materials, and Disassembly
• Intermediate Materials
• Accumulation and De Minimis
• Fungible Goods or Materials
• Accessories, Spare Parts, Tools
• Packaging Materials and Containers for Retail Sale
• Packing Materials and Containers of Shipment
• Sets of Goods
• Transit and Transhipment
• Non-Qualifying Operations
V. USMCA SPECIAL SECTORS
• Express Shipments
• Chemicals, Iron and Steel Products
• Textiles and Apparel
• Agricultural Goods and Automotive
VI. ORIGIN CERTIFICATION
• Making the Clam and Distributor Statements
VII. REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS
• Basis of a Certification of Origin,
• Importing and Exporting Obligations
• Record-Keeping Requirements, Determination, and Verifications of Origin
• Refunds & Claims, Confidentiality, Penalties, Advance Rulings
VIII. USMCA IN THE ORGANIZATION
• USMCA Business Flow Model – Should Your Company Participate
• Classification Management and Solicitation
• USMCA Origination Management
IX. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN FOR MARKING PURPOSES
• Country of Origin, NAFTA Marking Requirements, CFR 19 § 102.20, CFR 19 § 102.21
X. ARTICLE 2, USMCA’s EFFECTS ON TEMPORARY ENTRY, DUTY DEFERRAL & DUTY DRAWBACK
- Webinars: 8:30AM-4:00PM CT [Reference book will be shipped to you]
- Seminars: 8:30AM-4:00PM Local Time [You will receive reference book in class]
Two 15 Minute breaks AM/PM
1 hour lunch (around noon)
USMCA Training Course Will Benefit
The individuals who have attended our course, and benefit the most are Exporters’ and Importers’, Customs Brokers’, and Freight Forwarders’ professionals such as:
Compliance Officers, ISO Managers, Purchasing, Sales/Marketing, Supply Chain Managers, Customer Service, Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Credit Managers, Controllers, Engineering, Logistics Department, and Legal.
You will receive a printed textbook titled “USMCA – A Practical Guide to Regulation Documentation and Procedures” when you take this course. Another benefit of taking our course!
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