Sectors
Advanced Manufacturing
Machinery, electronics, chemicals, plastics and textiles. Qualifying under the rules of origin is the difference between duty-free and full tariffs.
Ch. 4Ch. 5Ch. 6Ch. 7Ch. 11Ch. 25
Where the agreement applies
| Chapter Ch. 4 | Rules of Origin Product-specific rules of origin. |
|---|---|
| Chapter Ch. 5 | Origin Procedures Certification of origin and record-keeping. |
| Chapter Ch. 6 | Textile and Apparel Goods Textile and apparel origin rules. |
| Chapter Ch. 7 | Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation Customs procedures and advance rulings. |
| Chapter Ch. 11 | Technical Barriers to Trade Technical barriers to trade and conformity assessment. |
| Chapter Ch. 25 | Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Support for small and medium-sized manufacturers. |
Also checkMexico's IMMEX program and each country's duty-deferral rules interact with the agreement.
Questions to start with
- How do I complete a USMCA certification of origin?
- Can components from Asia still let my finished product qualify under the rules of origin?
Who this is for
- Manufacturers and contract manufacturers
- Nearshoring projects
- Importers of components
- Textile and apparel makers
General orientation only. Confirm specifics with a qualified adviser in the target market.