Importing Steel into Mexico A Pillar of Compliance for Suppliers Trading with Mexico
The steel trade with Mexico is particularly strategic at this moment. Companies are shifting supply chains to North America, and Mexico which has been an attractive manufacturing hub for various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, household appliances, and more. This trend is driving strong demand for imported steel while simultaneously creating new export opportunities for Mexican producers. Much of this advantage stems from the USMCA, because steel originating within the USCMA region can qualify for preferential tariff treatment when traded within the United States and Canada, provided that the applicable rules of origin are fully met.
Mexican Customs and Rules of Origin
Mexican Customs is still implementing origin verifications proceedings against companies that NAFTA certificates of origin which are used to determine if goods comply with the NAFTA rules of origin. Origin verification is time consuming, burdensome and costly. Braumiller Law Group can help.
USMCA Proposed Rule Change – Expanding Part 102 Marking Rules
By Jennifer Horvath, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP” or “Customs”) recently released a proposed rule (FR 86 35422) which would expand the usage of the U.S. – Canada – Mexico Agreement marking rules found in 19 C.F.R. Part 102 (herein after “Part 102”).
Non-Preferential Origin Rules – Which Do You Prefer?
By: By Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group
There are two basic sets of country of origin rules that may apply to imports: (1) The preferential origin rules for articles considered “originating” under a free trade agreement; and (2) the non-preferential rules for articles not qualifying under a free trade agreement.Â
Legality of NAFTA (USMCA) Origin Verification Proceedings Implemented by Mexican Customs
Customs authorities may investigate companies´ compliance with the customs procedures and rules of origin and initiate a new origin verification proceeding against those that used a NAFTA Certificate within a 5 year retroactive period.
New NAFTA? – What NAFTA Practitioners Can Expect Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Many importers are aware that the United States, Canada, and Mexico have negotiated a replacement treaty for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new agreement is called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and was announced by President Trump on October 1, 2018.