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.
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.
