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Importers, exporters, or producers of CUSMA-eligible goods may complete the certification of origin. Importers are required to have the certification of origin in their possession at the time that the importer makes a claim for preferential tariff treatment.
CUSMA does not require a specific certificate of origin form. Rather, it requires nine specific data elements, which can be presented in any format.
A certification of origin shall include the following minimum data elements:
Importer, Exporter, or Producer – Certification of Origin
Indicate whether the certifier is the exporter, producer or importer in accordance with Article 5.2 of Chapter 5 of the CUSMA.
Certifier
Provide the certifier’s name, title, address (including country), telephone number and e-mail address.
Exporter
Provide the exporter’s name, address (including country), e-mail address, and telephone number if different from the certifier. This information is not required if the producer is completing the certification of origin and does not know the identity of the exporter. The address of the exporter shall be the place of export of the good in a Party’s territory.
Producer
Provide the producer’s name, address (including country), e-mail address, and telephone number, if different from the certifier or exporter or, if there are multiple producers, state “Various” or provide a list of producers. A person that wishes for this information to remain confidential may state “Available upon request by the importing authorities”. The address of the producer shall be the place of production of the good of the Party’s territory.
Importer
Provide, if known, the importer’s name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number. The address of the importer shall be in the Party’s territory.
Description and Harmonized System (HS) Tariff Classification of the Good
a) Provide a description of the good and the HS tariff classification of the good to the 6-digit level located in the Customs Tariff. The description should be sufficient to relate it to the good covered by the certification;
b) If the certification of origin covers a single shipment of a good, indicate, if known, the invoice number related to the exportation.
Origin Criteria
Specify the origin criterion under which the good qualifies, as set out in Article 4.2 (Originating Goods) of Chapter 4 of the CUSMA.
Blanket Period
Include the period if the certification covers multiple shipments of identical goods for a specified period of up to 12 months as set out in Article 5.2 (Claims for Preferential Tariff Treatment) of Chapter 5 of the CUSMA.
Authorized Signature and Date
The certification must be signed and dated by the certifier and accompanied by the following statement:
“I certify that the goods described in this document qualify as originating and the information contained in this document is true and accurate. I assume responsibility for proving such representations and agree to maintain and present upon request or to make available during a verification visit, documentation necessary to support this certification.”
For more information, please see these websites:
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/cusma-aceum/menu-eng.html
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn20-14-eng.html
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn20-15-eng.html
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/cusma-aceum/overview-survol-eng.html#_s1_2
Davidson & Sons will require your certifications prior to July 1 in order to ensure your database is updated. Please contact [email protected] if you require assistance.