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Certificate of Origin
Document certifying that goods originate in a specific country, required to claim preferential tariff rates under trade agreements.
Document certifying that goods originate in a specific country, required to claim preferential tariff rates under trade agreements.
A certificate of origin is an official document certifying that goods were produced, manufactured, or substantially transformed in a specific country. It is essential for claiming preferential (reduced or zero) duty rates under free trade agreements. Mexico has active trade agreements with over 50 countries, making origin certification a critical part of import cost optimization.
Under the USMCA, no official government form is required. The exporter, producer, or importer can issue the certification including 9 minimum data elements in any format, including on the commercial invoice.
Certificates of origin are typically valid for one year from issuance. The importer must retain the certificate along with entry documentation for at least 5 years, as authorities may request verification during a post-clearance audit.
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Criteria determining the economic nationality of goods, required to qualify for preferential tariff rates under free trade agreements.
TariffsPreferential Tariff Rate
A reduced or zero duty rate applied to imports from countries with which a free trade agreement or other preferential arrangement is in effect.
TradeUSMCA (T-MEC)
Trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada that replaced NAFTA in July 2020, governing trade, investment, and intellectual property rules.
TradeFree Trade Agreement (FTA)
International agreement that eliminates or reduces tariffs and trade barriers between signatory countries.