US-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT (USMCA)

Updated Interim Implementation Instructions

06-17-2020

Information Bulletin

Dear Friends and Customers,
 

Please review updated USMCA Interim Implementation instructions published yesterday according to

CSMS #43062320. This version replaces the Interim Implementing Instructions issued on April 20, 2020.

These Updated Interim Implementing Instructions are informational and provide early guidance on the new requirements under the USMCA, including information on claiming USMCA preferential treatment for goods.

Please note, these instructions are not yet final.  The Final Implementing Instructions will be released prior to the date the USMCA enters into force and will provide the Trade and Field with additional details on the USMCA entry, compliance, and other requirements.

The supporting USMCA regulations, the new Part 182 of Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations 182 (19 CFR 182) is to include the USMCA Uniform Regulations and will be issued July 1, 2020. Additionally, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States will be amended effective, July 1, 2020 to include General Note 11 (GN11) with information on the USMCA rules of origin, product specific rules, and other requirements.

Until the USMCA enters into force, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) requirements remains in effect.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
 
 
Sincerely,