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The NAFTA Certificate of Origin is a certificate attesting to the fact that the goods contained therein are originating for purposes of the North American Free Trade Agreement for preferential treatment in Canada, USA and Mexico.
The NAFTA Certificate of Origin is only for goods that originate (are manufactured) in Canada, USA or Mexico. Goods that originate in a country other than those (Canada, USA, Mexico) cannot be listed on the Certificate.
A "NOM" is a mandatory Mexican standard, generally imposed for health and safety reasons. A product which is subject to a NOM cannot be imported into Mexico unless it has been certified as being in compliance with the NOM. Please see NAFTA FACTs document 1102 for additional information.
ACV Logistics provides a full transportation service. Whether you need LTL truck freight or a full load international ocean freight, ACV Logistics can move your freight on time and on budget.
Generally speaking, a Canada Customs Invoice, Commercial Invoice, Packing Slip and Bill of Lading are required. However, depending on the nature of the goods and the country of origin, additional documents may be necessary.
Documents required by Mexican customs are the same as those required for any importation. Typically, it is the Mexican importer who hires the import broker In order to facilitate importation of your goods into Mexico.
No, to avoid shipment delays an account should be set up well in advance of shipment arrival. There are documents that will require your original signature to authorize Universal Logistics to act on your behalf with Canada Customs.
If your current/previous broker was incorrectly classifying your products, you may be entitled to a lower duty rate. However, duty rates are not a negotiable commodity, and if the shipment is classified correctly, the same rate of duty will apply to all brokers and importers.
The most common methods of shipping goods from the United States to Mexico and Canada are by truck, rail, air and sea, or a mixture of two or more of these. A freight forwarder can assist U.S. companies when deciding which method of shipment would work best.
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