Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Rules of Origin
Memorandum D11-5-17

ISSN 2369-2391

Ottawa, July 28, 2020

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This memorandum contains a link to the CUSMA Rules of Origin Regulations and provides a link to the Global Affairs Canada website where the Rules of Origin for the CUSMA may be found.

Legislation

CUSMA Rules of Origin Regulations

Guidelines and general information

1. The CUSMA may be found on the Global Affairs Canada website.

2. Chapter 4 Rules of Origin: The Rules of Origin Chapter contains the general rules of origin that set out the criteria to determine the originating status of a good, as well as other general conditions and requirements.

3. Annex 4-B of the Rules of Origin Chapter: The Product Specific Rules of Origin establish the point at which materials or components have undergone sufficient production within the free trade area for the good produced to be considered originating.

4. Appendix to Annex 4-B of the Rules of Origin Chapter: The provisions related to the Product Specific Rules of Origin for Automotive Goods establish the special requirements that automotive goods must satisfy to be considered originating including regional value content for a vehicle or core parts, labour value content, and steel and aluminum content.

5. Chapter 5 Origin Procedures: The Origin Procedures Chapter, Article 5.16, provides for the establishment of Uniform Regulations regarding the interpretation, application and administration of Chapters 4 and 6. These Uniform Regulations have been trilaterally agreed and are implemented in Canada through the CUSMA Rules of Origin Regulations.

6. Chapter 6 Textiles and Apparel Goods: The Textiles and Apparel Goods Chapter contains the general rules of origin that set out the criteria to determine the originating status of a good, as well as other general conditions and requirements that are specific to textile and apparel goods.

Additional information

7. For more information, call the Border Information Service (BIS) at 1-800-461-9999 (accessible within Canada and the United States). If calling outside Canada and the United States, call 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064. Long distance charges will apply. Our automated telephony service provides general information in English and French on CBSA programs, services and initiatives through recorded scripts. Live agents are also available to assist you from 6 am to 10 pm (eastern daylight time), 7 days a week. TTY is also available within Canada: 1-866-335-3237. Alternatively, you may send your enquiries to the following address: contact@cbsa.gc.ca.

References

Issuing office

Trade Policy Division
Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate
Commercial and Trade Branch

Headquarters file

 

Legislative references

CUSMA Rules of Origin Regulations

Other references

Global Affairs Canada

Superseded memorandum D

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Date modified:

2020-04-28