# Certificate of Origin USMCA

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Claiming preferential tariff rates under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement requires a USMCA Certificate of Origin, which confirms that goods satisfy the agreement's rules of origin.

Claiming preferential tariff rates under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement requires a USMCA Certificate of Origin, which confirms that goods satisfy the agreement's rules of origin. The document establishes that products were manufactured or substantially transformed within the United States, Mexico, or Canada and therefore qualify for reduced or zero import duties. Unlike traditional certificates of origin issued by chambers of commerce, the USMCA certificate is self-certified by the exporter, who bears full responsibility for its accuracy. Qualification depends on meeting product-specific rules of origin or regional value content thresholds. At the time of entry, the importer presents the certificate to customs as the documentary basis for the preferential tariff claim.

**Source:** [https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement](https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Certificate of Origin USMCA |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 110 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement |

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