
These changes are detailed in a Januaddendum to the USMCA Implementing Instructions. 116-260) was signed into law, including several changes to the implementation of the USMCA. On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriation Act (Pub.This version of the document replaces the Interim Implementing Instructions issued on June 16, 2020. International Trade Commission published General Note 11, incorporating the USMCA into the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, and accordingly, CBP updated our USMCA Implementing Instructions. CSMS #43215543 - US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementing Instructions (Final) - On June 30, 2020, the U.S.Trade Representative published Updated Uniform Regulations for the USMCA’s Chapter 4 (Rules of Origin) and Chapter 5 (Origin Procedures). This version of the document replaces the Interim Implementing Instructions issued on April 20, 2020. CSMS #43062320 - US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Updated Interim Implementation Instructions - On June 16, 2020, the U.S.These interim implementing instruction have been subsequently updated to reflect the published Uniform Regulations (Federal Register)and General Note 11. On April 20, 2020, CBP published interim implementing instructions. Uniform Regulations, General Note, and Implementation Instructions - Final (as of June 30, 2020) These technical corrections are retroactive to July 1, 2020. The Act contains technical corrections for the USMCA, including on merchandise processing fee refunds for post-entry claims (including for 520(d) and reconciliation claims) and on foreign trade zones. CSMS #45309245 - USMCA - Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 & End of Restrained Enforcement - On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law.For merchandise entered into commerce on or before June 30, 2020, NAFTA rules will continue to apply.NAFTA preferential treatment cannot be claimed on Jor afterwards. The USMCA entered into force on July 1, 2020.USMCA Resource Center and Automotive Certification Portal Stakeholders will be able to locate and access all the same information as before from this website.

The point of contact for USMCA related inquires, the USMCA email inbox ( will remain unchanged.There will be no change to the submission and processing of USMCA automotive certifications through the USMCA Automotive Portal.The Center, located within CBP’s Office of Trade, Trade Programs and Policy Directorate, has successfully accomplished its mission for the past two and a half years.Īs of February 12, 2023, this important work will continue to be carried out under CBP’s Office of Trade, Trade Policy and Programs Directorate, but will be transitioned to the Textiles and Trade Agreements Division, which will spearhead all USMCA issues and inquiries.ĬBP intends this to be a seamless transition that will not affect CBP’s continued and consistent USMCA stakeholder support. To help coordinate the implementation of the USMCA, and provide comprehensive guidance to stakeholders, CBP stood up the USMCA Center in March 2020. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a trade agreement between the named parties that entered into force on July 1, 2020.
