Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin

Certificate of Origin Templates

Please contact us at FTA@taylorguitars.com with any questions regarding certificate of origin templates.

Forms:

United States, Mexico, Canada (USMCA) Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin

Korea, United States (KORUS) Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin

Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin

Parts Continuation Master

Parts Continuation

Valued Taylor Guitar Supplier,

Please complete the relevant certificate of origin templates (based on your knowledge of qualification) and use the parts list sent via email to complete the parts continuation page(s) as noted in the instructions below:

If your parts qualify for USMCA or KORUS, complete all the required data fields on that certificate.
Copy and paste your parts list to the Parts Continuation Master sheet and complete. Please note that if your parts list is missing data or the data is incorrect, please insert the correct data on the parts sheet. Ensure you fill out the top section of these forms as it will be important to match the various forms.
If you need additional pages for parts, please use the Parts Continuation sheet.
Please ensure you add the TOTAL number of pages (including the certificate of origin and all parts pages used) to the bottom of the certificate of origin. This will ensure we know how many pages your document consists of.

Note: if your parts do not qualify for one of the free trade agreements, or you are not sure if they do, please complete a Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin.

Should you require additional information, please contact us at FTA@taylorguitars.com.

Certificate of Origin Instructions

Names and Address

Exporter:

This information is not required if the producer is completing the certification of origin and does not know the identity of the exporter; in which case you may state "Unknown." The address of the exporter shall be the place of export of the good in a Party's territory. If the information is the same as the Certifier, you may state "Same as Certifier."

Supplier (Non-Preferential COO only):

The manufacture or supplier (i.e., distributor - if they have confirmation of the country of origin from the manufacturer)

Producer:

Provide the Producer's name, address (including country), e-mail address, and telephone number, if different from the certifier or exporter. If there are multiple producers, you may state "Various" or provide a list of producers. If this information is to remain confidential, you may state "Available upon request by the importing authorities". The address of a producer shall be the place of production of the good in a Party's territory. If the information is the same as the Certifier, you may state "Same as Certifier."

Importer:

The company who will be importing the goods.

Certificate Date

Blanket Period Dates:

The duration of the certificate. Taylor Guitars will only accept annual certificates of origin. From date is the date it is completed (must be within the same year) and to date is last day of that calendar year.

Product Information

Taylor Guitar's Part Number:

This is a required field in order to process your certificate.

Product Description:

Provide a description of the good. The description should be sufficient to relate it to the good covered by the certification.

Country of Origin:

The country where the product was produced or transformed and is not necessarily the country of export. It is important that the country of origin is within the specific free trade agreement.

HS Tariff Code:

Provide the Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification (do not use Schedule B numbers).

Origin Criterion:

USMCA

A - Wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the Parties
B - Produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the Parties using non-originating materials provided the good satisfies all applicable requirements of Annex 4-B
C - Produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the Parties exclusively from originating materials
D - Except for a good provided for in Chapter 61 to 63 of the Harmonized System

KORUS

WO - Originating goods in accordance with Article 6.1 (a)/ a good wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the parties.
PSR - Originating goods in accordance with Article 6.l(b) / each of the non-originating materials used in the production of the good undergoes an applicable change in tariff classification specified in Annex 4-A (Specific Rules of Origin for Textile or Apparel Goods) or Annex 6-A.
PE - Originating goods in accordance with Article 6.l(c) / produced entirely in the territory of one or both of the parties exclusively from originating materials.

Certification

Certifier Type (USMCA only):

Indicate if you are the Producer, Exporter, or Importer. If you are the Producer of some, but not all parts, you may select Exporter. The certifier MUST have access to the underlying records and the legal authority to bind the company.

Certifier:

The certifier must be a party who is knowledgeable about the transaction.

Page No:

Identifies how many pages are included with the certificate of origin

Questions? Please email FTA@taylorguitars.com.

Certificate of Origin Frequently Asked Questions

What is a certificate of origin?

A certificate of origin is a document issued by an exporter, seller or producer that confirms and certifies the country of origin (country of manufacture) of the products.

Are there different types of certificates of origins?

• Preferential: Certifies that goods are subject to reduced tariffs or exemptions when they are exported / imported to countries extending these privileges. These types of certificates are associated with various free trade agreements.

• Non-Preferential: Certifies the country of origin of the goods which are not subject to any preferential treatment.

Why is country of origin important?

The country of origin (country of manufacture) is used in various ways in international trade. Duty rates, preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions, import quotas and statistical reporting.

What are Rules of Origin (RoO) and what are the general criteria applied for arriving at the RoO?

Rules of Origin (RoO) are the criterion required to determine the country of origin of a product for the purposes of international trade. Different criteria are applied depending on the various free trade agreements. The most widely used conditions are:

(i) Substantial transformation of input products;

(ii) Change in tariff classification;

(iii) Specific manufacturing or processing involved;

(iv) Extent of manufacturing or processing carried out in the exporting country.

How long do I have to keep documents pertaining to my certification(s)?

Plan to save all documentation used to prepare the certification for at least five years from the date of signature.

What is a Harmonized Tariff Code?

The Harmonized System comprises about 5,000 commodity groups. Goods are classified under a 10 digit code, arranged in a legal and logical structure and supported by well-defined rules to achieve uniform classification. It is required upon export to determine duty rates upon import.

Important Reminders

• Certificates should not be provided just because someone asks. You should only provide a preferential certificate if the product meets the FTA requirements. The product must be evaluated and qualified for each FTA according to its specific rules of origin.

• Prior to completing a free trade agreement certification, it is important to examine the rules of origin to determine if your product(s) qualify.

• By signing a certificate of origin (preferential or non-preferential) you are certifying that either your product meets all the criteria/rules of that free trade agreement and qualifies for preferential duty upon import or is made in the country of origin listed.