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USMCA Qualification Checklist

15-Point Assessment for Duty-Free Treatment

70%

of importers qualify

$15K+

avg. annual savings

5 min

to check eligibility

How to use this checklist: Check each item that applies to your products. Score 12+ checkmarks to indicate likely USMCA qualification. This assessment takes about 5 minutes.

Section 1

Origin Requirements

Product ships from USA, Mexico, or Canada
The goods are exported from a USMCA countryFinal manufacturing in USMCA territory
Assembly, finishing, or substantial transformation occurs in US, Mexico, or CanadaComponent origins documented
You can trace the country of origin for major componentsSuppliers can provide origin certificates
Your Tier 1 suppliers have documentation

Section 2

Regional Value Content (RVC)

You know your product's transaction value
The price actually paid or payableYou can calculate North American content %
Originating materials + labor ÷ total valueRVC meets industry threshold
Textiles 55%, Machinery 60%, Electronics 65%, Automotive 75%Non-originating materials documented
China, Asia, EU components are identified and valued

Section 3

Documentation

Bill of Materials (BOM) available
Complete list of components with costsSupplier invoices show country of origin
Origin statements on commercial invoicesManufacturing records available
Production logs, work orders, labor allocationCan complete USMCA Certificate
Required data for Form D is accessible

Section 4

Business Readiness

Import volume justifies effort
Tariff savings exceed compliance costsRegular import activity
Not a one-time shipment5-year record retention possible
CBP audit requirement met

Results

Your Score: _____ / 15

12-15 checkmarks
You likely qualify for USMCA

8-11 checkmarks
Borderline - analysis recommended

Below 8
May need supply chain changes

Quick Reference: RVC Thresholds by Industry

Industry	RVC Required	Notes
Textiles & Apparel	55%	Yarn-forward rule may apply
Industrial Machinery	60%	HS Chapter 84
Electronics	65%	HS Chapters 84-85
Automotive	75%	LVC requirements also apply
Chemicals	60%	Chemical reaction rule

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