What is a USMCA Certificate of Origin?
A USMCA Certificate of Origin (Form D) is an official document that certifies goods qualify for preferential (duty-free) treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. It must be completed by the importer, exporter, or producer and retained for 5 years.
How is Triangle different from other USMCA certificate generators?
Most tools just help you fill out the form. Triangle analyzes whether your product actually QUALIFIES for USMCA treatment by calculating Regional Value Content (RVC), checking tariff classifications, and verifying origin rules. We do the hard part first, then generate the certificate.
Do I need to calculate RVC before generating a certificate?
Yes! You cannot legally certify USMCA origin unless your product meets the Regional Value Content threshold for your industry (50-75% depending on product type). Our platform calculates this automatically based on your component origins.
What information do I need to generate a USMCA certificate?
You need: company information (importer/exporter/producer), product description with HS code, component origins and values, and manufacturing location. Our platform guides you through each field and validates the data.
Is the certificate legally valid?
Yes. We generate official USMCA Form D certificates that meet CBP requirements. However, the certifier (you) is responsible for the accuracy of the information. We recommend verifying with a customs broker for high-value shipments.