USMCA Qualification Check
Does your product qualify for duty-free treatment under USMCA? Enter your HS code, component breakdown, and trade volume. Get the RVC calculation, threshold comparison, and preference criterion in seconds.
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Calculates Regional Value Content using both Transaction Value and Net Cost methods. Compares against the applicable threshold for your HS code and industry. Shows exactly how much margin you have.
USMCA-qualifying goods from Mexico and Canada are exempt from the 10% Section 122 tariff. This check tells you if your product qualifies, so you know the actual landed cost before filing.
Each industry has different RVC requirements. Automotive needs 75%, electronics 50-60%, textiles require yarn-forward rules. This tool uses the correct threshold from our database of 1,042 product-specific rules.
Components in, qualification out.
The final HS code, then each component's HS code, origin, and value share.
Your annual trade volume and optional labor cost let the tool credit labor toward the RVC calculation.
Pass or fail against the RVC threshold, the product-specific rule of origin, the duty savings if it qualifies, and a Certificate of Origin if it does.
For the people who prove origin.
A CBP-defensible USMCA determination with the RVC math, the rule of origin, and the certificate ready to generate.
Test whether a sourcing mix clears the RVC threshold before you commit to a supplier.
Model the duty differential between USMCA and non-USMCA origin on a specific product.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is USMCA qualification?
USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) is the trade agreement between the US, Mexico, and Canada that replaced NAFTA in 2020. Products that qualify under USMCA rules of origin receive preferential tariff treatment, often duty-free entry. Qualification depends on meeting Regional Value Content (RVC) thresholds and tariff shift rules specific to each product's HS code.
What is Regional Value Content (RVC)?
RVC measures the percentage of a product's value that originates in USMCA countries (US, Mexico, or Canada). There are two calculation methods: Transaction Value (TV) method, which uses the transaction price minus non-originating materials, and Net Cost (NC) method, which uses total cost minus excluded costs. Most products require 60-75% RVC depending on the industry and HS code.
Why does USMCA matter for Section 122?
Products that qualify under USMCA are exempt from the Section 122 tariff (10%, effective February 24, 2026). This means qualifying goods from Mexico or Canada enter the US without the broad-based tariff that applies to most other countries. For high-volume importers, this exemption can represent significant savings.
What industries have special USMCA rules?
The automotive sector has the strictest rules, requiring 75% RVC for vehicles and key components. Textiles require yarn-forward rules (yarn must be spun in a USMCA country). Steel and aluminum have melt-and-pour requirements under Section 232. Agricultural products, chemicals, and electronics each have product-specific rules defined in the USMCA Annex.
What documents does CBP require for USMCA claims?
CBP requires a USMCA Certificate of Origin (self-certification allowed), supporting documentation showing RVC calculation or tariff shift analysis, and records of component sourcing. Under USMCA, the importer, exporter, or producer can certify origin. Records must be kept for 5 years. CBP can verify claims through the foreign government or directly with the producer.
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