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Certificate of Origin

Draft USMCA/NAFTA Certificates of Origin in Minutes

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Overview

CaseMark's Certificate of Origin skill automates the drafting of legally compliant USMCA and NAFTA Certificates of Origin for preferential tariff treatment on goods traded between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The AI verifies origin criteria, cross-references HS classifications, and generates complete certification documents with proper legal declarations and signature blocks.

Preparing Certificates of Origin for USMCA or NAFTA preferential tariff treatment is a painstaking process that requires cross-referencing HS classifications, analyzing origin criteria, calculating regional value content, and ensuring every data element meets strict regulatory requirements. A single error can result in denied duty preferences, customs penalties, or costly shipment delays at the border.

CaseMark automates the entire Certificate of Origin drafting process by analyzing your commercial invoices, production records, and party information to determine the correct origin criteria and generate a fully compliant certificate. The AI handles agreement selection, HS verification, special-case scenarios, and legal declarations—delivering a review-ready certificate in minutes instead of hours.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload commercial invoices, production records, and party information

  2. 2. AI analyzes goods, verifies HS classifications, and determines origin criteria

  3. 3. Review the drafted Certificate of Origin with compliance notes

  4. 4. Export the finalized certificate in your preferred format (DOCX, PDF)

What you get

  • Agreement Determination & Coverage Type

  • Party Information Summary

  • Goods Description with HS Classifications

  • Origin Criterion Analysis

  • Regional Value Content Assessment

  • Certificate of Origin with Legal Declarations & Signature Block

What it handles

  • Automatic USMCA vs. NAFTA agreement determination based on shipment date

  • Origin criterion analysis (A/B/C/D) with supporting justification

  • HS tariff classification verification and cross-referencing

  • Regional value content calculation and compliance check

  • Complete certification statement with legal declarations and signature block

  • Blanket or single-shipment certificate generation

Required documents

  • Commercial Invoices & Bills of Materials

    Invoices and material lists for the goods being certified, including product descriptions, quantities, and values

    .pdf, .docx, .xlsx

  • Production Records

    Manufacturing records, material sourcing documentation, and supplier information establishing where goods were produced and from what materials

    .pdf, .docx, .xlsx

  • Party Information

    Legal names, complete physical addresses, and tax ID or business registration numbers for the exporter, producer, and importer

    .pdf, .docx, .txt

Supporting documents

  • Prior Origin Determinations or Tariff Rulings

    Any previous customs rulings, origin determinations, or tariff classification decisions for the same or similar goods

    .pdf, .docx

  • HS Classification Documentation

    Existing HS tariff classification records at 6-, 8-, or 10-digit level for the goods being certified

    .pdf, .docx, .xlsx

Why teams use it

Eliminate hours of manual research into origin criteria, tariff shift rules, and regional value content thresholds

Reduce costly errors in HS classifications and origin determinations that can trigger customs audits or denied preference claims

Generate consistent, professionally formatted certificates that meet all USMCA and NAFTA regulatory requirements

Handle complex scenarios like confidential producers, unknown importers, and blanket certification periods automatically

Questions

Does CaseMark determine whether USMCA or NAFTA applies?

Yes. CaseMark automatically identifies the correct agreement based on your shipment date—USMCA for shipments on or after July 1, 2020, and legacy NAFTA for earlier shipments. This ensures your certificate references the proper legal framework.

Can CaseMark generate blanket certificates covering multiple shipments?

Absolutely. CaseMark supports both single-shipment and blanket certificates covering up to 12 months from the signature date, as permitted under USMCA Article 5.2. You simply specify the coverage period and the AI structures the certificate accordingly.

How does the AI determine the correct origin criterion?

CaseMark analyzes your production records, material sourcing, and HS classifications to determine whether goods qualify under Criterion A (wholly obtained), B (produced exclusively from originating materials), C (tariff shift and/or regional value content), or D (other qualifying provisions). It provides a clear justification for each determination.

Does CaseMark verify HS tariff classifications?

CaseMark cross-references the HS codes you provide against the goods descriptions and intended use to flag potential mismatches. While final classification responsibility rests with the certifier, the AI helps catch common errors before submission.

What if the producer information is confidential?

CaseMark handles confidential producer scenarios per USMCA Article 5.2, using the appropriate 'Available to Customs upon request' language. The AI also flags the verification risk associated with withholding producer details so you can make an informed decision.

Is the generated certificate legally compliant?

CaseMark drafts certificates following the official USMCA and NAFTA certification requirements, including all required data elements, legal declarations, and signature blocks. However, as with any AI-assisted tool, legal professionals should review the output before signing and submitting to customs authorities.

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