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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 analyzes your commercial invoices, production records, and party information to determine the correct origin criteria, validate HS classifications, and generate submission-ready certificates with proper legal declarations.

Preparing Certificates of Origin for USMCA/NAFTA preferential tariff treatment is a complex, detail-intensive process requiring accurate HS classifications, origin criterion determinations, regional value content calculations, and precise legal declarations. Manual preparation is time-consuming and error-prone, with mistakes potentially resulting 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 documents, production records, and party information against USMCA and NAFTA requirements. The AI determines the applicable agreement, validates origin criteria and HS classifications, and generates a complete, signature-ready certificate with all required legal declarations—transforming a multi-hour compliance task into a streamlined, accurate workflow.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload commercial invoices, production records, and party information for the goods being certified

  2. 2. AI analyzes origin criteria, validates HS classifications, and determines USMCA or NAFTA applicability

  3. 3. Review the drafted Certificate of Origin, origin criterion determinations, and legal declarations

  4. 4. Export the finalized certificate in your preferred format (DOCX, PDF) ready for customs submission

What you get

  • Agreement Determination & Coverage Type

  • Party Information Summary

  • Goods Description with HS Classifications

  • Origin Criterion Analysis

  • Regional Value Content Calculation

  • Certificate of Origin with Legal Declarations

  • Signature Block & Certification Statement

What it handles

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

  • Origin criterion analysis (A/B/C/D) with regional value content verification

  • HS tariff classification validation at 6-, 8-, or 10-digit levels

  • Complete party information structuring for exporter, producer, and importer

  • Blanket or single-shipment certification with proper legal declarations

  • Signature-ready certificate generation with compliance attestations

Required documents

  • Commercial Invoices

    Invoices and bills of materials for the goods being certified, including product descriptions, quantities, and values

    .pdf, .docx, .xlsx

  • Production Records

    Material sourcing documentation, manufacturing location records, and supplier information supporting origin determination

    .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

Supporting documents

  • Prior Origin Determinations

    Any existing origin rulings, tariff determinations, or prior certificates for the same or similar goods

    .pdf, .docx

  • HS Classification Documentation

    Existing tariff classification rulings or HS code assignments at 6-, 8-, or 10-digit levels

    .pdf, .docx, .xlsx

  • Regional Value Content Calculations

    Prior RVC calculations or cost breakdowns supporting origin criterion C or D determinations

    .pdf, .docx, .xlsx

Why teams use it

Reduce certificate preparation time from hours of manual research and form-filling to minutes of AI-assisted drafting

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

Ensure consistent compliance with USMCA and NAFTA requirements across all shipments and trading partners

Maintain comprehensive documentation trails that support customs verification and audit defense

Questions

Does CaseMark determine whether USMCA or NAFTA applies to my shipment?

Yes. CaseMark automatically determines the applicable 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 correct legal framework and article citations.

Can CaseMark generate blanket Certificates of Origin?

Absolutely. CaseMark supports both single-shipment and blanket certificates covering up to 12 months from the date of signature, in accordance with USMCA Article 5.2. The system will flag the coverage period and ensure proper date ranges are included.

How does CaseMark handle confidential producer information?

CaseMark recognizes scenarios where the producer is confidential and applies the proper handling per USMCA Article 5.2, noting 'Available to Customs upon request' in the producer field. It also flags potential verification risks associated with withholding producer details.

Does the tool validate HS tariff classifications?

CaseMark cross-references your provided HS codes against the goods descriptions and checks for consistency at the 6-digit minimum level, with support for 8- and 10-digit classifications when required by the importing country. Any discrepancies are flagged for your review.

What origin criteria does CaseMark analyze?

CaseMark evaluates all four USMCA origin criteria (A, B, C, and D), including wholly obtained goods, tariff shift rules, regional value content calculations, and other qualifying provisions. The analysis is documented directly in the certificate output.

Is the generated certificate legally compliant and ready for customs submission?

CaseMark generates certificates that follow the official USMCA/NAFTA certification requirements, including all required data elements, legal declarations, and signature blocks. However, we recommend legal counsel review the final certificate before submission, as the certifier bears legal responsibility for accuracy.

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