One of the differences between the original NAFTA and this new FTA is that there is not an official certificate but rather a set of 9 minimum required data elements to be included in the shipment’s documentation in order to utilize the preferential tariff treatments. Let’s get started! What Is The Difference Between The Original NAFTA And The New FTA? If you prefer to watch a video, you can find the visual guide here. In this blog, we will go through the new Certification of Origin field by field and you’ll get a fully complete and accurate certification under CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC. There are new rules of Certification of Origin under the new FTA which means you can’t use a NAFTA Certificate of Origin under the old agreement.
On July 1, 2020, NAFTA was replaced with the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) also known as CUSMA, USMCA or T-MEC.
