OverviewThe U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a trade agreement between the named parties. The USMCA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched a
USMCA Center to serve as a one stop shop for information concerning the USMCA. The USMCA Center coordinates CBP’s implementation of the USMCA Agreement, ensuring a smooth transition with consistent and comprehensive guidance to our internal and external stakeholders. - Press Release: CBP Launches the United States-Mexico-Canada Center to Coordinate
Implementation of USMCA
- Press Release: CBP Implements New and Innovative U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
USMCA Resource Center and Automotive Certification Portal Entry-into Force- The USMCA entered into force on
July 1, 2020. NAFTA preferential treatment cannot be claimed on July 1, 2020 or afterwards.
- For merchandise entered into commerce on or before June 30, 2020, NAFTA rules will continue to apply.
- CSMS #45309245 - USMCA - Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 & End of Restrained Enforcement - On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
[H.R.133 – 116th Congress (2019-2020)] was signed into law. The Act contains technical corrections for the USMCA, including on merchandise processing fee refunds for post-entry claims (including for 520(d) and reconciliation claims) and on foreign trade zones. These technical corrections are retroactive to July 1, 2020.
On April 20, 2020, CBP published interim implementing instructions. These interim implementing instruction have been subsequently updated to reflect the published uniform regulations and General Note 11. - CSMS #43062320 - US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Updated Interim
Implementation Instructions - On June 16, 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative published Updated Uniform Regulations for the USMCA’s Chapter 4 (Rules of Origin) and Chapter 5 (Origin Procedures). This version of the document replaces the Interim Implementing Instructions issued on April 20, 2020.
- CSMS #43215543 - US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementing Instructions (Final) - On June 30, 2020, the U.S. International Trade Commission published General Note 11, incorporating the USMCA into the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, and accordingly, CBP updated our USMCA Implementing
Instructions. This version of the document replaces the Interim Implementing Instructions issued on June 16, 2020.
- On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriation Act (Pub. Law No. 116-260) was signed into law, including several changes to the implementation of the USMCA. These changes are detailed in a January 12, 2020 addendum to the USMCA Implementing Instructions. Available in Spanish and French Translations.
Compliance Guidance- CBP will use this webpage to post informational links, compliance guidance materials, points of contact, and Frequently Asked Questions. Additional guidance on USMCA compliance for the trade community will be posted here as developed. This
webpage will be continually updated.
- CBP has recorded a webinar regarding USMCA compliance for the private sector. Please visit CBP’s Trade Outreach via Webinar webpage for more information.
- CBP urges the import/export community to monitor CBP.gov/Trade, the Cargo System Messaging Service, and @CBPTradeGov on Twitter for updates on USMCA implementation dates; regulatory drafting;
Frequently Asked Questions and other compliance resources.
- The USMCA contains provisions relating to the prohibition of the importation of goods sourced from forced labor. For additional information on CBP’s enforcement against this prohibition, please visit our Forced Labor webpage.
Any format is acceptable, provided it contains nine (9) minimum data elements set out in the USMCA, Annex 5-A. To facilitate compliance, CBP has created a suggested template for the USMCA and other free trade agreements. Please note: this PDF does not work on all Internet Browsers. The form will
work best on Internet Explorer. Additional information on how to make USMCA preferential treatment claims can be found on this website, including an instructional video (“How to Make a USMCA Claim”).
For CBP
related questions on USMCA, please contact the offices listed below for assistance:
Topic | Contact |
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Priority Trade Issues/Trade Agreements Information
| CBP.gov/Trade
| CBP Importing Information
| AskCBP at https://help.cbp.gov/ and CBP Help Desk at 1-877-CBP-5511 / https://www.cbp.gov/contact
| Status on Trade Negotiations including Updated Status
| U.S. Trade Representative (www.USTR.gov)
| ACE Entry Filing Problems/Rejects
| Your assigned ACE client representative
| CBP Entry-specific Inquiries
| Contact the Import Specialist Team at your assigned Center of Excellence of Expertise at www.cbp.gov/trade/centers-excellence-and-expertise-information/cee-directory
| Exports
| U.S. Department of Commerce (https://www.trade.gov/export-solutions) Additional guidance for export compliance for the USMCA is available via: Additional information on export compliance in general is available via CBP’s Basics of Importing and Exporting webpage.
| Small Business Outreach
| For guidance to small and medium sized businesses, please contact CBP’s Office of Trade Relations Small Business Outreach
| Quota
| Email the Quota Branch at
| Trade Agreements Inquiries
| Email the Trade Agreements Branch at
| | Textiles Inquiries
| Email the Textiles and Wearing Apparel Branch at
| | To schedule USMCA informational briefings for trade associations, industry groups, and other trade groups.
| Email
| | USMCA Center
| If the resources listed above cannot answer your inquiry, please contact .
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Additional Resources- U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement Text
- U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law No: 116-113)
- U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement: Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and Specific Industry Sectors
- International Trade Commission, Publication No. 4889; Investigation No. TPA 105-003
What is the name of the trade agreement between the United States Mexico and Canada?
Overview. The U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a trade agreement between the named parties. The USMCA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched a USMCA Center to serve as a one stop shop for information concerning the USMCA.
Is the USMCA good for Canada and Mexico?
USMCA is intended to support trade between the participating countries, encourage free and fair trade, and drive economic growth in North America. The pact is significant since Canada and Mexico are two of the U.S.' biggest trading partners.
Is USMCA good for Mexico?
The new USMCA enables Mexico to deepen its productive integration in North America and to benefit from the opportunities it offers to promote trade and investment, which are essential to our economic growth, job creation and above all, to help us reduce long-term regional and income inequalities.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was implemented in 1994 to encourage trade between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. NAFTA reduced or eliminated tariffs on imports and exports between the three participating countries, creating a huge free-trade zone.
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