As we discussed in a previous post, duty rates on imports are determined by harmonized code, valuation of the commodity, and country of origin. While trade agreements such as NAFTA have specific and complex rules of origin, the basic COO elements are:

Country in which the commodity is made, mined, grown, manufactured, or underwent substantial transformation. The 3 way test for substantial transformation is new name, new character, new use.

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