What language should be used to complete the NAFTA Certificate of Origin?
Answer. A uniform Certificate of Origin is used in all three countries and is printed in English, French or Spanish. The Certificate shall be completed in the language of the country of export or the language of the importing country, at the exporter s discretion. Importers must submit a translation of the Certificate to their own customs administration when requested. The U.S. Department of Commerce, Trade Information Center maintains information on the NAFTA rules of origin/certificate, including a link to the rules of origin, on its website: http://www.trade.gov/td/tic Click on Country Information and then click on NAFTA: Canada and Mexico and then on NAFTA Certificate of Origin. TIC NAFTA specialists are also available to answer individual questions on the process. The TIC s telephone number is 1-800-USA-TRAD(E). There are many regulations that may affect the completion of the NAFTA Certificate of Origin. Some include U.S. export and customs regulations. In addition to the text of
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