Goods imported from a NAFTA country are not automatically entitled to duty free status. To enjoy duty free status goods must be considered originating as per the Rules of Origin in Article 401of the NAFTA. Furthermore, companies must retain complete and accurate audit trails on file supporting the use of preferential tariff treatments. However, These audit trails can be both cumbersome and complex.

TradeSource Plus will effectively manage your NAFTA obligations and eliminate your exposure to costly penalties. We will ensure you have proper documentation on file to support the use of NAFTA and avoid paying costly penalties and duty resulting from an audit by the Canada Border Services Agency or US Customs Service.

Take advantage of the following services:

Certificate Solicitation: TradeSource Plus will contact your suppliers and secure certificates of origin for imported products and materials. Once secured, a comprehensive review will follow to ensure certificates are complete and valid. If errors are found we will assist your suppliers with certificate completion.

Product Certification: If you are a manufacturer, processor, distributor or exporter, we will perform an in-depth analysis on your products creating certificates and audit trails proven to stand-up against a CBSA and US Customs audit. Thus ensuring you and your clients benefit from preferential duty rates.

NAFTA Training: If you would like a better understanding of the North Amercian Free Trade Agreement or are considering managing your NAFTA obligations in-house, we are pleased to provide seminars and workshops tailored to your company's specific needs.