To Modify Rules of Origin Under the North American Free Trade Agreement

In simple terms

This proclamation modifies the rules of origin under NAFTA by amending general note 12 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The changes take effect for Canadian goods on January 1, 2005, while the effective date for Mexican goods will be determined and announced by the U.S. Trade Representative in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 7611

Record & deadlines

Feb 9, 2005Signed
Signed by the President
Feb 14, 2005FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 70 FR 7611
Federal Register PDF
Date TBD
USTR announcement in Federal Register of effective date for goods of Mexico
Jan 1, 2005
Effective date for modifications applicable to goods of Canada

Key directives

Modify general note 12 to the HTS as provided in the Annex
Supersede inconsistent provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
Apply modifications to Canadian goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse on or after January 1, 2005
Apply modifications to Mexican goods on or after date announced by USTR in Federal Register

Who is ordered

United States Trade Representative · USTR

Prior policy

supersedeinconsistent provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation issued February 9, 2005
Supersession of inconsistent prior proclamations and Executive Orders

Near term (90d)

USTR to announce effective date for Mexican goods in Federal Register

Long term

Ongoing application of modified rules of origin for NAFTA trade

Risks & tensions

Split effective dates between Canada and Mexico create implementation complexity
USTR discretionary timing for Mexican goods introduces uncertainty for cross-border supply chains
Supersession clause may create confusion about which prior rules remain valid