Form 446 North American Free Trade Agreement Verification of Orig

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

OMB APPROVAL NO. 1651-0098
EXPIRES: 08-31-2023

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

NAFTA VERIFICATION OF ORIGIN QUESTIONNAIRE
19 CFR 181.72

This questionnaire is sent to you pursuant to 19 CFR 181.72, The questionnaire will be used in
determining if the
described on the NAFTA Certificate of Origin (CO) dated

and signed by

originates under the NAFTA. If necessary, additional information may be requested at a later date.

EXPORTER

PRODUCER OF GOOD

If this box is checked, you are being sent this questionnaire as the exporter
of the imported good. If you relied upon a Certificate of Origin or written
representation from the Producer to prepare your Certificate of Origin,
provide a copy of what it was that you relied upon, and then go directly to
Section V and complete it. If you relied upon your knowledge of the good,
complete the questionnaire.

EXPORTER/PRODUCER

If this box is checked, you are being sent this questionnaire as the producer
of the imported good.
The good was exported by
Complete the questionnaire.

PRODUCER OF MATERIAL

If this box is checked, you are being sent this questionnaire as the exporter
and also the producer of the imported good. Complete the questionnaire.

If this box is checked, you are being sent this questionnaire because
identified you as the producer of the
material(s) used in the production of the good described above. Complete
the questionnaire.

You have until
to return the completed and signed questionnaire to the requesting CBP office. You may fax your response. If a reply
cannot be made by this date, please contact the CBP office by mail, telephone, or fax. If additional space is needed for your response, attach additional pages
as needed. When the verification is completed, the exporter/producer will receive a written determination of the findings. The producer of a verified material
will also be notified of the results of the verification of the material. The confidential business information collected on the questionnaire may only be disclosed
to those authorities responsible for the administration and enforcement of determinations of origin, and of customs and revenue matters.
The questionnaire must be signed and dated by an individual who can certify as to the accuracy of the information provided in the questionnaire. Failure to
complete and return this questionnaire may result in the denial of preferential treatment under the NAFTA.

SECTION I - PRODUCTION PROCESS
Provide a brief description of the production process for the good/material being verified.

SECTION II - NON-ORIGINATING/UNKNOWN MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS
Provide the following information for each non-originating material or component and for each material or component whose origin is unknown, used to
produce the good being verified. If none were used, state "NONE".
Description of the material or component

HS#

HS# - Provide the six digit Harmonized System number or if the rule of origin of the good requires eight digits, supply eight.
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SECTION III - ORIGINATING MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS
Provide the following information for each originating material or component used to produce the good being verified. If none were used, state "NONE".
Name & Address of the Supplier or, if known,
Description of the material or component
Basis of Originating Status
Name & Address of the Manufacturer

Description of the Material or Component:
If the material or component is self-produced (Self-Produced material or component is a material or component that is produced by the producer of a good
and used in the production of that good) and designated as an intermediate material (Intermediate material is a self-produced material or component,
designated by the producer, that meets the rules of origin and that is incorporated into the final good), place the letter 'D' before the name of the material or
component in the table. If the material or component is self-produced but designated as an intermediate material, then each material used in the production
of this self-produced material or component must be identified separately.
Basis of Originating Status:
Describe type of information (i.e. certificate of origin, affidavit, etc.) which was relied upon to determine the originating status of the material or component.

SECTION IV - ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
1. Has a classification ruling been issued with respect to any of the materials or components produced?
If yes, provide a copy of the ruling.

Yes

No

2. Was the de minimis provision used to determine whether the good being verified was originating?

Yes

No

3. Is the good being verified an originating fungible good?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

If yes, check below which inventory management method you used:
LIFO
FIFO
Average
Specific Identification
4. Did any of the originating materials used in the production of the good qualify as an originating fungible material?
If yes, attach a list of the materials that qualify as originating materials under the fungible materials provisions,
and check below which inventory management method you used:
LIFO

FIFO

Average

Specific Identification

5. Was the sale of the good/material to a related person?
6. If a Regional Value Content (RVC) was used in ascertaining whether the good being verified originates,
identify the method used.

Transaction
Value

Net Cost

%

7. What was the estimated qualifying percentage for RVC?
Yes

8. Was the RVC calculated using accumulation?
If yes, provide the name and address of each supplier.

No

SECTION V - CERTIFICATION
I CERTIFY THAT the information on this document is true and accurate and I assume the responsibility for proving such representations. I understand that I
am liable for any false statements or relevant omissions made on or in connection with this document.
Authorized Signature

Company Name (Print or Type)
Title (Print or Type)

Name (Last, First, MI) (Print or Type)

Telephone Number

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT NOTICE: The requested information is
needed to carry out the terms of the North American Fee Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (NAFTA). NAFTA provides that the CBP administration
may determine by means of a written Implementation Act questionnaire
whether a good imported into its territory qualifies as an originating good.
Obligation to respond is required to obtain benefits. Failure to provide the
requested information may result in the loss of preferential tariff treatment
under the NAFTA.

The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is 2
hours per respondent or recordkeeper depending on individual circumstances.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and suggestions for
reducing this burden should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
Information Services Branch, Washington DC 20229, and to the Office of
Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1651-0098),
Washington, DC 20503.

CBP Form 446 (8/20)

Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

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