MINIMUM DATA ELEMENTS

A certification of origin that is the basis for a claim for preferential tariff treatment under

this Agreement shall include the following elements:

1. Importer, Exporter, or Producer Certification of Origin:
   Indicate whether the certifier is the exporter, producer, or importer in accordance with Article 5.2 (Claims for Preferential Tariff Treatment).

2. Certifier
   Provide the certifier’s name, title, address (including country), telephone number, and email address.

3. Exporter
   Provide the exporter’s name, address (including country), e-mail address, and telephone number if different from the certifier. This information is not required if the producer is completing the certification of origin and does not know the identity of the exporter. The address of the exporter shall be the place of export of the good in a Party’s territory.

4. Producer
   Provide the producer’s name, address (including country), e-mail address, and telephone number, if different from the certifier or exporter or, if there are multiple producers, state “Various” or provide a list of producers. A person that wishes for this information to remain confidential may state “Available upon request by the importing authorities”. The address of a producer shall be the place of production of the good in a Party’s territory.

5. Importer
   Provide, if known, the importer’s name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number.
   The address of the importer shall be in a Party’s territory.

6. Description and HS Tariff Classification of the Good
   (a) Provide a description of the good and the HS tariff classification of the good to the6-digit level. The description should be sufficient to relate it to the good covered by the certification; and
   
   (b) If the certification of origin covers a single shipment of a good, indicate, if known, the invoice number related to the exportation.

7. Origin Criteria
   Specify the origin criteria under which the good qualifies, as set out in Article 4.2 (Originating Goods). This needs sent from your ERP in the field NAFTAPreferenceCode.

8. Blanket Period
   Include the period if the certification covers multiple shipments of identical goods for a specified period of up to 12 months as set out in Article 5.2 (Claims for Preferential Tariff Treatment).

9. Authorized Signature and Date
   The certification must be signed and dated by the certifier and accompanied by the following statement:
   
   I certify that the goods described in this document qualify as originating and the information contained in this document is true and accurate. I assume responsibility for proving such representations and agree to maintain and present upon request or to make available during a verification visit, documentation necessary to support this certification.