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Run: Free Trade Agreement Origin Verification

Use this Free Trade Agreement Origin Verification template to confirm that a shipment qualifies for preferential duty treatment and that the origin file is c...

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Inspection Setup and Shipment Identification

Confirm the shipment, entry, part number, SKU, or transaction selected for review matches the intended FTA claim audit scope.
Verify the parties named on the commercial invoice, entry summary, and origin certification are consistent with the transaction file.
Record the claimed country of origin and confirm it is stated on the certificate or certification of origin and related shipping documents.
Select the free trade agreement or preferential program being claimed for the shipment.

Certificate or Certification of Origin

Confirm a certificate, certification, or equivalent origin statement is present for the claimed agreement and transaction.
Verify the origin document is readable, complete, and not missing required fields, signatures, dates, or product identifiers.
Confirm the date of certification supports the shipment date and falls within the validity period allowed by the applicable agreement or company policy.
Verify the document identifies the product description, part number, tariff classification, or other traceable identifier for the claimed goods.
Confirm supplier declarations, producer statements, or supporting origin worksheets are retained when required by the agreement or internal policy.

Origin Qualification and Rule-of-Origin Review

Verify the product meets the relevant origin rule, such as tariff shift, regional value content, wholly obtained, or specific processing requirements.
Confirm the HS/HTS classification used in the origin analysis matches the entry classification and supports the claimed preferential treatment.
If applicable, verify the regional value content calculation is documented, uses the correct method, and meets the required threshold.
Confirm any de minimis, accumulation, roll-up, or related origin provisions were applied in accordance with the agreement.
Verify non-originating inputs were identified and assessed against the applicable origin rule and supporting bill of materials or costed worksheet.

Documentation, Recordkeeping, and Audit Trail

Verify the commercial invoice, packing list, customs entry, and origin documentation are consistent on product description, quantity, and transaction details.
Confirm records are retained in accordance with company policy and the applicable customs recordkeeping requirement.
Verify the file includes complete supplier or producer contact details needed for follow-up verification or post-entry audit.
Confirm the origin analysis can be traced to a version-controlled worksheet, ERP record, or compliance file with a clear revision history.
Record any deficiency, non-conformance, or exception found during the review and note the corrective action owner and due date.

Claim Authorization and Final Determination

Determine whether the claim is supported by the available documentation and origin analysis.
Summarize any deficiencies, non-conformances, follow-up actions, or escalation needs.
Signature of the person completing the verification.

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