What are the exporters obligations in regard to the NAFTA Certificate of Origin?
A.: Exporters or producers that prepare Certificates of Origin shall provide copies to their own customs administration upon request. Exporters or producers that provide a Certificate of Origin must maintain records pertaining to the exportation for five years or such longer periods as may be specified by their country. The United States require that records be kept for five years. Exporters or producers that complete a Certificate of Origin shall notify all parties to whom the Certificate was given of any change that could affect its accuracy or validity. Please refer to NAFTA Facts documents #5000-5005.