On June 3, 2020, the United States, Mexico and Canada agreed to the text of the Uniform Regulations under the USMCA. The English versions have been posted on the USTR website and Mexican Government website. Two separate documents were released. One seven page document covers Uniform Regulations regarding the Interpretation, Application, and Administration of Chapters 5 (Origin Procedures), 6 (Textile and Apparel Goods), and 7 (Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation) and a 179 page document that contains Uniform Regulations Regarding the Interpretation, Application, and Administration of Chapter 4 (Rules of Origin) and Related Provisions in Chapter 6 (Textile and Apparel Goods). The Mexican websites for downloading are https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/555627/Chapters_5_6_7_Uniform_Regulations_CUSMA_USMCA_June_3_final.pdf and https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/555628/Uniform_Regulations_for_Rules_of_Origin_-_June_3_-_Final.pdf.
US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) – Uniform regulations released
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