What proof would you want before using a trade-agreement preference?
If a supplier says a product qualifies for reduced duty, what would you ask for before putting that saving into the order margin?
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- Ask which preference program and product rule they're relying on, then have the destination specialist review the supporting evidence. A general statement that the goods are local isn't enough.
- Make sure the certification or origin document matches the actual goods and period. Reusing an old supplier form without checking can create a false sense of certainty.
- CBP's guidance makes clear that importers need the required origin documentation when claiming preferential treatment. I'd keep the claim and evidence linked at entry-line level.
- Treat the saving as unconfirmed until the review is complete. That keeps purchasing from committing to a margin based on a promise nobody has checked.
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