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Due: Friday,
October 11 by 11am (at my office)
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Late Penalty: Late projects will receive a
grade of zero
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Note: Completion of
this project is mandatory to receive a grade for the entire course
Background
Many exporters prepare
certificates of origin based on assumptions that their products qualify. Often
these assumptions are based on misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the
rules of origin. Exporters should carefully determine that their goods qualify
before preparing the NAFTA Certificate of Origin.
Purpose
For students to demonstrate their understanding of the NAFTA origin
determination and certificate preparation process
Project
Explanation
There are three parts
to this project. Ensure you have completed them all. Failure to complete all
portions will result in the grade of zero being assigned to the full project.
Part
I – TC Rule
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Select a unique product with a TC rule
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Provide a BOM for the product (*Note: It must have at least 8 components), complete with origins
for each part
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Following all steps, as performed in class, prove the
product qualifies under the NAFTA Annex 401 rules (*Note: It must qualify)
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Prepare a properly completed NAFTA Certificate of
Origin for the qualifying product
Part II – TC+RVC Rule
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Select a unique product with a TC+RVC rule
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Provide a BOM for the product (*Note: It must have at least 8 components), complete with origins
and dollar values for each part
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Following all steps, as performed in class, determine
if the product qualifies under the NAFTA Annex 401 rules
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*Note: If the
product rule is “TC or TC+RVC, you must show your attempt to qualify under the
TC only portion and explain why it was not successful
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*Note:
Remember that if the TV method does not work, you must attempt to qualify under the NC method
§ If the product qualifies, prepare a valid NAFTA
Certificate
§ If the product does not qualify, explain why not. Also
explain how the manufacturer could change their process to ensure their
products could qualify for NAFTA.
Part
III – NAFTA Certificate Verification List
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Prepare a reference to be used for NAFTA Certificate
verification and completion
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Discuss the following, per field:
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How each field should be completed,
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Errors that would make the form invalid (i.e. red flags
or inconsistences with other fields)
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Special codes used per field and what they mean, and
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Any additional information you may find useful.
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*Helpful tip:
Set this up as a coding booklet for NAFTA Certificates similar to the coloured
booklets you have for other forms
Guidelines
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Choose products that are somewhat challenging (This is important because you are trying to
illustrate your understanding of applying Annex 401 rules of origin)
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The products/scenarios should be realistic
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Do not
choose products presented in class, handouts, examples, or similar to other
students’ projects.
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A signup sheet is on my door; sign up quickly to
reserve your products --- but be sure to check your Annex 401 first to ensure
the product has the required type of rules!!
Your project must be bound (duo-tang or similar) and
include the following:
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A title page
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A table of contents with corresponding page numbers
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All pages numbered throughout, including forms
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A reference page
Marking
Rubric Name:
_____________________________
*This
page MUST BE INCLUDED at the back of your booklet.
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1-3 |
4-6 |
7-9 |
10 |
Mark |
Part I: TC Rule Demonstration |
- Demonstrates a limited understanding. - Examples used are not unique. - Examples used are not relevant or are improperly
applied. - Procedural steps are not followed correctly. - More than 1 duty/HS error is present. - Forms are invalid. |
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of topics. - Examples are unique, however very similar to those
presented in class/notes. - Procedural steps show a basic understanding. - Forms have errors that impact validity. |
- Demonstrates a good understanding of topics. - Uses unique and relevant examples to demonstrate
application. - Procedural steps show a moderate level of
understanding. - Forms have 1-2 errors that do not impact validity. |
- Demonstrates a high level of understanding of
topics. - Uses unique and relevant examples to demonstrate
an accurate application of skills, with proper application of procedural
steps throughout the process. - All duty rates and HS codes are accurate. - All forms presented are accurately completed and
valid. |
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Part II: TC+RVC Demonstration |
- Demonstrates a limited understanding. - Examples used are not unique. - Examples used are not relevant or are improperly
applied. - Procedural steps are not followed correctly. - More than 1 duty/HS error is present. - Forms are invalid. |
- Demonstrates a basic understanding. - Examples are unique, however very similar to those
presented in class/notes. - Procedural steps show a basic understanding. - Forms have errors that impact validity. |
- Demonstrates a good understanding. - Uses unique and relevant examples to demonstrate
application. - Procedural steps show a moderate level of
understanding. - Forms have 1-2 errors that do not impact validity. |
- Demonstrates a high level of understanding. - Uses unique and relevant examples to demonstrate
an accurate application of skills, with proper application of procedural
steps throughout the process. - All duty rates and HS codes are accurate. - All forms presented are accurately completed and
valid. |
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