-CITE- 19 USC CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE -HEAD- CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE -MISC1- Sec. 3301. Definitions. SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT 3311. Approval and entry into force of North American Free Trade Agreement. 3312. Relationship of Agreement to United States and State law. 3313. Consultation and layover requirements for, and effective date of, proclaimed actions. 3314. Implementing actions in anticipation of entry into force and initial regulations. 3315. United States Section of NAFTA Secretariat. 3316. Appointments to chapter 20 panel proceedings. 3317. Congressional intent regarding future accessions. SUBCHAPTER II - CUSTOMS PROVISIONS 3331. Tariff modifications. 3332. Rules of origin. 3333. Drawback. 3334. Prohibition on drawback for television picture tubes. 3335. Monitoring of television and picture tube imports. SUBCHAPTER III - APPLICATION OF AGREEMENT TO SECTORS AND SERVICES PART A - SAFEGUARDS SUBPART 1 - RELIEF FROM IMPORTS BENEFITING FROM AGREEMENT 3351. Definitions. 3352. Commencing of action for relief. 3353. International Trade Commission action on petition. 3354. Provision of relief. 3355. Termination of relief authority. 3356. Compensation authority. 3357. Submission of petitions. 3358. Price-based snapback for frozen concentrated orange juice. SUBPART 2 - RELIEF FROM IMPORTS FROM ALL COUNTRIES 3371. NAFTA article impact in import relief cases under Trade Act of 1974. 3372. Presidential action regarding NAFTA imports. SUBPART 3 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 3381. Monitoring. 3382. Procedures concerning conduct of International Trade Commission Investigations. PART B - AGRICULTURE 3391. Agriculture. PART C - TEMPORARY ENTRY OF BUSINESS PERSONS 3401. Nonimmigrant traders and investors. PART D - STANDARDS SUBPART 1 - STANDARDS AND MEASURES 3411. Transportation. SUBPART 2 - AGRICULTURAL STANDARDS 3421. Agricultural standards. SUBCHAPTER IV - DISPUTE SETTLEMENT IN ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY CASES PART A - ORGANIZATIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF CHAPTER 19 OF AGREEMENT 3431. References in part. 3432. Organizational and administrative provisions. 3433. Testimony and production of papers in extraordinary challenges. 3434. Requests for review of determinations by competent investigating authorities of NAFTA countries. 3435. Rules of procedure for panels and committees. 3436. Subsidy negotiations. 3437. Identification of industries facing subsidized imports. 3438. Treatment of amendments to antidumping and countervailing duty law. PART B - GENERAL PROVISIONS 3451. Effect of termination of NAFTA country status. SUBCHAPTER V - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS PART A - PROVISIONS RELATING TO PERFORMANCE UNDER AGREEMENT 3461. Discriminatory taxes. 3462. Review of operation and effects of Agreement. 3463. Report on impact of NAFTA on motor vehicle exports to Mexico. PART B - IMPLEMENTATION OF NAFTA SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS 3471. Agreement on Labor Cooperation. 3472. Agreement on Environmental Cooperation. 3473. Agreement on Border Environment Cooperation Commission. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3301 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE -HEAD- Sec. 3301. Definitions -STATUTE- For purposes of this Act: (1) Agreement The term "Agreement" means the North American Free Trade Agreement approved by the Congress under section 3311(a) of this title. (2) HTS The term "HTS" means the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. (3) Mexico Any reference to Mexico shall be considered to be a reference to the United Mexican States. (4) NAFTA country Except as provided in section 3332 of this title, the term "NAFTA country" means - (A) Canada for such time as the Agreement is in force with respect to, and the United States applies the Agreement to, Canada; and (B) Mexico for such time as the Agreement is in force with respect to, and the United States applies the Agreement to, Mexico. (5) International Trade Commission The term "International Trade Commission" means the United States International Trade Commission. (6) Trade Representative The term "Trade Representative" means the United States Trade Representative. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, Sec. 2, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2060.) -REFTEXT- REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 103-182, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2057, known as the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables. The North American Free Trade Agreement, referred to in par. (1), is not set out in the Code. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, referred to in par. (2), is not set out in the Code. See Publication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title. -MISC1- SHORT TITLE Section 1(a) of Pub. L. 103-182 provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act'." -End- -CITE- 19 USC SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT -HEAD- SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3311 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT -HEAD- Sec. 3311. Approval and entry into force of North American Free Trade Agreement -STATUTE- (a) Approval of Agreement and statement of administrative action Pursuant to section 2903 of this title and section 2191 of this title, the Congress approves - (1) the North American Free Trade Agreement entered into on December 17, 1992, with the Governments of Canada and Mexico and submitted to the Congress on November 4, 1993; and (2) the statement of administrative action proposed to implement the Agreement that was submitted to the Congress on November 4, 1993. (b) Conditions for entry into force of Agreement The President is authorized to exchange notes with the Government of Canada or Mexico providing for the entry into force, on or after January 1, 1994, of the Agreement for the United States with respect to such country at such time as - (1) the President - (A) determines that such country has implemented the statutory changes necessary to bring that country into compliance with its obligations under the Agreement and has made provision to implement the Uniform Regulations provided for under article 511 of the Agreement regarding the interpretation, application, and administration of the rules of origin, and (B) transmits a report to the House of Representatives and the Senate setting forth the determination under subparagraph (A) and including, in the case of Mexico, a description of the specific measures taken by that country to - (i) bring its laws into conformity with the requirements of the Schedule of Mexico in Annex 1904.15 of the Agreement, and (ii) otherwise ensure the effective implementation of the binational panel review process under chapter 19 of the Agreement regarding final antidumping and countervailing duty determinations; and (2) the Government of such country exchanges notes with the United States providing for the entry into force of the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation and the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation for that country and the United States. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title I, Sec. 101, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2061.) -MISC1- EFFECTIVE DATE; TERMINATION OF NAFTA STATUS Section 109 of title I of Pub. L. 103-182 provided that: "(a) Effective Dates. - "(1) In general. - This title [enacting this subchapter and amending provisions set out as a note under section 2112 of this title] (other than the amendment made by section 107 [amending provisions set out as a note under section 2112 of this title]) takes effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 8, 1993]. "(2) Section 107 amendment. - The amendment made by section 107 takes effect on the date the Agreement enters into force between the United States and Canada [Jan. 1, 1994]. "(b) Termination of NAFTA Status. - During any period in which a country ceases to be a NAFTA country, sections 101 through 106 [enacting this section and sections 3312 to 3316 of this title] shall cease to have effect with respect to such country." NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: ENTRY INTO FORCE A Presidential Memorandum on the Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, dated Dec. 27, 1993, directing the Secretary of State to exchange notes with the Government of Canada and the Government of Mexico to provide for the entry into force of the Agreement on Jan. 1, 1994, is set out in 29 Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents 2641, Jan. 3, 1994. -EXEC- EX. ORD. NO. 12889. IMPLEMENTATION OF NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT Ex. Ord. No. 12889, Dec. 27, 1993, 58 F.R. 69681, provided: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 103- 182, 107 Stat. 2057) (the NAFTA Implementation Act) [see Short Title note set out under section 3301 of this title] and section 302 of title 3, United States Code, and in order to implement the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Establishment of United States Section of the NAFTA Secretariat. Pursuant to section 105(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act [19 U.S.C. 3315(a)], a United States section of the NAFTA Secretariat shall be established within the Department of Commerce and shall carry out the functions set out in that section. Sec. 2. Acceptance by the President of Panel and Committee Decisions. Pursuant to subparagraph 516A(g)(7)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1516a(g)(7)(B), in the event that the provisions of that subparagraph take effect, I accept, as a whole, all decisions of binational panels and extraordinary challenge committees. Sec. 3. Implementation of Safeguard Provisions for Textile and Apparel Goods. Pursuant to section 201 of the NAFTA Implementation Act [19 U.S.C. 3331], the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (the Committee) shall take such action as necessary to implement the bilateral safeguard provisions (tariff actions) set out in section 4 of Annex 300-B of the NAFTA. The United States Customs Service shall take such actions to carry out those safeguard provisions as directed by the Secretary of the Treasury, upon the advice and recommendation of the Chairman of the Committee. Sec. 4. Publication of Proposed Rules regarding Technical Regulations and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. (a) In accordance with Articles 718 and 909 of the NAFTA, each agency subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.), shall, in applying section 553 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to any proposed Federal technical regulation or any Federal sanitary or phytosanitary measure of general application, other than a regulation issued pursuant to section 104(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act [19 U.S.C. 3314(a)], publish or serve notice of such regulation or measure not less than 75 days before the comment due date, except: (1) in the case of a technical regulation relating to perishable goods, in which case the agency shall, to the greatest extent practicable, publish or serve notice at least 30 days prior to adoption of such regulation; (2) in the case of a technical regulation, where the United States considers it necessary to address an urgent problem relating to safety or to protection of human, animal or plant life or health, the environment or consumers; or (3) in the case of a sanitary or phytosanitary measure, where the United States considers it necessary to address an urgent problem relating to sanitary or phytosanitary protection. (b) For purposes of this section, the term "sanitary or phytosanitary measure" shall be defined in accordance with section 463 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 [19 U.S.C. 2575b], and "technical regulation" shall be defined in accordance with section 473 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 [19 U.S.C. 2576b]. (c) This section supersedes section 1 of Executive Order No. 12662 of December 31, 1988 [19 U.S.C. 2112 note]. Sec. 5. Government Procurement Procedures. (a) Waiver. (1) With respect to eligible products (as defined in section 381(c) of the NAFTA Implementation Act [amending section 2518(4)(A) of this title]) of Canada and Mexico, and suppliers of such products, the application of any law, regulation, procedure, or practice regarding Federal Government procurement that would, if applied to such products or suppliers, result in treatment less favorable than the most favorable treatment accorded: (A) to United States products and services and suppliers of such products and services; or (B) to eligible products of either Mexico or Canada, shall be waived. (2) This waiver shall be applied by all executive agencies listed in Annexes 1 and 2 of this Executive order in consultation with, and when deemed necessary at the direction of, the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative). (b) The Secretary of Defense, or his designee, in consultation with the Trade Representative, shall be responsible for determinations under Article 1018(1), pursuant to Annex 1001.1b- 1(A)(4), of the NAFTA. The Secretary of Defense, or his designee, and the Trade Representative shall establish procedures for this purpose. (c) The executive agencies listed in Annex 2 are directed to procure eligible products in compliance with the procedural provisions of Chapter 10 of the NAFTA. (d) The Trade Representative shall be responsible for calculating and adjusting the threshold as required by Article 1001(1)(c) of the NAFTA. (e) This order shall apply only to solicitations issued on or after the date of entry into force of the NAFTA for the United States. (f) Although regulatory implementation of this order must await revisions to the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR), it is expected that agencies listed in Annexes 1 and 2 of this order will take all appropriate actions in the interim to implement those aspects of the order that are not dependent upon regulatory revision. (g) Pursuant to section 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act, as amended (41 U.S.C. 421(a)), the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall ensure that the policies established herein are incorporated in the FAR within 30 days from the date this order is issued. Sec. 6. Government Use of Patented Technology. (a) Each agency shall, within 30 days from the date this order is issued, modify or adopt procedures to ensure compliance with Article 1709(10) of the NAFTA regarding notice when patented technology is used by or for the Federal Government without a license from the owner, except that the requirement of Article 1709(10)(b) regarding reasonable efforts to obtain advance authorization from the patent owner: (1) is hereby waived for an invention used or manufactured by or for the Federal Government, except that the patent owner must be notified whenever the agency or its contractor, without making a patent search, knows or has demonstrable reasonable grounds to know that an invention described in and covered by a valid United States patent is or will be used or manufactured without a license; and (2) is waived whenever a national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency exists, except that the patent owner must be notified as soon as it is reasonably practicable to do so. (b) Agencies shall treat the term "remuneration" as used in Articles 1709(10)(h) and (j) and 1715 of the NAFTA as equivalent to "reasonable and entire compensation" as used in section 1498 of title 28, United States Code. (c) In addition to the general provisions of section 7 of this order regarding enforceable rights, nothing in this order is intended to suggest that the giving of notice to a patent owner under Article 1709(10) of the NAFTA constitutes an admission that the Federal Government has infringed a valid privately-owned patent. Sec. 7. Judicial Review. This order does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party against the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person. Sec. 8. Effective Date. This order shall take effect upon the date of entry into force of the NAFTA for the United States. William J. Clinton. ANNEX 1 Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Education Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of the Interior Department of Justice Department of Labor Department of State Department of Transportation Department of the Treasury United States Agency for International Development General Services Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Environmental Protection Agency United States Information Agency National Science Foundation Panama Canal Commission Executive Office of the President Farm Credit Administration National Credit Union Administration Merit Systems Protection Board ACTION Agency United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Office of Thrift Supervision Federal Housing Finance Board National Labor Relations Board National Mediation Board Railroad Retirement Board American Battle Monuments Commission Federal Communications Commission Federal Trade Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Securities and Exchange Commission Office of Personnel Management United States International Trade Commission Export-Import Bank of the United States Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Selective Service System Smithsonian Institution Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Consumer Product Safety Commission Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Federal Maritime Commission National Transportation Safety Board Nuclear Regulatory Commission Overseas Private Investment Corporation Administrative Conference of the United States Board for International Broadcasting Commission on Civil Rights Commodity Futures Trading Commission Peace Corps National Archives and Records Administration ANNEX 2 The Power Marketing Administrations of the Department of Energy Tennessee Valley Authority St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation [For abolition of United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau), transfer of functions, and treatment of references thereto, see sections 6531, 6532, and 6551 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.] [For abolition, transfer of functions, and treatment of references to United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, see section 6511 et seq. of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.] -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3312 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT -HEAD- Sec. 3312. Relationship of Agreement to United States and State law -STATUTE- (a) Relationship of Agreement to United States law (1) United States law to prevail in conflict No provision of the Agreement, nor the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance, which is inconsistent with any law of the United States shall have effect. (2) Construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed - (A) to amend or modify any law of the United States, including any law regarding - (i) the protection of human, animal, or plant life or health, (ii) the protection of the environment, or (iii) motor carrier or worker safety; or (B) to limit any authority conferred under any law of the United States, including section 2411 of this title; unless specifically provided for in this Act. (b) Relationship of Agreement to State law (1) Federal-State consultation (A) In general On December 8, 1993, the President shall, through the intergovernmental policy advisory committees on trade established under section 2114c(2)(A) of this title, consult with the States for the purpose of achieving conformity of State laws and practices with the Agreement. (B) Federal-State consultation process The Trade Representative shall establish within the Office of the United States Trade Representative a Federal-State consultation process for addressing issues relating to the Agreement that directly relate to, or will potentially have a direct impact on, the States. The Federal-State consultation process shall include procedures under which - (i) the Trade Representative will assist the States in identifying those State laws that may not conform with the Agreement but may be maintained under the Agreement by reason of being in effect before the Agreement entered into force; (ii) the States will be informed on a continuing basis of matters under the Agreement that directly relate to, or will potentially have a direct impact on, the States; (iii) the States will be provided opportunity to submit, on a continuing basis, to the Trade Representative information and advice with respect to matters referred to in clause (ii); (iv) the Trade Representative will take into account the information and advice received from the States under clause (iii) when formulating United States positions regarding matters referred to in clause (ii); and (v) the States will be involved (including involvement through the inclusion of appropriate representatives of the States) to the greatest extent practicable at each stage of the development of United States positions regarding matters referred to in clause (ii) that will be addressed by committees, subcommittees, or working groups established under the Agreement or through dispute settlement processes provided for under the Agreement. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Federal-State consultation process established by this paragraph. (2) Legal challenge No State law, or the application thereof, may be declared invalid as to any person or circumstance on the ground that the provision or application is inconsistent with the Agreement, except in an action brought by the United States for the purpose of declaring such law or application invalid. (3) "State law" defined For purposes of this subsection, the term "State law" includes - (A) any law of a political subdivision of a State; and (B) any State law regulating or taxing the business of insurance. (c) Effect of Agreement with respect to private remedies No person other than the United States - (1) shall have any cause of action or defense under - (A) the Agreement or by virtue of Congressional approval thereof, or (B) the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation or the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation; or (2) may challenge, in any action brought under any provision of law, any action or inaction by any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the United States, any State, or any political subdivision of a State on the ground that such action or inaction is inconsistent with the Agreement, the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation, or the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title I, Sec. 102, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2062.) -REFTEXT- REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 103-182, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2057, known as the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3301 of this title and Tables. The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 92-463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. -MISC1- TERMINATION OF NAFTA STATUS Section to cease to have effect with respect to any country during any period in which such country ceases to be a NAFTA country, see section 109(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as an Effective Date; Termination of NAFTA Status note under section 3311 of this title. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3313 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT -HEAD- Sec. 3313. Consultation and layover requirements for, and effective date of, proclaimed actions -STATUTE- (a) Consultation and layover requirements If a provision of this Act provides that the implementation of an action by the President by proclamation is subject to the consultation and layover requirements of this section, such action may be proclaimed only if - (1) the President has obtained advice regarding the proposed action from - (A) the appropriate advisory committees established under section 2155 of this title, and (B) the International Trade Commission; (2) the President has submitted a report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate that sets forth - (A) the action proposed to be proclaimed and the reasons therefor, and (B) the advice obtained under paragraph (1); (3) a period of 60 calendar days, beginning with the first day on which the President has met the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) with respect to such action, has expired; and (4) the President has consulted with such Committees regarding the proposed action during the period referred to in paragraph (3). (b) Effective date of certain proclaimed actions Any action proclaimed by the President under the authority of this Act that is not subject to the consultation and layover requirements under subsection (a) of this section may not take effect before the 15th day after the date on which the text of the proclamation is published in the Federal Register. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title I, Sec. 103, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2063.) -REFTEXT- REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 103-182, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2057, known as the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3301 of this title and Tables. -TRANS- DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY Memorandum of President of the United States, Sept. 29, 1995, 60 F.R. 52061, provided: Memorandum for the United States Trade Representative By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code, you are hereby delegated the authority set forth in section 103(a) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act ("NAFTA Act") [19 U.S.C. 3313(a)] and section 115 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act ("Uruguay Round Act") [19 U.S.C. 3524] to perform certain functions in order to fulfill the consultation and layover requirements set forth in those provisions, including: (1) obtaining advice from the appropriate advisory committees and the U.S. International Trade Commission on the proposed implementation of an action by Presidential proclamation; (2) submitting a report on such action to the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees; and (3) consulting with such committees during the 60-day period following the date on which the requirements under (1) and (2) have been met. The President retains the sole authority under the NAFTA Act [Pub. L. 103-182, see Tables for classification] and Uruguay Round Act [Pub. L. 103-465, see Tables for classification] to implement an action by proclamation after the consultation and layover requirements set forth in section 103(a)(1) through (4) and section 115 of such Acts, respectively, have been met. You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register. William J. Clinton. -MISC1- TERMINATION OF NAFTA STATUS Section to cease to have effect with respect to any country during any period in which such country ceases to be a NAFTA country, see section 109(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as an Effective Date; Termination of NAFTA Status note under section 3311 of this title. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3314 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT -HEAD- Sec. 3314. Implementing actions in anticipation of entry into force and initial regulations -STATUTE- (a) Implementing actions After December 8, 1993 - (1) the President may proclaim such actions; and (2) other appropriate officers of the United States Government may issue such regulations; as may be necessary to ensure that any provision of this Act, or amendment made by this Act, that takes effect on the date the Agreement enters into force is appropriately implemented on such date, but no such proclamation or regulation may have an effective date earlier than the date of entry into force. The 15-day restriction in section 3313(b) of this title on the taking effect of proclaimed actions is waived to the extent that the application of such restriction would prevent the taking effect on the date the Agreement enters into force of any action proclaimed under this section. (b) Initial regulations Initial regulations necessary or appropriate to carry out the actions proposed in the statement of administrative action submitted under section 3311(a)(2) of this title to implement the Agreement shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be issued within 1 year after the date of entry into force of the Agreement; except that interim or initial regulations to implement those Uniform Regulations regarding rules of origin provided for under article 511 of the Agreement shall be issued no later than the date of entry into force of the Agreement. In the case of any implementing action that takes effect on a date after the date of entry into force of the Agreement, initial regulations to carry out that action shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be issued within 1 year after such effective date. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title I, Sec. 104, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2064.) -REFTEXT- REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 103-182, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2057, known as the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3301 of this title and Tables. -MISC1- TERMINATION OF NAFTA STATUS Section to cease to have effect with respect to any country during any period in which such country ceases to be a NAFTA country, see section 109(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as an Effective Date; Termination of NAFTA Status note under section 3311 of this title. NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: ENTRY INTO FORCE The North American Free Trade Agreement entered into force on Jan. 1, 1994, see note set out under section 3311 of this title. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3315 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT -HEAD- Sec. 3315. United States Section of NAFTA Secretariat -STATUTE- (a) Establishment of United States Section The President is authorized to establish within any department or agency of the United States Government a United States Section of the Secretariat established under chapter 20 of the Agreement. The United States Section, subject to the oversight of the interagency group established under section 3432 of this title, shall carry out its functions within the Secretariat to facilitate the operation of the Agreement, including the operation of chapters 19 and 20 of the Agreement and the work of the panels, extraordinary challenge committees, special committees, and scientific review boards convened under those chapters. The United States Section may not be considered to be an agency for purposes of section 552 of title 5. (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year after fiscal year 1993 to the department or agency within which the United States Section is established the lesser of - (1) such sums as may be necessary; or (2) $2,000,000; for the establishment and operations of the United States Section and for the payment of the United States share of the expenses of binational panels and extraordinary challenge committees convened under chapter 19, and of the expenses incurred in dispute settlement proceedings under chapter 20, of the Agreement. (c) Reimbursement of certain expenses If, in accordance with Annex 2002.2 of the Agreement, the Canadian Section or the Mexican Section of the Secretariat provides funds to the United States Section during any fiscal year, as reimbursement for expenses by the Canadian Section or the Mexican Section in connection with settlement proceedings under chapter 19 or 20 of the Agreement, the United States Section may retain and use such funds to carry out the functions described in subsection (a) of this section. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title I, Sec. 105, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2064.) -MISC1- TERMINATION OF NAFTA STATUS Section to cease to have effect with respect to any country during any period in which such country ceases to be a NAFTA country, see section 109(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as an Effective Date; Termination of NAFTA Status note under section 3311 of this title. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES SECTION OF NAFTA SECRETARIAT For establishment of United States Section of NAFTA Secretariat within Department of Commerce, see section 1 of Ex. Ord. No. 12889, Dec. 27, 1993, 58 F.R. 69681, set out as a note under section 3311 of this title. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3316 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT -HEAD- Sec. 3316. Appointments to chapter 20 panel proceedings -STATUTE- (a) Consultation The Trade Representative shall consult with the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate regarding the selection and appointment of candidates for the rosters described in article 2009 of the Agreement. (b) Selection of individuals with environmental expertise The United States shall, to the maximum extent practicable, encourage the selection of individuals who have expertise and experience in environmental issues for service in panel proceedings under chapter 20 of the Agreement to hear any challenge to a United States or State environmental law. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title I, Sec. 106, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2065.) -MISC1- TERMINATION OF NAFTA STATUS Section to cease to have effect with respect to any country during any period in which such country ceases to be a NAFTA country, see section 109(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as an Effective Date; Termination of NAFTA Status note under section 3311 of this title. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3317 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER I - APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT -HEAD- Sec. 3317. Congressional intent regarding future accessions -STATUTE- (a) In general Section 3311(a) of this title may not be construed as conferring Congressional approval of the entry into force of the Agreement for the United States with respect to countries other than Canada and Mexico. (b) Future free trade area negotiations (1) Findings The Congress makes the following findings: (A) Efforts by the United States to obtain greater market opening through multilateral negotiations have not produced agreements that fully satisfy the trade negotiating objectives of the United States. (B) United States trade policy should provide for additional mechanisms with which to pursue greater market access for United States exports of goods and services and opportunities for export-related investment by United States persons. (C) Among the additional mechanisms should be a system of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements that provide greater market access for United States exports and opportunities for export-related investment by United States persons. (D) The system of trade agreements can and should be structured to be consistent with, and complementary to, existing international obligations of the United States and ongoing multilateral efforts to open markets. (2) Report on significant market opening No later than May 1, 1994, and May 1, 1997, the Trade Representative shall submit to the President, and to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives (hereafter in this section referred to as the "appropriate Congressional committees"), a report which lists those foreign countries - (A) that - (i) currently provide fair and equitable market access for United States exports of goods and services and opportunities for export-related investment by United States persons, beyond what is required by existing multilateral trade agreements or obligations; or (ii) have made significant progress in opening their markets to United States exports of goods and services and export-related investment by United States persons; and (B) the further opening of whose markets has the greatest potential to increase United States exports of goods and services and export-related investment by United States persons, either directly or through the establishment of a beneficial precedent. (3) Presidential determination The President, on the basis of the report submitted by the Trade Representative under paragraph (2), shall determine with which foreign country or countries, if any, the United States should seek to negotiate a free trade area agreement or agreements. (4) Recommendations on future free trade area negotiations No later than July 1, 1994, and July 1, 1997, the President shall submit to the appropriate Congressional committees a written report that contains - (A) recommendations for free trade area negotiations with each foreign country selected under paragraph (3); (B) with respect to each country selected, the specific negotiating objectives that are necessary to meet the objectives of the United States under this section; and (C) legislative proposals to ensure adequate consultation with the Congress and the private sector during the negotiations, advance Congressional approval of the negotiations recommended by the President, and Congressional approval of any trade agreement entered into by the President as a result of the negotiations. (5) General negotiating objectives The general negotiating objectives of the United States under this section are to obtain - (A) preferential treatment for United States goods; (B) national treatment and, where appropriate, equivalent competitive opportunity for United States services and foreign direct investment by United States persons; (C) the elimination of barriers to trade in goods and services by United States persons through standards, testing, labeling, and certification requirements; (D) nondiscriminatory government procurement policies and practices with respect to United States goods and services; (E) the elimination of other barriers to market access for United States goods and services, and the elimination of barriers to foreign direct investment by United States persons; (F) the elimination of acts, policies, and practices which deny fair and equitable market opportunities, including foreign government toleration of anticompetitive business practices by private firms or among private firms that have the effect of restricting, on a basis that is inconsistent with commercial considerations, purchasing by such firms of United States goods and services; (G) adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights of United States persons, and fair and equitable market access for United States persons that rely upon intellectual property protection; (H) the elimination of foreign export and domestic subsidies that distort international trade in United States goods and services or cause material injury to United States industries; (I) the elimination of all export taxes; (J) the elimination of acts, policies, and practices which constitute export targeting; and (K) monitoring and effective dispute settlement mechanisms to facilitate compliance with the matters described in subparagraphs (A) through (J). -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title I, Sec. 108, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2066.) -End- -CITE- 19 USC SUBCHAPTER II - CUSTOMS PROVISIONS 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER II - CUSTOMS PROVISIONS -HEAD- SUBCHAPTER II - CUSTOMS PROVISIONS -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3331 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER II - CUSTOMS PROVISIONS -HEAD- Sec. 3331. Tariff modifications -STATUTE- (a) Tariff modifications provided for in Agreement (1) Proclamation authority The President may proclaim - (A) such modifications or continuation of any duty, (B) such continuation of duty-free or excise treatment, or (C) such additional duties, as the President determines to be necessary or appropriate to carry out or apply articles 302, 305, 307, 308, and 703 and Annexes 302.2, 307.1, 308.1, 308.2, 300-B, 703.2, and 703.3 of the Agreement. (2) Effect on Mexican GSP status Notwithstanding section 502(f)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 [19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(2)], the President shall terminate the designation of Mexico as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of title V of the Trade Act of 1974 [19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.] on the date of entry into force of the Agreement between the United States and Mexico. (b) Other tariff modifications (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2) and the consultation and layover requirements of section 3313(a) of this title, the President may proclaim - (A) such modifications or continuation of any duty, (B) such modifications as the United States may agree to with Mexico or Canada regarding the staging of any duty treatment set forth in Annex 302.2 of the Agreement, (C) such continuation of duty-free or excise treatment, or (D) such additional duties, as the President determines to be necessary or appropriate to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Canada or Mexico provided for by the Agreement. (2) Special rule for articles with tariff phaseout periods of more than 10 years The President may not consider a request to accelerate the staging of duty reductions for an article for which the United States tariff phaseout period is more than 10 years if a request for acceleration with respect to such article has been denied in the preceding 3 calendar years. (c) Conversion to ad valorem rates for certain textiles For purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, with respect to an article covered by Annex 300-B of the Agreement imported from Mexico for which the base rate in the Schedule of the United States in Annex 300-B is a specific or compound rate of duty, the President may substitute for the base rate an ad valorem rate that the President determines to be equivalent to the base rate. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title II, Sec. 201, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2068; Pub. L. 104-188, title I, Sec. 1954(a)(5), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1927.) -REFTEXT- REFERENCES IN TEXT The Trade Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 93-618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, as amended. Title V of the Act is classified generally to subchapter V (Sec. 2461 et seq.) of chapter 12 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 2101 of this title and Tables. -MISC1- AMENDMENTS 1996 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104-188 substituted "502(f)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974" for "502(a)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2462(a)(2))". EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 104-188 applicable to articles entered on or after Oct. 1, 1996, with provisions relating to retroactive application, see section 1953 of Pub. L. 104-188, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2461 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE Section 213 of Pub. L. 103-182 provided that: "(a) Provisions Effective on Date of Enactment. - Section 212 [enacting provisions set out as a note under section 58c of this title] and this section take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 8, 1993]. "(b) Provisions Effective When Agreement Enters Into Force. - Section 201, section 202, section 203(a), (d), and (e), section 210 and section 211, the amendment made by section 203(c), and the amendments made by sections 204 through 209 [enacting this section and sections 3332, 3333(a), (d), (e), 3334, and 3335 of this title and amending sections 58c, 1304, 1313, 1508, 1509, 1514, 1520, 1592, and 1628 of this title] take effect on the date the Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1994]. "(c) Provisions With Delayed Effective Dates. - The amendments made by section 203(b) [amending sections 81c, 1311 to 1313, and 1562 of this title] apply - "(1) with respect to exports from the United States to Canada - "(A) on January 1, 1996, if Canada is a NAFTA country on that date, and "(B) after such date for so long as Canada continues to be a NAFTA country; and "(2) with respect to exports from the United States to Mexico - "(A) on January 1, 2001, if Mexico is a NAFTA country on that date; and "(B) after such date for so long as Mexico continues to be a NAFTA country." NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: ENTRY INTO FORCE The North American Free Trade Agreement entered into force on Jan. 1, 1994, see note set out under section 3311 of this title. IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFEGUARD PROVISIONS FOR TEXTILE AND APPAREL GOODS The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to implement safeguard provisions for textile and apparel goods pursuant to this section, see section 3 of Ex. Ord. No. 12889, Dec. 27, 1993, 58 F.R. 69681, set out as a note under section 3311 of this title. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3332 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER II - CUSTOMS PROVISIONS -HEAD- Sec. 3332. Rules of origin -STATUTE- (a) Originating goods (1) In general For purposes of implementing the tariff treatment and quantitative restrictions provided for under the Agreement, except as otherwise provided in this section, a good originates in the territory of a NAFTA country if - (A) the good is wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries; (B)(i) each nonoriginating material used in the production of the good - (I) undergoes an applicable change in tariff classification set out in Annex 401 of the Agreement as a result of production occurring entirely in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries; or (II) where no change in tariff classification is required, the good otherwise satisfies the applicable requirements of such Annex; and (ii) the good satisfies all other applicable requirements of this section; (C) the good is produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries exclusively from originating materials; or (D) except for a good provided for in chapters 61 through 63 of the HTS, the good is produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries, but one or more of the nonoriginating materials, that are provided for as parts under the HTS and are used in the production of the good, does not undergo a change in tariff classification because - (i) the good was imported into the territory of a NAFTA country in an unassembled or a disassembled form but was classified as an assembled good pursuant to General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) of the HTS; or (ii)(I) the heading for the good provides for and specifically describes both the good itself and its parts and is not further subdivided into subheadings; or (II) the subheading for the good provides for and specifically describes both the good itself and its parts. (2) Special rules (A) Foreign-trade zones Subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) shall not apply to a good produced in a foreign-trade zone or subzone (established pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, commonly known as the Foreign Trade Zones Act [19 U.S.C. 81a et seq.]) that is entered for consumption in the customs territory of the United States. (B) Regional value-content requirement For purposes of subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1), a good shall be treated as originating in a NAFTA country if the regional value-content of the good, determined in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, is not less than 60 percent where the transaction value method is used, or not less than 50 percent where the net cost method is used, and the good satisfies all other applicable requirements of this section. (b) Regional value-content (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (5), the regional value-content of a good shall be calculated, at the choice of the exporter or producer of the good, on the basis of - (A) the transaction value method described in paragraph (2); or (B) the net cost method described in paragraph (3). (2) Transaction value method (A) In general An exporter or producer may calculate the regional value- content of a good on the basis of the following transaction value method: TV - VNM RVC = -------- * 100 TV (B) Definitions For purposes of subparagraph (A): (i) The term "RVC" means the regional value-content, expressed as a percentage. (ii) The term "TV" means the transaction value of the good adjusted to a F.O.B. basis. (iii) The term "VNM" means the value of nonoriginating materials used by the producer in the production of the good. (3) Net cost method (A) In general An exporter or producer may calculate the regional value- content of a good on the basis of the following net cost method: TC - VNM RVC = -------- * 100 TC (B) Definitions For purposes of subparagraph (A): (i) The term "RVC" means the regional value-content, expressed as a percentage. (ii) The term "NC" means the net cost of the good. (iii) The term "VNM" means the value of nonoriginating materials used by the producer in the production of the good. (4) Value of nonoriginating materials used in originating materials Except as provided in subsection (c)(1) of this section, and for a motor vehicle identified in subsection (c)(2) of this section or a component identified in Annex 403.2 of the Agreement, the value of nonoriginating materials used by the producer in the production of a good shall not, for purposes of calculating the regional value-content of the good under paragraph (2) or (3), include the value of nonoriginating materials used to produce originating materials that are subsequently used in the production of the good. (5) Net cost method must be used in certain cases An exporter or producer shall calculate the regional value- content of a good solely on the basis of the net cost method described in paragraph (3), if - (A) there is no transaction value for the good; (B) the transaction value of the good is unacceptable under Article 1 of the Customs Valuation Code; (C) the good is sold by the producer to a related person and the volume, by units of quantity, of sales of identical or similar goods to related persons during the six-month period immediately preceding the month in which the good is sold exceeds 85 percent of the producer's total sales of such goods during that period; (D) the good is - (i) a motor vehicle provided for in heading 8701 or 8702, subheadings 8703.21 through 8703.90, or heading 8704, 8705, or 8706; (ii) identified in Annex 403.1 or 403.2 of the Agreement and is for use in a motor vehicle provided for in heading 8701 or 8702, subheadings 8703.21 through 8703.90, or heading 8704, 8705, or 8706; (iii) provided for in subheadings 6401.10 through 6406.10; or (iv) a word processing machine provided for in subheading 8469.10.00; (E) the exporter or producer chooses to accumulate the regional value-content of the good in accordance with subsection (d) of this section; or (F) the good is designated as an intermediate material under paragraph (10) and is subject to a regional value-content requirement. (6) Net cost method allowed for adjustments If an exporter or producer of a good calculates the regional value-content of the good on the basis of the transaction value method and a NAFTA country subsequently notifies the exporter or producer, during the course of a verification conducted in accordance with chapter 5 of the Agreement, that the transaction value of the good or the value of any material used in the production of the good must be adjusted or is unacceptable under Article 1 of the Customs Valuation Code, the exporter or producer may calculate the regional value-content of the good on the basis of the net cost method. (7) Review of adjustment Nothing in paragraph (6) shall be construed to prevent any review or appeal available in accordance with article 510 of the Agreement with respect to an adjustment to or a rejection of - (A) the transaction value of a good; or (B) the value of any material used in the production of a good. (8) Calculating net cost The producer may, consistent with regulations implementing this section, calculate the net cost of a good under paragraph (3), by - (A) calculating the total cost incurred with respect to all goods produced by that producer, subtracting any sales promotion, marketing and after-sales service costs, royalties, shipping and packing costs, and nonallowable interest costs that are included in the total cost of all such goods, and reasonably allocating the resulting net cost of those goods to the good; (B) calculating the total cost incurred with respect to all goods produced by that producer, reasonably allocating the total cost to the good, and subtracting any sales promotion, marketing and after-sales service costs, royalties, shipping and packing costs, and nonallowable interest costs that are included in the portion of the total cost allocated to the good; or (C) reasonably allocating each cost that is part of the total cost incurred with respect to the good so that the aggregate of these costs does not include any sales promotion, marketing and after-sales service costs, royalties, shipping and packing costs, or nonallowable interest costs. (9) Value of material used in production Except as provided in paragraph (11), the value of a material used in the production of a good - (A) shall - (i) be the transaction value of the material determined in accordance with Article 1 of the Customs Valuation Code; or (ii) in the event that there is no transaction value or the transaction value of the material is unacceptable under Article 1 of the Customs Valuation Code, be determined in accordance with Articles 2 through 7 of the Customs Valuation Code; and (B) if not included under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), shall include - (i) freight, insurance, packing, and all other costs incurred in transporting the material to the location of the producer; (ii) duties, taxes, and customs brokerage fees paid on the material in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries; and (iii) the cost of waste and spoilage resulting from the use of the material in the production of the good, less the value of renewable scrap or by-product. (10) Intermediate material Except for goods described in subsection (c)(1) of this section, any self-produced material, other than a component identified in Annex 403.2 of the Agreement, that is used in the production of a good may be designated by the producer of the good as an intermediate material for the purpose of calculating the regional value-content of the good under paragraph (2) or (3); provided that if the intermediate material is subject to a regional value-content requirement, no other self-produced material that is subject to a regional value-content requirement and is used in the production of the intermediate material may be designated by the producer as an intermediate material. (11) Value of intermediate material The value of an intermediate material shall be - (A) the total cost incurred with respect to all goods produced by the producer of the good that can be reasonably allocated to the intermediate material; or (B) the aggregate of each cost that is part of the total cost incurred with respect to the intermediate material that can be reasonably allocated to that intermediate material. (12) Indirect material The value of an indirect material shall be based on the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles applicable in the territory of the NAFTA country in which the good is produced. (c) Automotive goods (1) Passenger vehicles and light trucks, and their automotive parts For purposes of calculating the regional value-content under the net cost method for - (A) a good that is a motor vehicle for the transport of 15 or fewer persons provided for in subheading 8702.10.00 or 8702.90.00, or a motor vehicle provided for in subheadings 8703.21 through 8703.90, or subheading 8704.21 or 8704.31, or (B) a good provided for in the tariff provisions listed in Annex 403.1 of the Agreement, that is subject to a regional value-content requirement and is for use as original equipment in the production of a motor vehicle for the transport of 15 or fewer persons provided for in subheading 8702.10.00 or 8702.90.00, or a motor vehicle provided for in subheadings 8703.21 through 8703.90, or subheading 8704.21 or 8704.31, the value of nonoriginating materials used by the producer in the production of the good shall be the sum of the values of all nonoriginating materials, determined in accordance with subsection (b)(9) of this section at the time the nonoriginating materials are received by the first person in the territory of a NAFTA country who takes title to them, that are imported from outside the territories of the NAFTA countries under the tariff provisions listed in Annex 403.1 of the Agreement and are used in the production of the good or that are used in the production of any material used in the production of the good. (2) Other vehicles and their automotive parts For purposes of calculating the regional value-content under the net cost method for a good that is a motor vehicle provided for in heading 8701, subheading 8704.10, 8704.22, 8704.23, 8704.32, or 8704.90, or heading 8705 or 8706, a motor vehicle for the transport of 16 or more persons provided for in subheading 8702.10.00 or 8702.90.00, or a component identified in Annex 403.2 of the Agreement for use as original equipment in the production of the motor vehicle, the value of nonoriginating materials used by the producer in the production of the good shall be the sum of - (A) for each material used by the producer listed in Annex 403.2 of the Agreement, whether or not produced by the producer, at the choice of the producer and determined in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, either - (i) the value of such material that is nonoriginating, or (ii) the value of nonoriginating materials used in the production of such material; and (B) the value of any other nonoriginating material used by the producer that is not listed in Annex 403.2 of the Agreement determined in accordance with subsection (b) of this section. (3) Averaging permitted (A) In general For purposes of calculating the regional value-content of a motor vehicle described in paragraph (1) or (2), the producer may average its calculation over its fiscal year, using any of the categories described in subparagraph (B), on the basis of either all motor vehicles in the category or on the basis of only the motor vehicles in the category that are exported to the territory of one or more of the other NAFTA countries. (B) Category described A category is described in this subparagraph if it is - (i) the same model line of motor vehicles in the same class of vehicles produced in the same plant in the territory of a NAFTA country; (ii) the same class of motor vehicles produced in the same plant in the territory of a NAFTA country; (iii) the same model line of motor vehicles produced in the territory of a NAFTA country; or (iv) if applicable, the basis set out in Annex 403.3 of the Agreement. (4) Annex 403.1 and Annex 403.2 For purposes of calculating the regional value-content for any or all goods provided for in a tariff provision listed in Annex 403.1 of the Agreement, or a component or material identified in Annex 403.2 of the Agreement, produced in the same plant, the producer of the good may - (A) average its calculation - (i) over the fiscal year of the motor vehicle producer to whom the good is sold; (ii) over any quarter or month; or (iii) over its fiscal year, if the good is sold as an aftermarket part; (B) calculate the average referred to in subparagraph (A) separately for any or all goods sold to one or more motor vehicle producers; or (C) with respect to any calculation under this paragraph, make a separate calculation for goods that are exported to the territory of one or more NAFTA countries. (5) Phase-in of regional value-content requirement Notwithstanding Annex 401 of the Agreement, and except as provided in paragraph (6), the regional value-content requirement shall be - (A) for a producer's fiscal year beginning on the day closest to January 1, 1998, and thereafter, 56 percent calculated under the net cost method, and for a producer's fiscal year beginning on the day closest to January 1, 2002, and thereafter, 62.5 percent calculated under the net cost method, for - (i) a good that is a motor vehicle for the transport of 15 or fewer persons provided for in subheading 8702.10.00 or 8702.90.00, or a motor vehicle provided for in subheadings 8703.21 through 8703.90, or subheading 8704.21 or 8704.31; and (ii) a good provided for in heading 8407 or 8408, or subheading 8708.40, that is for use in a motor vehicle identified in clause (i); and (B) for a producer's fiscal year beginning on the day closest to January 1, 1998, and thereafter, 55 percent calculated under the net cost method, and for a producer's fiscal year beginning on the day closest to January 1, 2002, and thereafter, 60 percent calculated under the net cost method, for - (i) a good that is a motor vehicle provided for in heading 8701, subheading 8704.10, 8704.22, 8704.23, 8704.32, or 8704.90, or heading 8705 or 8706, or a motor vehicle for the transport of 16 or more persons provided for in subheading 8702.10.00 or 8702.90.00; (ii) a good provided for in heading 8407 or 8408, or subheading 8708.40 that is for use in a motor vehicle identified in clause (i); and (iii) except for a good identified in subparagraph (A)(ii) or a good provided for in subheadings 8482.10 through 8482.80, or subheading 8483.20 or 8483.30, a good identified in Annex 403.1 of the Agreement that is subject to a regional value-content requirement and is for use in a motor vehicle identified in subparagraph (A)(i) or (B)(i). (6) New and refitted plants The regional value-content requirement for a motor vehicle identified in paragraph (1) or (2) shall be - (A) 50 percent for 5 years after the date on which the first motor vehicle prototype is produced in a plant by a motor vehicle assembler, if - (i) it is a motor vehicle of a class, or marque, or, except for a motor vehicle identified in paragraph (2), size category and underbody, not previously produced by the motor vehicle assembler in the territory of any of the NAFTA countries; (ii) the plant consists of a new building in which the motor vehicle is assembled; and (iii) the plant contains substantially all new machinery that is used in the assembly of the motor vehicle; or (B) 50 percent for 2 years after the date on which the first motor vehicle prototype is produced at a plant following a refit, if it is a motor vehicle of a class, or marque, or, except for a motor vehicle identified in paragraph (2), size category and underbody, different from that assembled by the motor vehicle assembler in the plant before the refit. (7) Election for certain vehicles from Canada In the case of goods provided for in subheadings 8703.21 through 8703.90, or subheading 8704.21 or 8704.31, exported from Canada directly to the United States, and entered on or after January 1, 1989, and before the date of entry into force of the Agreement between the United States and Canada, an importer may elect to use the rules of origin set out in this section in lieu of the rules of origin contained in section 202 of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988 (19 U.S.C. 2112 note) and may elect to use the method for calculating the value of nonoriginating materials established in article 403(2) of the Agreement in lieu of the method established in article 403(1) of the Agreement for purposes of determining eligibility for preferential duty treatment under the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement. Any election under this paragraph shall be made in writing to the Customs Service not later than the date that is 180 days after the date of entry into force of the Agreement between the United States and Canada. Any such election may be made only if the liquidation of such entry has not become final. For purposes of averaging the calculation of regional value-content for the goods covered by such entry, where the producer's 1989-1990 fiscal year began after January 1, 1989, the producer may include the period between January 1, 1989, and the beginning of its first fiscal year after January 1, 1989, as part of fiscal year 1989-1990. (d) Accumulation (1) Determination of originating good For purposes of determining whether a good is an originating good, the production of the good in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries by one or more producers shall, at the choice of the exporter or producer of the good, be considered to have been performed in the territory of any of the NAFTA countries by that exporter or producer, if - (A) all nonoriginating materials used in the production of the good undergo an applicable tariff classification change set out in Annex 401 of the Agreement; (B) the good satisfies any applicable regional value-content requirement; and (C) the good satisfies all other applicable requirements of this section. The requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) must be satisfied entirely in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries. (2) Treatment as single producer For purposes of subsection (b)(10) of this section, the production of a producer that chooses to accumulate its production with that of other producers under paragraph (1) shall be treated as the production of a single producer. (e) De minimis amounts of nonoriginating materials (1) In general Except as provided in paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6), a good shall be considered to be an originating good if - (A) the value of all nonoriginating materials used in the production of the good that do not undergo an applicable change in tariff classification (set out in Annex 401 of the Agreement) is not more than 7 percent of the transaction value of the good, adjusted to a F.O.B. basis, or (B) where the transaction value of the good is unacceptable under Article 1 of the Customs Valuation Code, the value of all such nonoriginating materials is not more than 7 percent of the total cost of the good, provided that the good satisfies all other applicable requirements of this section and, if the good is subject to a regional value-content requirement, the value of such nonoriginating materials is taken into account in calculating the regional value-content of the good. (2) Goods not subject to regional value-content requirement A good that is otherwise subject to a regional value-content requirement shall not be required to satisfy such requirement if - (A)(i) the value of all nonoriginating materials used in the production of the good is not more than 7 percent of the transaction value of the good, adjusted to a F.O.B. basis; or (ii) where the transaction value of the good is unacceptable under Article 1 of the Customs Valuation Code, the value of all nonoriginating materials is not more than 7 percent of the total cost of the good; and (B) the good satisfies all other applicable requirements of this section. (3) Dairy products, etc. Paragraph (1) does not apply to - (A) a nonoriginating material provided for in chapter 4 of the HTS or a dairy preparation containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids provided for in subheading 1901.90.30, 1901.90.40, or 1901.90.80 that is used in the production of a good provided for in chapter 4 of the HTS; (B) a nonoriginating material provided for in chapter 4 of the HTS or a dairy preparation containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids provided for in subheading 1901.90.30, 1901.90.40, or 1901.90.80 that is used in the production of - (i) preparations for infants containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids provided for in subheading 1901.10.00; (ii) mixes and doughs, containing over 25 percent by weight of butterfat, not put up for retail sale, provided for in subheading 1901.20.00; (iii) a dairy preparation containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids provided for in subheading 1901.90.30, 1901.90.40, or 1901.90.80; (iv) a good provided for in heading 2105 or subheading 2106.90.05, or preparations containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids provided for in subheading 2106.90.15, 2106.90.40, 2106.90.50, or 2106.90.65; (v) a good provided for in subheading 2202.90.10 or 2202.90.20; or (vi) animal feeds containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids provided for in subheading 2309.90.30; (C) a nonoriginating material provided for in heading 0805 or subheadings 2009.11 through 2009.30 that is used in the production of - (i) a good provided for in subheadings 2009.11 through 2009.30, or subheading 2106.90.16, or concentrated fruit or vegetable juice of any single fruit or vegetable, fortified with minerals or vitamins, provided for in subheading 2106.90.19; or (ii) a good provided for in subheading 2202.90.30 or 2202.90.35, or fruit or vegetable juice of any single fruit or vegetable, fortified with minerals or vitamins, provided for in subheading 2202.90.36; (D) a nonoriginating material provided for in chapter 9 of the HTS that is used in the production of instant coffee, not flavored, provided for in subheading 2101.10.20; (E) a nonoriginating material provided for in chapter 15 of the HTS that is used in the production of a good provided for in headings 1501 through 1508, or heading 1512, 1514, or 1515; (F) a nonoriginating material provided for in heading 1701 that is used in the production of a good provided for in headings 1701 through 1703; (G) a nonoriginating material provided for in chapter 17 of the HTS or heading 1805 that is used in the production of a good provided for in subheading 1806.10; (H) a nonoriginating material provided for in headings 2203 through 2208 that is used in the production of a good provided for in headings 2207 through 2208; (I) a nonoriginating material used in the production of - (i) a good provided for in subheading 7321.11.30; (ii) a good provided for in subheading 8415.10, subheadings 8415.81 through 8415.83, subheadings 8418.10 through 8418.21, subheadings 8418.29 through 8418.40, subheading 8421.12 or 8422.11, subheadings 8450.11 through 8450.20, or subheadings 8451.21 through 8451.29; (iii) trash compactors provided for in subheading 8479.89.60; or (iv) a good provided for in subheading 8516.60.40; and (J) a printed circuit assembly that is a nonoriginating material used in the production of a good where the applicable change in tariff classification for the good, as set out in Annex 401 of the Agreement, places restrictions on the use of such nonoriginating material. (4) Certain fruit juices Paragraph (1) does not apply to a nonoriginating single juice ingredient provided for in heading 2009 that is used in the production of - (A) a good provided for in subheading 2009.90, or concentrated mixtures of fruit or vegetable juice, fortified with minerals or vitamins, provided for in subheading 2106.90.19; or (B) mixtures of fruit or vegetable juices, fortified with minerals or vitamins, provided for in subheading 2202.90.39. (5) Goods provided for in chapters 1 through 27 of the HTS Paragraph (1) does not apply to a nonoriginating material used in the production of a good provided for in chapters 1 through 27 of the HTS unless the nonoriginating material is provided for in a different subheading than the good for which origin is being determined under this section. (6) Goods provided for in chapters 50 through 63 of the HTS A good provided for in chapters 50 through 63 of the HTS, that does not originate because certain fibers or yarns used in the production of the component of the good that determines the tariff classification of the good do not undergo an applicable change in tariff classification set out in Annex 401 of the Agreement, shall be considered to be a good that originates if the total weight of all such fibers or yarns in that component is not more than 7 percent of the total weight of that component. (f) Fungible goods and materials For purposes of determining whether a good is an originating good - (1) if originating and nonoriginating fungible materials are used in the production of the good, the determination of whether the materials are originating need not be made through the identification of any specific fungible material, but may be determined on the basis of any of the inventory management methods set out in regulations implementing this section; and (2) if originating and nonoriginating fungible goods are commingled and exported in the same form, the determination may be made on the basis of any of the inventory management methods set out in regulations implementing this section. (g) Accessories, spare parts, or tools (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), accessories, spare parts, or tools delivered with the good that form part of the good's standard accessories, spare parts, or tools shall - (A) be considered as originating goods if the good is an originating good, and (B) be disregarded in determining whether all the nonoriginating materials used in the production of the good undergo an applicable change in tariff classification set out in Annex 401 of the Agreement. (2) Conditions Paragraph (1) shall apply only if - (A) the accessories, spare parts, or tools are not invoiced separately from the good; (B) the quantities and value of the accessories, spare parts, or tools are customary for the good; and (C) in any case in which the good is subject to a regional value-content requirement, the value of the accessories, spare parts, or tools are taken into account as originating or nonoriginating materials, as the case may be, in calculating the regional value-content of the good. (h) Indirect materials An indirect material shall be considered to be an originating material without regard to where it is produced. (i) Packaging materials and containers for retail sale Packaging materials and containers in which a good is packaged for retail sale, if classified with the good, shall be disregarded in determining whether all the nonoriginating materials used in the production of the good undergo an applicable change in tariff classification set out in Annex 401 of the Agreement. If the good is subject to a regional value-content requirement, the value of such packaging materials and containers shall be taken into account as originating or nonoriginating materials, as the case may be, in calculating the regional value-content of the good. (j) Packing materials and containers for shipment Packing materials and containers in which a good is packed for shipment shall be disregarded - (1) in determining whether the nonoriginating materials used in the production of the good undergo an applicable change in tariff classification set out in Annex 401 of the Agreement; and (2) in determining whether the good satisfies a regional value- content requirement. (k) Transshipment A good shall not be considered to be an originating good by reason of having undergone production that satisfies the requirements of subsection (a) of this section if, subsequent to that production, the good undergoes further production or any other operation outside the territories of the NAFTA countries, other than unloading, reloading, or any other operation necessary to preserve it in good condition or to transport the good to the territory of a NAFTA country. (l) Nonqualifying operations A good shall not be considered to be an originating good merely by reason of - (1) mere dilution with water or another substance that does not materially alter the characteristics of the good; or (2) any production or pricing practice with respect to which it may be demonstrated, by a preponderance of evidence, that the object was to circumvent this section. (m) Interpretation and application For purposes of this section: (1) The basis for any tariff classification is the HTS. (2) Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this section there is a reference to a heading or subheading such reference shall be a reference to a heading or subheading of the HTS. (3) In applying subsection (a)(4) of this section, the determination of whether a heading or subheading under the HTS provides for and specifically describes both a good and its parts shall be made on the basis of the nomenclature of the heading or subheading, the rules of interpretation, or notes of the HTS. (4) In applying the Customs Valuation Code - (A) the principles of the Customs Valuation Code shall apply to domestic transactions, with such modifications as may be required by the circumstances, as would apply to international transactions; (B) the provisions of this section shall take precedence over the Customs Valuation Code to the extent of any difference; and (C) the definitions in subsection (p) of this section shall take precedence over the definitions in the Customs Valuation Code to the extent of any difference. (5) All costs referred to in this section shall be recorded and maintained in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles applicable in the territory of the NAFTA country in which the good is produced. (n) Origin of automatic data processing goods Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, when the NAFTA countries apply the rate of duty described in paragraph 1 of section A of Annex 308.1 of the Agreement to a good provided for under the tariff provisions set out in Table 308.1.1 of such Annex, the good shall, upon importation from a NAFTA country, be deemed to originate in the territory of a NAFTA country for purposes of this section. (o) Special rule for certain agricultural products Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, for purposes of applying a rate of duty to a good provided for in - (1) heading 1202 that is exported from the territory of Mexico, if the good is not wholly obtained in the territory of Mexico, (2) subheading 2008.11 that is exported from the territory of Mexico, if any material provided for in heading 1202 used in the production of that good is not wholly obtained in the territory of Mexico, or (3) subheading 1806.10.42 or 2106.90.12 that is exported from the territory of Mexico, if any material provided for in subheading 1701.99 used in the production of that good is not a qualifying good, such good shall be treated as a nonoriginating good and, for purposes of this subsection, the terms "qualifying good" and "wholly obtained in the territory of" have the meaning given such terms in paragraph 26 of section A of Annex 703.2 of the Agreement. (p) Definitions For purposes of this section - (1) Class of motor vehicles The term "class of motor vehicles" means any one of the following categories of motor vehicles: (A) Motor vehicles provided for in subheading 8701.20, subheading 8704.10, 8704.22, 8704.23, 8704.32, or 8704.90, or heading 8705 or 8706, or motor vehicles designed for the transport of 16 or more persons provided for in subheading 8702.10.00 or 8702.90.00. (B) Motor vehicles provided for in subheading 8701.10, or subheadings 8701.30 through 8701.90. (C) Motor vehicles for the transport of 15 or fewer persons provided for in subheading 8702.10.00 or 8702.90.00, or motor vehicles provided for in subheading 8704.21 or 8704.31. (D) Motor vehicles provided for in subheadings 8703.21 through 8703.90. (2) Customs Valuation Code The term "Customs Valuation Code" means the Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, including its interpretative notes. (3) F.O.B. The term "F.O.B." means free on board, regardless of the mode of transportation, at the point of direct shipment by the seller to the buyer. (4) Fungible goods and fungible materials The terms "fungible goods" and "fungible materials" mean goods or materials that are interchangeable for commercial purposes and whose properties are essentially identical. (5) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles The term "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles" means the recognized consensus or substantial authoritative support in the territory of a NAFTA country with respect to the recording of revenues, expenses, costs, assets and liabilities, disclosure of information, and preparation of financial statements. These standards may be broad guidelines of general application as well as detailed standards, practices, or procedures. (6) Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries The term "goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries" means - (A) mineral goods extracted in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries; (B) vegetable goods harvested in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries; (C) live animals born and raised in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries; (D) goods obtained from hunting, trapping, or fishing in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries; (E) goods (such as fish, shellfish, and other marine life) taken from the sea by vessels registered or recorded with a NAFTA country and flying its flag; (F) goods produced on board factory ships from the goods referred to in subparagraph (E), if such factory ships are registered or recorded with that NAFTA country and fly its flag; (G) goods taken by a NAFTA country or a person of a NAFTA country from the seabed or beneath the seabed outside territorial waters, provided that a NAFTA country has rights to exploit such seabed; (H) goods taken from outer space, if the goods are obtained by a NAFTA country or a person of a NAFTA country and not processed in a country other than a NAFTA country; (I) waste and scrap derived from - (i) production in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries; or (ii) used goods collected in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries, if such goods are fit only for the recovery of raw materials; and (J) goods produced in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries exclusively from goods referred to in subparagraphs (A) through (I), or from their derivatives, at any stage of production. (7) Identical or similar goods The term "identical or similar goods" means "identical goods" and "similar goods", respectively, as defined in the Customs Valuation Code. (8) Indirect material (A) The term "indirect material" means a good - (i) used in the production, testing, or inspection of a good but not physically incorporated into the good, or (ii) used in the maintenance of buildings or the operation of equipment associated with the production of a good, in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries. (B) When used for a purpose described in subparagraph (A), the following materials are among those considered to be indirect materials: (i) Fuel and energy. (ii) Tools, dies, and molds. (iii) Spare parts and materials used in the maintenance of equipment and buildings. (iv) Lubricants, greases, compounding materials, and other materials used in production or used to operate equipment and buildings. (v) Gloves, glasses, footwear, clothing, safety equipment, and supplies. (vi) Equipment, devices, and supplies used for testing or inspecting the goods. (vii) Catalysts and solvents. (viii) Any other goods that are not incorporated into the good, if the use of such goods in the production of the good can reasonably be demonstrated to be a part of that production. (9) Intermediate material The term "intermediate material" means a material that is self- produced, used in the production of a good, and designated pursuant to subsection (b)(10) of this section. (10) Marque The term "marque" means the trade name used by a separate marketing division of a motor vehicle assembler. (11) Material The term "material" means a good that is used in the production of another good and includes a part or an ingredient. (12) Model line The term "model line" means a group of motor vehicles having the same platform or model name. (13) Motor vehicle assembler The term "motor vehicle assembler" means a producer of motor vehicles and any related persons or joint ventures in which the producer participates. (14) NAFTA country The term "NAFTA country" means the United States, Canada or Mexico for such time as the Agreement is in force with respect to Canada or Mexico, and the United States applies the Agreement to Canada or Mexico. (15) New building The term "new building" means a new construction, including at least the pouring or construction of new foundation and floor, the erection of a new structure and roof, and installation of new plumbing, electrical, and other utilities to house a complete vehicle assembly process. (16) Net cost The term "net cost" means total cost less sales promotion, marketing and after-sales service costs, royalties, shipping and packing costs, and nonallowable interest costs that are included in the total cost. (17) Net cost of a good The term "net cost of a good" means the net cost that can be reasonably allocated to a good using one of the methods set out in subsection (b)(8) of this section. (18) Nonallowable interest costs The term "nonallowable interest costs" means interest costs incurred by a producer as a result of an interest rate that exceeds the applicable Federal Government interest rate for comparable maturities by more than 700 basis points, determined pursuant to regulations implementing this section. (19) Nonoriginating good; nonoriginating material The term "nonoriginating good" or "nonoriginating material" means a good or material that does not qualify as an originating good or material under the rules of origin set out in this section. (20) Originating The term "originating" means qualifying under the rules of origin set out in this section. (21) Producer The term "producer" means a person who grows, mines, harvests, fishes, traps, hunts, manufactures, processes, or assembles a good. (22) Production The term "production" means growing, mining, harvesting, fishing, trapping, hunting, manufacturing, processing, or assembling a good. (23) Reasonably allocate The term "reasonably allocate" means to apportion in a manner appropriate to the circumstances. (24) Refit The term "refit" means a plant closure, for purposes of plant conversion or retooling, that lasts at least 3 months. (25) Related persons The term "related persons" means persons specified in any of the following subparagraphs: (A) Persons who are officers or directors of one another's businesses. (B) Persons who are legally recognized partners in business. (C) Persons who are employer and employee. (D) Persons one of whom owns, controls, or holds 25 percent or more of the outstanding voting stock or shares of the other. (E) Persons if 25 percent or more of the outstanding voting stock or shares of each of them is directly or indirectly owned, controlled, or held by a third person. (F) Persons one of whom is directly or indirectly controlled by the other. (G) Persons who are directly or indirectly controlled by a third person. (H) Persons who are members of the same family. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "members of the same family" means natural or adoptive children, brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, or spouses. (26) Royalties The term "royalties" means payments of any kind, including payments under technical assistance or similar agreements, made as consideration for the use or right to use any copyright, literary, artistic, or scientific work, patent, trademark, design, model, plan, secret formula, or process. It does not include payments under technical assistance or similar agreements that can be related to specific services such as - (A) personnel training, without regard to where performed; and (B) if performed in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries, engineering, tooling, die-setting, software design and similar computer services, or other services. (27) Sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service costs The term "sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service costs" means the costs related to sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service for the following: (A) Sales and marketing promotion, media advertising, advertising and market research, promotional and demonstration materials, exhibits, sales conferences, trade shows, conventions, banners, marketing displays, free samples, sales, marketing and after-sales service literature (product brochures, catalogs, technical literature, price lists, service manuals, sales aid information), establishment and protection of logos and trademarks, sponsorships, wholesale and retail restocking charges, and entertainment. (B) Sales and marketing incentives, consumer, retailer, or wholesaler rebates, and merchandise incentives. (C) Salaries and wages, sales commissions, bonuses, benefits (such as medical, insurance, and pension), traveling and living expenses, and membership and professional fees for sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service personnel. (D) Recruiting and training of sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service personnel, and after-sales training of customers' employees, where such costs are identified separately for sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service of goods on the financial statements or cost accounts of the producer. (E) Product liability insurance. (F) Office supplies for sales promotion, marketing, and after- sales service of goods, where such costs are identified separately for sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service of goods on the financial statements or cost accounts of the producer. (G) Telephone, mail, and other communications, where such costs are identified separately for sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service of goods on the financial statements or cost accounts of the producer. (H) Rent and depreciation of sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service offices and distribution centers. (I) Property insurance, taxes, utilities, and repair and maintenance of sales promotion, marketing, and after-sales service offices and distribution centers, where such costs are identified separately for sales promotion, marketing, and after- sales service of goods on the financial statements or cost accounts of the producer. (J) Payments by the producer to other persons for warranty repairs. (28) Self-produced material The term "self-produced material" means a material that is produced by the producer of a good and used in the production of that good. (29) Shipping and packing costs The term "shipping and packing costs" means the costs incurred in packing a good for shipment and shipping the good from the point of direct shipment to the buyer, but does not include the costs of preparing and packaging the good for retail sale. (30) Size category The term "size category" means with respect to a motor vehicle identified in subsection (c)(1)(A) of this section - (A) 85 cubic feet or less of passenger and luggage interior volume; (B) more than 85 cubic feet, but less than 100 cubic feet, of passenger and luggage interior volume; (C) at least 100 cubic feet, but not more than 110 cubic feet, of passenger and luggage interior volume; (D) more than 110 cubic feet, but less than 120 cubic feet, of passenger and luggage interior volume; and (E) 120 cubic feet or more of passenger and luggage interior volume. (31) Territory The term "territory" means a territory described in Annex 201.1 of the Agreement. (32) Total cost The term "total cost" means all product costs, period costs, and other costs incurred in the territory of one or more of the NAFTA countries. (33) Transaction value Except as provided in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2)(A) of this section, the term "transaction value" means the price actually paid or payable for a good or material with respect to a transaction of the producer of the good, adjusted in accordance with the principles of paragraphs 1, 3, and 4 of Article 8 of the Customs Valuation Code and determined without regard to whether the good or material is sold for export. (34) Underbody The term "underbody" means the floor pan of a motor vehicle. (35) Used The term "used" means used or consumed in the production of goods. (q) Presidential proclamation authority (1) In general The President is authorized to proclaim, as a part of the HTS - (A) the provisions set out in Appendix 6.A of Annex 300-B, Annex 401, Annex 403.1, Annex 403.2, and Annex 403.3, of the Agreement, and (B) any additional subordinate category necessary to carry out this title (!1) consistent with the Agreement. (2) Modifications Subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section 3313 of this title, the President may proclaim - (A) modifications to the provisions proclaimed under the authority of paragraph (1)(A), other than the provisions of paragraph A of Appendix 6 of Annex 300-B and section XI of part B of Annex 401 of the Agreement; and (B) a modified version of the definition of any term set out in subsection (p) of this section (and such modified version of the definition shall supersede the version in subsection (p) of this section), but only if the modified version reflects solely those modifications to the same term in article 415 of the Agreement that are agreed to by the NAFTA countries before December 8, 1994. (3) Special rules for textiles Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2)(A), and subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section 3313 of this title, the President may proclaim - (A) modifications to the provisions proclaimed under the authority of paragraph (1)(A) as are necessary to implement an agreement with one or more of the NAFTA countries pursuant to paragraph 2 of section 7 of Annex 300-B of the Agreement, and (B) before December 8, 1994, modifications to correct any typographical, clerical, or other nonsubstantive technical error regarding the provisions of Appendix 6.A of Annex 300-B and section XI of part B of Annex 401 of the Agreement. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title II, Sec. 202, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2069; Pub. L. 104-295, Sec. 21(a)(2), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3529; Pub. L. 105-206, title V, Sec. 5003(b)(4), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 790.) -REFTEXT- REFERENCES IN TEXT Act of June 18, 1934, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), is act June 18, 1934, ch. 590, 48 Stat. 998, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 1A (Sec. 81a et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Section 202 of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988, referred to in subsec. (c)(7), is section 202 of Pub. L. 100-449, which is set out in a note under section 2112 of this title. This title, referred to in subsec. (q)(1)(B), is title II of Pub. L. 103-182, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2068, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 58c, 81c, 1304, 1311 to 1313, 1508, 1509, 1514, 1520, 1562, 1592, and 1628 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 58c, 1304, and 3331 of this title. -MISC1- AMENDMENTS 1998 - Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 105-206 struck out "most-favored- nation" before "rate of duty". 1996 - Subsec. (m)(4)(C). Pub. L. 104-295, Sec. 21(a)(2)(A), substituted "subsection (p)" for "subsection (o)". Subsec. (p)(18). Pub. L. 104-295, Sec. 21(a)(2)(B), substituted "Federal Government" for "federal government". EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective on the date the North American Free Trade Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1994], see section 213(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as a note under section 3331 of this title. -TRANS- TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. -MISC2- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: ENTRY INTO FORCE The North American Free Trade Agreement entered into force on Jan. 1, 1994, see note set out under section 3311 of this title. -FOOTNOTE- (!1) See References in Text note below. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3333 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER II - CUSTOMS PROVISIONS -HEAD- Sec. 3333. Drawback -STATUTE- (a) "Good subject to NAFTA drawback" defined For purposes of this Act and the amendments made by subsection (b) of this section, the term "good subject to NAFTA drawback" means any imported good other than the following: (1) A good entered under bond for transportation and exportation to a NAFTA country. (2) A good exported to a NAFTA country in the same condition as when imported into the United States. For purposes of this paragraph - (A) processes such as testing, cleaning, repacking, or inspecting a good, or preserving it in its same condition, shall not be considered to change the condition of the good, and (B) except for a good referred to in paragraph 12 of section A of Annex 703.2 of the Agreement that is exported to Mexico, if a good described in the first sentence of this paragraph is commingled with fungible goods and exported in the same condition, the origin of the good may be determined on the basis of the inventory methods provided for in the regulations implementing this title.(!1) (3) A good - (A) that is - (i) deemed to be exported from the United States, (ii) used as a material in the production of another good that is deemed to be exported to a NAFTA country, or (iii) substituted for by a good of the same kind and quality that is used as a material in the production of another good that is deemed to be exported to a NAFTA country, and (B) that is delivered - (i) to a duty-free shop, (ii) for ship's stores or supplies for ships or aircraft, or (iii) for use in a project undertaken jointly by the United States and a NAFTA country and destined to become the property of the United States. (4) A good exported to a NAFTA country for which a refund of customs duties is granted by reason of - (A) the failure of the good to conform to sample or specification, or (B) the shipment of the good without the consent of the consignee. (5) A good that qualifies under the rules of origin set out in section 3332 of this title that is - (A) exported to a NAFTA country, (B) used as a material in the production of another good that is exported to a NAFTA country, or (C) substituted for by a good of the same kind and quality that is used as a material in the production of another good that is exported to a NAFTA country. (6) A good provided for in subheading 1701.11.02 of the HTS that is - (A) used as a material, or (B) substituted for by a good of the same kind and quality that is used as a material, in the production of a good provided for in existing Canadian tariff item 1701.99.00 or existing Mexican tariff item 1701.99.01 or 1701.99.99 (relating to refined sugar). (7) A citrus product that is exported to Canada. (8) A good used as a material, or substituted for by a good of the same kind and quality that is used as a material, in the production of - (A) apparel, or (B) a good provided for in subheading 6307.90.99 (insofar as it relates to furniture moving pads), 5811.00.20, or 5811.00.30 of the HTS, that is exported to Canada and that is subject to Canada's most- favored-nation rate of duty upon importation into Canada. Where in paragraph (6) a good referred to by an item is described in parentheses following the item, the description is provided for purposes of reference only. (b), (c) Omitted (d) Elimination of drawback for fees under section 624 of title 7 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Treasury may not, on condition of export, refund or reduce a fee applied pursuant to section 624 of title 7 with respect to goods included under subsection (a) of this section that are exported to - (1) Canada after December 31, 1995, for so long as it is a NAFTA country; or (2) Mexico after December 31, 2000, for so long as it is a NAFTA country. (e) Inapplicability to countervailing and antidumping duties Nothing in this section or the amendments made by it shall be considered to authorize the refund, waiver, or reduction of countervailing duties or antidumping duties imposed on an imported good. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title II, Sec. 203, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2086.) -REFTEXT- REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 103-182, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2057, known as the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3301 of this title and Tables. The amendments made by subsection (b) of this section, referred to in subsec. (a), are the amendments made by section 203(b) of Pub. L. 103-182 to sections 81c, 1311 to 1313, and 1562 of this title. This title, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B), is title II of Pub. L. 103-182, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2068, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 58c, 81c, 1304, 1311 to 1313, 1508, 1509, 1514, 1520, 1562, 1592, and 1628 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 58c, 1304, and 3331 of this title. This section or the amendments made by it, referred to in subsec. (e), is section 203 of Pub. L. 103-182, which enacted this section and amended sections 81c, 1311 to 1313, and 1562 of this title. -COD- CODIFICATION Section is comprised of section 203 of Pub. L. 103-182. Subsec. (b) of section 203 of Pub. L. 103-182 amended sections 81c, 1311 to 1313, and 1562 of this title. Subsec. (c) of section 203 of Pub. L. 103-182 amended section 1313 of this title. -MISC1- EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective on the date the North American Free Trade Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1994], see section 213(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as a note under section 3331 of this title. -FOOTNOTE- (!1) See References in Text note below. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3334 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER II - CUSTOMS PROVISIONS -HEAD- Sec. 3334. Prohibition on drawback for television picture tubes -STATUTE- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no customs duties may be refunded, waived, or reduced on color cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes (provided for in subheading 8540.11.00 of the HTS), that are nonoriginating goods under section 3332(p)(19) of this title and are - (A) exported to a NAFTA country; (B) used as a material in the production of other goods that are exported to a NAFTA country; or (C) substituted for by goods of the same kind and quality used as a material in the production of other goods that are exported to a NAFTA country. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title II, Sec. 210, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2099.) -MISC1- EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective on the date the North American Free Trade Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1994], see section 213(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as a note under section 3331 of this title. -End- -CITE- 19 USC Sec. 3335 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER II - CUSTOMS PROVISIONS -HEAD- Sec. 3335. Monitoring of television and picture tube imports -STATUTE- (a) Monitoring Beginning on the date the Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States, the United States Customs Service shall, for a period of 5 years, monitor imports into the United States of articles described in subheading 8528.10 of the HTS from NAFTA countries and shall take action to exercise all rights of the United States under chapter 5 of the Agreement with respect to such imports. The United States Customs Service shall take appropriate action under chapter 5 of the Agreement with respect to such imports, including verifications to ensure that the rules of origin under the Agreement are fully complied with and that the duty drawback obligations contained in article 303 and Annex 303.8 of the Agreement are fully implemented and duties are correctly assessed. (b) Report to Trade Representative The United States Customs Service shall make the results of the monitoring and verification required by subsection (a) of this section available to the President and the Trade Representative. If, based on such information, the President has reason to believe that articles described in subheading 8540.11 of the HTS, intended for ultimate consumption in the United States, are entering the territory of a NAFTA country inconsistent with the provisions of the Agreement, or have been undervalued in a manner that may raise concerns under United States trade laws, the President shall promptly take such action as may be appropriate under all relevant provisions of the Agreement, including article 317 and chapter 20, and under applicable United States trade statutes. -SOURCE- (Pub. L. 103-182, title II, Sec. 211, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2099.) -MISC1- EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective on the date the North American Free Trade Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1994], see section 213(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as a note under section 3331 of this title. -TRANS- TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. -MISC2- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: ENTRY INTO FORCE The North American Free Trade Agreement entered into force on Jan. 1, 1994, see note set out under section 3311 of this title. -End- -CITE- 19 USC SUBCHAPTER III - APPLICATION OF AGREEMENT TO SECTORS AND SERVICES 01/03/2007 -EXPCITE- TITLE 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 21 - NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE SUBCHAPTER III - APPLICATION OF AGREEMENT TO SECTORS AND SERVICES -HEAD- SUBCHAPTER III - APPLICATION OF AGREEMENT TO SECTORS AND SERVICES -End- -CITE- 19 USC Part A - Safeguards