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FTA Provisions for De Minimis Rule
In general, the de minimis Rule allows up to 10 percent of adjusted value.

FTA Provisions for De Minimis Rule

  • In general, the de minimis Rule allows up to 10 percent of adjusted value (Australia, Chile, Colombia, DR-CAFTA, Panama, Peru, S. Korea, Singapore and USMCA). However, if a foreign input does not meet the rule of origin and does not qualify under the De Minimis Rule, then the good does not qualify under the FTA. 
  • Note that since Israel and Jordan FTAs do not contain tariff shift provisions in their rules of origin, they do not have a de minimis rule. While Bahrain, Morocco and Jordan FTAs have a few specific rules of origin that have a tariff shift element, these FTAs still do not have a de minimis provision.  
  • Each FTA has exceptions to the de minimis rule (e.g. for agricultural or textile shipments), so if your company is using the de minimis rule to claim your good is originating, please consult the specific FTA to ensure your good is not one of the goods listed that cannot use the de minimis rule.  
     

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Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

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As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

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