USMCA · GSP · CAFTA-DR

FTA Eligibility
Checker

Check if your products qualify for preferential duty rates under USMCA, GSP, CAFTA-DR, and other trade agreements. Identify duty savings you might be missing.

Check FTA Eligibility

Supported Trade Agreements

USMCA

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Check tariff shift rules, regional value content (RVC) requirements, and product-specific rules for qualifying goods from Canada and Mexico.

Can reduce duty to 0% for qualifying goods

GSP

Generalized System of Preferences

Duty-free treatment for eligible products from 119 developing countries. Check product and country eligibility, BDC limits, and competitive need limitations.

Duty-free for 3,500+ product categories

CAFTA-DR

Central America-Dominican Republic FTA

Preferential rates for goods from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Dominican Republic.

Reduced or zero-duty for qualifying goods

What the Checker Analyzes

Tariff Shift Rules

Does the product undergo a sufficient change in tariff classification during manufacturing in the FTA country? The checker analyzes chapter, heading, and subheading shifts.

Regional Value Content

Does the product meet the minimum regional value content (RVC) threshold? Calculated using transaction value or net cost method as applicable.

Product-Specific Rules

Many HTS codes have specific originating criteria beyond general rules. The checker identifies and explains these requirements for your product.

Duty Savings Estimate

See the potential savings: MFN rate vs. preferential rate. Calculates annual savings based on your import volume and value.

Important: USMCA and Tariff Exemptions

What USMCA Does and Doesn't Exempt

✓ USMCA CAN Exempt From:

  • • Base MFN duty rates
  • • Section 122 tariffs (10%)
  • • Reciprocal tariffs (for qualifying goods)

✗ USMCA Does NOT Exempt From:

  • • Section 232 (steel/aluminum — 25-50%)
  • • Section 301 (China — N/A for CA/MX)
  • • Anti-dumping/countervailing duties

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