FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (FTA) COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

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--- AGREEMENT IDENTIFICATION & SCOPE ---
[ ] FTA Agreement Selected (USMCA, EU-Japan, Korea-Chile, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Specify FTA Agreement (if 'Other' selected)
[ ] Agreement Entry into Force Date (YYYY)
[ ] Agreement Review Date
[ ] Scope - Goods Covered (All Goods Covered by Agreement, Specific Goods (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Specific Goods Covered (if 'Specific Goods' selected)
[ ] Scope â€“ Parties Involved (Both Originating and Destination Countries, Specific Parties (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Specific Parties Involved (if 'Specific Parties' selected)

--- ORIGIN DETERMINATION ---
[ ] Origin Determination Method (Wholly Obtained, Substantial Transformation, Regional Value Addition)
[ ] Description of Manufacturing Process
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., Bills of Materials)
[ ] Percentage of Value Added in Originating Country
[ ] Specific Rules Applied (e.g., Change in Tariff Classification, Specific Process) (Change in Tariff Classification, Specific Process, Value Added Requirements)
[ ] Date of Origin Determination

--- DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ---
[ ] Certificate of Origin (COO)
[ ] Commercial Invoice
[ ] COO Expiry Date Status (Valid, Expired, Expiring Soon)
[ ] Invoice Date
[ ] COO Reference Number
[ ] Description of Goods (as per COO)
[ ] Currency Used on Invoice (USD, EUR, CAD, GBP)

--- RECORD KEEPING & VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Date of Record Creation
[ ] Record Description/Summary
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., Invoice, Certificate of Origin)
[ ] Quantity of Goods Recorded
[ ] Value of Goods Recorded (in relevant currency)
[ ] Verification Status (Initial/Revised/Verified) (Initial, Revised, Verified)
[ ] Verification Notes/Comments (if applicable)
[ ] Verifier Signature

--- RULES OF ORIGIN SPECIFICS ---
[ ] Origin Determination Method (Wholly Obtained, Substantial Transformation, Regional Value Addition)
[ ] Detailed Description of Transformation Process (if applicable)
[ ] Percentage of Regional Content (if applicable)
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Records)
[ ] Specific Origin Criterion (if applicable) (List of Non-Originating Goods, Processing Requirements, Directly Accessible Goods)
[ ] Date of Originating Transaction

--- SUPPLIER DECLARATIONS ---
[ ] Declaration Method (Approved Supplier Declaration, Direct Supplier Declaration)
[ ] Declaration Issue Date
[ ] Supplier Statement of Origin
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., Manufacturing Process)
[ ] Declaration Validity Period (Months)
[ ] Declaration Status (Active, Expired, Pending Review)
[ ] Supplier Contact Name
[ ] Supplier Contact Email

--- CUSTOMS BROKER COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Broker License Verification Status (Verified and Active, Verification Pending, License Expired/Inactive)
[ ] Broker License Number
[ ] License Expiration Date
[ ] Broker Service Agreement Details
[ ] Services Provided by Broker (e.g., Classification, Documentation, Compliance) (Customs Classification, Documentation Preparation, Compliance Consulting, Bond Management)
[ ] Broker License Copy

--- HARMONIZED SYSTEM (HS) CODE VERIFICATION ---
[ ] HS Code
[ ] Description of Goods (for verification)
[ ] Country of Origin (as declared on invoice) (Country 1, Country 2, Country 3)
[ ] Binding Ruling (Yes/No) (Yes, No)
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., technical specifications)
[ ] Quantity

--- PERIODIC REVIEW & UPDATES ---
[ ] Last Review Date
[ ] Summary of Changes Since Last Review
[ ] Review Triggered By: (Regulatory Change, Internal Audit, System Update, Other)
[ ] Description of Regulatory Change (if applicable)
[ ] Frequency of Review (in months)
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., regulatory updates, audit reports)
[ ] Next Review Date

--- TRAINING AND AWARENESS ---
[ ] Which FTA Modules have you completed? (Origin Determination, Documentation Requirements, Rules of Origin, Customs Broker Interaction)
[ ] Date of Last Training Completion
[ ] Primary Responsibility Regarding FTA Compliance? (Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Legal)
[ ] Briefly describe your understanding of 'Rules of Origin'
[ ] Estimated time spent reviewing FTA updates per month (in hours)
[ ] How do you typically receive FTA updates and guidance? (Email, Team Meetings, Online Portal, Direct Supervisor)

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