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ARTICLE · 15 DECEMBER 2023

USMCA Arbitration Panel Issues Final Report Interpreting North American Automotive Rules Of Origin

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On January 11, 2023, the Arbitration Panel established in accordance with article 31 of the Unites States – Mexico – Canada Agreement ("USMCA") published its final report...

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Enrique Hill
Enrique Hill

On January 11, 2023, the Arbitration Panel established in accordance with article 31 of the Unites States – Mexico – Canada Agreement ("USMCA") published its final report regarding the enforcement and interpretation of important provisions governing the rules of origin applicable to the automotive industry under the USMCA.

It should be noted that on August 20, 2021, Mexico's government requested consultations with the government of the United States as to the interpretation and application of Articles 3 (Regional content value for passenger vehicles, light trucks and their parts) in connection with the Appendix to Annex 4-B (Provisions related to the rules of origin by specific product for automotive goods) and 4.5 fourth paragraph (Regional Value Content "RVC") and the Uniform Regulations of the USMCA. Such request for, consultations was also joined by Canada's government.

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