Australia - United States Free Trade Agreement

Sample statements for US manufacturers/producers

To claim a preferential rate of customs duty under the Australia - United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA), an importer needs to possess the information, or knowledge, that the imported good meets the relevant rule of origin.

The importer does not need to possess a certificate of origin, a declaration or any other particular documentation to claim a preferential rate of customs duty.

Numerous Australian importers and customs brokers as well as US manufacturers and exporters have prepared certificates of origin or declarations for possible use under the AUSFTA. Given the interest in the use of such documentation and given that most of the documentation has contained insufficient information, the Australian Customs Service (Customs) has prepared statements that would be accepted for the purposes of the AUSFTA.

• The first sample is for goods (other than textiles and apparel) that meet a product-specific rule of origin
• The second sample is for textiles and apparel that meet a product-specific rule of origin
• The third sample is for goods that are produced entirely in the USA, or in the USA and Australia, from originating materials
• The fourth sample is for goods that are wholly obtained or produced entirely in the USA

The product-specific rules for goods other than textiles and apparel.

The product-specific rules for textiles and apparel.

The statements should be completed by the US manufacturer/producer of the goods. A statement from an exporter who is not the US manufacturer/producer of the goods will be accepted when it can be demonstrated that the information contained in the exporters statement has been obtained from the manufacturer/producer.

Customs will accept such a statement as prima facie evidence that the goods meet a rule of origin under the AUSFTA.

It should be noted that the sample statements are designed as a guide only. The use of such statements is discretionary, not compulsory, and Australian importers are entitled to claim a preferential rate of customs duty without recourse to such statements.

Smpl1AUSFTA_050707.pdf Sample statement for goods (other than textiles and apparel) that meet a product-specific rule of origin

Smpl2AUSFTA_050707.pdf Sample statement for textiles and apparel that meet a product-specific rule of origin

Smpl3AUSFTA_050707.pdf Sample statement for goods produced entirely in the USA, or in the USA and Australia, from originating materials

Smpl4AUSFTA_050707.pdf Sample statement for goods that are wholly obtained or produced entirely in the USA