Which of the following is NOT true about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Certificate of Origin?
A. The Certificate must be signed by the exporter or the exporter’s authorized agent having knowledge of the relevant facts.
B. The Certificate must be in the possession of the importer at the time preferential treatment is claimed, unless waived by the Port Director pursuant to 19 CFR 181.22(d)(1).
C. A Certificate which is photocopied, faxed, or scanned on a computer disc is acceptable.
D. A Certificate is required for each importation on which NAFTA is claimed, but does not need to accompany each shipment.
E. A producer who is not an exporter may prepare and sign a Certificate, relieving the exporter of his/her obligation to do so.
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The Answer is: E
Citation: 19 CFR 181.11
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