As 2025 comes to an end, Delmar International reminds importers to obtain 2026 CUSMA/USMCA/FTA Blanket Certificate of Origin for applicable products entering Canada, the US and Mexico to maintain free trade benefits, including duty-free status.  

What You Need to Know 

A CUSMA/USMCA/FTA certificate is considered a legal international trade document and should be validated and signed by an individual with the appropriate knowledge and authority.  Importers typically renew blanket Free Trade Agreement certificates on a calendar year basis (January 1st, 2026 - December 31st, 2026). 

Free Trade Agreements 

• Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)  
• United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) 
• Other Free Trade Agreements (FTA) 

What You Need to Do 

If Delmar is your customs broker, please email us your valid 2026 CUSMA/USMCA/FTA certificates to ensure ongoing benefits. Without updated certificates on file, importers may face higher duty rates on imported goods.   

Whenever possible, the certificates should contain part numbers to coincide the database to the invoice presented for customs clearance. 

• New 2026 USMCA/FTA certificates for shipments entering the United States may be provided to Delmar via email to [email protected]. 

• New 2026 CUSMA/FTA certificates for shipments entering Canada or Mexico may be provided to Delmar via email to [email protected]. 

If you do not use Delmar’s customs services, please consult with your broker or contact us at s[email protected] to learn more about how we can help.  

Additional Delmar Services Available to Support Your Business  

1. Delmar’s Compliance & Renewal Programs 

Ensure your certificate is accurate and up to date! 

Delmar can further support importers towards their quest for duty minimization and import compliance. 

This additional service involves a review of CUSMA/USMCA or FTA certificates:  

• Review for accuracy and completeness. 

• Identify common errors and possible issues. 

• Feedback provided if the certificate is invalid or requires correction. 

• Valid certificates loaded into our system for ease of access and ongoing maintenance. 

• Certificates maintained on file for the specified period as per customs regulations. 
   

2. Identifying Certificate Qualifications 

Not sure if you qualify for a Free Trade Agreement certificate? We are here to help! 

This additional service involves: 

• Qualifying your imported goods to ensure they are considered as originating under CUSMA/other Free Trade Agreements. 

• If you are interested, simply send us the bills of material (BOM) for each finished product and we will advise if the finished product qualifies for duty-free treatment under CUSMA. 

• Solicitation services for Free Trade Agreements from your vendors/suppliers. 

Delmar encourages clients and all importers to review these important year-end matters for applicability to their specific trade programs and to take appropriate action as needed.  

 

For additional information and assistance, please contact your local Delmar Representative.