USMCA qualification starts with the bill of materials

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Start with product-level evidence

A certificate alone does not establish qualification. Start with the finished product’s classification, the applicable rule of origin, and the bill of materials. Then connect each input to current supplier evidence.

Keep the record current

Assign an owner for supplier follow-up, qualification changes, and retention. A repeatable review process makes it easier to explain why a preference was claimed and when the underlying facts were last checked.