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(1) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(2) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
115. (A) A change to subheading 8544.70 from any other subheading, except from headings 7002 or 9001; or
(B) A change to subheading 8544.70 from headings 7002 or 9001, whether or not there is also a change from any other subheading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(1) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(2) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
116. A change to subheadings 8545.11 through 8545.90 from any other subheading, including another subheading within that group.
117. A change to heading 8546 from any other heading.
118. A change to subheadings 8547.10 through 8547.90 from any other subheading, including another subheading within that group.
119. A change to subheading 8548.10 from any other chapter.
Subheading rule: Notwithstanding Article 4.18 (Transit and Transshipment), electronic microassemblies of subheading 8548.90 qualifying under the rule below as an originating good may undergo further production outside the territory of the USMCA countries and, when imported into the territory of a USMCA country, will originate in the territory of a USMCA country, provided that such further production did not result in a change to any other subheading.
120. (A) No change in tariff classification to electronic microassemblies of subheading 8548.90; or
(B) A change to any other good of subheading 8548.90 from electronic microassemblies of subheading 8548.90 or any other heading.
Chapter 86
1. A change to headings 8601 through 8602 from any other heading, including another heading within that group.
2. (A) A change to headings 8603 through 8606 from any other heading, including another heading within that group,except from heading 8607; or
(B) A change to headings 8603 through 8606 from heading 8607, whether or not there is also a change from any other heading, including another heading within that group, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(1) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(2) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
Subheading rule: Beginning on July 1, 2020 until July 1, 2023, the following rule of origin shall apply to subheadings 8607.11 through 8607.12:
(a) A change to subheadings 8607.11 through 8607.12 from any subheading outside that group.
Subheading rule: Beginning on July 1, 2023, and thereafter, the following rules of origin shall apply to subheadings 8607.11 through 8607.12:
(a) A change to subheadings 8607.11 through 8607.12 from any other heading, except from headings 7208 through 7229 or 7301 through 7326;
(b) A change to subheadings 8607.11 through 8607.12 from headings 7208 through 7229 or 7301 through 7326, provided that at least 70 percent by weight of the materials of headings 7208 through 7229 or 7301 through 7326 isoriginating; or
(c) No change in tariff classification to a good of subheadings 8607.11 through 8607.12, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
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(i) 70 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(ii) 60 percent where the net cost method is used.
3. (A) A change to tariff item 8607.19.03 from any other heading; or
(B) A change to tariff item 8607.19.03 from tariff item 8607.19.06, whether or not there is also a change from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(1) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(2) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
4. (A) A change to tariff item 8607.19.12 from any other heading; or
(B) A change to tariff item 8607.19.12 from tariff items 8607.19.06 or 8607.19.15, whether or not there is also a change from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(1) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(2) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
5. A change to subheading 8607.19 from any other heading.
6. (A) A change to subheading 8607.21 from any other heading; or
(B) No change in tariff classification to a good of subheading 8607.21, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(1) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(2) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
Subheading rule: Beginning on July 1, 2020 until July 1, 2023, the following rule of origin shall apply to subheading 8607.29:
(a) A change to subheading 8607.29 from any other heading; or
(b) No change in tariff classification to a good of subheading 8607.29, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(i) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used, or
(ii) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
Subheading rule: Beginning on July 1, 2023, and thereafter, the following rules of origin shall apply to subheading 8607.29:
(a) A change to subheading 8607.29 from any other heading, except from headings 7208 through 7229 or headings 7301 through 7326;
(b) A change to subheading 8607.29 from headings 7208 through 7229 or 7301 through 7326, provided that at least 70 percent by weight of the materials of headings 7208 through 7229 and 7301 through 7326 is originating; or
(c) No change in tariff classification to a good of subheading 8607.29 provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(i) 70 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(ii) 60 percent where the net cost method is used.
7. (A) A change to subheading 8607.30 from any other heading; or
(B) No change in tariff classification to a good of subheading 8607.30, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(1) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(2) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
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Subheading rule: Beginning on July 1, 2020 until January 1, 2023, the following rule of origin shall apply to subheading 8607.91:
(a) A change to subheading 8607.91 from any other heading; or
(b) No change in tariff classification to a good of subheading 8607.91, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(i) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used, or
(ii) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
Subheading rule: Beginning on July 1, 2023, and thereafter, the following rules of origin shall apply to subheading 8607.91:
(a) A change to subheading 8607.91 from any other heading, except from headings 7208 through 7229 or 7301 through 7326;
(b) A change to subheading 8607.91 from headings 7208 through 7229 or 7301 through 7326, provided that at least 70 percent by weight of the materials of headings 7208 through 7229 and 7301 through 7326 is originating; or
(c) No change in tariff classification to a good of subheading 8607.91 provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(i) 70 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(ii) 60 percent where the net cost method is used.
8. (A) A change to subheading 8607.99 from any other heading; or
(B) No change in tariff classification to a good of subheading 8607.99, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(1) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(2) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
9. A change to heading 8608 from any other heading.
Heading rule: Beginning on July 1, 2020 until July 1, 2023, the following rule of origin shall apply to heading 8609:
(a) A change to heading 8609 from any other heading.
Heading rule: Beginning on July 1, 2023, and thereafter, the following rules of origin shall apply to heading 8609:
(a) A change to heading 8609 from any other heading, except from headings 7208 through 7229 or 7301 through 7326; or
(b) A change to heading 8609 from headings 7208 through 7229 or 7301 through 7326, provided that at least 70 percent by weight of the materials of headings 7208 through 7229 and 7301 through 7326 is originating; or
(c) No change in tariff classification to a good of heading 8609 is required provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(i) 70 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(ii) 60 percent where the net cost method is used.
Chapter 87
1. A change to a good of subheading 8701.10 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method.
2. A change to a good of subheading 8701.20 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 70 percent under the net cost method.
3. A change to a good of subheadings 8701.30 through 8701.90 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method.
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4. (A) A change to a motor vehicle for the transport of 15 or fewer persons of subheading 8702.10 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 62.5 percent under the net cost method; or
(B) A change to a motor vehicle for the transport of 16 or more persons of subheading 8702.10 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method.
5. (A) A change to a motor vehicle for the transport of 15 or fewer persons of subheading 8702.90 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 62.5 percent under the net cost method; or
(B) A change to a motor vehicle for the transport of 16 or more persons of subheading 8702.90 from any other heading,provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method.
6. A change to subheading 8703.10 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than:
(A) 60 percent where the transaction value method is used; or
(B) 50 percent where the net cost method is used.
7. (A) A change to a passenger vehicle of subheadings 8703.21 through 8703.90 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 75 percent under the net cost method; or
(B) A change to any other good of subheadings 8703.21 through 8703.90 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 62.5 percent under the net cost method.
8. A change to a good of subheading 8704.10 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method.
9. (A) A change to a light truck of subheading 8704.21 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 75 percent under the net cost method; or
(B) A change to a vehicle solely or principally for off-road use of subheading 8704.21 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 62.5 percent under the net cost method.
10. (A) A change to a heavy truck of subheadings 8704.22 through 8704.23 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 70 percent under the net cost method; or
(B) A change to a vehicle that is solely or principally for off-road use of subheadings 8704.22 through 8704.23 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method.
11. (A) A change to a light truck of subheading 8704.31 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 75 percent under the net cost method; or
(B) A change to a vehicle solely or principally for off-road use of subheading 8704.31 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 62.5 percent under the net cost method.
12. (A) A change to a vehicle that is solely or principally for off-road use of subheadings 8704.32 through 8704.90 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method; or
(B) A change to any other good of subheadings 8704.32 through 8704.90 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 70 percent under the net cost method.
13. A change to heading 8705 from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method.
Heading rule: The underscoring of the designations in subdivisions 14 through 16 pertain to goods provided for in heading 8706. If the good is for use in a passenger vehicle or light truck, Articles 3.2 and 3.3 of the automotive appendix apply. If the good is for use in a heavy truck, Article 4.2 of the automotive appendix applies. If the good is for use in a vehicle specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 10, Articles 10.1 and 10.2 of the automotive appendix apply.
14. For a good of heading 8706 for use in a passenger vehicle or light truck:
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(A) No change in tariff classification to a good of heading 8706, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 75 percent under the net cost method.
15, For a good of heading 8706 for use in heavy truck:
(A) No change in tariff classification to a good of heading 8706, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 70 percent under the net cost method.
16. For any other good of heading 8706:
(A) No change in tariff classification to a good of heading 8706, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method;
Heading rule: The underscoring of the designations in subdivisions 17 through 19 pertain to goods provided for in heading 8707. If the good is for use in a passenger vehicle or light truck, Articles 3.2 and 3.3 of the automotive appendix apply. If the good is for use in a heavy truck, Article 4.2 of the automotive appendix applies. If the good is for use in a vehicle specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 10, Articles 10.1 and 10.2 of the automotive appendix apply.
17. For a good of heading 8707 for use in a passenger vehicle or light truck:
(A) No change in tariff classification to a good of heading 8707, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 75 percent under the net cost method.
18. For a good of heading 8707 for use in a heavy truck:
(A) A change to heading 8707 from any other chapter; or
(B) A change to heading 8707 from heading 8708, whether or not there is also a change from any other chapter, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 70 percent under the net cost method.
19. For any other good of heading 8707:
(A) A change to heading 8707 from any other chapter; or
(B) A change to heading 8707 from heading 8708, whether or not there is also a change from any other chapter, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 60 percent under the net cost method.
Subheading rule: The underscoring of the designations in subdivisions 20 through 21 pertain to goods provided for in heading 8708.10. If the good is for use in a passenger vehicle or light truck, Article 3.4 of the automotive appendix applies. If the good is for use in a heavy truck, Article 4.2 of the automotive appendix applies. If the good is for use in a vehicle specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 10, Articles 10.1 and 10.2 of the automotive appendix apply.
20. For a good of subheading 8708.10 for use in a passenger vehicle, light truck, or heavy truck:
(A) A change to subheading 8708.10 from any other heading; or
(B) A change to subheading 8708.10 from subheading 8708.99, whether or not there is also a change from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 70 percent under the net cost method.
21. For any other good of subheading 8708.10:
(A) A change to subheading 8708.10 from any other heading; or
(B) A change to subheading 8708.10 from subheading 8708.99, whether or not there is also a change from any other heading, provided there is a regional value content of not less than 50 percent under the net cost method.
Subheading rule: The underscoring of the designations in subdivisions 22 through 23 pertain to goods provided for in heading 8708.21. If the good is for use in a passenger vehicle or light truck, Article 3.4 of the automotive appendix applies. If the good is for use in a heavy truck,