NAFTA and Handloomed Products

Have you considered exporting some of your handwoven items across the border, but have been overwhelmed with the red tape? NAFTA is supposed to make it easier for our countries to do trade with each other. (Canada, U.S., Mexico)

I do not know how this exception can apply to your situation. Please consult with your broker, and other government agencies for specific information.

Canada
Revenue Canada Customs & Excise
1-800-461-9999
NAFTA - Commercial Division

3. An importing Party and an exporting Party may identify at any time particular textile and apparel goods that they mutually agree fall within:

(a) hand-loomed fabrics of a cottage industry;

(b) hand-made cottage industry goods made of such hand-loomed fabrics; or

(c) traditional folklore handicraft goods.

The importing Party shall grant duty-free treatment to goods so identified, if certified by the competent authority of the exporting Party.

NAFTA

NAFTA Annex 300-b