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How To Claim CPTPP?

December 29, 2018

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is effective in Canada starting December 30th 2018.

How Can I Start Using CPTPP To Receive Preferential Tariff Treatment?

There is no requirement for a certificate of origin in the CPTPP agreement. Instead, there are nine data elements you need on your documents to receive preferential tariff treatment.

The nine minimum data requirements are:

  1. Importer, Exporter, or Producer Certification of Origin
  2. Certifier
  3. Exporter
  4. Producer
  5. Importer
  6. Description and H.S. Tariff Classification of the Good
  7. Origin Criterion
  8. Blanket Period
  9. Authorized Signature and Date

To make it simple and easy, PCB has prepared a CPTPP Certification of Origin for our clients to use! Click here to access the CPTPP Certification Of Origin

Minimum Data Requirements Details

1. Importer, Exporter or Producer Certification of Origin:

Indicates whether the certifier is the exporter, producer or importer

2. Certifier:


3. Exporter:


4. Producer:


5. Importer:


6. Description and HS Tariff Classification of the Good:



7. Origin Criterion:

CBSA has advised they will administer the Origin Criterion, in a flexible manner and consider the certification of origin to be valid provided the origin criterion references the particular rule of origin as indicated in Article 3.2 of the CPTPP.

Some examples are:

  • Any reference to the article = 3.2(a), 3.2(b) or 3.2(c)
  • Any reference to the rule in an abbreviated form: WO = wholly obtained, PE = produced entirely, or PSR = product specific rule
  • Any reference to how the rule was applied: CC for Chapter Change, CTC for Tariff Change, CTH for Heading Change, or CTSH for Subheading Change

8. Blanket Period:


9. Authorised Signature and Date:




If you are a client and have further questions please contact your account representative. If you are not a client but would like more information on CPTPP opportunities please contact one of our expert trade advisors for further assistance.