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U.S.–Panama Certificate of Origin

Download and print this PDF of the U.S. - Panama Certificate of Origin and help your importer claim preferential duty rates.

What is a U.S.–Panama Certificate of Origin?

The United States–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (PATPA) entered into force on Oct. 31, 2012. On this day, more than 87% of U.S. industrial goods exports to Panama became duty-free, including information technology equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, aircraft and parts, medical and scientific equipment, environmental products, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and agro-chemicals.

It is the responsibility of the importer in Panama to make a claim for the preferential tariff rate for qualifying products. However, the exporter or producer may be asked by the importer, customs broker or Panama Customs Service to provide a written or electronic certification or other information to support the importer’s claim. While there is no required form for certifying origin, this is the form that is commonly used by many exporters and importers.

The importer is heavily dependent upon the assistance and cooperation of its U.S. suppliers in producing accurate and well-documented declarations of origin.

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U.S.-Panama Certificate of Origin FAQs

Does Panama require a certificate of origin?

The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement does not require a specific certificate of origin form to qualify for preferential treatment. However, there are specific data requirements to claim preference. Download the certificate of origin on this page to ensure you include all the required information.
How do I get a U.S. certificate of origin for shipments to Panama?

The responsibility for claiming preferential treatment lies with the importer. But often the information needed to support the claim will have to be provided by the producer or exporter of the goods. Download the certificate of origin on this page to ensure the required information has been provided.
Does the U.S. have a free trade agreement with Panama?

The United States–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (PATPA) entered into force on Oct. 31, 2012. It makes more than 87% of U.S. industrial goods exports to Panama duty-free, including information technology equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, aircraft and parts, medical and scientific equipment, environmental products, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and agro-chemicals.

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