NAM Seeks More Time to Comment on Proposed Use of Part 102 Rules for Origin Under USMCA

The National Association of Manufacturers would like more time to consider the impacts of CBP's proposed use of Part 102 marking rules to determine the country of origin for non-preferential claims under USMCA (see 2107010045) before filing comments, it said in a July 30 filing filing in the docket. "The NAM has been fielding inquiries from manufacturers that are trying to understand the implications of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking," the trade group said. "If implemented, this change could have significant impacts across manufacturing sectors, and we want to ensure that manufacturers are able to provide CBP with constructive input given the highly technical nature of the proposed change. In order for manufacturers to assess fully the potential impacts of this change and to provide meaningful feedback to CBP, the NAM respectfully requests at least a 30-day extension to the deadline for public comments." Comments on the proposal are currently due Aug. 5.