FTA and Origin Management

How can we help?

Companies choose CATTS to manage their FTA requirements because our team has extensive experience in origin determination, origin calculation, and supplier solicitation, and we use this expertise to help our clients overcome their challenges and optimize their supply chain operations. CATTS provides a comprehensive and flexible extension of your capacity for managing origin and taking full advantage of preferential trade arrangements.

Managing Your Systems

Our team has extensive experience in maintaining systems for free trade agreement management. Origin management involves the determination and calculation of the origin of goods, as well as the utilization of preferential trade arrangements and the management of supplier declarations and other documentation. In order to manage FTAs effectively, companies often have systems in place to automate and streamline these processes.

We are software agnostic and are experienced in using the latest Global Trade Management tools and systems to accurately calculate and determine the origin of goods and issue certificates of origin. We help our clients in different phases of maturity, whether it's running or setting up their existing system, or during the selection or implementation of a new software solution.

Origin Calculation

CATTS provides expert support and guidance throughout the origin calculation process. Origin calculation involves determining the percentage of the value of goods that is attributable to materials, components, or parts from different countries. This is important for taking full advantage of preferential trade arrangements and maximizing duty savings. We also provide support for managing bills of materials and other required information, as well as for origin audits and other compliance activities.

Supplier Solicitation

Our company can help with supplier solicitation for Long Term Supplier Declarations (LTSD) or other applicable proofs by providing expert support and guidance throughout the solicitation process. Supplier declarations are documents that suppliers provide to confirm the origin of the goods that they are supplying. These declarations are an important source of information for determining the origin of goods, and they may be required in order for a product to qualify for preferential treatment under a free trade agreement.

What is a supplier declaration

A supplier declaration is a document that a supplier provides to confirm the origin of the goods that they are supplying. The declaration typically includes information such as the location where the goods were produced or assembled, the country of origin of the materials used to produce the goods, and any applicable rules of origin.

What is its significance in origin determination?

In the context of origin calculation, a supplier declaration can be an important source of information. The origin of a product is often determined based on the origin of its components and materials, so having a supplier declaration can provide valuable confirmation of the origin of these components and materials. In some cases, a supplier declaration may be required in order for a product to qualify for preferential treatment under a free trade agreement.

Overall, a supplier declaration is a crucial tool for origin calculation and can help a company ensure that it is accurately determining the origin of its products.

What is a bill of material?

A bill of materials (BOM) is a document that lists the components, parts, and materials used to produce a product. It typically includes information such as the quantity and description of each item, as well as the source and origin of the materials used.

What is its significance in origin calculation?

In the context of origin calculation, a BOM can be a valuable source of information. The origin of a product is often determined based on the origin of its components and materials, so having a detailed and accurate BOM can be important for ensuring that the origin of the product is accurately determined. A BOM can also help a company track the origin of materials and components over time, allowing them to adapt to changes in origin rules and regulations.

Overall, a BOM is a crucial tool for origin calculation and can help a company ensure that it is accurately determining the origin of its products.