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The Insular Possession Certificate of Origin, designated as CBP Form 3229 by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, serves a specialized regulatory role under 19 CFR 7.3. This two-page document is required for shipments originating from U.S. insular possessions to the mainland United States. Qualifying territories include American Samoa, Guam, Wake Island, Midway Islands, Johnston Island, Kingman Reef, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico is excluded and is subject to a separate trade framework.

The form ensures compliance with trade regulations in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Goods qualifying under HTSUS General Note 3(a)(iv) may enter the mainland duty-free, provided the producer certifies origin on a properly completed Form 3229. This form is part of a broader system of origin documentation that includes the general Certificate of Origin, NAFTA Certificate of Origin, and the Israel-specific Certificate of Origin.

Form 3229 covers two categories of goods. The first applies to goods entirely produced or grown in the insular possession from local materials only. The second covers goods manufactured using a combination of local and foreign materials, in which case the value and description of each foreign material must be separately disclosed on the form.

The form is submitted at the time of importation alongside the entry documentation. Other customs forms commonly filed with Form 3229 include CBP Form 1302 and CBP Form 6059B, depending on the shipment type and declared value.