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Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the editor.
Step 2: Use the editing toolbar to fill in each required field. Enter the exporter's name, address, and contact details in the designated sections. Add a full description of the goods, including the HTS classification number and the country where final manufacturing took place. You can also insert your company logo or an electronic signature directly in the PDF.
Step 3: Complete the declaration section. The exporter or an authorized agent must certify that the information provided is true and accurate. Double-check the HTS codes and product descriptions, because customs officials use this data to determine whether goods qualify for reduced duty rates under the US-Israel Free Trade Agreement.
Step 4: Review the signature block and any supplemental pages. If the shipment includes multiple product categories, each category may require its own line entry with a separate HTS number. Verify that quantities, weights, and values match your commercial invoice.
Step 5: Confirm that the manufacturer or producer information is complete. Include the full legal name, physical address, and country of the producing facility. If the goods went through processing in more than one location, list each facility that contributed to the substantial transformation.
Step 6: Check all entries one final time before submitting. Minor mistakes in product descriptions, HTS codes, or address fields can cause delays at customs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs to fill out this form?
Any U.S. exporter or producer shipping goods to Israel under the US-Israel Free Trade Agreement must provide this document. Freight forwarders and customs brokers may prepare it on behalf of the exporter, but the exporter or producer is responsible for the accuracy of the information.
What happens if the form contains errors?
Incorrect or incomplete information can lead to shipment holds at the port of entry. Customs authorities may deny preferential tariff treatment, which means the importer will pay standard duty rates on the goods. Repeated errors may trigger additional scrutiny on future shipments.
Is this the same as a general certificate of origin?
No. A general certificate of origin confirms where goods were manufactured but does not claim preferential tariff rates. This form specifically certifies eligibility under the US-Israel FTA, which reduces or eliminates duties on qualifying products.
Do I need a chamber of commerce stamp?
The US-Israel FTA does not require chamber of commerce certification for this form. The exporter or producer signs the declaration directly. Some importers in Israel may request a notarized copy as an extra verification step, but it is not a legal requirement under the agreement.
Can I use this form for goods shipped through a third country?
Yes, as long as the goods were not further processed or transformed in the third country. Transit through a third-country port or warehouse does not disqualify goods from FTA benefits, provided the products remain in their original condition during transit.