### Question
How is the "NAFTA Certificate of Origin" defined?


### Answer
The term **NAFTA Certificate of Origin** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1508* as follows -

> the certification, established under article 501 of the North American Free Trade Agreement, that a good qualifies as an originating good under such Agreement

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1508*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part III-Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties**

