Navigate domestic preference requirements for federal purchases.
Summary
Buy American and Trade Agreements Act Compliance Navigate domestic preference requirements for federal purchases.
Document where each component is manufactured and where final assembly occurs. Trace the supply chain back far enough to identify substantial transformation points.
Evaluate what manufacturing operations occur at each location. Consider whether operations change the product's name, character, or use.
Apply the substantial transformation test to identify where the product last underwent transformation substantial enough to create a new article of commerce.
For TAA compliance, confirm whether the country of origin is a designated country. Non-designated country products are prohibited under TAA.
For BAA compliance, calculate the cost of domestic components as a percentage of total component costs to verify threshold compliance.
Maintain records supporting your country of origin determination, including manufacturing documentation, supplier certifications, and cost calculations.