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The importer may ask the exporter why a particular good qualifies under an FTA. If this happens,no specific form is required, but the exporter or the producer may need to provide a writtenstatement that includes the necessary information. More details on how to document productorigin can be found at export.gov/fta.In general, most FTAs require these pieces of information if the buyer or the customs officers inthe buyer’s country requests them:1. Name and address of the importerŦŦThe legal name, address, telephone, and e-mail of the importer of record of the good2. Name and address of the exporterŦŦThe legal name, address, telephone, and e-mail of the exporter of the good(if different from the producer)3. Name and address of the producerŦŦThe legal name, address, telephone, and e-mail of the producer of the good(if known)4. Description of the goodŦŦA description of a good that is sufficiently detailed to relate it to the invoice and theHarmonized System (HS) nomenclature5. HS tariff classification numberŦŦThe HS tariff classification, to six or more digits, as specified for each good in the Rules ofOrigin6. Preference criterionŦŦStates how a particular product “originates,” including how it complies with particularROOs, where applicable. Some agreements use a code system (e.g., preference criterionB), whereas others accept a sentence explaining how a particular good qualifies for an FTA(e.g., Australia).Australia (optional)COO samples and guidance on documenting origin.BahrainNo specific COO format is required. See guidance on documenting origin.CAFTA-DRSee COO sample. See an unofficial translation and guidance on documenting origin.ChileCOO sample and guidance on documenting origin.ColombiaNo specific format is required. See guidance on documenting origin. For additional information onhow to certify origin of goods, see also Colombian customs.Chapter 18: Rules of Origin for FTAs211