Mozambique

For US customs, the country of origin is generally the country where the goods were manufactured, produced, or grown—not necessarily the country they were shipped from, purchased from, or last exported through. For goods associated with Mozambique, check whether the product was actually made or substantially transformed there. “Substantial transformation” is the customs concept used when processing occurs in more than one country and can change the product’s origin.

Origin matters because tariff measures, trade programs, quotas, sanctions, marking rules, and other import requirements can depend on the product’s origin. Common pitfalls include confusing shipping country with origin, treating simple packaging or assembly as a change in origin, relying only on a supplier’s statement, or overlooking components and processing performed in other countries. Complex production chains may require a customs broker or trade specialist to make the final determination.

What to check

• Identify where each product was grown, produced, or manufactured, and list all countries involved in production and substantial processing.
• Review the product’s tariff classification and the origin rules that apply to that classification; do not assume the shipping country determines origin.
• Collect and retain bills of materials, manufacturing records, supplier origin declarations, production steps, and commercial invoices supporting the Mozambique origin claim.
• Check whether processing in another country may have substantially transformed the product, rather than relying on packaging, labeling, or minor assembly.
• Ask a customs broker or seek a formal customs ruling when the production process or origin analysis is complex or could affect applicable measures.