Description

Every international corporate executive, customs broker, banker, and attorney needs to know what the new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will mean to their business and their client's business.

This book is an easy to understand summary and analysis of the major provisions of this landmark accord and the side agreements negotiated to assure its passage. It is written in terms simple enough for the layman, but also contains the detailed information that will assist the experienced international trade executive or attorney.

This book is designed to be a practical daily reference tool on your desk or in your briefcase, not just in the library shelf.

About the Author

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter I The North American Free Trade Agreement: What It Is and What It Is Not

Chapter II NAFTA: What Changes to Expect

Chapter III Rules of Origin, Valuation, and Customs Duties: "What You Need to Know to Understand the Rules of Origin"

Chapter IV The Supplemental Agreements

Chapter V Post-NAFTA Developments

Chapter VI Conclusion

Appendix I Temporary Business Visa Eligibility and Government Procurement

Appendix II Annex 302.2 – Tariff Elimination

Appendix III NAFTA Arbitration Cases

Index