19 CFR Part 10, Subpart M — Full MAFTA implementing regulations
19 CFR § 10.763 — How to make a preference claim (SPI "BH")
19 CFR § 10.764 — Declaration content and blanket period rules
19 CFR § 10.765 — Importer obligations and liability
19 CFR § 10.768 — Effect of non-compliance / denial of preference
19 CFR Part 143, Subpart C — Informal entry for shipments ≤ $2,500
GN 27, HTSUS — Rules of origin for MAFTA goods
HTS subheading: 1509.10.4000 — Virgin olive oil, valued over $2/kg, in containers over 18 kg. Base MFN duty: 5¢/kg + 6.9%. MAFTA rate: 0% since Jan 1, 2012.
No mandatory government form. CBP confirms a free-form Declaration with all 19 CFR § 10.764 data elements is fully valid.
MAFTA does NOT provide MPF exemption. The Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $31.67, max $614.35) still applies to all formal entries.
Origin rule for EVOO: Good must be wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of Morocco (100% Moroccan-harvested olives, pressed in Morocco). This is the "wholly obtained" category under GN 27(b).
CBP maintains two entry tiers based on commercial invoice value. The FTA certification requirement differs across these tiers. The table below defines the applicable pathway for Daralbeida shipments by batch size.
Entry type: Informal (19 U.S.C. 1498 / 19 CFR Part 143C)
FTA documentation: A short written statement on the commercial invoice is sufficient. No standalone Declaration required at time of entry — but must be producible on CBP request.
Daralbeida context: Likely applies to air-freight sample runs or very small pilot batches (e.g., <150 units at $14–16 FOB/unit).
Invoice statement: See Section 5 for exact wording.
Entry type: Formal (19 U.S.C. 1484 / 19 CFR Part 142)
FTA documentation: Full Declaration under § 10.764 required; must be in importer's possession at time of claim and submitted to CBP on request.
Daralbeida context: Applies to all LCL and FCL shipments — the 100–500 unit test batch and all Year 1 shipments.
Recommendation: Issue a Blanket Declaration at Year-start covering all planned shipments of identical EVOO.
Entry type: Formal — all FCL shipments
FTA documentation: Single Blanket Declaration (up to 12 months) covers all shipments of identical goods. Each entry references the Blanket Declaration by date and document number.
Daralbeida context: The correct Year 1 structure once Year 1 operational shipments begin. One Blanket Declaration covers both FCL shipments targeting ~4,000 units.
Renewal: Issue a new Blanket Declaration each calendar year.
The following table lists every data element required for a compliant MAFTA Declaration. All elements marked Required must appear in the free-form Declaration. Elements marked Blanket-specific apply only when the Declaration covers multiple shipments. Elements marked Advisory are best practice for audit readiness.
| # | Data Element | Type | Daralbeida Standard Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE-01 | Importer name, address, telephone, e-mail | Required | Legal name of the US importing entity, full address, contact details of signatory |
| DE-02 | Exporter name, address (if different from certifier) | Required | Moroccan producer/exporter legal name + Casablanca or registered address |
| DE-03 | Producer name, address (if known and different) | Required | If importer = exporter = producer, note "same as above" or declare as Daralbeida-contracted producer |
| DE-04 | Description of the good | Required | "Extra Virgin Olive Oil, cold-pressed, Picholine Marocaine variety, bottled in Morocco, 0.5L / 1.0L dark glass bottles" |
| DE-05 | HTS subheading (HTSUS) | Required | 1509.10.4000 |
| DE-06 | Preference criterion / rule of origin basis | Required | "Wholly obtained — the good is wholly the growth, product, and manufacture of the Kingdom of Morocco, as defined under GN 27(b)(i), HTSUS" |
| DE-07 | Country of origin | Required | Morocco |
| DE-08 | Blanket period (start and end dates) | Blanket | Format: MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY · Max span: 12 months · E.g., 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026 |
| DE-09 | Statement that goods are "identical" for blanket purposes | Blanket | "The goods covered by this Declaration are identical in all respects relevant to the production that qualifies them for preferential tariff treatment under the MAFTA." |
| DE-10 | Certifier's truth-and-accuracy statement | Required | Verbatim statement per § 10.764 — see Section 4 template |
| DE-11 | Signature + title of authorized individual | Required | Must be a person with knowledge of the facts and authority to legally bind the company. Digital signature (image of handwritten) accepted by CBP. |
| DE-12 | Date of signing | Required | Date the Declaration is executed — before or concurrent with first shipment of the blanket period |
| DE-13 | Invoice number(s) / Bill of Lading reference(s) | Advisory | For single shipments: include. For blanket: reference lot records (DAB-LOT-YYYY-NNN) as generated shipments occur |
| DE-14 | Certificate of Origin from Moroccan Chamber of Commerce | Advisory | Not legally required by CBP to claim MAFTA preference — but held on file as corroborating evidence and required to avoid the 5¢/kg + 6.9% fallback duty on audit |
The following is Daralbeida's standard free-form Declaration. All fields in blue underline are to be completed before execution. This document must be signed, dated, and retained in the importer's files. It is not submitted at time of entry — it is produced on CBP request.
Document No.: DAB-MAFTA-[YEAR]-[NNN]
DECLARATION OF ORIGIN
United States–Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA)
Pursuant to 19 CFR Part 10, Subpart M, Section 10.764
Importer of Record
Name: [Legal entity name]
Address: [Street, City, State, ZIP]
Telephone: [+1-XXX-XXX-XXXX] E-mail: [email@daralbeida.com]
Exporter / Producer (Moroccan Supplier)
Name: [Producer legal name, e.g. SOHNA or contracted estate]
Address: [Street, City, Morocco]
Telephone / E-mail: [+212-XXX-XXX-XXX / email]
Description of Goods
Product: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), cold-pressed, Picholine Marocaine variety, produced and bottled in the Kingdom of Morocco.
Packaging: [0.5L / 1.0L] dark glass bottles, sealed with induction liner, labelled "Product of Morocco."
HTS Subheading (HTSUS): 1509.10.4000
Country of Origin: Morocco
Blanket Period
This Declaration covers multiple importations of identical goods during the following blanket period:
From: MM/DD/YYYY To: MM/DD/YYYY (not to exceed 12 months)
The goods covered by this Declaration are identical in all respects relevant to the production that qualifies them for preferential tariff treatment under the MAFTA.
Preference Criterion / Basis of Origin Claim
The above-described goods qualify as originating goods under the United States–Morocco Free Trade Agreement on the following basis:
☑ Wholly Obtained — The goods are wholly the growth, product, and manufacture of the Kingdom of Morocco. The olives from which this extra virgin olive oil is produced were grown, harvested, cold-pressed, and bottled entirely within the territory of Morocco. No non-originating materials were used in the production of this good. This claim is made pursuant to General Note 27(b)(i), HTSUS.
Certifier's Statement
"The information on this document is true and accurate and I assume the responsibility for proving such representations. I understand that I am liable for any false statements or material omissions made on or in connection with this document. I agree to maintain, and present upon request, documentation necessary to support this Declaration, and to inform in writing all persons to whom this Declaration was given of any changes that could affect the accuracy or validity of this Declaration. I understand that making a false statement in order to receive a benefit or privilege will subject me and the company I represent to criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001."
Signature of Authorized Official
Printed Name & Title
Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
This document consists of 1 page. Retain for a minimum of five (5) years from date of importation per 19 CFR § 163.4. This declaration may be transmitted to CBP electronically pursuant to any CBP-authorized EDI system. A digital image of a handwritten signature is accepted by CBP.
For commercial shipments where the transaction value (FOB invoice price paid to the Moroccan exporter) does not exceed $2,500, a formal standalone Declaration is generally not required at time of entry. The importer proceeds under informal entry procedures per 19 CFR Part 143, Subpart C. A concise written statement embedded directly on the commercial invoice is sufficient to claim the 0% MAFTA preferential rate.
The following statement must appear verbatim (or in substantially equivalent language) as a distinct, clearly labelled block on the commercial invoice, in English:
MAFTA ORIGIN STATEMENT
I hereby certify that the goods described on this invoice — extra virgin olive oil (HTS 1509.10.4000), [quantity] × [SKU], valued at USD [amount] — are wholly the growth, product, and manufacture of the Kingdom of Morocco, and qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the United States–Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) pursuant to 19 CFR Part 10, Subpart M. The applicable Special Program Indicator is BH. I certify that the information stated herein is true and accurate, and I accept responsibility for this representation.
Authorized signatory: __________________________ Title: __________________________
Date: _________________ Company: Daralbeida™
Per 19 CFR § 163.4, all import records — including FTA declarations and supporting origin documentation — must be retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of importation. CBP may initiate an origin verification at any time within this window. CBP verification can result in denial of preferential tariff treatment and retroactive assessment of the MFN duty rate plus interest for all shipments under the blanket period if a material error is found.