2026 Changes Everything
On July 1, 2026, USMCA moves from assumed compliance to active verification.
Manufacturers shipping machinery, aluminum, steel, or electrical assemblies will face stricter origin proof, more audits, and higher tariff risk.
It’s NOT IF, IT’S WHEN!
J44 Group offers practical, hands-on compliance for Canadian manufacturers shipping to the U.S.A.
“We’ve lived these problems inside our own manufacturing business”
Our Story
We have been shipping under NAFTA since 1991 when our company was founded. Then we went under USMCA when implemented in 2020. We shipped finished goods and parts since for 34 years, with never an issue, until one day in April 2025, our world stopped being the same. No notice, no warning, just huge invoices and items held at the USA border with tariff charges. Our Broker was not the problem solver, just an advisor, but we had to keep digging and digging to find the proper way and avoid the huge tariff costs and major delays in shipping. We sold the company in November 2025 to an American firm, but our experience and knowledge of this leads us to want to help others avoid what we lived for 8 months.
Shipping — not sure you’re compliant
HS codes, origin declarations, and supplier certifications don’t quite hold up.
You’ve been flagged, delayed, or questioned
A broker inquiry, CBP review, or customer concern has raised alarms.
2026 USMCA review — you’re not ready
Processes grew organically, documentation is scattered, and accountability is fuzzy.
WHO WE WORK WITH
You’re in the right place if your company:
Ships equipment, parts, machinery, or assemblies into the U.S.
Works with aluminum, steel, motors, wiring, control panels, or electrical components
If your product includes more than one purchased component, you should assume you have exposure.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
July 1, 2026 USMCA “Sunset Clause” Review
Today, most manufacturers ship under assumed compliance.
In 2026, assumed becomes audited.
Your shipments will be stopped - NOT IF - IT’S WHEN!
Border Delays & Broker Issues
Parts & machines held for weeks
Incorrect broker info
Origin & HS Code Failures
Misclassification issues
Aluminum/steel origin traps
Tariff & Cost Surprises
Sudden tariff shocks
Duty overpayments
Our approach blends real-world experience with practical compliance discipline:
Manufacturing reality (not theory)
Supply-chain strategy and root-cause logic
Cross-border operational experience
Documentation Problems
Supplier declarations wrong
Errors triggering rejection
PROCESS OVERVIEW
1. Discovery (Free)
We learn about your products, shipping patterns, compliance concerns, and business objectives.
This call helps determine whether you need USMCA validation, HS code correction, tariff analysis, or a full compliance review.
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You provide the documents needed to assess your current compliance position, including:
shipment documents, HS codes, supplier declarations. invoices, USMCA certificates (if used)
This allows us to evaluate your eligibility, risks, and potential duty exposure.
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Once the scope is confirmed, J44 Group issues a project quote. Upon deposit, we conduct a detailed review to identify:
compliance gaps, origin risks, duty overpayments, HS classification issues, opportunities for cost reduction
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You receive a clear, actionable set of recommendations designed to improve compliance and optimize your cross-border position.
Your project is delivered directly by J44 Group staff through a combination of:on-site visits (as required), virtual meetings , documented reports and guidance
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We help put the strategy into action, which may include:
staff training, Border-Ready SOPs, HS code standardization, revised documentation processes, collaboration with brokers and suppliers, advisory retainer support for ongoing compliance
No obligation — we simply help you understand your compliance position
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Typically commercial invoices, packing lists, HS codes, BOMs, supplier declarations, and any USMCA certificates you currently use.Description text goes here
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Most reviews take 2–3 weeks once documents are received.
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We determine this through detailed origin verification and supplier analysis.
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Yes — we frequently coordinate with brokers, carriers, and freight forwarders
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Yes, we provide tailored training and border-ready SOPs. (Standard Operating Procedure)
What a Border-Ready SOP Includes
A properly built SOP typically covers:
1. Pre-shipment Documentation Checklist
Commercial invoice
Packing list
HS codes
Country of origin
USMCA Certificate (if applicable)
Supplier declarations
Value verification
Correct Incoterms
Ensures no missing paperwork that would delay a shipment.
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Free introductory Call - Complete Intake Form - Quote sent - Deposit Received - Project Starts - Final Payment as final papers forwarded.
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Product of origin
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Yes, we will travel as required once a program is ready to be implemented. It will be in our proposal.
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Yes, definitely, if that is your desire. We also have a list of approved brokers we work with.
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Now — supplier documentation takes months to assemble.
PRICING SUMMARY
Simple, Transparent, Project-Based Pricing
All pricing is project-based and defined upfront. No surprises and no hidden fees
USMCA Health Check:
$1,500–$5,000+
A complete review of HS codes, origin documentation, supplier declarations, and shipment accuracy.
Tariff Exposure & Duty Reduction Audit:
$3,000–$10,000+
Identification of duty overpayments, tariff risks, sourcing opportunities, and compliance gaps.
Supply Chain Strategy Projects:
Custom Pricing
Projects are tailored based on operational complexity, number of products, depth of analysis required.
Executive Advisory Retainer:
$500–$2,500+ per month (optional)
Ongoing access to J44 Group for compliance support, document reviews, SOP development, staff training, and broker coordination.
Every project starts with a formal written quote before any work begins.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Verified HS classifications and origin logic
Defensible USMCA documentation package
Identified tariff exposure and cost risks
Clear corrective actions (what to fix, what to leave alone)
Optional SOPs and training for internal teams