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- What is a Certificate of Origin?
The Certificate of Origin (CO) is a document to certify the place of growth, production or manufacture of goods. It is required when exporting to specific countries, when requested by the consignee for customs clearance, or when it's stipulated in a letter of credit.
The CO identifies goods and contains an express certification by a government authority, or other empowered body, that the goods in question originate in a specific country.
Many overseas importers insist upon a CO when dealing with Indian exporters.
Although obtaining a CO is straightforward, it's important that specific procedures are followed:
You must include an Exporters Information Form Update. This form has to be completed and forwarded to the appropriate Chamber in your State/Territory, together with a list of signatories
authorized to sign the certificates on behalf of your company.
Evidence of origin (i.e.. copies of the invoice, a bill of lading, a letter of credit, or a statutory declaration) must be supplied prior to stamping.
Exporters must provide a copy of the documents being stamped for Chamber records.
Before submission for authentication, the exporter must sign all export documents on the bottom left-hand side under the exporter’s
declaration. Importantly, Certificate of Indian Origin forms can't be used for any other origin, other than
Indian Certificates of Origin must always be typed.
For a comprehensive export guide, you can purchase The Export Handbook.
The handbook takes you through the practical aspects of exporting essential for both experienced and novice exporters. It covers Export Procedures and Documentation, Customs Export Regulations, Internet Commerce, Banking and Finance, Export Risk and Credit Insurance, Marine Insurance, Shipping and Air Cargo, Freight Forwarding, Export Packaging and Resources for International Trade.
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