Procedures for obtaining certificate of origin

By
Pankaj rai Pgdm(2011-13), dbs

Topics to be covered

Topics to be covered
Types Procedure Documents Issuer Fees time

Introduction

Certificate of Origin [COO]

It is a certificate indicating the fact that the goods which have been exported have originated or manufactured in a particular country. So it is a sort of declaration testifying the origin of export. It is normally required by an importer to clear goods from the customs.

Certificate of Origin [COO]

For political and social reasons, it is insisted by Customs Authority of importing country before goods are allowed to enter in the country. It helps the importer to take an advantage in duty concession, if any. For e.g. goods imported under Free Trade Agreement.

Certificate of Origin [COO]

On the basis of COO, Customs can ensure that certain prohibited goods of particular countries are not imported.

It also ensures that goods have not been reshipped by a seller who has brought them into his own country from some other place of origin.
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Certificate of Origin [COO]

It is sent to the importer by the exporter. It is issued or signed by an independent official organization, such as a Chamber of Commerce, on prescribed form.

Types of certificate of origin

Types of certificate of origin

Preferential Certificate of Origin Non Preferential Certificate of Origin

Preferential Certificate of Origin

It entitles preferential treatment in duty in the importing country. These certificates are governed by rules of origin which are always part of Preferential Trading Agreements entered into between two or more countries. As far as India is concerned the following agreements are noteworthy:

Preferential Certificate of Origin

Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) SAARC Preferential Trading Agreement (SAPTA) Asia- Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISLFTA)

Preferential Certificate of Origin

Some of the agencies which are authorised to issue PCOO are: Export Inspection Agencies All products. Directorate General of Foreign Trade & its regional offices - All products. Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry - Spices and Cashewnuts Central Silk Board through 8 regional offices all over India - Silk Products. Coir Board Coir and Coir Products. Textile Committee - Textiles and madeups

Non-preferential Certificate of Origin

Non-preferential Certificate of Origin

It evidences the origin of goods and do not bestow any right to preferential tariffs. The Government has also nominated certain authorised agencies to issue Non Preferential Certificate of Origin in accordance with Article II of International Convention Relating to Simplification of Customs formalities.

PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF 'CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

The exporters will have to furnish the following I. Application for 'Certificate of Origin' (as per Annexure-I) II. One time Indemnity Bond (as per Annexure-II) to be typed on Rs. 100/- non judicial stamp paper. The exporters will be provided Registration No. by the Association which they have to indicate as and when apply for Certificate. or If it is only single shipment, the Indemnity Bond should be submitted on non judicial stamp paper of Rs.20/- (as per Annexure III).

PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF 'CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

III. Duplicate or Self Certified photo copy of the Invoice duly filled in with the following details. 1. Invoice Number & Date 2. Exporters Name & Address 3. Consignees Name & Address 4. Country of Origin - Goods are of INDIAN ORIGIN 5. Mode of Shipment - Name of the Vessel 6. Port of Loading and Port of Discharge (Final Destination) 7. Description of Goods, Quantity, Gross Weight, Net Weight, Shipping Marks/Container No. etc.

 IV. Duplicate or self certified photo copy of Bill of Lading. V. 4+1 Certificate of Origin duly completed by the exporter.

PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF 'CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

Forms certificate of origin format

Fees required for certificate of origin

Certificate of Origin (5 Copies)

80

100

Exporters Invoice (5 Copies)

80

100

Packing List (5 Copies)

80

100

Any other Declaration (5 Copies)

80

100

Additional copies of the above (5 Copies)

80

100

Typing of Certificate of Origin

50

50

Amendments Supply of 10 sets of C.O.

50 70

50 70

Visa Recommendation Letter

200

n/a

Agency Agreement / Power of Attorney Contracts / Attestation Charges

200 per copy

n/a

Legalisation from Saudi Arabian Consulate

500 per page

Practical application for certificate of origin

CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN practical.docx