CERTIFICATE
OF ORIGIN
The
importers in several countries require a certificate of origin without which
clearance to import is refused. The certificate of origin states that the goods
exported are originally manufactured in the country whose name is mentioned in
the certificate.
Certificate
of origin is required when:-
(1)
The goods produced in a particular country
are subject to preferential tariff rates in the foreign market at the time of
import.
(2)
The goods produced in a particular country
are banned for import in the foreign market.
TYPES OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
NON-PREFERENTIAL CERTIFICATE, OF ORIGIN
Non-preferential certificate of origin
is required in general by all countries for clearance of goods by the importer,
on which no preferential tariff is given. It is issued by:
- The authorized Chamber of Commerce of the
exporting country.
- Trade Association. Of the exporting country.
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
FOR AVAILING CONCESSIONS UNDER GSP
Certificate of origin required for availing of
concessions under Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) extended by certain,
countries such as France, Germany, Italy, BENELUX countries, UK, Australia;
Japan, USA, etc. This certificate can be obtained from specialized agencies,
namely;
- Export Inspection Agencies.
- Jt. Director General of Foreign Trade.
- Commodity Boards and their regional offices.
- Development Commissioner, Handicrafts.
- Textile Committees for textile products.
- Marine Products Export Development Authority for
marine products.
- Development Commissioners of EPZs
CERTIFICATE FOR AVAILING CONCESSIONS
UNDER COMMONWEALTH PREFERENCES (CWP)
Certificate of origin for
the purpose of Commonwealth Preference is also known as 'Combined Certificate
of Origin and Value'. It is required by two member countries, i.e. Canada and
New Zealand of the Commonwealth. For concession under Commonwealth preferences,
the certificates or origin have to be submitted in special forms obtainable,
from the High Commission of the country concerned.
CERTIFICATE FOR AVAILING CONCESSIONS UNDER
OTHER SYSTEMS OF PREFERENCE
Certificate of origin is
also required for tariff concessions. Under the Global System of Trade
Preferences (GSTP), Bangkok Agreement(BA) and SAARC Preferential Trading
Arrangement (SAPTA) under which India grants and receives tariff concessions On
imports and exports. Export Inspection Council (EIC) is the sole authority to
print blank Certificates of Origin under BA, SAARC and SAPTA which can be
issued by such agencies as EPCs, DCs of EPZs, EIC, APEDA, MPEDA, FIEO, etc...
Contents of Certificate of Origin
·
Name and logo of chamber of commerce.
·
Name and address of the exporter.
·
Name and address of the consignee.
·
Name and the number of Vessel of Flight
·
Name of the port of loading.
·
Name of the port of discharge and place of
delivery.
·
Marks and container number.
·
Packing and container description.
·
Total number of containers and packages.
·
Description of goods in terms of quantity.
·
Signature and initials of the concerned
officer of the issuing authority.
·
Seal of the issuing authority.
Significance of the Certificate of Origin
Certificate of origin is required for
availing of concessions under Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) as well
as under Commonwealth Preferences (CWP). It is to be submitted to the customs
for the assessment of duty clearance of goods with concessional duty. It is required when the goods produced in a
particular country are banned for import in the foreign market.
It helps the buyer in adhering to the import
regulations of the country. Sometimes,
in order to ensure that goods bought from some other country have not been
reshipped by a seller, a certificate of origin is required.
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