We are an authorized agency to issue Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) to Exporters
Certificate Of Origin is mainly needed to check whether the goods being exported/imported are legal and whether such export or import is subject to duties.
What is a Certificate of Origin?
A Certificate of Origin is a certificate that is used to identify the country of manufacturing of any goods or commodity. The Certificate of Origin carries many other points of information such as what the product is, its destination and the countries of export. It is a necessary instrument for export or cross-border trades, as agreed upon by trade agreements and treaties by nations.
Who Issues a Certificate of Origin?
A Certificate of Origin is issued by both the Indian Chamber of Commerce as well as Trade Promotion Council of India. This certificate issued by these two bodies is essential for exporters in India to prove that the commodities being exported are of Indian origin. It also proves that the commodity exported is wholly obtained, manufactured or produced in India. Millions of Certificates of Origins are issued around the world to facilitate trade and commerce worldwide.
Procedure to Issue a Certificate of Origin
A Certificate of Origin must be signed by the exporter with a permanent indemnity bond on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs 10, duly notarised (format for Indemnity Bond is available with the Certificate of Origin Dept). The certificate must also be signed and stamped by the Chamber of Commerce or any other authority with such qualification. It is the most commonly used document to prove the origin of goods.
Importance of Certificate of Origin
The main requirement for a Certificate of Origin is for clearing customs. If the goods, exported/imported do not come with a Certificate of Origin, the Customs officer tasked with checking the goods will not allow the goods to leave the warehouse. The Certificate of Origin is used by the Customs officer to determine the duties that have to be paid and to check whether the goods being exported/imported are illegal.
Non-preferential Certificate of Origin
This type of Certificate of Origin states that the goods being exported/imported are not given any preferential tariff treatment and the due duties must be levied upon the goods that are being moved.
Government have also nominated certain agencies to issue Non Preferential Certificate of Origin in accordance with Article II of International Convention relating to simplification of Customs formalities,1923. These Certificate of Origins evidence origin of goods and do not bestow any right to preferential tariffs.
List of documents to be submitted
a. Details of quantum/origin of inputs/consumables used in export product
b. Two copies of Invoices
c. Packing List in duplicate for concerned invoice
d. Fee not exceeding Rs.100 per certificate as may be prescribed by concerned agency
The concerned agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per general principles governing rules of origin before granting Non Preferential Certificate of Origin. The Certificate would be issued as per format given in Annexure II to Appendix 4C to the Hand Book of Procedures. It should be ensured that no correction/re-type is made on the Certificate.
In case of tea, exporters who are required to submit Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) are to apply to Tea Board or any Inspection Agency authorized by Tea Board and enlisted in Appendix 4C of Hand Book of Procedures Vol.I along with documents listed above.
