Prepare a Certificate of Origin by confirming the origin of each relevant product and checking the document required at destination. The certificate should reflect supported manufacturing facts, not simply the country from which the shipment departs.
What matters
Start by asking the importer which type of origin evidence is needed and why. A non-preferential Certificate of Origin is different from proof used to claim a trade-agreement duty benefit. Confirm the required issuing route and any destination-specific certification or legalization requirements.
Collect manufacturer or supplier evidence that identifies the goods and supports their declared origin. Match the descriptions, quantities, invoice references and parties across the application and commercial documents. Mixed-origin shipments need particular care; one country should not be applied to every line without support.
Review the draft before submission to the relevant issuing body. Arrange the accepted original or electronic document in time for the importer’s clearance needs and retain the evidence supporting the application.
A common mistake
Using the seller’s country as the origin for all goods, especially where the seller is a distributor.
Does a Certificate of Origin automatically reduce import duty?
No. Preferential duty treatment depends on the applicable agreement, qualifying origin and the accepted proof.
Make arrangements with TradeSpan Global
Contact TradeSpan Global to make arrangements for origin-evidence checks, COO application preparation and issuing-body coordination. Share your requirement at hello@tradespanglobal.com so we can agree the support you need.