Certificate of Origin
Also known as: CO, COO, Origin Certificate
Definition
A certificate of origin (CO) declares where products were made or substantially transformed. It’s required by customs authorities and determines duty rates, especially under free trade agreements.
Types of Certificates of Origin
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Non-preferential | Standard origin declaration |
| Preferential | Claims FTA duty reduction |
| GSP Form A | Generalized System of Preferences |
| EUR.1 | EU trade agreements |
| USMCA CO | US-Mexico-Canada Agreement |
When Required
- Importing to countries requiring origin proof
- Claiming free trade agreement benefits
- Letters of credit specifying CO
- Restricted goods or quotas
- Government procurement contracts
Who Issues Certificates of Origin
- Chambers of Commerce
- Export authorities
- Customs agencies
- Authorized trade bodies
Key Information Included
- Exporter and importer details
- Goods description
- Country of origin
- HS/tariff codes
- Certifying authority stamp
- Declaration date
Origin Determination Rules
- “Wholly obtained” (raw materials, agriculture)
- Substantial transformation
- Tariff shift rules
- Value-added thresholds
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