Certificate of Origin (COO)
Official verification of shipment origin required by foreign customs authorities to apply appropriate duty tariffs.
Service Overview
A Certificate of Origin (COO) is an official trade document declaring that goods exported from India have been entirely produced, manufactured, or processed in India. Foreign customs authorities rely on COOs to determine tariff rates, duty concessions under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) or Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs), and trade embargo compliance. We provide complete documentation guidance for both preferential and non-preferential COOs.
Who Needs This Service
Documents Typically Required
Exact documents may differ based on your constitution (Sole Proprietorship, LLP, Pvt Ltd) and commodity category.
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List for the specific consignment
- Shipping Bill copy or Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
- Cost sheet / value addition computation (for preferential origin claims under FTAs)
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorized exporter representative
- Existing registration on the DGFT common digital platform for COO
How RC CONSULTANCY Helps
Standard Process Steps
Agreement & Origin Determination
Checking destination country rules of origin and verifying applicable FTA tariff lines.
Invoice & Cargo Verification
Auditing commercial invoice line items, transport details, and value addition declarations.
Online e-COO Filing
Submitting the application on the central platform with digital signature authentication.
Digital Certificate Delivery
Downloading the digitally signed or QR-coded COO document for transmission to the buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Preferential and Non-Preferential COO?
A Preferential COO allows the foreign buyer to claim reduced or zero customs duty under bilateral or regional trade agreements (like CEPA, APTA, SAFTA). A Non-Preferential COO merely certifies origin without preferential tariff concessions.
Can a Certificate of Origin be issued after the shipment has departed?
Yes, under certain trade agreements and guidelines, a COO can be issued retrospectively (marked 'Issued Retrospectively'), provided prescribed timelines and evidence are furnished.
Who issues Certificates of Origin in India?
Non-preferential COOs are issued by authorized Chambers of Commerce and trade associations. Preferential COOs are issued by designated government bodies like EIA, DGFT, or textile committees depending on the trade pact.
Statutory Notice
Requirements and procedures are subject to government rules and may change. Applications are subject to government verification, portal uptime, and designated statutory regulations. RC CONSULTANCY does not guarantee government approval timelines.
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