Certificate of Origin
A certificate of origin document is an important document used in global trade to confirm the country of origin of where the goods have been manufactured or processed. The document is used when the country of export and the country of import have a current Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in place. These FTAs include specific rules of origin that determine the eligibility of goods for reduced or eliminated import duties and tariffs in the country of import. Chambers of Commerce will authorize Certificates of Origin (COs) documents used in international trade.
Chamber Certifications Fees
Documents: $100.00 Non-Member Cost
Documents: Complimentary for Chamber Members
All users must sign Letter of Indemnity prior to submissions.
All Certificates of Origin must be accompanied by supporting documentation for verification. This maybe one of the following:
- Commercial/Manufacturer Invoice
- Letter of Declaration by Manufacturer on Manufacture's letterhead
It is important to note that Country of Origin refers to the country in which the product was manufactured, NOT the country from where the product is being shipped.
It is the exporter/freight forwarder's responsiblity to determine which documents are required for the importing company. The chamber does not make recommendations on required documentaion but simply verifies information as supplied.
We do not process Certificates on weekends or holidays.
Please complete this Registration Form and forward to Margaret Perreault at margaret@bataviachamber.org.