# Export Certificate of Origin

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Exporters, freight forwarders, and customs declarants rely on the Export Certificate of Origin to formally establish where goods were produced or sufficiently processed.

Exporters, freight forwarders, and customs declarants rely on the Export Certificate of Origin to formally establish where goods were produced or sufficiently processed. Customs authorities and importers use it to determine eligibility for preferential tariff treatment under free trade or preferential agreements. Without a valid certificate, standard most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty rates apply, potentially placing the exporter at a competitive disadvantage in the target market. The document is typically issued by chambers of commerce or other authorized bodies and forms part of the export documentation set alongside the commercial invoice, packing list, and transport document. It should not be confused with preferential origin proofs – such as the EUR.1 movement certificate or a REX (Registered Exporter) declaration – which carry specific evidentiary requirements tied to individual trade agreements.

**Source:** [https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/origin.aspx](https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/origin.aspx)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Export Certificate of Origin |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 127 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/origin.aspx |

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