# Official certificate of origin

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Freight forwarders, importers, and customs authorities turn to the official certificate of origin when legally binding, government-recognised proof of a good's geographic origin is required.

Freight forwarders, importers, and customs authorities turn to the official certificate of origin when legally binding, government-recognised proof of a good's geographic origin is required. It is issued by state-authorised bodies – chambers of commerce in EU member states, for instance – and determines whether goods qualify for preferential duty rates under a free trade agreement or fall under the general tariff schedule. It should not be confused with an origin declaration on a commercial invoice, which is only admissible under specific conditions, such as approved exporter status or below defined shipment values, and carries a different legal standing. In anti-dumping proceedings, export control procedures, or country-specific import restrictions, the official certificate of origin may additionally be a mandatory regulatory requirement.

**Source:** [https://www.ihk.de/de/Servicemarken/Aussenwirtschaft/Amtliches_Ursprungszeugnis-35930](https://www.ihk.de/de/Servicemarken/Aussenwirtschaft/Amtliches_Ursprungszeugnis-35930)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Official certificate of origin |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 121 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://www.ihk.de/de/Servicemarken/Aussenwirtschaft/Amtliches_Ursprungszeugnis-35930 |

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