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certificate of origin expiry

The validity period of an origin certificate expires upon its prescription deadline—the point after which the document is no longer recognized as proof for origin-based tariff preferences.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_of_origin

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The validity period of an origin certificate expires upon its prescription deadline—the point after which the document is no longer recognized as proof for origin-based tariff preferences. Depending on the trade agreement and national law, this period typically runs four years from issuance (for example, under Swiss customs law). Once the prescription period ends, goods documented in the certificate can no longer be imported at preferential rates; standard duties apply, or the certificate must be renewed. This expiry requirement prevents abuse of outdated documentation and ensures that only current goods flows benefit from preference schemes.

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