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Certificate of Origin of Goods

Unlike a simple origin declaration on a commercial invoice, a Certificate of Origin of Goods is a formal document specifically designed to support claims for preferential tariff treatment or customs exemptions based on where goods were produced.

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Unlike a simple origin declaration on a commercial invoice, a Certificate of Origin of Goods is a formal document specifically designed to support claims for preferential tariff treatment or customs…

Chambers of commerce or other authorized issuing bodies grant it on the exporter's application, confirming that the goods were manufactured or substantially processed in the stated country.

Importers present it at customs clearance to claim reduced or zero-duty rates under bilateral or multilateral trade agreements.

Last updated: 16 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/calculation-customs-duties/certificate-origin_en

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Unlike a simple origin declaration on a commercial invoice, a Certificate of Origin of Goods is a formal document specifically designed to support claims for preferential tariff treatment or customs exemptions based on where goods were produced. Chambers of commerce or other authorized issuing bodies grant it on the exporter's application, confirming that the goods were manufactured or substantially processed in the stated country. Importers present it at customs clearance to claim reduced or zero-duty rates under bilateral or multilateral trade agreements. Issuance requires documented evidence of the production or processing location – typically invoices, manufacturing records, or supply chain documentation. It should not be confused with preference-specific instruments such as the EUR.1 movement certificate, which are tied to the rules of a particular free trade agreement.

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