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Certificate Verification
Certificate verification enters the customs and logistics workflow whenever documents such as certificates of origin, declarations of conformity, or safety certifications are submitted and must be checked for authenticity, validity, and regulatory compliance.
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Passar Hub: Everything on the new Swiss customs system
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Certificate verification enters the customs and logistics workflow whenever documents such as certificates of origin, declarations of conformity, or safety certifications are submitted and must be checked for authenticity, validity, and regulatory compliance. Customs authorities and freight forwarders carry out these checks before a shipment is released, cleared, or placed into free circulation. The review covers whether the document is still valid, whether the issuing body is recognised, and whether the stated details match the customs declaration. An expired or fraudulent certificate can lead to shipment refusal, retroactive duty assessments, or a formal investigation. Certificate verification in this context differs from documentary examination under a letter of credit, where a bank – not a customs authority – assesses whether trade documents comply with the credit terms.
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