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COMESA Preference – Proof of Origin for Shoes

Exporters and freight forwarders rely on COMESA preferential origin to move goods such as shoes with reduced or zero tariffs between member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.

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Exporters and freight forwarders rely on COMESA preferential origin to move goods such as shoes with reduced or zero tariffs between member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.

The proof of origin (typically a Certificate of Origin) must demonstrate that the goods meet COMESA rules of origin—for example, through local raw material content or regional processing.

Without this certification, preferential tariff treatment is forfeited; with it, shippers achieve significant duty savings.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

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Exporters and freight forwarders rely on COMESA preferential origin to move goods such as shoes with reduced or zero tariffs between member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. The proof of origin (typically a Certificate of Origin) must demonstrate that the goods meet COMESA rules of origin—for example, through local raw material content or regional processing. Without this certification, preferential tariff treatment is forfeited; with it, shippers achieve significant duty savings.

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