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EFTA–China FTA – Certificate of Origin for Beverages

In beverage trade between EFTA states and China, the certificate of origin is a critical customs document.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

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In beverage trade between EFTA states and China, the certificate of origin is a critical customs document. Exporters must prove through shipping documentation that their beverages (juices, liqueurs, beer, wine, etc.) were manufactured in an EFTA state or substantially processed with sufficient local value-added. The document is issued by the competent authority before export and presented upon Chinese import. Without a valid certificate of origin, non-preferential duty rates apply, leading to significant cost increases for importers.

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