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Revocation of the certificate of origin

Revocation of a certificate of origin is the complete cancellation of an already-issued origin certificate by the issuing authority or body.

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Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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

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Revocation of a certificate of origin is the complete cancellation of an already-issued origin certificate by the issuing authority or body. It is triggered when fraud, document falsification, or a serious breach of origin rules is proven. Upon revocation, the certificate loses its legal validity with retroactive effect—preferential tariffs granted under trade agreements are reclaimed, and affected shipments typically require re-declaration. Back duties, administrative penalties, and in serious cases criminal liability may follow. Revocation is the most severe instrument available in origin compliance and is clearly distinct from a reclaim, which addresses formal errors without withdrawing legal status.

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