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Supplier's declaration

A supplier's declaration allows exporters to prove the preferential origin of their goods without obtaining a government-issued certificate of origin for every shipment.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/calculation-customs-duties/origin-preferential/supplier-declarations_en

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A supplier's declaration allows exporters to prove the preferential origin of their goods without obtaining a government-issued certificate of origin for every shipment. The supplier confirms in writing – on the commercial invoice or a separate document – that the goods supplied meet the origin rules of a specific preferential trade agreement. The buyer or exporter presents this declaration to customs to claim tariff concessions or substantiate the accuracy of their origin statements. In EU external trade it is a cornerstone instrument: authorised exporters may issue it without restriction, while non-authorised exporters are limited to shipments below certain value thresholds. An incorrect or unsupported declaration can result in additional duty assessments, penalties, and the loss of preferential benefits.

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