Name of the Organization : Federation of Indian Export Organisations
Type of Facility : Certificate of Origin Issuance Procedure
Location : India

Website : http://www.fieo.org/view_section.php?id=0,583

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Certificate of Origin :
Certificate of Origin is an instrument which establishes evidence on origin of goods imported into any country.These certificates are essential for exporters to prove where their goods come from and therefore stake their claim to whatever benefits goods of Indian origin may be eligible for in the country of exports.

There are two categories of Certificate of Origin :
(1) Preferential and
(2) Non-Preferential

Preferential arrangement/scheme under which India is receiving tariff preferences for its exports are :
** Generalised System of Preferences (GSP)
** Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP)
** SAARC Preferential Trading Agreement (SAPTA)
** Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA)
** India-SriLanka Free Trade Agreement (ISLFTA)
** Indo-Thailand Free Trade Agreement
** India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA)
** India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
** India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA)
** Asean-India Free Trade Agreement

Note :
These Preferential arrangements/agreements prescribe Rules of Origin which have to be met for exports to be eligible for tariff preference.

Authorisedagencies on charging a fee asprescribed by them provides services relating to issue of Certificate of Origin, including details regarding rules of origin, list of items covered by an agreement, extent of tariff preference, verification and certification n of eligibility.

ExportInspection Council (EIC) is agency authorized to print blank certificates.

Non Preferential :
Government have also nominated certain agencies to issue Non Preferential Certificate of Origin in accordance with Article II of International Convention Relating to simplification of Customs formalities,1923.These Certificate of Origins evidence origin of goods and do not bestow anyright to preferential tariffs.

List ofagencies authorized to issue Non Preferential Certificate of Origin is given in Appendix 4C to the Hand Book Procedures vol.I. (FIEO is one of the agencies authorized to issue Certificate)

Exporters desiring Non preferential Certificate of Origin may apply any agency enlisted in Appendix 4C to Hand Book of Procedures vol.I with following documents :
** Details of quantum/origin of inputs/consumables used in export product.
** Two copies of Invoices
** Packing List in duplicate for concerned invoice
** Fee not exceeding Rs.100 per certificate as may be prescribed by concerned agency.

Theconcerned agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per general principles governing rules of origin before granting Non Preferential Certificate of Origin.The Certificate would be issued as per format given in Annexure II to Appendix 4C to the Hand Book of Procedures. It should be ensured that no correction/re-type is made on the Certificate.

In case of tea, exporters who are required to submit Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) are to apply to Tea Board or any Inspection Agency authorized by Tea Board and enlisted in Appendix 4C of Hand Book of Procedures vol.I along with documents listed above.

Procedure For Issue Of Certificate Of Origin :
1.Certificate Of Origin On Regular Basis :
For obtaining Certificate of Origin on regular basis, exporters are required to furnish a Permanent Indemnity Bond on a stamp paper of Rs.50/- duly attested as per format given in the link below

2.Certificate Of Origin On Individual Shipment Basis :
Exporters wishing to obtain Certificate of Origin on specific/individual shipment basis will be required to submit an Indemnity Bond on a stamp paper of Rs.10/- duly attested as per format given in the link below

Application Format : http://www.fieo.org/view_section.php...0&id=0,583,584
3. Details Of Charges :
The schedule of charges (subject to revision without notice) are given in above link.

4.Documents To Be Submitted Alongwith Application :
** A covering letter to FIEO for issue of Certificate of Origin/Certification of copies of Invoices/Packing List, etc.The letter should also indicate that the information furnished in the relevant documents is true and correct.
** Indemnity Bond.
** 9 copies of the Certificate of Origin duly completed along with one copy of the invoice for FIEO records having following declaration :

“We hereby declare that the goods mentioned in this invoice are of Indian Origin and manufacture.”

In case copies of invoices are also required to be attested, 9 copies of the same may also be submitted with the above declaration.

Contact :
For Further Details/formats, Please Contact FIEO Offices

FIEO Offices : http://www.fieomail.org/admin-old/vi...?lang=0&id=0,8